06 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1889
Page
1
The store promotes a millinery week with four lots of hats at deep discounts. First large lot offered at 30 cents each, previously 50 cents. Second lot priced at 7?8? cents each. Third lot available from 128 cents. Fourth lot of novelties marked down to 79 cents. This is advertised as a big millinery week.
Out of style milli nery items will not be carried over by others. All trimmed hats under value. The finest stock of lowers and other millinery goods in the west. The millinery cut this week features reduced prices on trims and hats as customers shop for seasonal styles.
Johnstown Pa is a scene of massive relief work as hundreds of laborers, militia, and volunteers clear debris from the Conemaugh valley. Reports describe 8,000 workers in Johnstown, with officials proposing nationwide tasking of ore and manufacturers to sustain the effort for weeks, while the city endures under martial law and ongoing funerals.
A massive fire in Jacksonville on Bridge Street destroyed about sixty wooden structures near the creek. Firefighters conducted a rapid attack with five main blows to halt the flames. Nearby residents and lines of Eablines were spared, though the area suffered heavy damage. In other news, London reports the English Derby winner as Long Fen with Miguel and Trorads placing second and third.
State railway board reports Wichita rates fully supported by facts and figures after exhaustive review. Delegations from numerous towns attended hearings with officials noting that Wichita’s claims match evidence and some rival towns already enjoy higher or equal rates. Local figures and officials including Judge Sass and editors plan further actions as decisions near finalization.
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