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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1887

Page

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A Practical CU On What to Buy and Where to Buy It

A local dry goods house promotes bargains on dress goods, velvets, and silks with low prices. It touts tricots, wrap fabrics, linen crash, and silk wool blends while urging readers to visit the store for selection and value. The piece advises experimentation in fashion and highlights materials like Henriet tas and drap d Alma with price ranges and descriptions.

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Two Dress Making Departments Claim Global Lead

Fragmentary note boasts about two dress making departments and two Medisles as the most successful in the world. It promises a return next week and invites attention to their offerings with aggressive language.

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Cherokee Election Contested Council Decides Over Returns

The Cherokee Nation's National Council debates how to count contested chief votes as the council weighs whether to apply election laws to returns. Mays supporters argue for council rulings on returns while Nationals want council merit review. Chief Bashy Lew warns no disorder. fires rage across Ohio Indiana and Nevada in drought areas. extensive forest and property damage reported near Cherokee lands with months of dry weather intensifying fires.

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America’s Horse Thief Tom Foster Scandal Revealed

A sprawling 19th century tale chronicles Tom Foster, once a barber in Os­good, who moved to Philadelphia with a wealthy companion. He ran with fashion, then faced multiple trials for harboring stolen horses and related crimes, ultimately serving a lengthy sentence before release. The narrative traces his rise, marriage, and the wide reach of his horse-thief network across southern territories, ending with mentions of family and local social circles.

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Final Mercy Plea Read Before Governor Oglesby

Contested mercy plea of Captain Black and co-defendants before Governor Oglesby recaps their petitions led by Michael Schwab and August Spies. Lawyers argue trial fairness amid Chicago anarchist riots. Governor urges clemency considerations and public sentiment factor.

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Court actions and clemency pleas fill midweek docket

A chaotic court report details petitions for clemency and appeals from multiple prisoners. Judge Garry and Attornies discuss standards for mercy, while a separate arrest centers on cashier Cricklin for false entries. Nina Van Zandt faces jail amid execution delays and tense negotiations unfold before Governor Oglesby.

Evicted Iowans urged to seek state court redress

The article reports on legal action involving Iowa residents facing eviction and the call for relief through state courts. It references cases of murder investigations, debt writs, and disputes tied to county authorities, with emphasis on the role of state versus federal intervention and the need for timely legal recourse.

Destructive Drought Threatens Areas Across Counties

Fragments describe widespread drought impact with fires and drying vegetation. Reports mention Virgins and Osi figures amid eerily calm conditions, forests heavily stressed, and farmers awaiting rain as several counties face scorched fields and looming devastation.

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