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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1888
Page
1
State political page outlines conventions characteristic of stalwart factions, detailing longstanding party rituals, organizational roles, and regional influence within the state. Prominent figures and committees are noted as key drivers of party policy and procedure.
Republican delegates from Ellis and Barton counties elect Topeka and Wichita bound delegates and endorse Ingalls Plumb and Peters. Union Labor district convention backs John A. Anderson for Congress, condemns monop olists, and approves Anderson as standard bearer. Wellington reports April showers and crop prospects improving with wheat and oils. Local notices recall murders, assaults, and a shooting duel between Mormon maidens.
Melville W Fuller of Maine and Illinois birth, nominated by the president to be chief justice. Springer and Cullom voice strong support, praising his integrity, legal prowess, and nonpartisan temperament. The announcement follows surprise at the White House as Fuller signals willingness to serve, with a pledge not to decline.
An old time sale notice describes pricing on silks lace and parasols with coats and hats. It lists textile items such as Egyptian twill, crinkled seersuckers, American Indigo prints, laces, and hosiery with discounts and varied per yard prices. Government and store context implied by phrasing and product names.
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