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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1888

Page

2

CHAMPION HILL HEROES Greeted by Harrison

The Eleventh Indiana Regimental Association veterans met General Harrison in Champaign Hill city, with General Lew Wallace, General McGinnis, and others present. A large Republican demonstration is planned for Thursday the 25th in Indianapolis, with prominent labor figures and several dignitaries invited, including ex-Secretary Liebman and possibly Senator John Sherman. Thurman gives a brief speech and attends events, while Blaine’s Day features quiet activities and a drive for support. Weather notes report cooler, cloudy conditions with variable winds and a low around 43.

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Fragmented political exchange hints at party strategy

The readable fragments reference Tammany, the county democracy, and a Sharp reply. They discuss organizing for Congress and securing a candidate, Hewitt, to protect party interests. The text shows internal maneuvering and caution about commitments.

Tammany Congress Masoe Hewitt

FLOWERS NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS

Romwell P Flowers 1 nominated by Temrasuy Hall and county Democracy for congress. Minneha township voters turn out in large numbers as A M Sturdevant and Joseph E Henley of Wichita give speeches. H C Bogle and Chas H Laling named to meeting roles as Republican support grows. Also reports the World Series game where the Giants beat the St Louis Browns 4 2 amid wet grounds and strong pitching by Crane and Brown.

Manchester Sperta Wally MaxcheaTes Minneha Township A. M. Sturdevant Joseph E. Hen~ley Wichita D. H. Bentley Kansas H.C. Bogle Chas. H. Laling Pated Minneha Bob New York Washington Park Brooklyn St. Louis Cluts Giants Crane Brown St. Louis St Loula Oneill Rieharderma Rourk Ward Tierpao Hopinson Giants Got One More In the Shoe Eet One Two Bager,a Wild Pitch and It, St Loui Milligan Lattac Wall Louis Bella Cone Bours New Tech Levuis Crane and Lown Chamberlain Adidas

Daring Murder and Robbery on Wilkesbarre Mountain

A bold morning ambush near Wilkes Barre mountain ends with Paymaster John B. McClure and associate Flannigan shot dead. A gold and silver satchel containing about $12,000 is stolen as the victims die near Juniper Creek while en route to pay Lehigh Valley workmen. Police and citizens scour the area for the highwaymen as details of the tragedy emerge.

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Adjourning Session Ends Fiftieth Congress After Record Term

The first session of the fiftieth Congress ends at 1 PM tomorrow in Washington, marking the longest session in a century at 381 days. A record number of measures were introduced in both chambers, with 15 355 total bills and joint resolutions. many key laws and pending measures remain under committee. Political and legislative milestones include bills on direct taxes, railroad land grants, and labor, with notable actions in both the Senate and House and ongoing conference work on major reform bills.

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Deep Water Harbor Bill Advances Through Texas Delegation

In Dallas on October 1, the deep water executive committee debated Col Fishback and Col Davis proposals for a Texas coast harbor. The bill authorizes three army engineers and two civilian engineers to select a suitable port, appropriates 10 million dollars, and directs work under the secretary of war. Walter Gresham of Galveston named Texas member. committee adjourned after approving memorial urging congressional action and a traveling committee to push the measure to Washington. The group then set a tour to Galveston, San Antonio and Aransas Pass.

Dallas Tex Deep Water Executive Committee Silveston Col. Fishback John Hancock Austin Walter Gresham Galveston Esraels Congress Beally Texas Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress Army Gondall Col. Davis Merchants’ Exchange, Fair Association Press Repia. Transit Railway Company Washington Mix Walter Gresham San Antonio Aransas Pass

Powderly Seeks Labor Unity Across Nations

Oct 19 reports General Master Workman Powderly sending telegrams to the conference of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Richmond and the Brotherhood of Railroad Brakemen in Columbus. He asks for fraternal cooperation to settle disputes and advance labor interests. Other items include a wheat theft explained at Minnesota elevator and regional violence fears in Texas amid lynching aftermath.

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Richards Oglesby Dead in Missouri Tragedy

Relatives of Richards M. Oglesby the comedian and cousin to Governor Oglesby learned on Wednesday night that he was killed at Marionville Missouri. Details are unavailable as relatives await further word and messages have been sent to Marionville.

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Death and disasters weave through city pages on Oct 19

An OCR riddled digest reports a theater figure HolmMan and others amid personal crises, a Pittsburgh dentist John Scott dying on a train after a foretold death, and varied local incidents across towns. The jumble highlights crime, travel mishaps, and public notices interlaced with medical remedies and market chatter.

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