Immigrant debate and city commerce in Kansas notes
The Emporia News editor sketches a weary view of Congress and navy talk, while Kansas strides to attract immigration with organizer effort. Fort Smith reprieve delays punishment, Chicago’s world fair looms, and 1880 building permits and transfers totals are noted amid broader national discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wancnats
Ie Aurboc
Emporia News
Gulfward
Congress
Jo Grippe
Ingalls
United States
Kanes City
Wichita
Kansas
Missouri
Emporis News
Wielista
Ines
Chicago
Oye
Prohibition meeting at the opera house draws large crowd
A unique yet orderly gathering at the opera house drew Republicans and labor figures amid cold weather and sparse upper gallery attendance. Speakers including Judge Teed and Mr Steen of Kingman argued for another public vote on prohibition, praising earnest but varied speeches and the audience's quiet accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Labroad
Judge Teed
National
Steen
Kingman
Simatt
Douglas Earnest
Sed
Gorton
Allen
Topeka
Denn
Jia
Payne
Garden of Eden
Peter St. John
Kansas
Windom
Senators push anti foreig nment law and relief plans
Readable fragments show western senators presenting petitions to prohibit whiskey shops and farm product speculation while urging relief. Wichita plans a resubmission convention as political maneuvering intensifies, with references to Murdock, Ingalls, and local governance amid broader calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wichita
Murdock
Texas
Ingalls
Emporia
Thera
Finnle
Grip
Thor
Sermon Sparks Prohibition Debate and Public Figures
A preacher Rev. T. J. Mackay in Council Bluffs denounces prohibition arguing it illogical and unscriptural from First Corinthians. The commentary notes calls for reform in disputes over Judge Foster and political opinions, with opinions on murder standards, treasury surplus, and church state relations. It references Chicago grand jury murder indictments and Pope encyclicals guiding Catholics. The piece cites various voices including Frances Willard and The St. Joe Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Mackay
Council Bluffs
Frances E. Willard
Chicago Grand Jury
St. Joe Gazette
Kansas Immigration Drive Faces Western States Challenge
Kansas moves to attract homeseekers with a vigorous immigration plan. The state touts ample tillable land, strong agricultural output, growing rail mileage, and a favorable climate. It warns against harsh laws that could deter newcomers and hinder capital and business from settling in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kans
Timea
Kansas
Immigration Association
Kranset
Union
Kansi Ia
Wichita
Jury Commission
Kansas Echoes and New York Sun Quotation Mix In Rail News
A jumble of Kansas and national notes cites Atchison Globe quirks and a New York Sun quote on Dave Brewer. It mentions Oklahoma and Norman politics, labor alliance resolutions, peacetime rail freight debates, and calls for monetary reform including silver coinage and treasury notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfela Sassiety
Siete
Atchison
Conway Springs
Jaremouth
Chita
J.M. Portner
Martin Mohler
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Hudson
Dan Anthony
Leavenworth
Patti
Walker Blaine
State Department
Washington
Merry
Jara le
Kansas
West End
London
Atchison Globe
Womxn
New York
Cuba
Citizens Bank
Infield
First National Bank
Stillwater
I.t
California
New England
Colorado
Emporia Republican
New York Sun
Dave” Brewer
Supreme Bench
Judie Hrewer
Ingaly
Ingalls
Lave
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Haley McKee
John Wanamaker
Saigwick County Farmers’ Alliance and Laborers’ Union of America
Wichita
Rawson
Lark Capp
Congress
United States
United States Postal
Alliance
Laborer's Union of
Kasas
State Alliance
Alliage
Labor Unio
Kav Ess
Farorania
Congress of the Duisict
Trvalo
National Alliance and Laborers Union
Evers State Alliance
Hlf
Backer
Greely Alliance
Sxiewick County
Statu of
Uae
Immigrant Policy and Kansas Growth Vision Debate
Kansas legislators press for laws against trust and combination activity harming farmers. They urge in state action to protect private contracts, support immigration, and push irrigation backed by windmills. The speech forecasts rapid settlement, vast growth, and a transformed plains economy within twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prion
Kansas
Olive Ney
Pampas
Bribery Crime Sparks Calls for State Law Change in Kansas
A long garbled report discusses bribery in Kansas politics and civic reform. It references proposed acts to make bribe taking a felony, mentions county officers, and quotes discussions on corruption and legislative ethics by unnamed officials and commentators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kaegs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Weagle
Twe
Ethermisa
Roth
Europe
Eitanet
Whee Messagers
Prvcipal
al of Hick
Brasil
Eris
Salt Lake
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mobile
Ban Mobile
New
Orinanka
Capellor Harbor
Sean
Tas
den Tuther
Jackson
Toston
Cocamots
Thbuth
Kutt
Ite Businness
Surites
St Duluth
Tini
Gomooh Cor
Kae
Cuie
Treasury
Clan Na Gael
Immigration
Kaome
Tyre
Sclang
Sprovis
Stosty
Silvers
Oklahoma
Yorman
Oklahoma Times
Norman Republican Club
Norman
Worrow
Oklahoma City
Abey
Aoderat
Bern
Nobedy
Bevatga
Sin Reynolds
Lintte Guthrie
Abe
Bera
Sire Ministerial Associadiga
Zante
Zante Fecoofustury
Ger
Sid Tise
Replablijcsna
Hampton
Lincoln
Guthrie
Sedrwics County Alliance and
Laborers' Union
White House
Main Street
Gro
Dh Sin
Feteen
Pia
Tanmpes
Haatange
Darel Lewes
Waley
White Lick
Macy Farmers
Shere
Wittein
Arenmare
Ax Bates
Soares
Bret Bey
Darrah
Labip
Luca
Cantartary
Mae Sewwedont
Amy Bom
le Stent
Teeing
Cie Anders
Caromen
Mane
Dmker Bane
Fmert
Neste Geveramant
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!