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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1888
Page
1
Fragment describes yard goods and Zephyr line items offered at deep discounts. Mentions 8090 yards Latinos 4000 yards English and prices dropping from 8-8 cents to 14 15 cents. Indicates end of season reduction on new styles and fancy cards.
The national committee opened preliminaries at the Republican convention with B i Jones presiding. Key figures discussed seating, chaplains, and roll calls as Gresham and Blaine factions maneuver for support among states including Indiana and Illinois while Kent signals voting for Gresham. Pacific coast delegates arrive amid Blaine backing, and Fremont linked to vice presidential chatter with a major Chicago gathering anticipated.
A June gathering in Chicago brought together prominent Republican leaders and delegates from Hartson and other states to harmonize party aims. The event featured speeches by figures including ex-Congressman Byrd and state officials, with attendees urged to unite behind the party’s platform as the convention date nears. Political dynamics showed cautious optimism amid earlier tensions.
A massive log and boom collapse caused by loosened logs flooded Cloquette and nearby yards. The Freeman and other buildings, depots, and homes on the island suffered severe damage. Rail lines and lumber yards flooded. Officials feared the St Paul Duluth bridge and local infrastructure endangered. Estimated losses run high as crews race to recover logs. Heavy hail storms add to statewide destruction with deaths reported and lightning strikes injuring residents.
A damaged report details a smuggling scheme centered on California shipments. It describes agents including Wayne, Licanepert, Vergrote, and Claerntett, with Lowell and others linked to the operation. The narrative mentions an attempted murder tied to a plan to move smuggled goods and a dramatic police response. Belle Fiewm, 22, is noted among injured parties near Virginia Avenue, with George Tails present in the same scene.
The report outlines a chaotic excerpt from a joint session in which the appropriation bill for military and government expenditures is debated. It mentions committees, amendments, time frames, and various members such as Mr Hooker and Mr McMillen, with fragmented phrases indicating stalled provisions and ongoing procedural changes.
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