18 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1889
Page
1
Rain limited Saturday sale at Sirona Hosiery. customers can buy on Monday at same price. The store advertises deep discounts on silk fabrics including Armure silks, Peau de Soie, and gros grains, with low prices and a satisfaction guarantee.
Devastating floods sweep Uniontown and surrounding towns in Bourbon and Allen counties. At least six people die as water rises, bridges wash out, and trains halt. Fort Scott, Augusta, and nearby areas report extensive inundation with boats used for rescues and many homes submerged.
Floods from the Neosho River and tributaries sweep Allen County causing extensive crop losses especially wheat and saloons, with multiple bridges washed out including Elm Creek wagon bridge and a railway bridge near Hock Creek. Water peaked Monday dawn and receded. no deaths or livestock losses reported. Two brothers drowned at Cedarvale while attempting to ford Big Dana.
Medicine Lodge plans a Monday June 2 corner stone ceremony for the $90,000 school building with Masonic grand lodge involvement. A special train will run from Newton to Medicine Lodge, stopping at stations, arriving at 1 PM and returning at 1 PM, round trip fare one and one third.
In Tuscaloosa County Alabama citizens organized a vigilance committee to break up illicit distilleries after moonshiners defied peaceful solicitation and threatened neighbors. The group vows no quarter as tensions rise toward a local feud and possible armed resistance. Weather crop notes follow with farm conditions across multiple states and a death report for James Keenan in Boston.
Dr. Childs investigators criticize Hampton Indian school conditions including food, discipline, and use of cells as punishment. Chairman Fisk disputes the report while Secretary Noble orders changes and condemns punitive confinement. Meanwhile Lawrence post office faces a $600 shortage, Woodruff jailed on embezzlement charges.
A fragmented ad notes 600 ladies items including Milan Tuscan and lace braids sold elsewhere at 3 75 and discounted to 83 cents. It mentions 300 Tixtra Grate Black and White Cactus and Milan Hata bargains at 125 to 200 dollars, plus flowers and wreaths offered at various low prices.
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