26 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1889
Page
1
Beginning this morning the millinery department offers every trimmed hat at half the marked price. 160 hats, including Mohair garments and travel wear, go at drastic discounts with lines for Fourth of July attire. Early shoppers gain the best choice as stock runs low.
In a Sedalia report the McDow murder trial opens with testimony from Marc Baraydun and Mrs Dawson’s Epactianid case, detailing her arrival from Geneva two years ago and the complex accusations, including pressure on the witness. The defense announces plans to call McDow and a possible delay into Friday. A separate note reports Henry Bogs of Destiler murdered, a three wives claim, and ongoing desertion and remarriage rumors.
Imported ginghams novelty lace stripes reduced from 50 to 37 1 2 cents. Challies and Sateens cut to lower prices. Silks, parasols, and hosiery offered under cost. The list promises many bargains, including hats and millinery at half price, inviting customers to come soon.
Frank Woodruff, late assistant postmaster at Low Fenes, waived preliminary examination before US Commissioner Wilson and bound over for October term in Leavenworth to answer embezzling about 5000 dollars from the Topeka area post office. Details show deposits from sixty three local offices feeding the office and a spree of withdrawals before the end of the Osbun Shannon administration. The shortage is said to be made good to the government and Woodruff faces trial in October.
The murder case of Louis Stornett is tied to suspects including a younger man, with brother Wasi and Charley Senior in custody. A detective team traced the crime to Engleork and the county jail, while a confession from a suspect emerged about killing for water.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a severe workshop accident where an individual was caught in machinery with cog wheels turning at high speed. Parts of the body were torn, with fragments scattered around the work site. Names and specifics are garbled in the text.
The county reports favorable weather for crops with wheat and rye near full maturity. Oats ripening across thousands of acres. Prospects show yields around sixty to eighty bushels per acre for various crops. A pistol death incident noted in June as a separate local concern.
In Asthosy Kansas farmers prepare for threshing wheat while salt mining efforts expand. Companies plan deeper salt veins and shipments to Wichita and Ottawa. Ottawa hosts a state Bible school encampment with lectures and sports, while local notices report deaths, forgery charges, and legal actions affecting various towns.
Mrs Sarah J Whiting was executed by hanging in Philadelphia after being found guilty of poisoning her husband and two children for a small life insurance payout. The trial featured testimony from physicians and clergy, and the condemned woman maintained calm during the morning leading to the drop at 10 a.m. The case drew significant attention as officials upheld the punishment and detailed the lethal acts and the family’s deaths.
In a tense clash described as much bad blood the state of Tess Appralad faces a split among rival factions in Fort Read Greaty with opposing sides clashing amid rumors of treachery and political maneuvering. Court and county officials are noted in the turmoil as leaders weigh control and governance.
An obscure, error-filled report references a county payment and a legal action in a special walk. Names and places are garbled, but the fragment suggests a dispute over funds and a trial process.
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