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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1888

Page

2

Arkansas Election and Jacksonville Yellow Fever News

Arkansas election notes show Fagle’s governor majority likely under ten thousand with Peters to speak at Wichita during the campaign. Jacksonville reports eight deaths from yellow fever with nationwide donations pouring in and a quiet campaign for General Morrison. Weather bulletins from Kansas note low temperatures and wind. Vermont and Missouri results and Seventh Congressional district events are also listed with local developments and public notices.

Jacksonville Country Siva Crece Wight L. Joan Olwiver van Deranruest Wassixers Missouri Kansas

Railroads Fix Stock Shipments Rates Under Weighing System

Western lines and six railroads held a meeting chaired by Fainhorn to set live stock shipping rates under the weighing system launching October 1. Proposals include minimum car weights and yard limits, with a decision on per car tonnage postponed for next Thursday.

Cricaso Fainhorn Twas Aninkmins Las Weantioe Cbairaen Air

Attempt to steal Maxwell's body and ambush at courthouse

Fragmented account describes an early morning attempt to abduct Maxwell’s body, a gunshot near Calvary and a vehicle pursuit. John Shelvin testified he was hired to stage the grave raid. the alleged conspirators fled leaving a shovel and rope. The incident follows a separate shooting at Maxwell’s courthouse area leaving one dead and another wounded.

Tavis Sap. T Sigsan Tagh Mortramt Brooks Macrweil Calvary Peter Reitz John Shelvin Tait Beesxnat Tex Delock Max Pliy Lie Court House Honan County Weeeer Lil Molt Gt Lett Texas Holt Hoth Repub Mivit Hlofman Wyeruinas

Baseball Scores and Obscure City News From Kansas

The page records baseball scores and matchups around Kansas City and Detroit with many garbled names and score figures. It notes a postponement and a death toll affecting local figures, plus an upcoming public event and a city official’s eulogy plan amid unrest.

Meyer Will Reveals Large New Jersey Estate

The will of the late Christopher Meyer, read in New Brunswick, leaves daughter Margaret 200000 for maintenance, son Howard up to 7000 yearly, daughter of his sister 10000 with interest until majority, and the remainder split among Meyer’s brother and sister’s children. Estate valued between 11501000 and 12000000.

Christopher Myer New Brunswick N. J Christopher Meyer Smady Prablic Margaret Howard Ba PS

Mysterious diseases and fires plague towns across states

Reports describe deaths in Indiana from a mysterious illness affecting Isaac Wolley and his family near Shelbyville while Dakota Prairie fires ravage crops and farms in the Dakotas. Vermont election returns show Dillingham leading. Mrs Stowe reportedly suffers apoplexy. Virginia floods damage rail lines in Charleston. Poplar Bluff endures a major early morning fire. Shipping news notes a warship move, and a tonic claims wide doses. Overcrowding in Siberian prisons draws grim descriptions from officials and ex-prison directors.

Voyage Through Venice reads like a dreamy travelogue

The narrator details a day in Venice from St Mark's Church to the Grand Canal, describing gondola driftings, choir music, moonlit Piazza, jewel-studded shops, flower girls, and a vivid memory of atmospheric scenery. The piece blends travel impressions with sensory details of light, sound, and gesture.

Tamson Ponte Della Paglia St Mark's Church Piazetta Grand Canal Riatto Merceria Pinsea Gil Defennor St ‘Mark's St Mark's Thas Express Tras Epire Tess Jacopo Foscari

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted as Universal Remedy

An 19th century advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal preventive and remedy for numerous ailments including fever, dyspepsia, liver complaints, rheumatism, bladder and kidney troubles. It claims the tonic alleviates symptoms and removes the disease causes, emphasizing aura of broad efficacy.

Art of Enjoying Life Through Self Improvement

A Boston Herald column discusses how true enjoyment and personal fortune arise from self education and the cultivation of tastes. It argues many people waste years without purposeful leisure, urging parents to shape childhood interests, and highlighting the social value of educated pleasure and constructive self activity.

Parchisn Pale Lim Ater Centulry Seciety Boone Soston Herald

Fragmented OCR Teases Strange Farm Arrival Scene

A garbled OCR fragment shows a city combined with a farm arrival narrative. Phrases hint at a morning arrival, cane and umbrella, a Phare tote of camphor, and a discussion among relatives about plans and secrecy.

Comsin Bottuchule Garantie Ume

Unspent Engineer Comments On Out Jook Climate And Health

A civil engineer involved in surveying the Nha Tagan canal visits New York to discuss the enterprise. He predicts no major delays once work starts in November and notes a large labor force will be needed. The article also covers climate effects, tropical conditions, and health issues among workers, with remarks on malaria and fever. It then shifts to a commentary on Southern women's hair styles and appearance.

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