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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
1
Today only in store, Silks of all kinds Dress Goods Ginghams Sateens Linens and White goods in various grades imported and domestic Short lengths 2 3 and 4 yards up to ample for a dress on sale today Friday.
Exhibitors will keep their whips and mixers on display for two more days, tomorrow and Saturday. This extended event promises time and money savings, inviting buyers who see the machines to purchase.
Albert William, a young unmarried worker on the Thorns Hall farm near Ann dess, was thrown from a horse and killed. investigators suspect the stirrup entangled, the horse kicked, and his skull crushed as his body lay on the road. Nearby, reports describe a severe storm at Clements with tornado damage and multiple injuries including a farmer named Milton Brown. The day also notes heavy rains, ongoing farm deliberations, and local public notices.
Washington pundits debate a new rule to publish eligible lists for public service appointments. Critics fear the move could aid politicians to influence or bypass the civil service act, while supporters call it an advance toward reform despite reservations about outcomes and enforcement.
KINGFISHER CITY Ok May 3 Much confidence is expressed here that the Kuck Island road will link the town to a beautiful plat of ground at the junction of Hibgister and Cadle John creeks The town company has erected a wagon bridge over the Singlisher and plans to attract settlers The telegraph line is expected to reach here soon and the community awaits further details from the town company The crowd gathered for exhibitions and the opening of the new town site drew interest from residents and visitors alike
Washington May 30 Minister Preston says Legitime not near defeat by Hippolyte. He notes Petite Hivere evacuations after floods and Hippolyte within forty miles of Port au Prince, but terrain is mountainous and roads scarce. He cites U S naval blockade changes, morale boost for Legitime, and ongoing guerrilla warfare with no quick end.
Fragments describe deputy sheriffs, warrants, and a violent incident involving forceful entry and a child cruelty case. The report also notes a murder involving a tramp, a freight train crime near Memphis and a muttered account of legal authorities pursuing suspects. Names, dates, and places are partially garbled but indicate legal actions and investigations underway.
Memorial Day ceremonies and parades unfold nationwide with grand reviews by veterans and officials. Presidents, congressmen, and local leaders attend services at Arlington, Grant's Tomb, Chicago, Ottawa, and numerous cemeteries, honoring fallen soldiers with monuments, poems, and patriotic addresses.
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