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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1889
Page
1
A local store advertises a sale of 52-inch all wool flannels at 49 cents per yard and 40-inch Henrietta serge at 50 cents per yard with patterns priced to complete dresses. Also promoting spring fabrics and broadcloth goods, urging readers to visit the front counter for details.
Munson and McNamara announce a sale Monday of linen and embroidered handkerchiefs at 25 cents each. The offer promises a large lot previously valued at 50 cents, plus a no-interest credit note policy and reminders for monthly charges.
The weekly review from New York reports traders postponing purchases as winter demand fades and spring activity rises. Prices show mixed signals across commodities with pig iron gains in Pittsburgh and firmer leather but weaker wool and eggs. Rail and steel markets remain volatile while whiskey and tobacco hold steady amid cautious consumer demand. The Chicago Times grand jury story closes with a sensational note on an investigation into officials.
Graut County Sheriff Louderman yesterday arrested Frank Burnett and C. F. Canfeld alias The Kid in Coldwater after a telegraph notice from Sheriff Metatins. The two suspects, with Dan Held wanted for murder, fled toward Moore’s truck route to Zonwillt, with a preliminary hearing set before Justice Dun cu. The article also covers the Interstate meeting, Republican clubs, and assorted local notices.
A special dispatch from Torrka Kansas March 1 reports the Kansas Senate killed the Guthrie beef inspection bill at a late hour amid heated public lobbying from Wichita and Wyandotte. The session focused on the interest and usury bill, conference reports, and railroads and telegraph proceedings with battles over amendments and late votes. The senate adopted the interest measure with penalties for usury while preserving key provisions, and a flurry of double quick bills passed in the lower chamber alongside routine appropriations.
Washington March 1 Oklahoma’s chances shrink as amendments to the Indian appropriation bill face a Senate test. Cherokees press their claim against opening the outlet strip, led by Butler, while supporters rush to attach provisions to the bill. Senator Cullom’s fate of bringing it up hangs on time, with Senate action also addressing Alaska fisheries and public building funds.
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