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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1889
Page
7
The long column discusses political battles in Kansas and national affairs. It covers Attorney General Kellogg, party loyalty, reactions to election fraud claims in Mississippi, and critiques of cabinet actions. It also touches on sugar price politics, Indian territorial policy, and charitable aid responses amid a turbulent political era. It cites officials, editors, and various cities, with a focus on accountability and policy debates.
A Kansas paper accuses Wichita of corruption and vice fueling a political smear. The piece attacks Wichita’s ties to prohibitionists and a “modern Sodom” label, listing towns and figures tied to a hostile board. It portrays anti Wichita sentiment as a national issue.
A political tract argues that an “option dealer” and growing trusts threaten U.S. agriculture. It urges constitutional federal regulation of interstate commerce to curb market manipulation, protect grain and stock producers, and balance state and federal powers. The piece laments growth of demagogues and advocates a broad federal role while preserving state sovereignty.
A debate argues for federal constitutional amendment to aid agricultural prosperity and regulate commerce. It voices distrust of powerful federal controls, cites Kansas Nebraska agricultural outputs, and critiques arithmetic errors in reported corn totals while urging states to unite or Congress to act.
A fragment from the Clearwater Sun questions Murdock’s claim of rebellion in Kansas and accuses Republicans who voted Democratic of aiding Democratic mischief. It notes Democratic rhetoric and critiques Republican unity and motives amid a partisan dispute.
An eclectic October page from the Emporia papers blends local politics, industry notes, and culture. Readers see Kansas city concerns, factory activity, and Shakespearean controversy amid agricultural features and weather hints, reflecting a vibrant turn of the season.
Fragmentary OCR text references a saw mill near Guthrie and Creek War era notes, mentions Choctaw and Osage, government, and women’s suffrage with garbled phrases. No coherent events or clear dates emerge.
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