This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1889
Page
1
Storefront promotional text touts Scotch Zephyr Ginghams at 18 cents and 80 inch French design Charlies at 10 cents. Silk fabrics, silks and sateens offered with phrases about savings and stock inventory, claiming summer goods and reduced prices. Airy fabrics, laces, and fans highlighted to entice purchases at low prices.
A morning crash on the New York line near Osceola wrecked two trains, killing several passengers and injuring many. Names listed include Chavins Fema of Monifyilie and Louie Wert of Mralyidie, with authorities describing haste and confusion as rescuers attended the scene.
Advertised sale at 123 to 127 N Main Street features American sateens at 16 2 3 cents a yard, Everett Classics ginghams at 8 1 3 cents, Scotch Zephyr ginghams at 18 cents, 40 inch black silk warp Henrietta at 87 cents, French challies at 50 cents, wool mixed challies at 20 cents, and Koech tin French sateens at 25 cents. Also discounts on ribbons hosiery trimmed millinery and hats.
July 5 report from Cranmiston South Carolina describes McDow’s alleged indiscretion and a published interview by Clerk of Council Sinons that inflames community opinion. The piece cites editorials denouncing the conduct and discusses potential political fallout amid public debate and church reactions.
Crowds at Queen & Crescent depot greet heavyweight Kilrain with police escort as Mitchell, Madden and club officials lead him to Royal Street. Kilrain, cautious and reserved, surveys rooms. Mitchell and others forecast Kilrain’s chance against Sullivan while local experts question his condition and weigh-in figures.
In New Orleans, Sullivan and Williams prepare for a bout that stirs local pride and personal rivalry. The crowd anticipates a high stakes fight, with dramatic nerves and the aim of ultimate supremacy driving both fighters to peak performance.
Trade policy and railroad competition are debated before a New England panel. Spear and Boston business leaders argue Canadian lines push New York transport, detailing reciprocal privileges, intercity relations, and potential price impacts if Canadian access is restricted. Other items cover new corporations and local labor disruptions.
A long dispatch from Oklahoma City details controversy over Chief Mayes and Cherokee leadership. It cites distrust of government powers, cattle grazing disputes in the stripped Indian territory, and tensions between Mayes supporters and opponents amid promises of provisional authority. Three men drowned in a Mississippi River incident is briefly noted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.