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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1889
Page
1
Woks Y-Woks announces a Millinery department opening around March 20 after leasing the second floor. The new unit will feature a renowned designer, seasonal trips to fashion centers, and millinery goods priced with dry goods margins. The store pledges large stock, low prices, and careful management to earn neighborhood support.
President Harrison forwards the cabinet nominations to the Senate for confirmation including Blaine Windom Proctor Tracey Noble Wanamaker Miller and Rusk. The Senate confirms all nominations in executive session by unanimous vote as the White House staff changes unfold at Washington.
Mr. Munson secured 37 inch all wool dress platinels in mill lengths at a New York commission house. Prices listed cover 7, 5, 4 and 10 yard lengths with costs of 172, 196, 221 and 245 cents respectively. The lengths are branded and will sell on sight for their dressy quality and good wear.
A dealer touts a limited sale of 4 inch Henrietta lace curtains and Ince scrims at startlingly low prices. Bundled units listed at 221-2 to 221-12 cents per yard, with Monday closing at 10 cents per yard for the scrims. Emphasis on being better goods than typical for the price and urging customers to view the lace curtains for potential savings.
Mixed reports from The Morning Post and The Daily News on President Harrison's inaugural address noting restrained rhetoric and potential shifts in foreign policy. Observers discuss naval power, territorial growth, naturalization laws, and reactions from Atlantic powers with varied emphasis on commerce and fisheries. Rhode Island liquor law news also mentioned in brief.
March. British consul attends as detectives identify remains in Madrid. Police confirm identity amid tense mood as case details unfold.
Adolph Chaperon a year in Quebec ran a high risk money lending operation promising 12 percent returns on all money. He loaned to government employees at 3 percent weekly and to parliament members at 2 percent, using salaries as collateral. He fled after mortgaging all property, leaving debts totaling hundreds of dollars. Mayors and MPs face losses. officials search for him as books vanish.
March reports from Berlin show German newspapers deriding President Harrison’s lagtururat address with warnings of arrogance. The Tagesblatt and the Wesische Zeitung contrast friendly hopes with disapproval, while American associations debate policy directions and a forthcoming conference on Samoa. The American press notes mixed signals as Republican plans unfold. Theater fire in Autores, Pa., destroys part of the city venue.
Thousands crowded the White House as President Harrison hosted an all-pay reception. Notables including Secretary Blaine and Representative Kadall greeted guests, while Shah of Persia sent congratulations. The event stretched into the evening with crowds unable to enter and many plans interrupted by the sheer number of entrants.
March report chronicles a crowd along Pennsylvanian avenues as Secretary Whitney prepares to depart his office. The procession passes loyal bands and military trappings, while officials and a state department cable convey congratulations to Persia. The scene reflects Washington ceremony with Cabinet members and the incoming administration anticipated.
Fragmentary OCR note expresses gratitude to Mary Oungrat and Parneil for letters and communications received. Mentions unclear names and places with references to Europe and America, suggesting thanks for correspondence amid uncertain context and a collapse of legible details.
Hopes rise over a likely recommendation of RG McIntyre for the Montana chief justiceship as the senate battles a failed confirmation and a salary dispute stalls the appointment. The pending move targets the vacancy created by a rejected nominee, with medical and industrial interests cited in the political maneuver.
Reading Iron Works in Reape Pa, a major pipe and tube producer, faced near collapse after a million dollar failure. The firm, employing about 250, planned debt restructuring, sought bond exchanges and warned creditors of possible liquidation. President Colt and executives blamed heavy floating debt and market decline for the calamity. bank reports indicated substantial paper in six months of activity.
A garbled OCR entry references a fatal incident near a church and a related dispute. It mentions age, land or property conflicts, and a person killed, with unclear names and places. The fragmentary text also alludes to a March date and a journal or notice suggesting a legal or public response.
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