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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
1
A local auction announces bargains on a wide array of textiles and linens. Buyers can find nainsooks, laces, embroideries, linens, and white goods at substantial discounts. Gents and ladies handkerchiefs, pure linen items, and embroidered pieces are highlighted as high value, best make, limited offers today.
The New York column critiques Henry George on the United Labor party split over Dr. McGlynn. It notes George’s respectful yet sharp stance, disputes over the ecclesiastical machine and free trade talks, and mentions AFL or Democratic ties. Separate items report Omaha bets on James Albert walk, Bibbins’ misconduct theories, and appeals court affirmations amid a Kansas mine fire.
A chaotic dispatch notes Burton Car Works expanding to double its plant to meet orders as railroad managers fret over farmers leaving lines for Kansas. Reports discuss Pullman Car Co decision to build locomotive plant at Pullman Illinois, plus Rock Island and Fort Worth and Denver lines expanding operations. Also covered are a mad dog bite incident in Leon and a string of local business and legal notices across Kansas with mentions of shipper bids, injunctions, and a major warehouse fire in Pawtucket context.
Washington February reports note Mr Plumb's inquiry into mail waste approved by the Senate. Teller's push to publish all senate determinations agreed. House concurred in appointing eleven division mail superintendents. debate centers on cost and cabinet access with references to internal revenue and public printing.
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