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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1889
Page
2
The Giants win the world baseball championship after a strong Brooklyn effort. Bushong errors in the seventh cost Brooklyn, giving New York a 3-2 victory. Weather bulletin notes partial clouds and a mild thunder shower later in the day with rain and hail.
New York defeats Brooklyn Bears 6 2 at Polo Grounds in a dramatic ninth game securing the World Championship. Fushong error in seventh inning keys win. crowd erupts around the Wig gang as victory cheers fade into a roar.
Advices from Guatemala City report seventeen revolutionary leaders captured and executed by President Barillas. Rumors claim Burrundia funds and arms from Mexicans and New York to support a mountain uprising near Chiapas, but Burrundia denies active involvement and Mexico offers no comment while Diaz calls a late meeting.
Report from MostTreat Canada Oct 22 on J J C Abbott returning from England. Government refusal to grant running powers for a Canadian Pacific Short Line to Halifax forces changes at St John. Anderson syndicate and Stephenson/Smith withdraw. probed by government rail policy, possible war between CP and government. Western matters note postmaster appointments and land cases. Senator West to New York and Boston for beet combing inquiry.
News in brief covers Denby confirming a decree for the Grand Trunk line from Han Kaw to Pekin with Li Hung Chong and Chi Tung building halves, Shanghai as a terminus, and financing near five taels per mile. Also reports on Consul Lewis case, hearings in Washington, r der Ring Milen to contest a seat, Arch Duke stripped from roll, and a miners strike in Mouz with four thousand workers.
The Bank of Abilene, closed earlier this week, begins settling its affairs. Real estate worth 100000 is handed to top local creditors for full claims. Foreign creditors accept 350000 in real estate under similar terms. total liabilities appear about 120000 with assets mostly real estate. Freight car famine spreads as railroads face delays and low rates, with rock Island and other lines short hundreds of cars. A drunkard’s death follows a fall at Bailey’s saloon in Atchison after heavy drinking. Holzhay on trial in Bessemer as highwayman defense hints alibi or insanity. Switchmen’s strike declared a failure in Memphis as freight moves with new yard crews. Belgian glass plants planned in Pennsylvania to protect U.S. trade. Mrs. A Gilmore dies of heart failure in Kop, Kansas. Woodruff habeas corpus bid denied by Ottawa court.
Local notes reflect a mix of small state items including cat inspection efforts at Leavenworth, a court trial in Topeka for a homicide, and a ball game picnic incident. Turf winners at West Side Park are listed with multiple horses noted. Halford’s improved health is reported from Fortress Monroe with return to White House duties anticipated. A Silver Bow contest action and various medical advertisements round out the column.
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