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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1890
Page
1
In discussing the dry goods trade, the piece condemns schemes and gifts used to move unsold stock. It cites firms offering fake lotteries or mispriced deals, urging customers to seek legitimate prices and fair competition. A General Clearing sale at Arcade this week and special bargains on every counter are advertised.
A major fire in Patterson New Jersey destroyed the Washington bail armory and a neighboring structure early today. About 100 rounds of cartridges exploded inside the armory as flames spread, but no one was hurt while families suffered losses totaling about 23 000 dollars. A second incident in Ark City Arkansas reports a wreck in a station yard after a derailed freight train. several crew members were injured and conductor Barryres Tertay was arrested on a charge of ern.
LB Fox of Fox & Son travels to New York to assist a Wichita resident buyer in acquiring an exceptional stock of goods. The entire current stock will be closed at about half price as new arrivals arrive. Watch for Bengal Gloriossa Silk at 49 and other fresh offerings.
Chester county authorities suspect the Molly Maguires remain in existence after the Hagney murder in Phoenixville. A note reading Dead to traitors was found on a wheelbarrow near the crime scene, signed by Jack the Ripper and allegedly linked to local figures Dennis Kelley and John Kane. Authorities caution that publicity could hinder the investigation.
The majority and minority reports on a new code of rules are filed with the journal clerk. The majority explains differences from the former code and defends the speaker’s quorum counting power and rule changes to curb dilatory motions. The minority opposes many provisions as an overreach, arguing that the rules threaten member rights and proper legislative process. The reports discuss quorum methods, committee action, and the speaker’s authority with emphasis on preserving deliberation and safeguards.
A report details Duckworth the Sharon Georgia postmaster facing threats and forced resignation attempts by opponents tied to a former Democrat. The Postmaster General assures protection and possible inspectors to establish possession while a separate Washington debate covers proposed copyright changes aimed at aligning with publishers and authors. A burglary leaves a man dead in Floyd County, with details pending.
A Kansas farmers conference with Kass county delegates and railroads agreed to cut through and local corn rates. Through rates to Chicago drop to 23 cents, to St Louis 20 cents, Missouri River rates 13 cents, with gradual reductions statewide. Text notes substantial reduction near 50 percent on through rates from Kansas points toward Missouri River and Chicago, easing burdens for western fields and prairie towns. Also reports a jailer incident in which two prisoners attempted escape and were shot, one wounded.
Severe disagreements surfaced at a delegate gathering of the Farmers Mutual Association and allied unions in Bourbon County. The meeting produced calls to back only trustworthy leaders and to oppose certain monetary and railroad policy measures. Kansas City reports a fatal shooting, while Oregon tallies flood damages and public whippings, detailing river wreckage and property losses.
The minority condemns proposed changes to reduce quorum through committee and member roll calls. They warn that requiring 100 members for a quorum and recording nonvoting members could let a minority pass laws, eroding constitutional limits and citizen rights while risking misused appropriations and political strife.
Torzka Kan Frh L A report shows Peabody silk receipts totaling 7R with items 62.811, plus costs for cocoons and weaving, cash figures including several categories. Oklahoma colored colonists arrival reports, Topeka telegraph notes, and a change in Newspaperman leadership with A Stewart replacing G A Alwood due to ill health. Judge Stillings obituary notes Lewistown judge dies at 68 after heart failure. local brief references to public notices and a pump contract let in Kansas City area.
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