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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1888

Page

2

Lands debated and yellow fever fears sweep state

The article outlines opposition to a joint resolution granting lands to Kansas for agriculture and the mechanical arts, plus the disposal of Fort Wallace military reservation. It also contains weather bulletins, fever updates, and public health notes from Memphis and nearby cities, detailing yellow fever concerns, quarantine actions, and regional health advisories.

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Murder in Mexican border town sparks riot and siege

A complex assault unfolds near the Texas border with a Mexican victim, insurrection fears, and violent clashes. A mob attacks the U S wire office amid claims of threats, while authorities debate troop deployment and the fate of the suspect.

Mississippi River Commission Report Amid Turbulent Graft Probes

In New York on September 24 the Mississippi River Commission released a report amid graft probes. The document names Major O Aro and Colannt C as key figures, cites tension with SHINO and other anchors, and notes surveys tied to the controversy.

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Lone Highwayman Killed by Brave Woman in Texas

The notorious Lone Highwayman who terrorized Kerrville area travelers for two years was killed by Mrs. Lizsls May at her home on the Rio Sabina head prong in Burdero County. She described a struggle with the masked man who threatened her and fought back, wounding him, then shooting him as he retreated toward his home. Her husband later organized a posse that pursued the suspect’s trail and found him dead.

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Banquet Honors Stelville W Pullkit at Palmer House

A banquet at the Palmer house honors Stelville W Pullkit who aims to serve as chief justice of the United States. Jags Gresham delivers a lengthy address praising judicial independence and the duties of jurists to uphold rights and the rule of law for rich and poor alike.

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Baseball scores and summaries across multiple games

Baseball brief items from St Louis Baltimore Chicago Indianapolis Pittsburg Detroit Boston Philadelphia Washington and New York games. Scores. base hits. errors. batteries noted with scattered details across cities and teams. African news items follow, including Farran’s London arrival and Kasson death sentences, plus weather, fever beneflts and editor notes.

St Lous St. Louis Baltimores Hens St Tons Baltimore Easter Boyle Cunningham Ual Chicago Petty Indieapolis Indianapolis Indiapolis Cereraie Dau Shreve Evere Rostax Boston Philadel Philadelphia Tratteries Clarkson and Kelly Burlington and Clements Washington New York Keefe Mack Ewing

Howe convertible tent and intrenching tools trial at Colchester

A trial in Colchester before Maj. Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood and officers tested a new Howe tent and integrated intrenching tools. The modular tent weighs about six pounds per section and packs to sixteen inches, with interchangable spade pick or hammer handles. The design includes a buried anchor tube and a detachable stake, promising rapid deployment and portable siege gear for marching columns.

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Laughing Animals and the Tales of Their Grins

The article surveys how various animals express laughter or merriment from gorillas and chimps to dogs and birds. It cites Darwin and Romanes, notes tears in eyes during humor, and recounts anecdotes of animals like a Skye terrier, an orangutan, a jackdaw, geese provoking pigs, and a laughing hyena. It blends zoological theory with vivid tales from explorers and naturalists.

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Farwells Texas Land Scheme Attracts Scrutiny

Senator Charles V Farwell and partners claim the state granted 8,000,000 acres to the Farwell company in Texas. The case centers on a controversial land contract, alleged investor influence, and the use of state buildings to secure the deal. Vast holdings, English capitalists, and speculative ventures are noted amid questions of value and legality.

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Oyster trade and listing at Oklahoma river area sale

A fragmentary ad lists seafood and market items for sale at a riverfront area in Missouri and nearby towns. It mentions oysters, milk, crackers, and table provisions, plus references to a banquet or sale event date and contact cues for buyers.

Cartworthy Made Putters Chronicle Muddled Text

A garbled OCR snippet mentions Cartworthy Made Putters and a Cortens Setten with references to centenary age and Meglich Gallen of the parted f semaisted. The readable items are fragments, yielding a vague note on an obscure maker and people.

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