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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1889
Page
1
A historical notice promotes a broad sale of domestic goods including linens flannels and blankets. It highlights an extensive accessory assortment and urges readers to visit the location on Michigan Avenue or Roe de Tevlivas, promising complete stock and quality in a period voice.
Wholesale fabrics and dress materials from Munson and McNamara praise fashionable attire without overdressing. The ad touts Tich soft dress stuffs, serges, camel's hair, silks from abroad, strong bargains on all wool flannels, and cheap dried shirts with a new stock of delkas wrapped this week for sale.
Indications point to strong prospects as efforts to please all classes intensify. Increased facilities promise better service to customers, and a vast, popular stock supports ongoing triumphal progress of the business.
Local merchants advertise heavy discounts on winter stock including suits priced as low as ten to fifteen dollars. The flyer emphasizes clearance of remaining inventory with a mix of new seasonable apparel and general wearables offered at steeply reduced rates to attract customers.
Sept. reports from London note fashion releases as Cole & Jones unveil Miller and Guyer hat styles. Commentary on strike topics and dock activity interspersed with local notices, including a busy week at the docks and varying public reactions.
Department announces complete stock of new fall dress goods including Tricots Cloths Broadcloths and Henriettas. Advertises wholesale like English Twisted Serge French Broadcloths and Wool Tricot Cloth with deep discounts to start the season. Highlights include Plaids Stripes and 40 inch Silke Warp Henriettas and French Tanvitians.
The Leavenworth Milling Company and several others were chartered by the secretary. Names listed include W. Sprarhiy, Cornelius S. Tigrtogwh, Gardner Hopkins, Linn W. Willis, and Jobe J. Jobe. The Church of Chest at Holsington is noted, with C. PL Pesuar as chair. A convention of stock growers was planned for Fort Worth on August 7, led by Jon Wonitit, Tex. The meeting aimed to discuss causes for the cattle industry’s challenges and possible remedies. The report mentions plans for improvements and broader regional cooperation across states west of the Mississippi. The piece also notes Judge Clogston’s resignation and a Leavenworth Citize dead notice for L. Lense, a retired superintendent.
Boston insurance commissioner Merrill says he will not accept the pension commissionership and that Major Warner has not declined the post, with rumors of a White House list and possible selection of Colonel George S. Merrill. The Civil Service Commission censures the Minneapolis Post Office and wool tariff issues draw attention, while Boston politicians face local notes.
The Civil Service Commission concludes several employees were improperly employed without authority. It orders discontinuation of Hasep and notes Schell Krona and Dean held unauthorized prior service. Krauz and Dean face continued review. others awaiting examination must be terminated if not certified. The letter obligates corrective action and formalizes the irregularity findings.
Eeton Massachusetts September 17 The executive committee of the Bate Dal association of maratdarers was in smalon here today. The meeting centered on carpet worth and tariff policy as the key issue under discussion. The association’s quarterly bulletin published details arguing tariffs would alter pricing, though proponents say benefits accrue to domestic producers while opponents cite higher consumer costs. The session included debate on protecting American industry and the liquor question within party platforms. A later Republican state convention adjourned with four gubernatorial nominees listed Grubb Kean Magowan and Halsey, with Grubb winning on the second ballot.
A meeting in Meinsen hall Bosra Sept 17 organized a conference of leading colored men to seek fair share of political duties and honors. William Dupree of Boston presided. Resolutions call for civil and political equality within law. A permanent committee was named to carry out the movement goals.
A violent bout between Ed Abren and Thomas Jackson in a saloon ends with Jackson fatally beaten after eleven brutal rounds. Spectators describe a savage, bloodied melee as authorities move to arrest involved parties while New York figures testify in related cases.
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