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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1888
Page
1
Madame Liggett returns from Chicago as 123 and 125 Main St. hosts a sale of novelties and trimmings to keep the dressmakers busy with new work. Carpenters and painters remain on site while goods sacrifice lines are cut to clear the way for upcoming developments.
Sanitary Tack Hose for ladies misses and children promises fast black color that won’t stain or crack feet and keeps its original brilliance. Special sale offers 25 dozen ladies fast black sizes 10 to 11 12 usually 75 cents a pair at seven pier with 15 dozen children’s fine 19 fast black and 19 dozen children’s heavy vib last black. prices range from 80 cents down to 65 cents per pair.
Fragmentary note mentions gossamers with assorted sizes and prices. References Tor misses and Julie Ti vents with S100 for SLS0 gossamers and S190 for Dr cossimiers. Indicates intent to close out stocks and notes a few defins.
A garbled OCR item reports hosiery and apparel losses including striped regilar items and twenty five dozen gene files. It mentions material priced at about 40 cents per unit and suggests a benefit or barter related to carpenters, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary notice advertises dress goods including all wool fabrics at discounted prices with quantities and sale times implied, indicating a local retailer offering textiles at reduced rates.
A damaged notice lists woolen goods and colors with pricing details. It mentions white dresses in sizes 14 and 16, sold out, and references color fabrics and merchandise remaining in stock.
In Washington the Senate tackles the Chinese exclusion bill with fierce argument as Senator West attacks policy for political gain. Senator Platt moves a resolution to probe copper trusts and possible remedies for consumer prices, while the House amends the Interstate Commerce bill and the Oklahoma contest adjourns for lack of a quorum. The day features performances on commerce, civil actions, and the evolving tariff of the era.
A proclamation from Chief Mayes governs Cherokee land west of the Arkansas River, detailing process for seizure and transfer to the Cherokee Nation through the treaty, with demarcation dates in October and November, and protections for existing stockmen and lessees. A separate note reports a secret meeting of wire manufacturers with no price changes or cap limits discussed.
A pivotal report describes a violent encounter between a prominent local pugilist Richard Me in and an eagle at his home. The clash leads to severe injuries and a fatal outcome, with witnesses recounting the brutal struggle and the eagle’s attack.
A gang of coal thieves tied to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway operated from Pierceville, looting coal shutes for a year. Four suspects are jailed, with twelve more sought as authorities press the case and prosecute the ringleaders.
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