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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1889
Page
1
The passage notes that only samples are available from certain houses for dress goods and alleges that other alleged representatives should buy full dress from samples. It argues they would not be interfered with, as far as the writer is concerned, if it were possible to neglect such a business duty.
We announce that dresses imported from Paris will arrive when proper values are set. Mr Munson recently bought in that city and reports exquisite dress fabrics have reached Kansas ahead of schedule. French novelty suits will be imported and arrive early not as samples but in quantity. Our past dress goods efforts guarantee patrons their interests will not be neglected this season.
While novelty suits and dress goods arrive from across the Atlantic customers are invited to visit and view the daily offerings of usable apparel and fabrics now in stock highlighting the new imports and affordable prices.
The report covers Kansas political affairs with officials like Chautler and references to preemption statements, along with a wide array of national items. It also notes a monster sighting in Wisconsin and travel plans of the president, with other brief notices on judicial and military topics and a condemned reprieve case.
A Kansas girl Cora Brentzin Kenhoffer 14 fled Howard City with Mary Foley to walk toward the city. The father followed on a train and, as he neared, Brentzinhotler drew a revolver and shot herself in the forehead. She died soon after while being brought to town, her motive unclear.
Special Policeman Henry Coll of the Varter school janitorial staff was fatally stabbed by a Black assailant, White Taylor, while en route to the St. Louis avenue police station. Baldwin and other officers pursued, Taylor captured briefly, Coll died from a chest wound despite ambulance transport. Riot fears followed as authorities hid the true killer’s identity to prevent further violence.
Caicaso July 4 Chicago begins earnest push for a world's fair. City Council votes to appoint a citizens commission to lead the campaign, with Chicago portrayed as the ideal American city for the event and power to expand the committee if needed.
Brwaneck NOD July 2 report outlines a heated assembly session on constitutional revision. Debates focus on disfranchisement of certain voters, tax exemptions, and procedural reporting deadlines. Telegraphed briefs list attendees and remarks from various lawmakers and officials.
Officials report work on a new Kansas to Missouri route to shorten the distance by four miles. Commissioners travel to Talequah to negotiate a land claim, with the project extending the Kansas City to Wichita corridor. Surveys begin at Carbondale to map the extension toward Wichita, aiming for completion early next spring.
General Lucius Fairchild of the Indian commission, appointed by the president, travels from St. Louis with Horace Speed to Fayetteville and Palentnh to discuss the purchase of lands west of the Cherokee Outlet. Judge Wilson joins, with General Hartrast expected to attend. General Murchlid ill and delayed.
A detailed report from Oklahoma covers the first claim contest near the Santa Fe track between Alabama City and disputed land parcels. Heavily contested stake placements involved deputy marshal Ewers White, contestant C J Hiaienuel, and Vestal Cook, with witnesses and official actions spanning mid-April to late July as the General Land Office weighs final rulings and possible statehood implications.
An arrest report details Gay Young Peacock facing a $10,000 lawsuit for an alleged indecent assault on Minnie Motabewn in Aves, N. The incident occurred near a furniture store on a city street, with the accused pursuing the victim and threatening to abuse her. The case centers on Peacock’s actions at the store and subsequent pursuit to the shore, with witnesses and involved parties described in scattered testimony. The article notes legal proceedings and statements from counsel as investigators compile evidence.
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