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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1890
Page
1
An old advertisement lists discounted fabrics and garments including 44 inch German serge at 68c, 46 inch German He ta at 75c, and 1000 ladies' vests with summer wear limits. It notes 500 wool shirts at 25c and white shirts at 50c, with references to fleece and towels and a location at 150 North Main St.
The Times paid Mr. Charles Stewart Parnell 5000 pounds damages after the libel suit against the Times was compromised. Mr. Parnell’s private secretary, Mr. Henry Campbell, withdrew damages claims against the Times, with the court noting Campbell would receive 200 pounds plus costs. The decision caused a stir in the crowded courtroom.
A three story brick house between Connecticut Avenue and Seventeenth Street caught fire in Washington early today. Secretary Tracy, his wife and daughter, and a French maid died or were badly hurt. Mr. Tracy and the secretary’s son escaped with severe smoke and burn injuries. Firemen rescued others as ladders failed and the building’s stairs burned, with Miss Mary Tracy and the maid found dead on the second floor and Mrs Tracy dying after a fall from her window. The tragedy struck amid dense smoke and fog as rescuers battled the blaze.
The blaze at 921 Twenty-seventh Street killed Mary Tracy and a French maid, with Secretary Tracy surviving but mortally grievous injuries. Firemen saved a wounded man identified as Tracy before he fell unconscious, while the residence housed the charred remains of two women and a servant. Officials moved bodies to a nearby residence as details of the tragedy emerged amid statements from President Harrison and other officials about the difficult aftermath and ongoing medical updates.
The Waltri supreme court today affirms the constitutionality of the Felmunds Tocker Mabe vest oath intended to curb Mormon influence. The court says the oath targets religious crimes and does not prevent lawful worship or entry by adherents. A dissent notes concerns over religious freedom and enforcement.
Fragmented OCR text reports on Mrs Copfinger death and family grief, political meetings, colored men gathering, and protests over removal. It references Oak Hill cemetery, Rev Thiasyas Swerman, and various officials with scattered place names, dates, and agendas, but lacks coherent narrative or complete details.
A poorly legible report notes a meeting at Wel Regie with Woolf presiding. Attendees include Mr. Ligthfviter Mesera and others from Lumber county. A special session is planned for next Monday to discuss welfare and careers. attendees were instructed to attend and bring materials.
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