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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1890
Page
1
A noisy shopper at Nes WY 123 to 127 N Main Street questions the music selection while the store promotes January embroideries and torchen laces at 25 to 40 percent off. Dress patterns by Madame Ligett or Madame Smith featured with complete lines priced at 15 to 25 dollars. Merchandise touted as best in town amid stormy weather and extra help in embroidery.
Munson and McNamara tout massive discounts with aggressive sales language as shoppers flood the store for overcoats heavy suits underwear fur caps and other winter goods marked down to sell quickly amid a busy bargain rush in town.
Real estate listing notes Cole and Jones at 205 219 and 212 Douglas Avenue in Wichita Kansas listing multiple parcels and property numbers for sale or lease.
New York Dan & Co weekly review notes money market relief from treasury disbursements and cooler weather boosting activity. Exports and imports have fallen since January 1 while bullion demand, exchange rates, and wary American holders influence markets. Wheat prices show little rise, beef and coal demand shift with regional trade opening in Chicago and St Paul. Overall money, collections, and merchant supply appear steady despite large outbound funds and mounting business failures.
In Pau France on January 10 and in Doussians Pennsylvania, evictions of striking miners occurred. Three families, two Hungarians and one Italian, were removed with police and Pinkerton guards. crowds gathered, gunfire occurred, and tensions rose. Authorities moved evicted families to safety. a Pinkerton agent faced assault charges. In Pennsylvania, three more flood related bodies were recovered, two men and a woman, with limited identifications.
Fox and Son announce immediate closing of entire stock of men’s shirts with drastic price cuts. Unlaundried white shirts offered at 450, laundried and custom-made options advertised below typical values, all men’s furnishings to be cleared at cost or less this day.
Louisville Kentucky January 1 workers recover three bodies from the caisson disaster. Abe Taylor survivor recites a frantic escape as water floods the shaft. Two more men, Hamilton Morris and Lewis Vox, are reported dead, bringing the toll to sixteen. Foreman Knox suspected of mismanaging the air supply near the key control, with recovery efforts ongoing and an inquest planned.
Tippoo Tippoo faces treachery claims connected to Stanley and his lieutenants amid wartime rumor and political intrigue. The report notes alleged plots, German and Welsh-American players, and uncertain material about expedition relations. John Ward’s case in New York court involves a baseball players’ club dispute, with a ruling date set for next Thursday.
At the annual meeting in Guthris Jone 10 the state board of agriculture elected A W Smith of McPherson as president and E Snyder of Oskaloosa as vice president. Reports covered New Industries in Kansas and Sheep Industry while irrigation discussions featured papers by Hay Findley and Tweeddale.
Severe weather and snow linger in Guthrie as croakers warn of doom if aid is not passed, while residents recall a tumult of local events. Judge Adams funeral and immigration notes mingle with rumors of unrest, a colored veterans gathering, and a suspect in a possible foul play case on Second Street. Guthrie’s mood turns cautious yet hopeful as merchants count lost time and officials discuss growth.
The Reading railroad voting trustees battle to block Corbin's reelection drew lawsuits and court action. Defendants argue no intent to delay, while a crucial election for trustees nears January 7. News notes influence of Pendleton and Wanamaker amid shifting trust tensions.
A backfire shooting near Howards Bend leads to a death charge against a man identified as Edward and to tension within the local congregation at the First Presbyterian Church. The widow Edwards, married, with farm ties, faces fear-driven cautions as the presbytery convenes. Lunoie Farms submerged as reports from the region describe significant crop losses and widespread disruption.
The funeral service for Judge William D. Kelley will be public in the hall of the U.S. House of Representatives, with final rites at a Philadelphia home. Senators and mourners will attend. Vice President Morton appointed a delegation to represent the Senate. Empress Augusta and other dignitaries are noted in surrounding items of obituaries and public notices.
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