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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1888
Page
1
Sale notes state that all French sateens priced at 35 and 40 cents are to close at 30 cents. The brief implies a storewide price cut on remaining stock to clear inventory.
The Allentown public school building veto triggers national talk as Congress weighs Sowden's bill. The tariff debate remains unsettled in the Ways and Means Committee with many amendments pending. Senate actions include Venezuela indemnity, statehood items, and a labor department bill, while Butterworth attacks tariffs in the House.
Beer drinking leads to a fatal shooting in Walker town as Dr Joseph F. Clark and Gordon clash and Clark fires fatally after a struggle in his office. Gordon dies at the scene. Clark surrenders to authorities claiming self defense. Other items report a rape arrest in Crawford County and a suicide attempt in Coshocton.
The Wichita executive council appointed EL Maetts and M.S. Rochelle to the Learnt of pelion commissioners, replacing resignations. State officials from Austin attended the opening of the new state capitol building. A campaign article notes labor tensions and political rhetoric surrounding the period.
Floods threaten towns in Missouri and Mississippi valleys as water marks exceed previous records. Dikes breach and cropland flooded while mills and rail lines suspend operations. Residents evacuate riverfront areas. weather warnings persist as runoff drains toward the Gulf.
May 2 reports from Maney Georgia describe Fram Yancy Bult’s event at Tela cote. The narrative mentions church proceedings, a sermon by the Methodist minister, and local attendance. The account notes family and community members present and references a planned continuation of services.
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