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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1887
Page
1
Immense bargains offered for this week only and will be withdrawn if not sold by Saturday night. If unsold, prices will change next week. We urge customers to visit this week to take advantage of these special offers and be drawn to our house.
A notice presents a mixed sale listing plush wraps of thirty two to forty four inch bust, trimmed with plush balls and priced at 14.75, ready made suits in dark grey flannel sizes 34 36 38 at 10.00, 25 dot kid gloves, bleached muslin cases, and about 50 pairs of all wool scarlet blankets at 2.75 per pair, highlighting bargain values and quality comparisons.
New spring stock advertised by Mesdames Chambers and Liggett offering 27 inch scarlet flannels at 29 cents a yard, 10 pieces of 36 inch home spun dress goods at 29 cents, and unbleached canton flannels at 6 ¼ cents a yard. Promises abundant trim selections and skilled modistes, declaring readiness for strong business.
Rain curtailed the second day of Atlanta events as visitors were driven to the Exposition Grounds then returned to the city. Knights of Labor protest flags banned, Lincoln statue unveiled in Chicago, and Detroit beats Cleveland in a 4-2 ball game amid wet conditions.
The twenty fourth annual grand International convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opens in Chicago at Central Muste hall with delegates from across the union. Chief Arthur, grand chief engineer, outlines goals, including strong insurance, fair pay, and unity amid labor debates.
The Knights of Labor assembly at Missnarois debates leadership, maintenance of a cooperative fund, and rule changes. It votes to limit parade aegis to national colors, rejects strikes by executive action, and discusses district assemblies, arbitration, and charter greetings amid friction over district 126 and related controversies.
Washington report recounts Commissioner Oberly's letter to the Democratic Association and remarks on British sealers. Weather notes cooler in Minneapolis and Kansas City with northerly winds. Civil Service dispute cited as grounds for opinion, with references to relief price laws and public duties. Continuous political argument reflects administration opposition and party dynamics.
A disrupted labor day protest forced quiescent work stoppages as factories halted production. Mentioned are Pouavnurnra and Cet, with workers marching to demand pay and orderly exit while authorities contemplate intervention. An unrelated criminal tale follows involving a robber and a tragic escape that ends near Bt Loute Westers in New York.
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