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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1888
Page
1
The notice appeals to women to visit the house for dry goods, insisting low prices are the sole method to draw customers. It highlights counters crowded with dress goods recently shipped from major New York importing houses.
A local shop showcases new shades in colored dress goods and newest weaves in black and gray fabrics. The gray fabrics are described as fresh and unprecedented after years of waiting, highlighting their latest production.
Store offers half price on children cloaks and ladies astrachan wraps to clear inventory this week. Limited sizes while supply lasts.
Our stock of Hamburg and Torchon laces is complete and very large. Special sale prices apply throughout the stock now. Ladies will save substantially by purchasing Tramburgs and laces while prices are down.
Muslin underwear offered in an elegant new line, praised as the best made and greatest value yet presented. The advertisement targets shoppers seeking quality garments at exceptional prices and highlights the softness and style of the muslin collection.
Come this way and see our new goods and ready bargains. We name lower prices for spring items than elsewhere on desirable merchandise.
The storm yesterday aside, T. L. Fox & Son advertise a sale featuring embroideries laces India linen jackonets plain muslins and fine white goods at deep bargains. Stock includes gents and ladies handkerchiefs linens and silk items with prices and lots promised for a Tuesday opening at their store.
Rush County trouble grows as court actions threaten county seat moves from Lacrosse to Rush Center. Prohibition on Texas fever cattle imports takes effect March 1, while Minnesota editors are asked for presidential candidate preferences amid ongoing party splits.
The Senate Territories Committee heard Ruth's state admission, with Franklin Richards of Salt Lake City arguing the territory’s growth and anti polygamy measures. He cited constitutional provisions and case histories while opposing claims of widespread polygamy. The House committee on vacancies debated filling seats, naming officers and adjourning until Thursday.
The Foreign Affairs Committee met Friday amid delay fears on national issues. Officials say private claims and invitations to participate in the Paris accord complicate progress. The United States aims to enact legislation tied to the convention, with a March deadline for treaty proclamation.
Washington reports confirm Canadian dissatisfaction with the fisheries treaty amid delays due to Sir Charles Tupper. The pact progressed to signing after pressures from London and internal Senate maneuvers, with critics warning the agreement may still be provisional until public release.
Beaver City records a brutal sequence as George Brusher avenges his brother Eugene Brusher by shooting John Clark who had been involved in the murder at Beaver City. Reports detail Snell’s arrest in San Francisco and Tascott’s suspected role, while a separate Jackson township case describes a father attacking a daughter in law with a knife and killing his two youngest children.
The report covers a murder trial with defense actions and jury issues, a mob attack on a northbound passenger train near Fort Worth, a fatal shooting near Marion Tennessee, and an attack on Crow leader Crazy Crow Ball at Fort Snelling. Other items include a postmaster’s mall robbery arrest in Nuevo Laredo and various regional incidents such as fires, robberies, and accidents reflecting a chaotic period.
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