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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
1
The notice notes dealers face a peculiar midyear situation as they slash prices on sought after goods. It states thousands of dollars remain tied up in inventory and highlights a deliberate action to clear stock despite peak demand.
An advertisement touts a sale of both imported and domestic winter underwear in all sizes and descriptions. The seller claims to offer the best quality at much lower prices, urging buyers to save money by buying now rather than holding inventory.
A sale notice lists heavy silk underwear and wool garments from multiple importers at reduced prices. Items include natural wool, cashmere, balbriggan, and scarlet underwear with prices from 1.75 to 12.50. Promotion touts great sacrifices and favorable buys with bold claims on savings.
A hurried morning report from Wallingfont states Randall, visibly ill but accompanied by Mow Mandal and two others, is convalescing at home. The day also notes Chicago's Fair Fund, a finance committee meeting, and workers celebrating a land anniversary with weariness and anticipated impact. A wife beater case is briefly noted, with violent punishment in Tatton jail, under Maryland law. Indiana miners remain on strike into the sixth month, with coal tensions and aid shipments described.
The Philadelphia Store advertises plain red flannels at 20 cents and a 25 cent red twisted flannel touted as heavy, all wool, and a great bargain. Canton flannels 6 to 10 cents, red comforts from $1.00 to $2.26, extra sateen comforts, and blankets including grey, red and white options. Shoppers earn a chance to win a grand orchestral music box with every dollar spent, with daily musical recitals.
The report describes a chaotic race where Cracketon and Kini ston tied for the $10 purse amid a crowd and a near accident to McLanghlin. McLanghlin recovered, winning Bulldust by a clear margin. Races include five furlongs with Blue Rock first and Rupert second, Kingston and Cricksman dead heat for second, and other mile distances with June Day and Hey Day among notable results.
In a foggy market review from Manchester, traders report weak demand and irregular pricing as prices stall and orders drift lower. Meanwhile New York City faces a grounding of ships with officials aiming for 3 o clock, as crew and passengers count hours in delays and the cable ship race is postponed.
Senator John Sherman launched the Ohio gubernatorial campaign at Orrville in Wayne County addressing a large crowd at the district fair. He argued the Republican Party is the progressive force, upholding a strong central government, tariff protection, and reforms. he contrasted it with Democratic free trade, urged voters to back his party candidate Campbell, and criticized the Democrats’ past governance.
A New York area GAR post adopted a resolution condemning government actions and calls out Senator Tagalis over pension debates. It praises veterans and urges support for veteran pensions and loyalty to the flag. A schooner seizure report from Mexico is briefly included.
The Grand Encampment Knights Templars of the Western States elected officers for three-year terms led by Very Eminent Sir Grovets of Pennsylvania as grand master and Hugh McCunly of Michigan as deputy grand master. A public reception was held and visitors toured the capital.
A memorial service at Cooper Union honored late Congressman Samuel S Cox with notable attendees including President Cleveland and Mayor, featuring prayers and remarks on public duty. The event highlighted themes of honesty, integrity, and service, stressing the need for elected leaders to uphold high standards for the welfare of the people.
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