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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1888
Page
1
Local notice proclaims a new dry goods store in Kansas inviting customers to a Monday morning opening and auction silk sale. Mr McNamara in New York forwarded silks bought at auction for spot cash, promising unmatched bargains and a rare opportunity. Pending details hint at a sale de puts.
Competitors boast a limited time sale with deep discounts on ladies watches, Elgin stem wind watches, Rogers Bros. cutlery and silverware. Prices slash former tags significantly as stock moves quickly, first come first served at 406 East Douglas Avenue.
Berlin dispatch details the publication of Emperor Frederick's diary and its impact on officials and the public. It cites intimate notes on the Franco-Prussian campaigns, royal dispositions, and implications for Germany, with reactions from newspapers and figures including Von Roggenbach and the Empress Victoria. England's wage and employment distress is also summarized, noting opposition to military spending and calls for relief for the unemployed amid rising distress.
Ottawa reports a boundary dispute near the Alaska British Columbia line as Dominion and U S authorities clash over jurisdiction. Surveys reveal gold fields on the Walker River possibly British, prompting licensing, potential clashes, and calls for a definitive joint location of the boundary to avert further conflict.
Theodore Thomas plans to withdraw from a forthcoming concert due to long standing fears. New York and Brooklyn expect him to reschedule with a small independent group, possibly involving other venues, while he will retain some interest in future performances.
Long dispatches describe British interest in American free trade during the Civil War era. General Harrison greets Chicago commercial travelers in Indianapolis amid a large, enthusiastic reception. The report highlights English motives to influence American markets and mentions debates on free trade and its impact on the Union and Confederacy.
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