13 Sep 1888
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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1888
Page
1
Madame Liggett returns from Chicago as the carpenters and painters complete work at 123 and 125 Main. Goods are sacrificed to clear way for them and to keep her dressmakers busy with new work. Novelties and suitable trimmings are featured on sale.
Sanitary Black Hose for ladies misses and children guaranteed fast black will not stain or crack the feet and retain their original brilliant black Special prices this week include 25 dozen ladies fast black sizes S to 9 1 2 usually 75 cents a pair at even price 15 dozen chillpens fine rib fast black and 15 dozen children heavy rib fast black prices from 30 to 65 cents a pair
Assorted sizes of gossamers for misses offered at low closeout prices. A few left from last week’s stock with prices around 1.00 to 2.00, reduced from higher amounts. Final clearance event this week with remaining stock advertised.
Notice of sale items including 25 dozen ladies fine stripe regular hose and 25 dozen gentlemen half hose, both priced to clear for carpenters at the dress goods counter. Wool flannel dress goods normally selling by the yard are also advertised as sold. Prices indicate values around 40 cents or more per item.
Fragmented OCR text shows dress listings with misread items such as white dresses sizes 8 to 14, colored dress goods, and prices listed as $0.00. Details are garbled, but indicate a sale or clearance context with multiple garment sizes and colors at a local shop.
The article reports no change in the Senate Finance Committee’s plan to begin tariff discussions. Republicans delay firm dates, hearings proceed, and drafts evolve while key figures like Mr Beck face illness. Democratic leaders, Maine election fallout, and trust debates color the political scene as Congress eyes adjournment.
New York dated dispatch details a mysterious benefactor who gave $14 000 to the Jacksonville yellow fever fund and sought anonymity. The article follows rumors about the donor, his possible identity, and the motive to aid relief without public recognition, alongside other late wire-service items.
At Oak Agency Dakota Sept 12 a Sioux ratification wave sent 225 signatures, led by prominent chiefs including Bullhead, with calls to join the Great Father. Settlers brace for Indian raids as military plans confinement to reservations and Cheyenne resistance in Montana grows. Reported killings, counterfeit arrests, and Michigan crop woes round out a turbulent regional update.
Serious complications in rate matters unfold as the Central Traffic association pushes full meal rate proportions from New York to Chicago and St. Louis on Pacific coast traffic. The trunk lines claim 25 percent per 61, while rules under interstate commerce limit to 70 cents of a dollar, raising questions where the extra revenue comes from. The dispute touches California reformers and western lines, with tensions over equalizing rates and protections for trunk lines against cuts.
Fragmented report details a formal trial exhibition led by Sir John Mardinald criticizing U S trade moves. Officials discuss retaliatory revocation of resources while affirming intent to maintain mutual commerce and self respect amid tensions. The discourse references A Patrick and a House spokesman as they debate responses.
The item records a chaotic interview with multiple garbled sections mentioning Piimwrie Pa Sept, Brice, and references to presidential sections, fisheries questions, and Minnesota coop miners. It also includes a separate brief note about a deadly incident where a wall crushed someone after a collapse, plus a short BUFFALO STORY segment about Fanny Wek and other scattered protest notes.
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