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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1888
Page
1
The notice states that large quantities of new goods have arrived in the past two weeks and a very large and desirable line of spring goods is now ready for inspection. It highlights readiness to display and invites attention to the fresh assortment for the season.
IT HAS COME. Come and see the quality of these goods and judge how cheap we buy for cash, and how cheap we can sell for cash. LADIES HOSIERY. Extra quality full fashioned hose worth 200 at 12 1-2 per pair. Full French toe doubleNeel fart color worth 5c at 103-3c. Ee lisle hose worth 30c at 19 1-2. CHILDS HOSE. Full regular made in grain solid colors at 7 cents per pair. 50 styles of childrens chose at one-third less than ever sold in Wichita before. MENS HALF HOSE. seamless socks at 12 1-2. 50 styles from 10 to 50 cents per pair. Also bargains in gauze lisle thread and balbrigans under wear 25c each and upward. First come first served. That New Store T. L FOX & SON 150 North Main St.
Fire destroys the Union Square Theatre and all contents in New York this afternoon. The Morton house and Star theatre suffer damage, with many injured in the chaos as firefighters battle collapsing timber and shifting flames. Foreman Frenaie and several firefighters badly burned, rushed to New York Hospital. loss estimated at 300,000, insured.
The Senate resumed debate on the soldier pension bill with a key amendment applying to veterans of the Mexican and Indian wars. Senators Faulkner Plumb Manderson and others sparred over executive influence and GA R endorsement, while the House passed several appropriation measures including a public building in New Orleans and rail road rights across Fort Hays.
Johan B Swinney and Jobin Hargrave appeared before Judge J M Sandusky in Clay County circuit court arraigned on charges of stopping the Crane and attempting to rob the Pacific Express Company near Lineaty Missouri on January 18. The case pauses for trial next session. Hargrave pleaded guilty to one point, Swinney claimed innocence, with defense led by Senator P P Sial and G Allen. the state seeks trial of the minors. General Cutting case notes restraining order against Union Club for alleged misappropriation of estate funds. discussions include temporary ban and possible stay on proceedings pending appeal.
The article reports on Armour Packing and allied agents in Des Moines contesting an Iowa Meat Bill as unconstitutional while pursuing a remedy through amendments. Clarke claims the bill impacts Armour interests and proposes changes to avoid discrimination and preserve meat quality standards.
Burlington awaits word as President Perkins and Mr Stone warned of no delay while Eastern engineers race to replace strikers. In a heavy Burlington dispatch, a freight engine collision near the Milwaukee line caused fatalities and injuries. officials weigh sole blame on the engineer and prepare for possible labor movement repercussions.
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