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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1890
Page
1
Advance guards bring new spring dress goods to counters. Prices will be forced down this week as stock, new fabrics and brands arrive. Bleached and unbleached cottons for spring sewing show choice offerings.
Auction style listing shows numerous overcoats with former prices and sale prices. Items include Blue Chinchilla and Black Chinchilla coats, Kersey and Worsted varieties, with discounts from $12 to $20 range and a half price on children's coats. A customer note promises first class goods at lower figures than competitors and urges early shopping.
Reported meetings describe nine allied groups of veterans assembling in Salina Kansas for a three day session beginning with plans for the Grand Army of the Republic Women's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans. The event includes sessions in Tong's Opera House and related services and receptions.
An OCR read lists closing-out prices on wool serge 44 inches wide, linen table cloths, towels, hose, underwear, dress flannels, and German Henriettas. Items include 25c towels dropping to 19c and 1.00 real German Henriettas at 27c, reflecting a broad liquidation sale.
A Mexican dispatch to Secretary Blaine cites orders for a vigorous frontier quarantine on hogs after Kansas reports cholera among swine. The legation notes U.S. officials and Mexican governors acted to test and inspect shipments, with ten cars totaling 612 hogs deemed fit to move. Americans protest the Kansas City consul's report as unfounded.
Special Dispatch alleges Dr. J E Sombart killed Dudley Murphey with a double barreled shotgun and revolver after an incident outside Lockwood’s drug store. Murphey, city marshal, had no weapons. Sombart jailed. Rumors point to a woman in the case. two sides claimed. Also reports of murder arrest in Russellville and a Leavenworth death by own action.
A newspaper brief details a Cherokee hotel thief shot by a U S deputy marshal near Ardmour JT and transported to a jail hospital. It notes Bella Starr linked as wife of the bandit, ongoing indictments for theft, and a dramatic escape attempt with mounted riders and gunfire. Additional items cover a witch murder near Atora LT, arson attempts in Kan, brutal assault by a Black man in Arcus Kan, and large notes discovered against the St Louis & San Francisco railroad.
A London correspondent reports on Dr. Talmage's travels in the Holy Land and his Liverpool readings, noting emotional episodes in Jerusalem and Bethany. The piece mentions McDermott, Labouchers, and various officials, with shipping, finance, and political notes across Britain and America.
Walthall and George challenge Ingalls as Tremont Teaphe hosts a heated session on debated rights for counted voters in southern states. Resolutions approve public building funds, border transport projects, and repeal of silver policies while discussions span race, citizenship, and federal authority.
The Times Washington special notes Secretary says quarantine against Mexico unlikely and stresses misrepresentation fears. Mexico live stock quarantine considered. other senators debate silver policy and U.S. action. Mentions nominees and hearings, with focus on Trusts and international trade.
The Senate debates proceeding with contested election cases prior to adopting a new rules code. Quorum concerns arise as Democratic opposition may withhold votes, risking a bare quorum. Smith vs Jackson set for Wednesday, with discussion to lay groundwork for rapid deposition of other contests and to ensure attendance. Republican leaders push for dispersing the session amid disputes on b ریاستuring of readings.
United States Senate debate concerns privileges and immunities of citizens, a challenge to constitutional authority, and a ruling recap. Justice Brewer's opinion on a Supreme Court case and a recent court docket are noted amid executive sessions and adjournment.
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