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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1888
Page
2
Elijah W Halford of the Indianapolis Journal is tapped for the private secretary post. Virginia official tally puts Cleveland at 535 ahead of Blaine. Mississippi Republicans plan vigorous campaign. National Grange backs deep water transport. weather bulletin reports cool near 47 with light winds.
The Kansas trotting horse breeders association today elected officers including President W Greever and Secretary A Sheldon Manhattan. In a separate report from West Virginia Chairman Cowden of the Republican state committee prepared to answer Democratic fraud charges, aiming to prove county election machinery favored Democrats. Barry remains active in politics, rallying Knights of Labor supporters while internal debates about leadership and amalgamation continue.
John Tirown, a black man who murdered his wife in Lonoke county, was betrayed in Halgets townelip. A $30 reward was offered for his arrest and delivery to Lonoke county authorities. A colored friend allegedly helped him, and the capture involved help from two accomplices. The report notes race as a social issue in the era.
The second day of the Hibbard Fry breach of promise suit in Beaver Pennsylvania drew a larger audience. Kate Hibbard the plaintiff's 17 year old daughter testified about Fry visiting the family for a year and a half, his visits at 7 PM to 11 PM, and an incident of him holding her mother's hand. Other witnesses described Fry's visits, signatures, and statements, with testimony on Mrs Rosenmeyer's writing and related matters. The day concluded with witnesses corroborating Fry's visits and the court adjourning to the next day.
Arcade introduces new novelties with late season bar gains that merchants who bought earlier could not obtain. W J Wilson, manager, invites customers to visit and see bargains to secure steady trade growth.
Advert shows 10 pieces Henriettas in colors 40 inches wide at 28 to 40 cents with 4 extra pieces at 38 cents. 8 pieces wool Tricot 40 inches wide offered as 60 cent value for 40 cen ts. New Black Silk offered at 1.08 dollars from 1.75. German Broadcloth priced at 1.68 to beat Chicago at 2.50.
An early 20th century style news snippet covers a dressmaking sale with low prices, then shifts to international affairs on the Triple Alliance and European powers. It notes Germany, Italy, France and Vatican relations, followed by a Local note on Mr Lowell and weather banter. Included are cattle market chatter from St Louis and a death notice.
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