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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1887
Page
1
A Chicago dress goods opening on Monday September 19 invites shoppers to browse an extensive display of dress fabrics and novelties. The notice boasts large stock, exclusive novelties, and expert staff, promising superior quality and variety with new arrivals in French plaids and many colors.
Wasrnmor, Sept 19. Governor Ross of New Mexico releases an annual report showing population rising to 14,141 with gains in five and two year periods. He notes rising debt, urges Congress action on land titles and repeal of unsettled land laws, warns cattle ranches are shrinking, supports compulsory school law and expansion of public schools, and cites railroad and mining improvements plus storage basins to reclaim land. He highlights diverse church schools and a robust economy with grain, wool, and mining yields.
A sprawling 19th century wire service style list reports multiple violent events and political updates. Incidents include a widow firing on an intruder in Broometon where Ellsworth Anderson dies, ambush killings near Minurex Texas, a lynching attempt in Leeds, a fatal train collision near Dubuque, and a fatal fire on South Street. International items note French politics with M Rouvier, resignations in Japan, mediation hopes between Abyssinia and Italy, and Ireland police clashes. Additional notes cover the Ireland inquest and various sports scores from early September.
Indignant Nashville residents report a large contingent of Pinkerton's detectives arriving from outside states, believed to back Louisville and Nashville railroad interests in next week's Tennessee Midland railroad vote from Memphis through Nashville to Bristol. City officials urge calm as residents fear intimidation and disorder on election day.
A bustling Topeka opening of the State Fair drew large crowds. Reports chronicle exhibits, weather, and early events amid rail labor discussions and local industry notes.
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