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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1890
Page
1
A playful dialogue frames Wednesday's serial sale at Silents Sales Shritmas in a white aprene shop. Offers include muslin underwear at about half price with emphasis on quality, finish, and avoiding trash. The notice hints at a wide menu of goods without listing items or prices.
The ad proclaims deep discounts with dramatic warfare imagery to urge shoppers to buy winter goods. It touts overcoats heavy suits underwear furs and other winter items marked down to sell quickly as the busy store claims to offer the lowest prices in town.
Jan 14 report states Judge Shafter in the supreme court will render a decision in the Shasen era dispute. The key issue is a demurrer to the answer, with references to a decree from a United States War Department measure affecting alleged war routes between William Luton and Soret Aithen Lill.
A dry goods stock sale is planned with a closing out event as soon as February 1. The notice notes drastic reductions to clear stock.
In Washington the Senate committee on territories heard Mormon church representatives defend Idaho’s proposed state constitution. Bishop William Budge denied polygamy indictments, affirmed loyalty to U S law, and argued church teachings do not supersede federal law. Taxation and funding questions were raised by Governor Shoup and others as to state costs.
A local scandal unfolds as I A Playle, a leading business figure, deserts his home with Miss Lon Hopkins after a heated quarrel over his growing attachment to her. Hopkins had traveled toward Tupets with plans to meet, while Playle headed south on the Missouri Pacific. The couple’s actions stir rumors of elopement and family strife amid the town’s chatter.
The House defeated the motion to reimburse members for losses with a narrow vote as debate touched on the oleomargarine bill and parliamentary maneuvers. Mr Turpie urged immediate recognition of the Republic of Brazil, criticizing the State Department and urging prompt action. The resolution went over without further action.
In a Jan 1 congressional session Mr Turpie urged swift U S recognition of Brazil as a republic. He argued against waiting for executive action, warning that any European interference would be resisted. He discussed neutrality, policy toward Brazil, and the broader American approach to revolutions in the hemisphere.
Walker Blaine eldest son of Secretary Blaine died at his home facing Lafayette Park from pneumonia with grip. He was 38, a Yale and Columbia Law graduate, served as examiner of claims in the state department, and was praised for intellect and devotion to public service amid a large circle of friends and officials.
James M Fortner the Riley county Kansas treasurer was captured aboard the City of Cairo in Memphis after a St Louis warning. A woman claimed as his wife accompanied him and is believed to be his mistress. authorities plan to return him to Kansas on a governor’s requisition. The case centers on a $40,000 to $60,000 shortage, and Fortner is under bond as investigators seek recovery and charges.
The report details a murder case with multiple names and a conviction for embezzlement. It describes arraignments, judge Gray, and the press of trial days, including references to Hunt and Mason figures and the death from wounds.
Abstract garbled text references a pending hanging scheduled for tomorrow. No readable names, places, or organizations. Unable to extract concrete facts beyond the planned execution timing.
The report outlines court proceedings on a Diemel Brow failure with creditors urged by Mayer and a witness in Judge Cuiliee's court. It notes fabrications before the collapse, replacements of pages by a bookbinder, and alleged misappropriations linked to a furniture dealer. Also mentions St Louis postmaster nomination and various capital city notices.
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