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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1888
Page
4
The article reports on Republican gatherings where General Harrison’s denial of slanderous campaigns is praised. It notes public concern over immigration restrictions, calls for stricter controls, and the impact of political attacks on party unity amid heated discourse across states like Florida and Dakota Territory.
A partisan tirade accuses Democrats and rival Republicans of treachery and manipulation to seize control of Sedgwick County. The piece denounces local party leaders as corrupt, vowing strong rebuke and renewal of GOP principles to stop what it calls a hostile takeover by the Democrats.
A garbled OCR sample from a historical issue showcases ten columns of wire news, editorials, city matters, and miscellaneous items. Names like Warrison and Mein appear amid corrupted spellings while references to Washington and New York hint at a broad metropolitan record.
The text alleges Parous, described as a dangerous anarchist, held large and secret gatherings in Ottawa while linked to Chicago activities. It cites Elder, a Union Labor candidate, claiming he chaired Parsons' rating and circulated red circulars urging restraint. Citizens are urged to scrutinize Eider party and break secret rule influence amid accusations of organized political manipulation.
The Wichita based candidates vie for county attorney with W S Mors leading the ticket. Sledwick County bar member Mas Tete and former Indiana attorney Acon lawyer Mr Murra appear among the contenders. Support for Mors rests on statewide party loyalty and lengthy county presence, aiming to secure a strong majority in the primary.
A disputed pamphlet circulated nationwide claims Sedgwick County owes over three million dollars more than its real estate value. Local Republicans denounce the figure as false and warn voters about using registries to influence elections. The piece cites alleged mortgage indebtedness and real property values to cast the county in a negative light.
The article surveys Labor movement platform debates at Cincinnati 1883 and Wichita endorsements, notes political forecasts in Indiana New York and Kansas, reports on a female attorney admitting to U S Supreme Court practice, details Wichita improvements including a new packing plant and rapid transit plans, and highlights Kansas manufacturing growth and tree-planting initiatives as state prosperity factors.
Kansas items note Lael suet hopes in Wichita County, a Peete County man changing farms, and Mary Abarr buying the Printer Girt. A. Putsio shipped Fiaistesd cesamery buster to the west, Baldwin Ledzvr cites Baker University, and State Journal mentions Argomin, the phrase fhalisas Cotton belt. The Kansas Lopes family stands large with Aptalypes in Kiowa and Shawnee counties, while Katie O Connor at Caldwel shifts to pig farming as rabies loom.
A garbled report outlines a chaotic scene with mentions of five wagon herds, various towns, and political figures. Amid the confusion, it notes a struggle over control, a questionable election process, and references to a “heeklog” and primitive lighting. The piece touches on food production, a street restaurant, and a broad array of seemingly unrelated events with sparse coherent context.
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