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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1888
Page
1
The Senate approved a new Department of Agriculture bill elevating agricultural policy and funding. The measure outlines organizational reorganization, stricter oversight, and expanded programs for farming support.
Washington dispatch notes official information that China will not ratify the amended treaty with the United States. The Chinese exclusion bill delivery to the president is noted as part of the day’s proceedings. Senate and house actions include amendments on rail and land grants and a heated debate over library contracts and public works.
W G Hank a noted commission dealer and partner at Peterson and Hanley was arrested around midnight on charges of stealing 1506 barrel care from an elevator shipment believed to have contained 30 barrels each. The case involves multiple suspects and a damaged paper provides few conclusive names. Hankey refused to comment as authorities hold him at the station.
An advertiser promises intense excitement over upcoming bargains at 405 East Douglas, asserting a full jeweled nickel Rockford watch in 14K gold case is worth far more retail than his wholesale price. He vows a one week sale with astonishing prices to outsell competitors and invites readers to inspect the deals tomorrow.
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