25 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1889
Page
1
A fragmented advert promotes ginghams and textiles with low prices and multiple styles. It highlights 40 cent to 60 cent fabrics, zephyr ginghams, India linen, check nainsocks, and durable hosiery, claiming superior finish and value and urging readers to compare with competitors. The piece sells patterns, linens, and embroideries as seasonal bargains.
A major blaze destroyed the Manhattan Brass Works on First Avenue and Twenty-fourth Streets, nearly wiping out the factory. Losses include $10,000 in tools and $7,000 in finished stock. fire likely from overheated furnace. Firefighters battled the blaze as employees evacuated with notable disruption to nearby streets and businesses.
Local retailer announces a summer blowout with deep discounts across fall departments. Zephyr ginghams drop to 37 1 2 cents per yard, Scotch zephyr ginghams to 25 cents, and parasols priced as low as 50 cents to 3 75. Special lots include imported parasols and striped silk parasols. Shoppers are urged to inspect the lateen stock and lowest possible prices.
A Nebrask an groom Gustavus Batson and Miss Glen Talbot wed in a private ceremony at Syracuse without clergy. Guests watched as Batson spoke and the bride answered, then a civil certificate followed. attendees and family witnessed the nontraditional union.
Toren Kansas June 24 United States land commissioner John M Galloway of Guthrie Ok was removed by Judge Foster. W M Allison of Winfield appointed to succeed the deposed official who headed Guthrie district and issued the famed Galloway mortgage circular amid charges of land grab and partisan bias.
The Civil Service Commission censured Milwaukee postmaster G I Paul for four years of violations and manipulation of eligibles lists. No removal recommended due to expired term and lack of proof of political influence. other Kansas political notes and pension patent data follow in terse county summary.
The letter from Census Superintendent Porter to James H. Marvin of the Allmay Argus critiques government protection, defending Porter’s stance on trade policy, press freedom, and the integrity of the Eleventh Census. He argues officials should not be swayed by politics or religion, and asserts commitment to protecting journalism and free speech.
A detailed account of a public Fourth of July style ceremony in a thriving city. Visiting and local Knights form a grand procession for the laying of a school house cornerstone. Speeches by Cilozel Hallowell and others frame a day of parades decorations and civic pride amid inclement weather.
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