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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1889
Page
5
A chaotic report outlines massive flood damage with millions destitute and two fatalities from a Pennsylvania train wreck. Fires spark havoc across Dakota Wisconsin and Minnesota as weather and disaster notes unfold.
A late dispatch from Pelein August 31 reports massive floods in China's Yellow River region. Show TunA and Ho Nan provinces suffer extensive devastation as millions face destitution. Damaged agriculture may take years to recover, and government relief is deemed inadequate amid widespread distress.
A concourse near Confluence, Maryland, on the Chesapeake and Ohio line led to a deadly wreck. Foreman Patrick and James Wilkes died when cars collided after a freight derailment. Laborers were injured but many will recover. Separate reports note a wagon accident causing a widow’s death and other local mishaps.
Lisnox Oct 10 The king of Portugal dies at 11 this morning after illness. Eldest son the Duke of Bragansea becomes Carlos I king. Premier resigns cabinet not accepted. Queen mourns with Don Carlos as oath of allegiance to be taken. Carlos pledges to follow constitutional institutions. Washington Oct 19 The state department relays President Harrison’s reaction to the monarch’s death.
Togress Kan Oct 12 reports a four day state convention in progress with about 400 delegates at Fir Presbyterian church. An all night meeting concluded, and by noon a large session raised 5000 for state work with more subscriptions continuing. Various religious services and addresses occurred across First M E and First Presbyterian churches alongside notices on health products and political news from the Congo.
The English Illustrated Magazine previews Princess Christian’s illustrated articles for the forthcoming issue. Reports note Bismarck’s telegrams amassing for his twenty seventh presidential anniversary and comments on royal youths including Little King Alexander of Sotvia and the Spanish young prince. The Sultan’s obesity prompts calls for medical treatment, while Prince of Wales health shows improvement despite clot worries.
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