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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1889

Page

2

Decreased Earnings and 1888 Santa Fe Annual Report

The report cites state and national laws, manipulated figures, strong competition, and poor crops as chief causes of losses. At the St Louis and San Francisco stockholders meeting, old dividends, weather, and market forces were noted. A separate weather bulletin from May records a 45 degree high, 27 degree mean, with southerly winds, partly cloudy skies, and variable barometer readings.

St Louis San Francisco Sievert Orrice Wromra Kan May Frisco St. Laas St. Louis San Francisco William 5. Buckles Georgy Coppell Walker L. Prost Kfinien George l. Teaulit Bryan Gray Phvellogien Juha O'Day Horace Porter Jetm Paton Jesse Seligman

Santa Fe Annual Discusses Rail Rates and Industry Pressures

The article reports on railway rate policies affecting western states, noting low legal rates pressure carriers and the impact of crop failures on demand. It covers Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe financials, including earnings, dividends, and rail operations, with details from the Frisco meeting and director elections.

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Canadian railroads and interstate meetings touch broad issues

Debate in the senate over Canadian Pacific and western rail links, with Senator Blair and others arguing about union, revenue, and national future. Mile-age allowances and shifts in refrigerator car contracts are reviewed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The 28th international YMCA convention opens in Prince George, with delegates from the US Canada and Europe.

Senate Hill St. Paul Momey Canadian Petite Railroad Genveal Masaer Graal Ean Siew Quintinord Hell Avia Ben Dred Lowes Conireana Calom Ehedar Medias Canada Blair England New York John MacDonald Wimuto Eas VanHorne Canadian Pacific Newell Michigan Central Ledyard Michigan Southern Interstate * Commerce Commission Western Railroad Armour, Swift & Co M. CA Prinvecems The Young Men's Christian Association Association Hall C. C. Howard Evangelical Churches United States Unt Germany Sweden Switzerland W. H. Hodder London Huron Voo Suatok Berlin Kari Fries Stockholm Hof Ziuid Associatitt Hubert Burns AL Dersgate London Association Robert McCain Ireland Viscount Mietlina Tokin John ‘T Swift Ted Ire Sankey Evinces Cincinnati Howard Robert Byrne Landon Hyrne von Gratalapel George Willams Ue Landon Society Dl. Miller Humphrey B. Clamberlain Denver Cal Juan E Ivine St. Johnebe Kelley Montreal Boston Charles Atesate Jr Indianapolis Frangis Wi Pking Euroports Minneapolis Solaannd Elvot Chamberlain Kennedy Widarlelpha Association Chamberlain W. A. Hunton Richmond, Va Willlattes

CAPTAIN MEREDITH'S POSITION IN PUBLIC PRINTING

May Day turmoil over the public printer job ends with Palmer of Chicago and Myre of Chicago named contenders but a settlement delayed by factions. Captain Meredith Burns withdraws from consideration and Valmer of Chicago and Sells of Salt Lake City emerge as possible secretaries. A separate labor accident at a Pennsylvania plant leaves Talbot injured after a dangerous jump attempt.

Meredith Frank W. Palmer Chicago Pullle Wilf M. Myredith Chieu Morrisen Neunerd Meredith Bnntly Berean Eben Taysie Frank W. Valmer Ana Rhijah Sells Salt Lake City Utah Territory Kansas

Unclear North Dakota Train Accident Report

Fragmentary OCR note describes stormy Monday traffic with a box car moved by wind near a Milwaukee St. Paul line, a freight train incident at Delta area, and a derailed or displaced car. The text is badly garbled with multiple misspellings and missing details.

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Seventy Families Homeless By Fire At Moreland Village

Seventy families were rendered homeless in a suburban village fire that swept Moreland this afternoon. The blaze started in the Presbyterian church and destroyed at least thirty stores and homes, covering about twenty five acres. Sparks carried by a southwest wind and slow extinguishing hampered containment. Many displaced families, mostly poor, will camp overnight on the prairie guarding saved property. Loss estimated at $100000 with about $0 in insurance.

Cmcaco Moreland Presbyteria Forty-eifth Street Chicago Presbyterian Church Park Avenue Forty Seventh Street

Train Collision Near Valley Railroad Traps Passengers

A northbound Valley railroad passenger train overran the track near the city at 2:50 pm. It struck a coal car on a side track, killing two instantly and injuring four others while other passengers suffered bruises. The wreck demolished the end of the Stratihur car and the roof sagged. Officials transported the dead and injured to the city for aid and repair crews worked on the line. The list of the dead includes a coal operator and a regional resident. authorities investigate to determine benefits from private measures.

Cleverain The Valley Railroad Jennine Aloe Allway Leonld Amelit Ane Sae Dare Abra

Matchett murder case shocks Hanover community

Prof. H T Matchett, Hanover public school principal, was shot in the road by a youth named Jonathan Skene, age 16. Prisk, Matchett’s companion, was wounded while fleeing. Skene’s actions and origins are outlined as neighbors and officials brace for legal proceedings surrounding the murder and the escape attempt.

Matchett Murdett Gatesa Til May H. T. Matchett Hanover Mretrest Squire Perry Elizabeth Matchett Wesley Prisk Skene John Rankin Agen Eyba Prisk Hittiow Bie Bits Jonathan Skene Supervisor Skene Derenda Galena Jesse James Jauay Selif Belt Pometndy

Crushed by Engine In Mich Streetcar Collapse At Mair Street

A chaotic scene in Rarawastey Michigan as a streetcar derailed by a stalled train struck a car and toppled near Mair Street. Victims include Mira, Aleestiler Fieldnek, Mew ME Wattles, Mr and Mrs Midd lewon. several injured, two found dead in a cattle guard, one in a creek. Fire raged nearby later. authorities report multiple fatalities and extensive damage.

Barnum Leanne A.B Goeman Maryland Democratic National Committee Porth Avenue Delfisht Polit Blank Burgrim Hertman Oelrichs Dermoert Gorman Me Penal Gordon National Democratic Protection Democrat Rarawastey Mich Amphigan Central Railroad Acatery Street Buiman Borritte Maeper Mira Aleestiler Fialdnek Mey Gertrain Titletown Ars Fone Stale Midleton Min Wau AgUweri Joana Barnes Mr Wall Sutton Middhewm Shewee Gilheen Barnes Sae

Sensational charges in Philadelphia patent office case

Startling charges allege wrongdoing by Assistant Appraiser William Gaw and Leach the head appraiser in Philadelphia. The article details accusations of incapacity and alleged betrayal of office secrets for bribes, with testimony from Special Agents and pending treasury action.

Philadelphia Harrison Port J. Granville Leach William Gaw Gaw Gale Lnvis Amistast Aventighion Law Appaiser Laath Ty Hanlon Cit Appmiser Treasury

Arcade Dry Goods Ad Sparks Cheapness Debate at Arcane Arcade

A fragmented note questions why Arcade Dry Goods on Washington Street sells the same goods for more, urging shoppers to compare prices. It cites seen gas prices and potential savings of a dollar or more, accusing the Arcade advert of distortions and urging readers to seek cheaper options from rival houses.

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Arcade Finds Lively Fats Vest Trimmed With Silk

A fragment notes an item labeled as a fats vest sold at the Arcade, described as richly trimmed with silk. The passage hints at attractive prices and mentions old house settings, suggesting a novelty or fashion note from a past era.

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