Mount Greats and the New York hangman row in old Mexico
Editor Chas F Scott recalls Topeka and Lawrence in a nostalgic Mount Greats ascent, contrasts Mexican scenery with the Valley of Mexico, and notes New York’s electric chair law spurring broader debate. He cites election chatter, party leanings, and political commentary from Kansas papers with sharp, period tone.
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Chas. F. Scott
Tola Register
Kansas State University
Mount Gread
Lawrence
Sas
Valley of Mexico
Why Sugar Is Dearer in Sugar Trust Debate
The article argues tariff policy fuels trusts and cites the sugar industry as example. It cites New York Times analysis before Mills bill sugar clause, noting price hikes due to supply shortages, canning demand, and alleged trust manipulation. Industry figures and experts discuss causes, with Postmaster General urging cautious tariff cuts and broader Republican positions shaping views.
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Congress
Tate Smithereens
Ig Traume
New York Times
Congresa
Inilividas
the Times
Sugar Trust
Renia Pound
Whelouile
Searies
Ssarie
Vaaid
Acker, Mertrall & Condit
Iarive Nin
Tieurier, Whyland & Co
Wichita Housing Claims Spark A Vast Debate
The Dodge City Times challenges a Wichita claim of two thousand vacant houses, arguing Wichita has few if any empty homes and comparing urban conditions to St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City. The piece delves into land tenure, private ownership, and shifts in tariff and coffee trusts, amid a broader 1890s political campaign landscape.
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Dodge City Times
Wichita
Kansas
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Rain and resolve in a midsummer letter and quotes
The letter from Andover dated July 6, 1853, reflects a storm’s arrival bringing relief and vivid nature imagery. It contrasts a storm’s power with the speaker’s longing for town life while praising the storm king’s work and the land’s renewed vitality. Mayor Hewitt of New York dismisses a presidential nomination from the American party with a wry remark about his age and past follies.
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Weitlan
Stresta
Storm King
Hewitt
New York
New American Party
Wichita at Cincinnati Exposition Letter from July 8 1898
A Wichita Kansas writer describes the Cincinnati exposition of 1898 as a major national event, promising it will rival the 1876 Philadelphia centennial in scope. He praises Cincinnati as a musical and art center and notes displays from California Massachusetts Florida and Canada. He cites opening exercises on the Fourth, mentions governors from Kansas Indiana Nebraska and Ohio, and urges Kansas to fund promotional efforts. The writer is the Kansas commissioner detailing Wichita Sedgwick county exhibits and the preparations underway.
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New York City
Marsh Murdock
Harrison
Lola Register
Philadelphia
America
Cincinnati
Valley States
United States
Ninth Building
California
Pacific
Massachusetts
Atlantic
Florida
Canada
Tegrettel
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Ohio
Foraker
Gray
Thayer
Executive Council
Goveror Martin
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Ramses
Sedgwick
Allison
Mr. Goodale
E. Shelby
Pierce
Siperinten Carpenter
Ross
H. Imbexben
Rogers
Free Trade Debate Threatens American Prosperity and Labor
A historical defense of protectionism warns that free trade would lower wages and devastate U S industries. The piece argues tariffs protected by history yield growth, while free trade shifts production abroad, harms education, and surrenders jobs to European and British markets, risking national independence and prosperity.
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Kansas
America
Europe
United States
Congress
Harrison
England
Baurop
Australia
Gid Wuorid
Chicago Realty Market Amid Citywide Turbulence and Growth
A sprawling Times of Chicago report analyzes weekly real estate sales within seven miles of downtown, noting 1065 thousand dollars in total sales and 24 million against. It outlines urban expansion, rising prices, and a general boom in many districts while warning of speculative surges and varied market dynamics across the city limits. The piece emphasizes architectural planning for future development and the contrast between booming districts and marginal areas.
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Chicago
Terniicy
Tae
Clurago
Ing
Mer Sesenm
Fragmented OCR Letter Hints at Hidden Townscape
Readable fragments suggest a long unknown text mentioning places and names. The garbled lines reference a herald, a chase, and a sale in a city with hints of Row Wiehtitn and Wielistar.
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Hell
Kstead
Chase
Aumien Gsn
Wielistar
Turbulent Crime Legend From Saline County Trial
A garbled report describes a chaotic event centered on Jabie Croat and a group from Topeka, with mentions of a fatal incident, arrests, and a manhunt. The piece references laborers, a strike atmosphere, and a court case involving a sixteen year old girl in Salina, plus names like John S. Neypokls and Rona.
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Welagle
Marshall M. Murdock
Ester
Sjamin Harrison
Levi P. Hoe Dul
OOS
Samuel Kk. Ae OF
Harfey
Republican County
Ition the Pure ‘Choi
Lowines
Annie Sraoa
Fiprewil
Fue Sloan Enya
Eters Sarmatige
Brekford
Parke
Welln
Staaehesiepean
Ari Ramets
Lasek
Traiaon
Efairmah J
Secretar
Barker Comaty Democrat
John Martin
The
Beans of Rail Commissioners
Sterling
Times
Maxwell
Cleveland
Winfield Quarier
Harrison and
Morton
Oscar Wilde
Atchison Gibbels
Osborn Lars Elains
Senate
Ingalls
Ushaning
Osborn
CS. Bowman
Newton Sout
Citizes
Republican Party
Lynch
Butler
St. John
Walter Blaine Harrison
John Harrison
Blaine
Haman
Jordan
David
Isreal
Nile
James
Lester
Jano’ Silva
Grover
Potbak Wrest
Mia
Eh Bonare
Siberia
Ionry George
Georgette
Custom House
Linus Crass
Globe Democrat
Repubican
Prohibitionista
Greentuckers
Campaire
Viets Ethel Lawnixee
Andover
Pyagrers & Gineral Realty
Schagn
Emterprise Securare
Walt of
Ite
White House
Orueira
Warner
Sentt
Mets
Osers
Comets
Mumlar
Tts
Eve Aoe
Waite House
Innes & Ross
Reliable Square
Main Street
Tarsas Kollart
Sinugia
Lease
Jabie Croat
AL Puna
Topeka
Fae
Ata
Leavesworth Yeatudiy
Ateluicos
Clara Lands
Salina
Kitgman County
John S. Neypokls
Rona Preven
Levenwerth
Alde
Pouce
Bernie
Pesevelin
Atric Ratial Leavin
Hardael
Niwaty
Waliward
Ducky Geet
Bothas
Smith
Apa
Lange Belle
Uum
Whaek
Lowe
Tevin
Amd
Eiles Harter
Atrhisas
Humpehirn
Seetele
Twix
Haslew Jubmanny
Te Lior
Tc Cem
Joteem
Elie
Teprice
Neerneeer WS
Vande Lamon
Ora
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