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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1889
Page
1
A sales note touts new Keystones for faster work and big savings, with a Philadelphia school expert visiting Monday. Buyers are urged to see Koechlin sateens at 19 cents and a large lateen lot from an unnamed maker, promising low prices and increased assortments. Displayed items include challies at five cents, bold prints, and light summer wear fabrics, with a Monday exhibit and Tuesday sale to follow.
A рекламized sale offers 27 inch Challies at 10 cents per yard for three days and various lace and muslin items. Koechlins French Laces, 19 cents per yard, compare with higher prices elsewhere. 60 inch Chantilla Laces priced from 2.50 to 3.75, Sensation Sateens, wool calicoes, ribbed Lisle Vests, and corsets up to 85 cents to 50 cents. Customers urged to visit for bargains and new shipments.
A Citizens' meeting in Guthrie demanded city government reorganization amid charges by Interior Inspector Pickler of misconduct by the city council. Protests focused on contracted arbitrators, tax schemes, and alleged favoritism. An election date was debated as a June 10 council vote loomed, with pressure for an earlier ballot and calls to petition for ward boundaries.
Walker to soon assume duties as U S Marshal Jones successor Richard J Walker will not be sworn in until Judge Foster returns to Topeka and likely not until late next month Jones ready to turn over radio immediately Post Office Needed at Alfred Alfred Kansas locals urge appointment of postmaster to relieve mail delay Leavenworth Happenings Leavenworth revival meetings closed big turnout Memorial Day planning Custer Post A K L well attended Indiana? Noted also bond for Wite mine in Kansas state news Firemen state association dates Ottawa Lincoln Presents His Credentials London Windsor Robert Lincoln American minister presented credentials to Queen
General Freight Agent Parker notifies shippers that contraband freight mixed with lumber will be barred, citing interstate and state laws. Buildings paper may be loaded with lumber if listed on the billing ticket, but other mixed merchandise will be refused and authorities notified.
The Samoa conference progress shows methodical labor by all parties. The State Department reports full briefing, with American commissioners meeting German officials in a friendly tone. Military orders and interior appointments are listed, while global diplomatic maneuvering continues alongside domestic notices.
The civil service commission approves a key change to eligibility lists for government appointments. The president will appoint the principal official after interviews, with reports from Associated Press. The move affects personnel in federal departments including the capital administration, prompting broader reforms across agencies.
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