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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1888
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists several price bands ranging from 19c to 39c and 21c to 49c and 39c to 69c and 29c to 59c and 22c to 49c in a damaged item. No clear event or context is readable. the fragment appears to be a catalog or advertisement note showing varied cent-based price brackets.
An article lists price cuts on wool serges, cashmeres, check suiting and silks in a millinery department sale. Prices drop from 48c to 25c per yard on serges and from 60c to 37 1-2c on cashmeres, with several lots described as cheap. Merchandise from Henrietta cloths to wool check suiting is noted, along with 150 N Main store reference and pedestrian news from New York Madison Square Garden events.
In Washington a key Democratic caucus aims to secure unanimous backing for the Mills tariff plan. Leaders seek to constrain amendments in the committee of the whole and determine how Democrats will vote on Republicans amendments, shaping whether the bill passes. The session is watched as pivotal, with consequences for Illinois river and harbor provisions and broader policy.
A summary of Indian allotment disputes under federal law, detailing that many allottees were denied land or faced heavy barriers, with a plan to sell unpurchased lands to bona fide claimants at set prices. Also reports on the Morocco Tangier matter, noting resumed talks after mediation and a stable stance on arbitration, plus bond offers received by the Treasury for four percent bonds.
Fragmented account of senate proceedings with Haris Tadallant and President presiding. Debate centers on a personal statement by Pogeeld and support for Chinese treaty concerns while considering railroad land forfeiture and related amendments.
The Fourth congressional Republican convention met at the Whittier opera house in Concord to nominate a candidate and presidential elector. William Ryan and Thomas Bryan were featured in prepared resolutions praising Blaine and Ingalls while pledging support to the national ticket. A separate New Hampshire Republican convention elected delegates to Chicago and approved a platform denouncing tariffs and certain civil service reforms. Local committee appointments and speeches followed with praise for party leaders and unity in advance of the national gathering.
CAROL DECLINES for governor. In Leavenworth Kan May proceedings note the Democratic convention will determine delegates and nominees. The article discusses Edward Carson and connections to the state delegation while detailing divided opinions and uncertain outcomes for a possible Wicklite Gelgaies delegation.
A fragmented report describes a staged corruption scheme involving a local tanker and wealthy tenants. Three figures, named as key conspirators, claim the corn hoard is worth more money and plot to exploit the Buffalo factory context as winter approaches.
Coleman discusses inability to meet financial obligations in New York without promissory notes and assigned collateral. A Chicago agent linked to Coleman confirms the company faced fall deadlines and considerable risk to numerous related enterprises if settlements failed. Also mentions a separate report about a female lawyer in a university setting and Texas cattlemen amid regional concerns.
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