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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1889
Page
1
The piece muses on organizing millinery for military visits, noting the need for forethought to present a new bonnet for each departure and keep ranks in parade. It asks whether it is vanity to claim this care is achieved in millinery and draws a parallel to a general remark about troops.
Nieses compares dress goods samples to a masquerade and a store game. Opening Monday morning promises value from 15 to 25 dollars as patterns and fittings attract customers. Madame Smith recently returned from the east, needing no praise. Madame Leiggett plans returns from Washington and New York on October 21.
Munson and McNamara advertise a seasonal underwear sale claiming thousands of dollars tied in imported and domestic winter underwear. They emphasize high quality at low prices to move stock and urge buyers to act promptly.
A fragment advertises cheap merino underwear at 60 cents after 75 cent pricing, with over a hundred dozen more cheaper grades all marked down to sell. It claims no profits by buying at less than cost and urges readers not to be left out.
Rastixes Neb Det 14 The Republican congressional convention has renominated Secretary of State GL Laws to succeed the late Congressman Lain. Bax Franetsoy Cal Get Uy Mrs Maxaie Mendoas, who deserted her husband, was shot and killed by him in their home. Mendoza attempted to persuade her to return but she refused and he shot himself as officers arrived. Reemey Samus Mich Oer 15 Hor are Sebring, the youth who tried to poison all the members of his family. mother and others harmed, a paltry estate to be valued. Atchison Democrats Arensox Kan Get Oct The Atchison Democratic convention nominated Foesberif J 1H Barry tax Seenanaker C- Waite court clerk Jal r tow register of deeds George Troller ferene i Waite tor sormner Dr Lanes.
A brief local item notes a special event or sale at the Philadelphia store located near the intersection of Market Street and Douglas Avenue, with attention drawn to its timing and location for shoppers.
Local store advertises wool vest sets in white scarlet and natural hues at 8 cents. Includes all wool scarlet underwear 88 cents, half wool tricots 17 cents, broadcloth 88 cents, and special weekly blankets and comforts. Promises finest all wool blankets in scarlet and white, plus genuine California blankets. Also touts an orchestral piano drawing with a concert quality instrument praised by connoisseurs.
The article reports a renewed feud violence in Harlan County Kentucky after an ambush killing near Martin's Fork, about 140 miles above the county seat. John Cawood, 47, a wealthy sheep farmer, and his ally Hezekiah Hall, 27, are linked to the Lewis and Howard factions. Several relatives and followers are named, with troops deployed to the region and authorities seeking those responsible.
The Lutheran council session in the city adjourned after Her. Paul Glassen of Jormstown delivered a prayerful summary on parishioner conditions. A committee proposed broader mission work and extended time for study, and the meeting adjourned.
General Fairchild and Wilson arrived at Guthrie as commissioners prepare to begin land negotiations with the Chickasaw, Iowa, Kickapoo, Sac and Fox tribes. Governor Hartranft unlikely to join. discussions target severalty allotments and citizenship decisions. Local residents anticipate lively activity and a push for settlement with tribes east of the border Oklahoma.
The Chickasaw Nation supreme court confirms the seventh amendment to the tribal constitution disfranchising whites by marriage, triggering appeals and political maneuvering. White land claims and reallocation proposals surface as officials vow appeals while Chickasaw and Choctaw factions clash over seats and power. Meanwhile a Hale County prison escape ends in violence with a guard wounded and the breakout thwarted.
Commissioner Tanner defends pension justice, citing General Powell and Secretary Noble in a long interview. Perkins predicts political maneuvering as Western matters loom and Kansas leaders gain posts. includes a list of Kansas and Missouri names and upcoming votes.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a tram or railcar crash near a city intersection results in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. Witnesses report tangled wires and a collapsed platform. authorities launch a formal inquiry as emergency crews remove victims and secure the area. The incident draws attention to rail safety and emergency response readiness.
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