Prohibition Debate and Kansas News Echoes
A digest of Kansas and national press excerpts notes Chicago Tribune on corn shipments from Kansas, Dodge City Republicans on prohibition, and Wichita politics. It cites editorials, council races, and a controversial race issue debate with governor statements and court critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Kansas
Dodge City
Republican Party
Dan Anthony
Wichita
Leavenworth
Political Nominations and Wichita Aspirations in 1872
The piece reflects on 1872 political prospects in Wichita, praising Judge Stuas and Judge Peters while noting strong local contenders for the Kansas district seat. It argues against local favoritism, emphasizes the district’s size and diverse talent, and urges orderly selection under civic norms rather than self interest.
Wichita Slashed by Critics Over Slender Claims
A Kansas paper defends Wichita against rumors of destitution amid reports from Stevens Morton and Hudgemet counties. It argues snow could have benched a blessing and cites aid shipments from Sedgwick county. The piece highlights Parkinson Sugar Co and Fort Scott News on sugar beet prospects and industry optimism statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Stevens
Morton
Hudgemat
Associated Press
Kansas City Times
Galigners
Uhere
Sedgwick County
Parkinson Sugar Company
Fort Scott
Kansas
Fli Reras
Parkinson
Medicine Lode
Secur
Medicine Loden
The Calcasieu timber boom and railroad plans
The article describes Louisiana timber resources along the Calcasieu and Sabine regions, highlighting long leaf pine and other hardwoods, and outlines railroad projects toward Kansas City and Wichita. It notes Holland canal interests, land settlement schemes, and potential federal funding for Calcasieu harbor improvements to boost shipping and timber export.
Open Territory to Settlement in Cherokee Outlet Plea
A letter urges opening the Cherokee Outlet lands to settlement at least a month earlier than Oklahoma last year. The author cites delays in Congress, laments profiteering by cattle barons, and calls for two strip meetings in Wichita and Arkansas City within thirty days to inform Washington of delays and seek executive help. Old soldiers and thousands seek homes, fearing hardship if delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Eacle
Houstess
Eault
Wichita
Arkansas City
Harrison
Immigration drive to Kansas urged by state association
The Kansas State Immigration association in Wichita proposes county representation to boost Kansas settlement through extensive advertising and a series of excursions from the East and Midwest. It cites low farm land prices, high soil quality, rail access, and a mild climate as reasons to move to northern and northwest Kansas, urging prompt action to capitalize on these advantages.
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Morgan
Stabeaien
Alchion Champion
Kansas State Immigration Association
Wichita
Kansas
Europe
Middle States
Association
Stats
Eeeanes Mintot
Kangas
Union
Northwest
Kansas Governor's Last Message Reported From Manhattan
Governor fireen of Manhattan reportedly spoke on his deathbed, urging Kansans toward a peaceful life journey and requesting burial in his family plot. Editor A. J. Atwood noted the message as the governor’s final appeal amid a frail condition and public ceremony coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireen
Manhattan
A. J. Atwood
Manhattan Republic
Kansas
Gary
Bey Wiends
Hell
Kasey
Speer Letters Highlight Kansas Sugar Industry Faith
Hon John Speer writes another letter in the Esaux recounting Kansas sugar industry efforts and urging renewed action after missteps. The piece recalls Speer as Kansas’ earliest publisher and ally of James Lane, praising his long career and patriotism amid a climate of political anticipation and reforms.
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Kansas
John Speer
Esaux
Speer
John Trown
James H. Lane
Kansas immigration drive and political echoes in Wichita
In Wichita a Kansas immigration push gains attention with plans for a nine member committee to manage contracts and freight rates, while political figures like Hon. Jobin G. Woods are mentioned as directorial figures. The piece rails at length about westward population movement and the inducements of Kansas lands amid a backdrop of partisan commentary and policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ramsay
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M. Murdock
Manhattan Daily Republic
Glick
Geo. W. Winans
J. M. Hoss
Topeka
Wiklaborn
Alliance
Ralins Republica
Senate
Kansas’ City
Tony
Kanth
Kentucky
W. J. Jackson
Jefferson Circuit
Louisville
Ani
Marabal
Murdock
Emporia
Stuas
Congress
Peters
United States of America
Bagna
Kansas City
Lsw
Rairoals
Liverpool
United States
England
Sears
McPheron Freeman
Fras Tha Emporia Sewe
Victors
Foster
Boca Club
Brat Prohibitum
Wublichy Ais
Watkins Land Company
Calcasien Lake
Kansay
Quaci
Demense
M. Staple
Holland
Ecstacy
Sabine
Calcasieu
Car
Lindsey
Galveston
Texas
Lake Charles
Wichita & Galveston
Calcasian
Grange
Saline
Texas and
Lomisumna
Calcasinu
Gulf of Mexico
Prairie States
Calcalled
Univeras
Beidin
Wichita Wedneslar
Immigration
Jack Frost
Anwar
Humphrey
White House
Runiokis
Rj — Herald
New York Exchange
Wall Street
Rew
Cal
Barrer
Leareaurth
Tate
Meinters
Learthworth
Gonstitutionn
Elu
Tera
Eli
Wichita Curren
New Texas
Ted Ther
Sega
Fries
America
Delahoma
Kooneus
Devas
Fend
Norman
Manila
Bert
Jean
Otiabusna
United Stakes
Euyies
Chialvom
Ster
Anit Pacren
Guthrie
Aepos At Urlebelic
Chapet
Harlwee
eRice
Price Baking Powder Co
New York
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