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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1887
Page
1
MIME. LIGGETT invites the public to visit their home on Monday, September 19, to see dress goods and novelties. The note promises visitors will buy something, whether they intend to or not, stressing a cordial display and sale atmosphere.
Drees Goods opens a striking stock of novelties and garments. The store touts expert staff, vast selections, and prices for new wool flannel denims, silk trims, and children’s wraps. Report emphasizes superior value, large assortments, and daily arrivals, inviting shoppers to inspect the reopening specials and fashion items now on display.
The Sumner County Republican convention met in Wellington and nominated a strong ticket headed by Dr. L. W. B. Long for register of deeds, Wm. H. Berry for county clerk, T. F. Adams for sheriff, and J. F. Sturm for treasurer. Swede Johnson, a market gardener, collapsed and died of heart trouble in Wellington.
New York September 20 The Pacific railroad commission hears Crocker as first witness. He details a technical view of the road and admits lost books. He says government promises were not kept and discusses debt, stock, and contracts with Southern Pacific while noting no misappropriation. Five killed in a collision on the C M and B P line is also reported.
A rear collision occurred when Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul No 2 passenger train struck freight No 4 east of Canton Iowa. Many bodies trapped, twenty Canton residents escaped the wreck from a smoker minutes before a fire. Cattle and cabooses destroyed as passengers and crew faced heavy losses.
Report notes escalating trouble between a group identified as Buildtag and various individuals. Tensions include clashes and public friction, with no clear resolution reported. Local officials urged calm while monitoring the evolving situation and potential community impact.
Dramatic train robbery reported on the Tees Pacific road near Beant Rock at dusk. Two masked men boarded the engine car, restrained the engineer, seized valuables, then fled toward the Pacific express. Stolen items and exact amounts vary in accounts. Authorities investigating and noting no confirmed suspects.
In an interview, Gen A B Bushnell claims Mrs Cleveland snubbed Mrs Foraker during a Philadelphia Academy reception with Governor and Mrs Par ker. The account details handshakes and notable tensions, amid coverage of Lord Lanedowne’s arrival aboard the Bellerophon and a royal navy event.
A disruption on the Veret cable line caused outages as crews worked to clear the damaged circuit. No injuries reported and service restoration was underway with updates expected from the utility.
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