This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Prohibition Advocate Frank Stahl Tours Kansas History
The 87 year old ex police chief and Anti saloon League figure recalls his career from Topeka raids to nationwide prohibition advocacy. He argues enforcement flaws kept prohibition alive as a campaign issue and praises Senator Curtis while predicting a Kansas support base. He recounts raids on saloons and gambling dens and reflects on his Civil War and Indian War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Frank M. Stahl
Kansas
Topeka
Stahl
Burlingame
Kas
Anti-saloon League
Prohibition
Hickman
Heflin
al Smith
James A. Reed
Missouri
Charles Curtis
Middle West
East
Senator Curtis
Charlie Curts
White House
Kansas City
Colorado
Central City
West
Laight
Will Bill Hickok
Hickok
Dardanelle
Ark
Remaini
Wild Bill