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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
1
T L Fox and Son announce a sale at 160 North Main Street offering 38 inch all wool dresses at 25 cents, 40 inch gabardine pieces at 20 to 25 cents, 40 inch icots at 25 cents, and English cashmere items at 25 cents. They advertise a continuing glove sale to sustain excitement.
Bargains after bargains lure Wichita shoppers as a city store advertises two day sale with hundreds of items. Mixed spring suiting fabric priced at 10 cents per yard, French satteen at 1.59 per ten yards, Turkish towels 17 cents each, lace curtains 59 cents per pair, striped hose 10 to 30 cents, and white quilts discounted to two dollars. Watch this space for Sunday notices and more deals.
In Washington on March 7 the Senate resumed work on the urgency deficiency bill, striking out a house provision enforcing the eight hour law for public printers. Mr Payne offered a $60,000 amendment for building custodians and janitors, prompting discussion of public buildings and the Washington library. The library, described as a hole in the ground, saw debates on watchmen, an architect and ironwork costs as the chamber adjourned after executive business. The House heard on Pacific rail subsidies, defense of pensions and a bill to create an agriculture and labor department, with heated exchanges over tariffs and political maneuvering surrounding Sedalia and Jefferson City. The UP bill funding terms and security for government debt faced passage, with changes excluding Central and Western Pacific Companies and adjusting annual payments and enforcement provisions.
The Republican members renew their attack on the Democratic war and revenue measures. Proceedings open with motions to hear representations from cement and slate dealers. A central contention centers on the Metalic Pen Company Camden and the pending bill’s probate effects. Oral hearings are debated and amendment requests are made amid chaotic testimony.
Chicago dispatch reports widespread railroad strike action as Chicago, Burlington & Quincy engineers and crews refuse or threaten to refuse freight handling. Officials quote reluctance from Wabash, St. Paul, and other lines, with Brakemen and engineers leaving their cabs in protest. The threat of broader disruption grows as unions coordinate, citing rights and recent support from various roads.
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