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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1888

Page

4

Rail scheme shifts toward Arkansas Valley and public debates fuel politics

The Gilcbe-Democrat notes Chicago & Rock Island abandon Colorado Springs plans, favoring a Pueblo route via the Arkansas valley. Missouri Pacific leases Denver & Rio Grande rail between Pueblo and La Junta for solid St Louis to Center service. A flurry of political chatter follows on unions, suffrage, Maine, Rhode Island, and voter turnout, with discussion of party strategies and leadership.

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Political Debate and Tariff Notes From Santa Fe Convention

The Democrats of Haskell county held a Saturday convention at Santa Fe endorsing a platform drawn from the Declaration of Independence and other major texts, while contemporary press mockery swirls around tariff shifts and Senator Plumb’s recent witty remarks on duties. A long editorial flourish touches on African diplomacy, the Supreme Court’s role, and Morgan’s plan to redraw western state lines involving Greer county, Texas, and Indian Territory, amid chatter about a Naples sculptor’s marble bust of Mrs. Cleveland.

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Columbus versus Eric the Red inquiry prompts discovery debate

A Manitoba historical society petitions the United States Congress to investigate whether Christopher Columbus or Leif Erikson was the first discoverer of America. The piece notes popular Columbus support but cites historical testimony favoring Erikson, and mentions broader reflections on regional tensions and local notes from Kansas, including obituaries and civic items.

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Innes & Ross Promises Low Prices on New Stock

Our big new stock arrives daily with exclusive styles across departments. Specials include heavy black grograin silk 76c, crapenset black sarah silk 61c, towels 4a 6c, lace scrim 5c yard, new carpets, straw mattings, lace curtains, porters in silk and chenille, and other fancy materials at small profits. About 245 extra fine dado.

Assorted styles 6 to 12 marked down to 45c each

A sales blurb notes assorted clothing styles priced at 45 cents each when marked down, with a claim they cannot be duplicated for less than a dollar. The ad emphasizes getting the most value for money and urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of the discounts.

Farm policy and wartime measures reach rural Kansas

A garbled regional report describes state military and agricultural reforms across Kansas. References to Topeka pension office, Routt County, and efforts to unify quotas, test protocols, and crop regulations hint at broader wartime mobilization and farm subsidy plans affecting Ellen Biracare and local ring counties.

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