Various Kansas News Bits From Early 1900s
A Kansas miscellany reports oil output reaching 468657 barrels last year, Grahami county prairie chicken crops, Bogue’s post office remaining, Tom Cat named Pottawatomie Reservation, and local tradesmen from Troy to Lebo. It notes Ella Funston entering Kansas University, Wichita streetcars run for charity, and Cape Nome homeseekers. End with Abilene's merrygo rounds, Baker University endowment, ex Governor Lewelling’s estate, Iola jail prisoner’s file, and rapid local happenings across Emporia, Eldorado, Wellington, and Iola.
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The Wool Growers Vote for McKinley Free Wool Debate
A pro tariff pamphlet argues that protection under the Dingley law nearly doubled sheep flocks and lifted wool values since 1896. It contrasts McKinley with Bryan, cites state cases from Montana Utah Colorado Idaho Nebraska and Texas, and claims foreign wool imports fell under protection. It urges farmers to vote Republican for prosperity.
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United States
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William McKinley
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Colorado
Idaho
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Manger & Avery
Boston
Harrison
Grover ‘Cleveland
General Wheeler Loses Family Then Finds Them Again
In Washington the future Union general and current Department of the Lakes commander, Gen Jon Wheeler, discovers his family has moved from their lodgings without notice. He searches hotels, shares a light moment with colleagues, and reunites with Mrs Wheeler and their child at the new home after the miscommunication.
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Chicago
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Conger Speaks Chinese Like A Seasoned Diplomat
Edward Dinteeds Conger American minister to China shows deep mastery of the Oriental character and speaks several Chinese dialects, setting him apart from many colleagues in the East.
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Edward Conger
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Osborne County
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D. W. Little
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Wool Growers
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Willian Jennings Bryan
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Iowa
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