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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1888
Page
4
A garbled column cites John Galloway as a target of slander and notes William P. Tinckney selling Winfield property to Nancy Vanderen for 140000. It discusses Democratic and Republican shifts, Oklahoma questions, and political commentaries on tariffs, reform, and public service amid a sweeping, disjointed recap of events and opinions.
Senator Warner Miller argues tariffic reform will aid American labor and industry and boost production while opposing quick shifts in policy. He asserts Republicans favor temperance and tax reductions to ease debt, with the license issue shaping voter sentiment and the party’s stance in Rochester and Caney.
Long excerpt notes Sedgwick wins 26 percent of votes with Republican strength in 1885 Kansas elections. It discusses Shawnee County margins, the New York Washington centennial plan, labor movements at Indianapolis, and criticism of Oklahoma movement leaders. The piece weaves political tallies with antiquated events and quotes from local contributors, including B A Reorss.
Judge Gregory and H C St John discuss opening Oklahoma land to settlement amid fears of speculators and crowding Kansas. St John argues it would provide homes and resources like water and minerals, while Kansas fears adverse impacts and says risk to its market could be offset by new opportunities.
The Newton Republican notes a proposal to curb municipal tyranny by restricting public works abuse. It calls for a constitutional act to shield citizens from petty despotism, detailing harms from private property seizures and street obstructions while urging careful regulation of city actions.
Fragmented report cites United States census figures claiming prisoners to population ratios vary by nationality and nation, listing many countries and regions. It mentions New York and Texas leading in crime categories and references reformatories, robberies, assaults, and other offenses with numeric figures and regional notes.
The article surveys the trust issue as a national concern, noting suits against the American Sugar Refining Company in San Francisco and ongoing actions in New York. It argues corporations cannot be treated as mere partnerships and emphasizes that charters and franchises exist to serve public good, not to enable monopolistic power. It references Grover Cleveland and political shifts, plus upcoming Kansas and Oklahoma political actions, industry news, mining finds in Cowley County, and local civic developments.
A garbled 19th century warning about a ginger concoction describes men drinking strong tinctures and potions, claiming severe health risks. The tale asserts ginger drinks can impair judgment, cause illness, and even death, warning against overindulgence and comparing effects to whisky.
Garbled OCR style snippet appears to reference a cleat toe dab and playful chatter about a race or event. Mentions possibly individuals or groups in a nonsensical exchange with no clear actions, dates, places, or outcomes to anchor a concise notice.
Advertises wool blankets at low prices and superfine cloths. lists discounted prices for scarlet blankets, bed covers, and dress fabrics. Notes new dress fabrics, black dress goods, woollen items, and mens knit underwear with reduced rates. Highlights extensive stock and special values at the sale.
An extensive display of Phish rtvents, cloths, cloaks and shawls fills the city shop. Prices promise savings on furs and all kinds of outerwear, inviting shoppers to buy locally to save time and money on their cold season needs.
A garbled OCR narrative fragment blends with a discussion of a theatrical or literary piece. Names and lines appear indecipherable, mixing character dialogue, stage directions, and critical commentary. The text references a story about Mote Carte and a storyteller or actor, with interjections about performance, bravado, and reputation, but the overall meaning is obscured by transcription errors.
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