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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1888
Page
1
We open Monday morning January 2 and put our entire stock on sale at cost and less to convert it into cash before our annual inventory. Ending a prosperous year, we announce big cuts from now till stock taking to clean up with as much cash as possible.
These dresses are cut and fitted by Madame Coambers or Madame Liggett, both first class modistes. A price reduction on making dresses is offered if customers request completion. Aimed at showcasing the immense reductions in wraps, blankets, flapnels and every house article are cut down for the annual sale.
In Washington on January 4 Senator Sherman led a detailed examination of the presidents tariff policy. He argued for reduced taxes on tobacco and spirits while urging classification of duties and protection for American industry amid surplus revenue concerns.
A long garbled report describes indictments and trials including a murder claim against a man named Shaffer, a plan to hire white individuals, and allegations connected to a railway company. It mentions J B Banks being indicted, a Sedalia Missouri gypsy girl involved, and various local details about the sensational case and related crimes.
Public notices from WeLwarirr detail legislative efforts on debt, budget lines, and upcoming nominations. Mentions sessions, committees, and calls for state fiscal oversight, with references to potential dates and key figures involved. The text also includes scattered mentions of related political actions and procedural terms.
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