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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1888
Page
1
A clothing retailer announces a clearance on plush wraps bought last December. All plush astrachan and cloth wraps are to be sold at half price this week, with $20 wraps now $10 and $40 wraps $20, ending soon.
Rapid sale of all children's cloaks at half price with no reserve. Call now to secure one of the season’s biggest bargains on kids clothing.
New dress goods are now in stock with a vast selection and prices lower than ever. Visit this week to choose from many beautiful fabrics confined to our house.
Two more sale events announced with price cuts on sateens and pongee satin ties. Offer includes 2 for 25 cents and 7 piece cambric or gingham fabrics. Cash sales promised to enable low prices as shop advertises a forthcoming hosiery sale midmonth.
Cherokees around Tahlequah rejoice after Indian Commissioner Atkins rules on citizenship, allowing recognition of rightful Cherokee citizens while traders with claims face possible eviction. Washington bills amending Indian affairs spark controversy among tribes and merchants. movements plan to oppose measures and defend treaty rights.
The presidential party arrived in East Palatka and Palatka, then Titusville and other Florida stops, with receptions and river sailings described amid crowd scenes and moonlit shores. Separate report notes Indian lands apportionment near Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a crime-related case in Ohio.
The Northwestern Miller of Minneapolis surveys the winter wheat crop in early 1858 with notes from Kansas to New York. It reports snow gone in most regions, a mix of severe freezes and springlike periods, and discusses sowing timing affecting outcomes. Kansas appears better off than many belt states, while Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois and New York show late sown wheat in weak condition. A Swede’s body found in Smoky Hill river is described with non-graphic details.
In Waco Texas Jesse te Beles and his wife sought the U S attorney Charles B Pearce after a complaint by E E White special Indian agent on three counts of embezzling government funds presenting fraudulent vouchers and conspiracy. In New York the Senate investigates the cotton seed oil trust with John Scott testifying to plant capacity exports and a possible Armours Co linkage. In Arkansas Captain R G Pratt faces assault charges from his daughter’s marriage and a fatal riot in Laredo among Mexican and American workers. A skeleton found near a railway site near Guadalupe is unearthed, prompting speculation. The Chicago rate war sees Central Traffic Association chairman Blanchard promising measures to shield the East from Western tariff shifts.
W W Corcoran a noted philanthropist dies at 6 0 am in Washington D C born December 27 1780 in Georgetown D C He built wealth in dry goods finance and real estate later guiding Corcoran Gallery Louise Home endowments and gifts to the University of Virginia and local institutions The report traces his rise and public benefactions and notes his standing in his homeland.
The House Committee on Invalid Pensions favorably reports the war pension bill allowing veterans pension at legal rate for service days or more. In congress, debates on territory admissions and minor reports accompany misc measures, including a push to fund public housing and a bill restricting certain newspaper advertisements. The session notes concern committee chairs, minority positions, and the timetable for private calendar actions.
A fragmented wire service style dispatch reports the arrest of Tasuit suspect Tasco tt near Toersville Kentucky with connections to Chicago and Lebanon Missouri. Deputy Sheriff Jerry Hutte observed a group and the description matched Tasco tt, believed to be returning from Harper Kansas. Local authorities pursued and prepared a public announcement in Chicago style telegraph reports.
The report notes Lyons being held after a late hour verdict regarding a complex case. References to Patrick Lares and Letrentus appear in garbled splits, with mentions of a free street faucet and possible witnesses. The Cyclone sufferers item notes Mayor Rawleteber addressing a meeting about destruction and relief, and a painting house burned.
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