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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1888

Page

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Republicans Divided Over Tariff Bill Edges Near Passage

Washington Aug 9 Republicans near unity on the tariff bill. Kansas Senator Plumb opposes key provisions favoring lumber and sugar, while others push to reduce sugar duties and consider lumber changes. Sherman and Plumb press for wool and woolens limits, and Ingalls signals support for majority decisions. Evarts resumes opposition to the fisheries treaty as resolutions attend General Sheridan’s funeral.

Mr. Evarts Fisheries Treaty General Sheridan Senate Plumb Kansas Iamier Finance Committee Northwestern Dumber Anntes Whch Sherman Ohio Menbors Aplalone Ingalls Mares Sanscriti Ag Gill Mer Rock Senate Committee On Finance Lena Clee Turner Althouch Sugar Trust Alhamneh

World beater shirt sale from N Y mills

Fifty dozen unlaundried shirts offered at 50 cents each. Heavy muslin and reinforced fronts, with continuous bands. Also 25 dozen washed shirts, 1500 linen bosoms, and best cotton and linen blends at one dollar. Laundried pleated shirts at 98 cents, balbriggan underwear at 38 cents, all in a bold value pitch.

N. Y. Mills

Trains Withdrawn and Rail Conference Gather in New York

A local report notes Fast trains between Chicago and Missouri River points will be withdrawn for two weeks from next Sunday. Travel times to Kansas City will reach eighteen hours and forty five minutes. Eastern routes slower by several hours. Railroads claim costs forced the cut, while a broader rate pact may follow among lines. A New York conference among Union Pacific and Northern Pacific leaders is reported on but details stay undisclosed. In St. Louis, Brotherhood meetings hint at action over the Burlington strike amid broad worker unity. Michigan Republicans name Luce for governor and slate McDonald and Rosman for offices.

Chicago Mil Vor Kansas City Missouri River New York The Tribune Sage Charles Francie Adams Frederick Arties Union Pacific Railway Robert Harris Henry Villard Northern Pacific Hieuting Gomg

Senate debate mentions Portage Lake canal bill and land cases

The record notes Senator Palmer introducing a bill for the Portage Lake canal and its deferment to a committee. It also cites a Mitchell resolution seeking Interior Secretary information on Grant–Miller land disputes affecting Northern Pacific lands, with Evarts resuming a critique of Sir for a Senate session.

Senate Wasdixotes, Ag Palmer Portage Lake Tmprovements Company Mitchell Secretary of the Interior Northern Pacific Lands Mlong Mr. Evarts Ivares Dermiedl Wencian

Fisheries Treaty Debate and Senate Actions Report

Debates center on publicity of treaty discussions and possible war risks from fisheries disputes. Senators Morgan and Howe defend cautious stance while warning against political motives and potential conflict. House action includes treaty enforcement measures and defers further discussion to committee as Sheridan funeral notices prompt adjournment.

Inday Evarts Evncts Senate Morgan New York Imi Massachusetts Hief (Morgan Howe Alabansie Ereland Democratic Party Andrew Jackson Blair Mtor Gan

CAPITOL BUDGET CIRCULAR SENT TO SENATORS IN AUGUST

A circular note sent to Republican senators from Washington solicits consent on pending seats and calendar items before the Senate as the administration advances its calendar ahead of the tariff bill. Five vetoes are reported tied to military pensions and service, including pensions for Manuel Garriate and Bila Smith, with debate over proof of service and disability.

Wasnynnis Sherman Senate Dusinews Wasarsi Fox S. Comsen Militares Servine Manuel Garriate Anna Hutterfield Bila Smith Initiana Teartsary Ag Lehoe Totes

JAIL BREAKERS ESCAPE IN STEVENS COUNTY REPORTED

Disorder follows two convicts named Payne and Hudson escaping from a Stevens County jail during a rainstorm by filing an iron bar. County commissioners offer a $100 reward for recapture as efforts to restore peace continue amid reports of threats and troop deployments.

Stevens County Kan Ang Payne Ellis D. Vroom Kiowa Jobo Hudson John Hudson HS. Landis Day & Reards Ouf Mercantile

Wreck and Aftermath Of Rail Incident Across Texas Town

A large freight wreck disrupted a central Texas town injuring several passengers and an engineer who refused to jump. Investigations focus on targeted obstruction with rail ties used to derail the train and a substantial police pursuit underway for the alleged perpetrators.

Walnut Springs Lee Jenkins All & Walters Hcy Rewania

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