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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1888
Page
1
Desirable bargains announced for this week include white bedspreads cut from 150 to 90 cents, extra heavy linens at 1.00, 24 pieces Nottingham lace curtain net at 20 to 40 cents, 18 pieces turkey red table linen at 25 cents per yard, 10 pieces all wool foul beiges from 90 to 60 cents, all fast color and sold to close out this week.
Rio de Janeiro reports outline a short emancipation bill to free over 600000 slaves in Brazil amid arming debates and local adoption moves. In Missouri, the state supreme court delays Hugh M Brooks alias Max Shin’s execution after federal court review. petitions circulate seeking clemency and intervention from Maynard Phelps West and Governor Morehouse.
May 22 report from City of Moxico describes exploitation of Kiacondas laborers in Chiapas native communities. Indians forced to work on haciendas with wages of three per month and harsh debt obligations. Local authorities and charities urged stronger laws and protections for these workers.
April and May reports from Rush Center Kansas describe legal and civic matters. A county seat designation faces debate with court actions and pledges of support to establish administrative offices in Hass County.
West Virginia editor J Hart’s Maine tour exposes open bars and liquor sales under prohibition laws. He visits Augusta Tanger and Portland, noting 30+ violations, shops selling openly, and travelers obtaining liquor despite state policy. Hart endorses a cautious view of prohibition after firsthand observations.
In Clarksville Arkansas during a circuit court session Judge Cunningham was stabbed multiple times by lawyer A McKinnon known as Areh McKinnon. The altercation began over a bill and a 60 fine. The judge smashed a water pitcher, McKinnon struck the judge in the temple and hand, injuries described as severe and life lasting. The two men, old rivals, are said to be kinsmen of Senator Berry.
Nashville Tenn May 21 The Interstate encampment and military drill opened amid cloudy skies with light rain. Thousands crowded the streets to observe the industrial parade as Major General Carnahan of Indianapolis led the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias and several divisions arrived. The Memphis Zouaves showcased drill and parade, but rain and crowding disrupted the program drawing criticism for not completing the day’s advertised events.
May 21 New York reports the annual meeting of the Transcontinental Company with Villard slated as official head alongside prewar leadership. A shareholder letter endorses the management and outlines financial maneuvers, while urging confidence in the firm’s future amid stock interests and corporate control tensions.
Senate debate roared May 2 as the Riddleberger Resolution failed 28 to 27 amid party line votes. A measure to create a Department of Labor drew hours of discussion, with concern over administration recall and postmaster spending, while the session closed amid unfinished business and continued scrutiny of labor policy and executive actions.
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