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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1889

Page

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Large Meeting Changes in Directory and Officers for Rail Line

Stockholders meeting of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad held in Topeka with 62100 shares represented. Directors elected include Cheney Strong Speare Holliday Parcell and others. president's office moved from Boston to Chicago. New by laws debated, finance committee named, and board pledged economies and growth. stockholders praised the shift west and expect revived railroad prosperity.

Topeka Kan Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Benjamin P. Cheney Boston Mass William B. Strong Mann Alden Spear Holliday Kam EB. Parcell Manhattan Zevery Hungara George C. Macson New York Thomas Raring Oliver A. Peabody Man George A. Cracker Heston Edwin E. Abbott Cambridge William Libbey John J. McCook A. W. Nickerson George C. Shattuck Burr Warren Sawyer W. Psec R. Codman Cr. Smtt Steahe Chicago West Burlington Guiney G. C. McGow Messrs Okishows Texas Pesident Strong Iman Hin Thest Mc Straus Atchinson Topeka & Salts Pe United States Bar Innny Hie

Victims and Damage From Kansas Storm Outbreak

Reports from Puestos Kansas detail Monday’s cyclone that ripped through Pratt and Stafford counties. Five homes owned by McGuire Farwell Clark McPheeters and Magill were destroyed, with the McGuire family house unroofed. Five trains were toppled and scattered debris, while several residents suffer injuries. The storm also damaged a weather station and sparked fires, with casualties including Mrs. Bartlett and others reported seriously injured. Local crews and volunteers assist in shelter, medical aid, and supply distribution as authorities assess the destruction.

Puestos Kan Iuka Pratt Stafford Oscar MeGuire Frank Farwell Ville Clark McPheeters Magill Wen McGuire Trainly Tore i Jesou Heard Oliver

Kansas Investment Company Elects Board of Directors

Stockholders of the Kansas Investment Company at Torata elect a new board including Anthony, Hall, Wittanta, Seen, Med, and topeka figures. Fire and railway lines create local disruption as management disputes erupt in the Topeka region amid transport and corporate tensions.

New York Kansas Investment Company Torata Kan Kensas Investment Company Anchony Ete Nunianad Tank Providentoe Hall Dewrr Providentes Topeka Witanta Katsas Pont Scott Ras May Mimoun Pacific Misour, Kansas & Texas Railway Satiafeory

Guthrie Water Works Transact Affects City Needs

Guthrie water works transfer to Jobe Ford of Lopez is halted by city demand for quicker pipeline progress. Citizens urge prompt action to prevent water shortages and ensure quality, while the council examines levy and legal steps with attorney guidance. General William Sharney, a veteran U S Army officer, dies today in Oman.

Specia Grae Guthrie Water Works Tranehise Ford Lopeks Ford i Patina Muennerks Steusld & Firm Sharney Omani Pla William Sharnes United States Smarty Wee Anguet

Charleston Sails Through Rough Pacific Trial

The new cruiser Charleston arrived at Santa Rosa California for a trial run, making about fourteen knots amid heavy seas. Under Captain Charles A. Goodall with a large government and contractor contingent aboard, the ship endured cramped conditions and heavy spray as engineers tested engines and propulsion to gauge performance for 7000 horsepower.

Sasta Ransana Cal Charleston Inter Easy Team Mission Rock San Francico Bay F. J. Hullman ET Warburton Assiatant Eingimere 1 Hollin DW. McElroy J. M. Birrell SW. Dison T. W. Kincard W.'L Smitt HW. L Lagard J.C. Watson T. P. Grimore CG. Galking Strom Achhwest Witc Ramel Commixiore Benbat Watson Beiletisa Ieti Tweity-Eesen Fecher Port Fearbon Tippecanoe Wasmutis Wetmrane Mentee Tippecanoe Club Willison Waite Mintimer Doteerey Daxiy Harman Tee Delegataon Amt

Brussels Carpet at the White House offers newest styles

An ad notes Brussells Carpet presents the choicest and newest made floor coverings, featured at the White House with top makes available now and at the lowest prices.

Brussells White House

Tapestry Offer From Bruesells Carpet House

An advertisement from Bruesells Carpet House touts a grand tapestry line for the White House interior. It highlights premium carpets for parlors dining rooms and chambers with a focus on office use and refined style.

White House

Innes and Ross Advertise Ingrain Offerings

Buy an ingrain from Innes and Ross. We are showing a selection over listed items in the Lou placer of Tn eset.

Innes & Ross Lou Placer Tneset

Prices Right Offerings Feature Linoleum and Curtains

Our prices are right on a fine line of linoleum and decorative curtains. The ad lists various fabrics and trims including portieres, sashes, and window shades with prices around 63.60 to 22.00, highlighting a sale on fabrics and home decor items.

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