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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
1
A shopping column notes Challies priced at 5 to 8 1 3 cents per yard reflecting one third off week old prices. Frere's Koechlin Sat teens and new bright Sateens spark optimism, with forecasts of price disturbances and a rush to buy as stocks move through counters.
A long promotional notice touts deep discounts on Batiste, Challis, Satteen, and Sateens with prices as low as 9 to 19 cents per yard. It claims near loss-leveled deals from recent purchases, inviting customers to view wares like 27 inch Oating Cloth and ribbed hose at 20 cents, while advertising a Keystone cooking school event in the store.
A train carrying the Austrian express from Wiesbaden to Vienna overturned three cars at Prauketort while being shunted. The incident injured no one though a footman suffered a scare.
The document lists appointments by the comptroller of the currency including reserve agents for the First National of Bonham Texas and the Chanute National of Chanute Kansas Citys National Exchange for the First National of Fort Scott Kansas with several fourth class postmasters named in Kansas and surrounding states. It also notes the Interior Secretary reversing decisions on preemption claims and a long list of pension and patent actions plus other cabinet and association news from New York and Chicago.
A royal mail steamer Polynesian collided with the British steamer Cynthia near Montreal in a channel with a dangerous current. The Cynthia sank within minutes after a port bow impact, eight crewmen drowned, and survivors struggled to reach shore as rescue failed to arrive promptly. The incident prompted questions over river rules of passage and possible steering gear failure aboard the Polynesian.
Bras May 22 Associated Press report says no difficulty occurred during deliberations at the Samsean conference session today. The contentious issue of Gemnity payment by satviaas for the Soliiog of Gerans was referred to the working committee, with a decision to be taken at the next conference session next week. Final outcomes expected at the subsequent meeting.
Excitement in Lisbon as Frank Gillett of Kingman Kansas and RF Gamon of Cullison Kansas arrive to discuss Santa Fe railroad extension from Guthrie to Lisbon. Local services observed. gambling houses closed and order restored after a dispute near the Neutral Strip. Usury law debate in Torka Kansas. attorneys and bankers disputing interpretation as to interest after default. Confidence men swindle Angnar Schmeitz of Mount Olive Illinois out of $55 with bogus notes.
A Chicago inquiry reveals abuse and political influence at Cook County Asylum. Attendants are described as worst elements used for dirty political work, with physicians testifying of brutality neglect and a culture of elimination, tied to county board manipulation and alleged voter fraud to keep unfit staff in power. The testimony cites neglect, violence, and systemic corruption around the infirmary.
In a courtroom drama the Carter case concluded with a verdict after weeks of testimony. The jury found the accused not guilty as the proceedings mixed personal scandal with legal action, detailing relationships and alleged misconduct while noting the political and social prominence of involved families.
The text fragment mentions various items and brands such as Wermany and Door Mate, Wire, Finther, Conse and Besos, and references carpets and heated elements. The source is incomplete and reads as a catalog-like listing with unclear context and missing dates or locations. The overall meaning is uncertain due to corrupted OCR.
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