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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1889
Page
2
A chaotic report describes a missing child case in Rosalia Butler Counties, with mistaken handling that nearly led to a grave error. Parents Mr and Mrs Edwards claim severe handling contributed to distress while searches spanned several days. Weather bulletin notes high temperatures and shifting winds with unsettled conditions across regions.
Dennis Deringen died from wounds suffered in the recent landslide. Remains of several victims were buried. The funeral of Thomas Nolan with military honors. About sixty workers clear debris using steam engines as the number of missing grows. Engineers inspect a new fissure under Dufferin terrace widening to fifty feet. Authorities urge evacuation of Champlain Street and Guth sides along the heap of ruins to prevent further collapse.
Wautiveros reports substantial work completed on arena tents for a reception and water works at the Knights Templar ceremony in Teeme, with an official parade expected next week. Also covered are council discussions on baseball league grievances, a rediscovered mine near Monterey, a window glass trust case, and Virginia political meetings with Democratic figures addressing voters.
The Brooklyn Columbus baseball game ended in chaos as umpire Henkle ejected players, fined several, and halted play declaring it too dark. About 2400 spectators watched as protests and crowd unrest surrounded the decision, with police escorting the umpire to the clubhouse.
The article discusses atmospheric mirage concepts with ships appearing above the horizon on calm days, and shifts to banana cultivation details in the West Indies, noting modern planting practices, costs, risks from hurricanes, and market prices. It also quotes events about allergic snakes in Cincinnati and neglect of graves in Philadelphia, ending with remarks on actors and memorials.
The piece surveys then popular purse trends for women, noting pockets are scarce and carriers rely on bags of various styles from netted and beaded to satin. It mocks the parlor bag with a dust rag, praises scent laden hangs, and touches on neuralgia remedies and unrelated anecdotes about a mayor and other verses.
A jumbled OCR fragment mixes war commentary with scattered names and places including Salem, France, England, and St James. It mentions uniforms, admirals, and naval action, with garbled dialogue about orders, flags, and a sinking or attack. The readable bits hint at wartime reporting and military figures amid chaotic transcription.
Fragmentary text shows a legal matter in AT with names like Lee and Canty and an attorney from St Paul. The passage is garbled with invented spellings, dates, and places, offering little coherent narrative or outcome.
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