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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1888
Page
1
On Sunday evening sparks from the electric light set fire to our stock of parasols directly underneath them and burned some and damaged others. Insurance companies have asked us to sell them for whatever they will bring. Items to be sold Tuesday morning at 8 o clock without reserve at prices from 25 to 50 cents on the dollar. Come early for bargains.
Proprieter A Katz advertises a large sale starting tomorrow morning featuring German wool Mary Stewart Henetta cloths and other dress goods. Highlights include cashmere, satin plalions, and sale items priced around $15 to $25 with emphasis on wool checks and quality fabrics. Located at 446 North Main.
The notice announces a decisive stock clearance of dry goods and millinery with large discounts. The item also covers international mail disruptions linking Paso del Norte and Piedras Negras, noting Mexican postal authorities and U S route changes affecting mail traffic and transit times.
Oliver Bros lumber dealers of Wichita Kansas noted in a brief business mention with no further details available.
In Wastisatos on April 21 the Senate opened with Rev. Dr. Lendez leading prayer as lawmakers debated the international copyright bill and a post office buildings measure. The session featured arguments on protectionist tariffs, internal revenue, and calls to curb trusts, with Mr. McMillin and Mr. Barrows delivering forceful speeches. The House considered contested elections and tariff remarks, while policy battles over duties and taxation raged.
Washington April 26 reports open bids for government bonds at the treasury. Four and a half percent registered bonds totalling 601,000 at 1,076 10, 200,000 at 1.08 were accepted. Secretary Fairchild testified against fractional currency before the Senate Finance Committee citing costs and inefficiencies. Army assignments announced placing Major General Crook with the Division of the Missouri and Brigadier General Hepok with the Division of the Platte.
The Chronicle Telegraph reports a proposed plan to stampede the convention to deny Blaine if he refuses the nomination. Prominent Republicans are tied to the controversy, with Atkins preparing to resign and Phelps identified as a controversial figure amid Democratic chatter.
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