Wichita's booming growth fuels new manufacturing plants
Wichita experiences a surge in prosperity across mercantile trade banks and money lending, with rapid factory growth attracting attention. Two large manufacturing deals, each over a million dollars, are arranged, promising to elevate Wichita to the forefront of western production. New homes and business buildings rise as railway traffic and money flow increase alongside colleges and other institutions.
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Wichita
Iusinese
Wichitm
Wichita Population Debate Over Census And City Size
Officials dispute Wichita's population ranking with Topeka as census figures and a new city directory circulate estimates. The Wichita directory contends its population exceeds fifty thousand, while Topeka relies on estimates. The exchange centers on official counts versus directory estimates and the status of Kansas’s largest city.
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Wichita
Mat
Topea
Arkansas Galley
Topeka
Gasranty
Cypital
Totwka
Kanens
Atchison
Wichila
Kansas
Kaness
Wichita Will Grow as Trade Center Not Manufacturing Hub
A Wyandotte Gazette writer argues Wichita cannot be a manufacturing city due to lacking raw materials and high fuel costs yet could become a southwest trade hub. The piece defends Wichita’s prospects, cites cheaper coal soon, and chides a critic for underestimating the city’s growth and regional resources. It contrasts industrial fears with steel and electricity era progress and the city’s agricultural surroundings.
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Wichita
Southwest
Wyandotte Daily
Wight
Kansas City
Omaha
Minneapolis
Snc
Te Lil
Kansas
Indian Territory
No Man's Land
Texas
Ossawatomie
Wyandotte
Wyandotte Gazette
Edinburgh to London Journey and Jubilee Preparations
A travelogue recounts dropping from Sedgwick County to Edinburgh and London in 1887. The writer details Edinburgh Castle and regalia, Mary Queen of Scots, Knox, and royal monuments, then travels to London. He notes Queen Victoria’s jubilee preparations, seat prices, crowd sizes, American travelers, hotels, transport costs, and London street life.
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Lospew
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
Fountain
England
Walter Scott
Livinngstone
Adam Black
Christopher North
Byrne
Ramsiy
Hume
Dugald
Stewart
Nelson
Edinburg
Edinburgh Castle
Mons
Belgium
James VI
John Knox
Holywood Palace
Queen Mary
Tam
Coursg
Balmoral
America
Chevieh
Butler County
Jailus
Eesar
London
Zrest
Valley Center
Wichtta & Westen
Chissote Creek
Wichita
Neiderlander
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Eumite
United States
Tani
Mr. Blaine
New York
Fran Oh
Lani
Kingdom
St. Louis
Chicago
Tsawe
Vaterlans
M. Srtwekr
Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs Visit Described in Colorado
A traveler details a journey to Wagon Wheel Gap near Del Norte Colorado, describing the stunning Rio Grande valley scenery, the Hot Springs hotel and baths, and the surrounding mountains. The account highlights the railroad ascent, sulfur waters, and local wonders, noting fishing for mountain trout and the rugged landscape.
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Wagon Wheel Hot Springs
Eaton
Nancy
Wichita
E. E. Slaile
Pueblo
Rio Grande
del Norte
Colorado
Mountain Wilds
Rio Grande Valley
Wagon Wheel Gap
Mother Earch
N. Patten & Son
Amanile Wire
Hio Grande
Anthony
York
New England
Abel
Fernatta
Macy's
Ludllam Schew
Lawrence
Bor Turmet
Lindesig, Eanes
Bas Am
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Athe Tansee
Pade D
Europe
Conans
Bers
Memphis Appeal
Taciampotis
Eich
Qateh
Wientte
Memphis
Martam County
Cute Gay
Medicine Lodge
Wilamkd Coart
Brisco
Grad Clearing
M. Klentz
Encyelopedia Britannica
Betoudaat CO
Bateste
Savoy
Boston
Motmamatar
Flatanley
Wichita, Kansas
Capital
Qtrangies
Douglas Avenue
Faichheimer Block
Se Plata
Johnston & Blackwelder
the Star Clothing House
Robert Jacks
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