16 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1889
Page
1
Slogan heavy ad copy from a Trym store announcing tan ks items and a push to sell more. Claims top quality for least money and consistently high stock standards. Teases upcoming Black Lave Flouncings in 40 to 60 inch widths and timely hat fashions with lace and lawn hats appealing to all ages.
A reader is asked to review the bargain list shown in two adjacent columns. The note directs attention to the items listed and their prices or terms, suggesting a quick scan of the right-hand column for offers and the left-hand column for matching deals.
Athens Challis tennis flannels arrive in abundance with savings. Don’t pay 25 cents for sateens when 19 cents suffices. Expect no cheaper goods elsewhere. See our business, all items guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded.
An Oklahoma City region shooting left Hart and Mattox dead and deputies wounded after a council clash over the city marshal position. A gunbattle erupted at the mayor's office as Mattox opened fire, wounding Kin Howard and Captain Couch and triggering a rapid exchange of shots that ended with Mattox mortally wounded and Howard fatally shot.
Selection of delegates for Guthrie East Guthrie and surrounding areas discussed in a lumber office on Harrison avenue. Voters aim to balance representation from Harrison Avenue Oklahoma Avenue and south Guthrie, while citywide interest grows for fair officer elections. Telephone line projects from Guthrie to Kingfisher and Oklahoma City progress under Brown.
Reports from Washington detail an outbreak near Mille Lac Minnesota with one death and limited violence. Brigadier General Stock notes initial exaggeration and ongoing fact gathering.
The British minister formally pressed the issue of prohibitions on labor importation and immigration, asking the secretary of state to refer the matter to the treasury to avoid enforcing the act at the Canadian border. The secretary indicated no discretionary power to suspend enforcement, while a list of U S consuls was announced, including Halifax and Shanghai postings, as well as new consul generals. Ensign George Ormsby was dismissed after a court-mmartial finding of misconduct following mobilization orders and a long defense department process. Kansas matters note appointments and administrative changes in county offices and pensions.
A fragmentary ad describes flowers for sale at low prices including garlanded bouquets and arrangements. It mentions prices like 81.75 and 83 cents and references items such as Punch wreaths, chives, and Gurites. The text shows repetition of FLOWERS and general sale language typical of an old newspaper notice.
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