16 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1888
Page
1
An advertisement markets a new Zephyr line and fancy cards with a price cut from season opening levels. It notes yardage and fabric varieties in Latinos and English sateens, with several low price points and final sale figures around 14 to 15 cents.
A large line of new novelties and everything penite to the millinery department offered at cost, inviting shoppers to browse extensive selections and save on hats and related items.
John M. Thurston is poised as temporary chairman with Warner Miller as permanent choice at the Chicago convention. The New York and California delegations loom large, and Patrick Egan from Nebraska emerges as a favored alternative for the chair if Thurston falters.
A party committee met to plan activities for a suffrage rally aimed at mobilizing women voters. Mrs Leabelle Meechar Doeter urged courage, while Mrs looker was asked to wait upon a leader as the convention prepared to address the issue. The session featured a call for women speakers to inspire attendees.
In Washington June 15 Senator Sherman faced criticism from Senator Hiddieberger who blamed him for an error at a critical moment. The dispute centers on a concurrent resolution advising diplomatic negotiations with nations with which the United States has relations. The measure suggests arbitration for disputes between governments and ongoing adjustments by diplomatic means. The Virginia senator argued it could aid foreign powers, while others warned it risks campaign leverage.
Storm damage worsens in southern Minnesota as towns flood and hundreds lose homes. A lightning death is reported amid chaotic conditions. Dispatch notes rainfall continues into the evening with widespread impact on travel and livelihoods.
Comparatively inactive trade shows a slight rebound in early June with uncertainty across branches of manufacture and weak American and foreign demand. Prices and stocks rise in some sectors while transportation shifts affect inland sales. El Paso freight disputes prompt depot and route considerations. Spring wheat prospects remain uncertain amid winter losses.
Report from St Pauldated June 1 describes widespread storm damage across southern Minnesota and the Dakota region. Tornado-like winds uprooted trees, blew down buildings, flooded areas near Fergus Falls and Rushford, and submerged parts of Hungerford’s addition in Aitkin. Numerous farms and businesses suffered losses while many residents evacuated. Widespread outage left several towns cut off and logs and debris floated toward Lake Superior.
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