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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
1
A Kansas dry goods house announces a major import order of embroideries from St Gall Switzerland. They promise the sale will be the cheapest yet and that prices will be aggressively low to outstrip competitors. The store pledges to honor newspaper promises and invites patrons to notice the upcoming event.
The store announces a two day sale offering cloaks for women misses and children at one third off the marked price. All garments are from the current season with newest material and latest cuts. Shop on Monday and Tuesday to choose wraps at reduced prices.
The store offers 25 percent off all underwear for ladies men and children on Wednesday and Thursday, promising deep cuts not often seen. Shoppers are urged not to miss the event and to take advantage of very low prices during the sale.
This week only, shop blankets and comforts at a genuine 20 percent price reduction from regular prices. Our large stock is offered at this deep cut this week only, with the offer valid for all eligible items in blankets and comforts.
On Saturday January 19 shoppers can select Woolen Hosiery at 1-4 off regular prices. Large stock of ladies and children's wool hose and half hose from top makers, priced around 75 cents on the dollar. Also bargains in cloaks wraps underwear blankets and silks as the store seeks the trade with genuine reductions.
Kansas lawmakers debate a new deal style program and the "new Kansas" policy as House committees convene. Doug Jase of Sedgwick chairs the Judiciary. a Sedgwick common pleas court is proposed to ease district caseloads while beef trust and public notices trigger investigative measures.
In Ixutasaroiss Indiana the federal grand jury sought further instructions from Judge Woods on conspiracy proof involving letters to corrupt voters. He instructed that proof of someone receiving corrupt advice and meeting on it is needed, leading to dismissal of Dudley case. Also reports from Brownsway Florida describe a mob executing George Meadows after identification by Mrs Kellam, with prior rape evidence noted. Nearby West Virginia details talk of detectives captured amid a tense peace bid. Snow and weather notices reach New Mexico, plus a report of a cigar factory fire in New York City with casualties. The Golden Gate line pages note rail plans and a Ripper gang.
Dispatches report two rival factions in Gray County seeking martial law to quell looming clashes between towns. Militia presence debated as fears of renewed violence rise. casualties, arrests, and shipments of ammunition noted amid widespread paranoia. Local authorities scramble to restore order.
Art Hews is reported dead in a brutal incident described as a whipped to death case. The article notes the involvement of Jaw U Desiel Reg and lists local authorities investigating the scene.
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