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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1889
Page
1
Local store advertises a rapid sale as French sateens are cleared at nearly half price. Shoppers urged to compare 40 cents for 25 cents and view both south window displays and counter stock, noting the best pieces moving quickly.
Mr McNamara is in New York now. Every department will have surprises for you this fall.
A chaotic journal page fragment details a Beatrice Neb case with a threatened will, a disputed estate, and a dramatic attempted murder or poisoning scenario. Names like Mor ris, Remed sVille, and the Corn Scales lineage appear amid confused notes, including a narrow escape tied to West Rice Depot and a jail or court implication. The text cites a sensational death threat, a contested bequest, and a sprawling cast of individuals across places such as Omaha and Kuching, with an unsettled, tabloid tone.
The Chicago senate committee hearings confront West and Farwell with industry figures, including Harvey Godale of the Drovers Journal, and Ashley Halliwell. Witnesses discuss meat receipts, the Packers and stockyards, and the alleged shippers' combination amid adjournment due to lack of witnesses, while dry weather harms northern corn.
Senator Vest grows frustrated as witnesses Armour Morris fail to appear. A recess is taken with no action yet decided, while Farwell may pressure attendance without writs. Separate notes describe a crop report from Daily Business on weather, drought, and corn conditions across Kansas Missouri Nebraska Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and ongoing wheat and market trends.
In Chicago on Noble street the Polish Catholic congregation at Holy Trinity faces renewed turmoil over parish finances. Trustees barred pastor Father Kobrezinsky from temporal duties after archbishop's order, leading to a violent scene as worshippers clashed, the pastor fleeing the altar and seeking protection. Archdiocese to discipline offending parishioners.
Reports from Loxbox dated Sept 3 describe ongoing dockyard labor strife with ship owners pressing for private loading by their crews. Dock companies refuse but offer further talks, while union leaders urge broader reforms and longer work hours amid uncertain employment prospects and calls for a fairer share of national wealth.
Reports from Leflore County describe armed bands near Winter City and Greenwood with white volunteers dispersing groups after arrival of troops. Conflicting accounts mention killings and captures while Gov. Lowry urged calm and the failed Cronin juror search continues.
A major cattle theft uncovered in Nevada County Missouri leads to multiple arrests. Sheriff White and Deputy Legeton report 67 cattle involved, with ownership disputed and sales negotiated at local markets. Suspects include John Priteherd, James McCormick, and Lew Griffin. further investigations await from nearby Springield.
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