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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1889
Page
1
The ad touts accordion pleated robes and novelty dresses with new stripes and wool options. It notes 50 cents per yard on striped fabrics, compares to 65 cents, and promises scarce pretty stripes available now. Also mentions strong sellers in broadcloths and groudeloth at 1.12 dollars.
A local shop proclaims its Millinery and Cloak department as worthy of the name with prices lower than competitors. The Hosiery section on the ground floor offers bargain lines including wool hosiery for ladies, gents, girls, and boys at 25 cents a pair, plus underwear bargains nearby.
Monson and MeNamara acknowledge a rare time of year for price increases on highly demanded goods. They note thousands of dollars tied up in elegant inventory and explain the necessity driving the decision.
Advertises imported and domestic winter underwear in all sizes and descriptions at bargain prices. Claims the stock is too good for the market and urges buyers to invest now, asserting customers must have underwear and that these deals beat cheaper substitutes.
Lat White merino underwear advertised at 75 cents and up to a hundred dozen cheaper grades marked down to sell. The copy touts a sacrifice sale as the latest and urges buyers not to pay profits when costs are lower.
Funeral rites for General Hartranft held at the family home with a gun carriage procession to the courthouse, infantry escort, and Grand Army burial honors. Doves released, and a large crowd attended as chaplains and speakers paid tribute to the late veteran. Separately Secretary Wisdom commented on money market conditions, noting no abnormal demand and ample liquidity despite some strain.
The remark notes a feeble imitation method implying harm to someone, suggesting a serious offense or impact behind the copied approach. It hints at wrongdoing or injury, underscoring the scrutiny of authenticity and consequences.
A shop advertises ladies cloaks and wraps with bargains on jackets long coats and seal plush styles. Prices range from about 2 to 30 dollars with discounts said to beat nearby stores and promise quality materials and fitting.
A city merchant promotes a large assortment of shoddy plush wraps for children and misses. The seller claims to stock the largest selection and to have heavy sales, inviting customers to inspect the goods and noting prices will attract interest.
Judge Theodore Botkin ruled a preemption homestead mortgage given before final proof was void for moral turpitude and illegal, with equity leaving both parties. The ruling followed Kansas and U S supreme court precedents and involved counsel J L Pagcoast and Col. N Woot. The report also covers preaching on racial policy in Washington and a fatal incident in St Louis where William Brown was killed in a domestic dispute.
Frank J. Bowman, a well known St. Louis lawyer involved in disputes over the Times newspaper and Associated Press franchise, is shot dead by W. M. Chambers at the Chambers home in Ferguson Missouri during an attempt to levy on Chambers property. Chambers, with a shotgun, killed Bowman after a confrontation. Chambers was jailed in Clayton. The incident follows Bowmans earlier scandals and disbarment amid a web of divorces and lawsuits.
Fragmented OCR from a 19th century style court record describes a disturbance involving Halle Crird and others. Witnesses reference a conspiracy and arrest, with Judge Limgepeyker presiding and remarks about the Freemasons and the Clan. The text is garbled but indicates a trial and alleged charges pending.
The report notes appointments not for the pur due motion and a response to a resolution. Cronin says the jury remains incomplete with four jurors to be sworn, while two sides accept most. The state holds twenty three peremptory challenges and the defense three. William L James, son of R A W James, says Kunze aided in seizing furniture from the Clark street site and he recently saw Kunze at the site and identified him.
The report details Kinch West’s capture on the Canadian river for an 1870 Hill County murder, a young girl’s fabrications in New Jersey, a German Lutheran preacher recounting a mugging, Wyoming grand jury actions on lynching, and various indictments for forgery and other crimes. The narratives highlight frontier violence, legal actions, and notable individuals affected by crime and punishment.
Colonel Robert Rea says Chief Justice Melville Fuller appears more politician than lawyer as discussion of Fuller’s possible presidential nomination unfolds. Rea notes Fuller’s past party loyalty and public stance against Democratic press pressure while hinting at interview context and potential acceptance debates.
General Green Raum assumed control at 9 am today as office head in Walmsetoy. Miss Ann Tanner continues as confidential secretary. Secretary Noble dismisses Tanner's letter and refuses to reply. Assistant Secretary Bussey declares charges by Tanner unfounded and insists duty remains with him.
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