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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1888

Page

4

Fragmented political chatter spans nations and parties

A garbled political column surveys Republican and Democratic threads, mentioning Vermont, Maine, and Oregon trends. It references Gen Ten Harricon, Professor Sheridan, and a London military meeting, then wobbles through local civic notes about marriages and city demographics, ending with a nod to rising Republican majorities in several states and a shaky verdict on election dynamics.

Democratic Ten Harricon Meiropite Biaing Maine

Public outrage over Thurman display sparks calls for dignity

The piece condemns the Madison Square spectacle and the era of political expediency surrounding Thurman. It argues Republicans already hold the contest, deplores the old man’s treatment, and critiques leaders for dragging him from quiet life to bolster a flagging campaign while praising Harrison’s stance on law and order.

Thurman Madison Square New York Leyonil Wiat Republican Party Gto Mer Cleveland de Cormuinn Ty P Ax Peeryidy

Unreadable 19th Century Speech Causes Outrage and Debate

A garbled Wichita Daily record recounts a heated critique of a Newton Republican speech and its alleged racist remarks. The piece frames accusations as part of a wider convention dispute, noting contention over the orator’s race and the political tensions within labor and reform circles.

Wicked speech sparks debate on free speech and treason

The remark singled out the colored man and compared him to Mirabeau and Robert, portraying the spokesperson as representative of those who applauded him. It labeled the speech wicked, noting it as incendiary and morally treasonable, whether spoken by white or black.

Mirabeau Robert

Modest Hewitt as Honest Leader Highlighted in Self ACC

Opinion piece lauds Abram S Hewitt of New York as modest and honest. It argues for his re election while mocking rivals and signaling partisan views on Vermont politics and national issues. It cites reflections by Harvey Hurner a Wichita figure and discusses labor fusion tactics and senate election strategies.

Hewitt New York Eay Toyere Abram S. Hewitt Abrams Hirm Mr. Hewitt Butt Hewittie Hammers- Joy Tourrage Duke of Marlborough Harvey Hurner Wichita Sumner County Harve

One Big Silo and Long Rain Telltale of a Kansas Farm

An 1888 update from Sedgwick County Kansas describes a farmer finishing a 1000 ton silo as rain interrupts work. He boasts on cutting machinery, oats and clover forage, and plans rye seed for winter and spring pastures. He notes corn, oats, wheat yields and cider apples and pears. He mentions sending a huge corn bundle to Cincinnati.

Sedgwick Gur Kansas Chay Couwick Ilo Halle City Acre Liege Cincinnati

Philadelphia wool merchant turns protectionist after European tour

Eye witness Mr. T. F. Halvey, a Philadelphia wool merchant, returns from Europe a veered protectionist. He wore a Harrison and Merton button and announced support for protection in November. He criticized Mills bill after visiting Ireland, England, France, Germany, and Turkish ports, citing harsh conditions for mill workers. He described Bradford, England as showing 1000 unemployed or underpaid workers, many barefoot, and warned against free wool imports, noting poor blanket quality and harm to American workers.

T. F. Halvey Philadelphia Europe Harrison Merton Button Mulvey Ireland England France Germany Taras Constantinople Odessa Bradford Anneighborhood Harvey Schuylkill

Union Labor party critics in Arkansas City race

Our Friends the Union Labor men in Arkansas City face scrutiny over their national and state ticket picks. Streeter is cited as the wealthiest candidate, with Limbecker flagged for a questionable record as former Pottawatomie treasurer. Critics claim fiscal conservatism and self-enrichment while urging voters to consider platform principles.

Democratic Party Republican Party Democrats Eaders Union Labor Or Greenback Party U. S Sotte Republiens Arkansas City Streeter Ofce J. N. Limbecker Meier Pottawatomze Aan Tieer Anthony Ite Naniegham Sedgwick H. Luling Ying

Lawrence Rally Sparks Party Tone in Turbulent Meeting

A chaotic Lawrence campaign scene features Democratic and Republican figures sparring over Union Labor doctrine. Letters from readers critique politicians and mobilize on women’s votes, while editors mock attendance and note rival county politics and local newspaper rivalries amid a broader political fray.

Unlaundered shirts and textiles offered at bargain prices

Fifty dozen mens unlaundried shirts priced low, plus cheap cotton hose in black and colors, new plushes at 36 cents, all wool suitings at 36 cents, and a large Carpet Department with Carpets Oilcloths Rugs and house furnishings.

New Goods and Odd News From a Turbulent Era

Fragmented OCR notes reveal a chaotic column touching on New Goods in Every Department and low prices at Innes & Ross, railroad topics, local weather quips, and scattered anecdotes about people, places, and events. The text is garbled with many misread terms but preserves mentions of railroads, farmers, and community tidbits.

Prime Baking Powder Co of New York and others dominates world

An outline noting Prime Baking Powder Go. of New York Chicago and St. Louis as the world’s largest firm. It mentions hundreds of tons of cream of tartar crystals sourced from French vineyards used in Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder and references the entire parduet of the product.

Go. of New York Chicago St. Louis France Dr Price

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