23 Jun 1887
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1887
Page
1
Local store announces heavy discounts to clear stock across women’s wear and fabrics. Silks, laces, embroideries, collars, cuffs, and muslin underwear offered at half to 5 cents yard, with dresses and dressmaking services available at short notice.
Greensburg prepares for a grand Fourth of July celebration with plans for free dinners and gas illuminate displays. Peabody joins with a noted orator to address crowds, expecting around 10,000 as Marion and surrounding counties gather. Various Kansas towns report weddings, natural gas events, rail bonds votes, and railway expansion efforts across the state.
The SHARPS trial in New York featured Lawyer Bright admitting he drafted documents tied to the Broadway franchise and dissolving an injunction via Judge Bartlett after an early morning aldermen’s meeting. Another witness testified about illicit payments to ex-aldermen and a later admission that he did not attend the alleged early session. In Missouri, the legislature debated a feral railroad bill with amendments, funds appropriations, and impeachment resolution defeat, while a violent Delaware storm caused deaths and extensive damage.
Amid fresh panics in Chicago markets Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati faces a multmillion deficit. Officers Harper Baldwin Hopkins arrested for conspiracy to defraud by false condition statements and fraudulent drafts. Bank examiner Powell warns of near disastrous losses. directors under scrutiny as totals loom around six to seven million.
A gun battle near Morehead in Rowan County pits Sheriff Hogg's posse against the Tollivar gang. Tollivar, his brothers, and several onlookers are reported killed as armed men flood the town. Train passengers flee the fighting and state authorities plan further arrests to quell the violence.
The Grand Army encampment committee announces plans for the annual session in Saratoga with officers to be elected and resolutions inviting Lees Army survivors to Gettysburg next year. Colored citizens prepare elaborate entertainments and Will participate in the events led by committee chair SM Wilson.
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