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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1889
Page
1
Bargain Day offerings feature ladies trimmed hats at half price. Prices include $10.60 hats for $5.00, $8.00 hats for $4.00, and $4.00 hats for $2.00. Extensive reductions across the entire millinery line.
Woolen Challies will drop to 15 cents per yard, Sateens to 2.5 cents, Challies to 8 1/2 to 13 cents, China silk to 45 cents, and many items like silk mitts, fast hose, lace trimmings, and dress fabrics offered at substantial discounts. Umbrellas and parasols advertised, with further bargains on ginghams and dress fabrics.
A Kansas City, Missouri, July 5 judge Field decided the suit of Veanels, governor of Missouri, against Loos and T. Pie of Setalin. The case arose from a note deal on wheat on St Louis market. judgment for the plaintiff with interest was granted. Also reports on political and financial matters from the period.
Contracts let for Rock Island line south from Pond Creek toward Fort Reno an eighty mile stretch. Grading started, rails to be laid as beds prepare. Telegraph to Hennessey established, progress toward Kingfisher within ten days, continuing to Fort Reno. Harvest notes show wheat yield about four million bushels, double last year, with Sumner County leading. Supreme Court opinions listed on various cases from Kansas counties. County seat petitions spread across the county and Cheney celebration plans include a large cannon and juvenile band events.
A lively performance by Cheney orchestra led by Claud B Ble, with nine young ladies in costumed tableaux and Jobante Campbell as treasurer, drew laughs and applause. Spectators included C. T. Nash selling wool from his flock, while local celebrations and parades across Kansas noted Fourth of July events with fireworks and civic speeches.
New Orleans July 5 Sullivan’s arrival stirs excitement in the city while Kilrain supporters predict his victory. Melale predicts Kilrain will win in a Sunday bout as “the best man will win” per veteran trainer Jack Taret.
A massive blaze devastated a large portion of the city causing hundreds of families to be homeless and businesses to be wiped out. The fire started on the north side around dusk under strong northeast winds, overwhelming the first department and spreading to residences. Officials warned the loss could reach hundreds of thousands in damages, with landmarks including hotels and the city hall affected. Emergency aid was requested as investigators pursued the fire origin amid ongoing reconstruction efforts.
Alfred Carr, head of Alfred Carr & Co of Pine Street, sailed aboard the Etruria from New York on June 2 with KB Newbur's son watching from the rail. The voyage followed Carr's rumored Wall Street ties and a publicized bankruptcy of his banking firm. Local observers note Carr’s departure amid speculation of financial turmoil and links to a broker network.
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