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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1888
Page
1
A local shop advertises a wear resistant gray blanket at two dollars, selling at 115 cents. It touts a fine line of comforts from forty eight cents upward, including a 90 cent quilt and stamped linens. Also featured are novelties and various tidy crashes, wash stands, bureaus, side-board scarfs and related bedding goods.
Philadelphia store on Market Streets advertises a one week sale with unusually low prices on cloaks and wraps. Stockinetts jackets at 8.50, heavy kersey jackets 4.75, black diagonal New markets 3.79, long wraps 7.00 to 10.00, Astrachan wraps 4.50, seal plush Modjes 10 15, 15, and a genuine seal plush 15. Limited time offer.
Washington session notes a slim attendance as Democratic and Republican senators clash over Mr Allison’s recess plan and a tariff debate. The House receives twelve pension veto messages while Postmaster General scrutiny follows a fake package case involving Cox and Quay frank, with testimony on document handling and possible political manipulation.
Fragmented OCR recounts a political rally featuring General Harrison supporters and former allies. It notes veterans honored, speeches on defense, tariffs, and national debt, with references to Democratic and Republican stances and a reported shooting incident. The text blends ceremonial praise with disjointed rhetoric and crowd reaction.
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