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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1889
Page
1
A local shop announces a grand opening for Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th featuring new drapery silks, towel rings in fancy colored wood, and seen work braidings. The advertisements emphasize fashionable goods and party-style displays.
A Philadelphia store advertises 40 dozen lace caps at uniform pennies, caps not under fifty cents each, plus eighty two dozen at zero cents. It also offers half wool dress goods at nineteen cents, half wool Charlies at seven cents per yard, all wool Henriettas at forty eight cents, factory sample ladies pocket books under a quarter of value, and eighty eight dozen men’s unlaundered shirts at forty two cents. Limited to six shirts per customer.
A wild animal collection in Wastiserox survived flood conditions and gains a future home in a proposed Hornland zoological park. Hon. W. Cody pledged continued support, purchasing three American elk for exhibition since last autumn, while a newborn kid died within a day due to malformation amid keeper efforts. The broader Home Rule debate and canal workers’ plight also feature in this roundup.
In Wassiaci on April 2 a man named Harry O Darby was arrested for stealing registered letters from a post office. Authorities say he had 70 in his possession, including a letter to a state treaty official. Darby was held by United States Commissioner Sanne Mills pending examination.
Be Josert Missouri April 4 report on the Latter Day Saints church showing growth with over 36,000 members and activity among missionaries. Virginia reports indicate opposition and expulsions as church leaders address perceived persecution and public scrutiny.
The Royal Anthropological Society heard a lengthy report detailing various methods natives allegedly used to hinder expansion. Among the described devices were pits cut across paths with skewers heated by leaves, wounding soldiers and sometimes causing lasting injuries.
Three applicants for office have sent photographs for endorsement. The portraits show a curious effect with one candidate appearing astonished, a result created by the country photographer's unusual technique.
A fragmented notice describes how York Dry Goods faced disturbances in the trade with rot and decay hints, mentioning jobbers, nearby theaters, and an eventful day. It notes speculation affecting sales of affected goods and a calaria sale of unidentified items, reflecting a chaotic dry goods market scene.
Washington reports the commission named to negotiate with Cherokee and other tribes will meet in Washington early next week to receive instructions from Secretary Noble. The initial focus will be the Cherokee strip of about six million acres, and if no obstacles arise relinquishments are expected by June 10. Chicago Boomers prepare for the grand entry as the effort proceeds.
A 1839 Department of Interior memo explains townsite rights in Oklahoma Indian Territory. It stresses settlements must be actual inhabited tracts, with surveyled town sites used only for entry after proper proof. It notes restrictions on creating townsites before settlement opens and logs implications for settlers under revised U.S. law.
Philadelphia April report shows 200000 tons deemed sufficient for two months with May add-on possible if absorption is prompt. Eastern quotes steady around 1 to 23 and 0 to 9.0. Weekly transactions tally 3 tons structural iron, 13000 tons for bridges. Nail makers seek strength as Northern crudes watch demand, Mastern Nail association pushes 25 percent production restriction pending signatures.
A letter from Dakota prairie settlers reports a severe wind storm on April 2 1889 in Sully County causing extensive fire damage. Losses include 25 residences 40 head of cattle 38 head of horses 6 mules and 650 sheep with many farmers left homeless. A call for aid to the Sully County Commissioners notes crop delays and requests relief. British grain trade reviewed with lower wheat prices and weak demand as English and American wheats decline amid new arrivals improving quality signals.
Across multiple ports and cities, April reports recount a fatal wreck on the York river near Potst Vin and a dismantler salvage at Norfolk with six crew lost. In New York an insane woman detained arrives after emigration checks, while a female smuggler is caught with dress goods and yarns. Santa Fe earnings show gains, and a slick confidence scheme unravels in Elmira. Chicago railroad disaster damages trains with several injuries. Oklahoma boomers threaten rail obstructions. river-land evictions face delays. A deadly duel in Arkansas and fighting in Harrodsburg dimly shadow daily life as performances and weather update outlooks surface.
A messy report alleges illegal city elections in Brighton Park and parts of Cicero Township, now claimed as South and West Chicago. It cites Supreme Court decisions on annexation and the timing rules for city elections, suggesting potential seat holds and political turmoil amid a Republican-Democrat clash.
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