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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1889

Page

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Surplus Sale Promises Big Reductions at Local Store

We announce evening hours Wednesday with music by the Italian Quartette Orchestra led by M. A. Garramone. The store touts thousands of dollars in meritorious chemises and deep discounts, selling 36 inch all wool dress flannel at 25 cents a yard and 48 inch silk finished Henriettas at 74 cents a yard. Henriettas are described as durable and well worn, imported from top US houses, with Priestly and other famous brands in stock.

M. A. Garramone United States Black Henriettas Priestly's

Millinery Opening At Cecilian Cloth This Week

Cecilian Cloth announces a two day millinery opening with 11 pieces of 42 inch Moliair imported goods at 50 cents per yard and 10 yards for 5.00. Finch Challis offered in large quantities at low prices, 44 inch challis in new shades at 75 cents a yard, and hosiery bargains with made up lines at 25 cents a pair. Stop by the hosiery counter for special values.

Storm Disaster at Samoa Claims Many Lives and Vessels

San Francisco April 18 The Alameda returning from Sidney with cadets and wounded sailors reports nearly all American ships wrecked by a violent Samoa storm near Apia. One hundred fifty lives lost, millions in property, crews saved by heroic shore actions as wrecked ships struggle through dangerous reefs.

San Francrico Alameda Qeeante Line H. J. Morse Sidney Honolulu Teti Equator Apia Tommander Morse Ripley Trenton R. Stocker F. W. Hobbs B.C. Decker B. W. Wells W.T. Cloke G. W. Logan Ht. Jackson TH. A. Wiley L. Stafford J. A. Lejeune Ayia Samoa San Francisco Navigators United States Germany South Pacific Ocean Herman Hothantioeani Upala Larhor Matalo Polit Mulinu Naint Ebiye Avonler Atserman Ruset Orbich Mater Rivera Jone Temels Adonen Mics Vaniala Clee Vasdalls

Storm Wreaks Havoc at Apia Samoa from March Gale

Report from Apia Samoa describes a devastating March storm that sunk or wrecked multiple ships in the harbor. US warships Vandalia Trenton and Nipsic suffered severe damage with many casualties, while German vessels Adler and others faced wrecks. hundreds of sailors were stranded, injured, or lost at sea as the town endured days of wreckage and chaos.

United States Trenton Panama Americas Vandalia San Princisco C. M_abmaker Amore Proak H. Arms Prask Sutton Marine Corps Don Koneh Nipsic Inn Edun Aifsac Nienic Lip Gerurpat Eber America Adler Corman Squadron i Simoan Wales Lhermolyes Vadlele Brother Ofticees

Lisbon postmaster named at new station in Oklahoma area

The text reports Robert McCause of Cimarron Kansas appointed postmaster at a new office in Lisbon. It mentions land office actions, immediate mail service, cattle movements out of Oklahoma, and various unsettled notes about Kansas affairs, with fragmented OCR garbled wording throughout.

Robert McCause Cimarron Kan

Lisbon Lisbon Postmaster Becomes Kansas Appointment

A new post office and district office establish at Lisbon in Indian Territory with Representative Peters promoting Robert McCunse of Cimarra Kan. Peters claims right to the appointment. McCunse takes postmaster role as Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson questions Peters claims. Plans include a mail route from Rock to Lisbon with coaches. broader Kansas matters border on county development and banking incorporations in Manhat an Kan.

Teravans Lisbon

Cattlemen Leaving Oklahoma Territory Amid Clearing

report from St Levis dated April 1 notes the rapid clearance of cattle from Oklahoma country. it states that all options to settle the territory except one have driven away cattle owners and families. about fifty or more families, including African Americans at Fort Smith, Ark, proceed toward Oklahoma to establish a colony.

St. Levis Mhlahorsa Negroes Fort Smitt Ark Oklahoma

Lisbon land office building contract awarded in April completion hoped

April 1 report notes Mr Jobs Campbell contractor of this city securing the contract to build the land office at Lisbon with construction expected to finish by the end of April. The Rock Leland prepares for road work and a new awning project while locals greet news of the Cherokee outlet opening. Heavy rains boost crops and Georgia area farmers anticipate a strong harvest as the Cherokee outlet opens.

Boaelat Woram Reng Cytoweet Kam Jobs Campbell Suntraet Lisbon Leland L Awadt Teyleurund Fet Sieble

Panhandle festivities and farm expansion in late April

The Panhandle region sees a brighter April with growing farm activity as land is opened for corn, wheat, and vegetables. Persistent rain delays harvests into June while local leaders push for widened irrigation and new rail connections to support large acreages and future grain shipments.

Disrupted Outlaws Halt Train After Storming Camp

An armed gang seized a train at a distance from the railroad, holding passengers and challenging authorities. Local forces pursued the group, who escaped after a firefight as residents feared retaliation. Police report ongoing manhunts and cautions to stay indoors amid fears of further violence.

White House ad promises new patterns in imported textiles

An explosion of colors and designs for China mattings and lace curtains is advertised. The notice touts new patterns, cheaper prices, and improved quality while claiming limited enrollment for the latest goods. The offer targets households seeking modern home furnishings and decor improvements.

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