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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
4
A chaotic roundup notes financial strains in Kansas and Missouri, revolts in the capital, pension refusals by Major Warner, labor unrest, and slurred wartime slang amid a broad panorama of national tension and social upheaval.
Editor Henry Watterson defends Lincoln’s character, praising his single minded patriotism and temper. The piece contrasts ex Confederates praise with Crisp of Mississippi calling Lincoln a fraud and notes a ten page folder by P T Albright of Weld county summarizing farmer statements about monopolies and harvest prospects amid variable rains.
A fragmented rail of regional squabble spans Missouri and Kansas with mentions of Osawatomie Wyandotte and Wyandotte asylum as fears rise over a Missouri misfit and a grand jury London strike report. The piece also notes labor leaders like Bowineers and Arthur amid Chicago St Louis pennant talk and Adrian Constantine Averin.
A letter to the Eagle extols Mathewson City as the future great metropolis of the southwest, tied to the Deni zen Wichita Valley railroad and the O H G rail line. It praises location, fertile land, water streams, timber, and strong local leadership, urging settlement and investment while noting regional papers’ comments and local development efforts.
The fourth annual YWCA Kansas convention will meet in Manhattan from October 7 to 10. Events include association reports, discussions on work, missionary fervor, financial and devotional meetings, Bible readings, and more. Notable attendees include Miss Lettie Dunn and Robert E. Speer, with Ann ie L. Adams and George S. Fisher expected to participate. travel assistance may be available.
A garbled Oklahoma article notes Lisbon and Oklahoma City items including a Lisbon brass band and state topics. Mentions Fort Reno soldiers, a new Orlando hotel, Edmond Sun musings on Oklahoma, and various local curiosities with scattered names and places amid unclear context.
A long commentary argues state wide fair exhibitions should be regular in all counties, with western counties leading in displays. Emphasis on practical methods, shared knowledge, and county pride, urging cooperation between farmers and agricultural colleges to improve displays and education.
Fragmented OCR notes claim Governor Jaks A. Martigleanim suffered a serious decline with alarming condition and unstable health. The report mentions his doctors caution, a possible improvement, and ongoing concerns about recovery, stating he may remain ill for weeks and needs rest to regain strength at home.
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