Wichita Boom and Kansas City Rivalry In 1887
A Wichita boom is defended against distant presses as Kansas grows into a midcontinent city. The piece cites Wichita population estimates from the 1887 directory, notes national and regional press sympathy, and discusses tariffs, policing, and rail development with references to Topeka, Kansas City, and firm belief in Wichita’s rapid ascendance amid speculation and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Gulf
Lakes
Atlantic
Pacific
St. Louis
Kanss City
Chicago
Wichitan
Kanees
Kansas
Topela
Ita
Libel on the blue laws in New York and New Plymouth
A damaged item cites blue laws and a New York assembly dispute about doors, taverns, and sales during divine service. It mentions prohibition of ale and beer in public houses and penalties, referencing Blue Laws and New Plymouth. The text is fragmentary and presents as a critical letter to the New York Times.
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Democratic Party
Morgan
Alaama
Montgomery
Alabama
Montgomaxy
Wichita
Kansas
Total
Ari
New York
Marsh Muntock
Zin
Kannas
Excrr
Ita. Pamege
The
Denver Republican
Colorado
Werden
Denver
Docks
Cate
Losa
J. E. Farnsworth
Bastoe
Connecticut
Sedgwick
Government Land Office
Washington, D.C
WaKeeney
Scott
Washington
City of
New Plymouth
Gladstone and the American tour trend note
An editorial discussion contrasts Hutchinson Kansas and Wichita as a hub for southwest travel and commerce. It cites rising American tourism to England and Europe, noting Gladstone’s potential US visit could receive unprecedented reception, akin to Lafayette’s historic reception.
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Gladstone
United States
Europe
England
British Islands
Lafayette
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Wichita National Bank
Eacte
John Kelly
Leavenworth Wyandotte
Kelly
Mar UN
Murdock
Advancia
Kansas City Times
Roderick
Eilence
Ralph
Cynthia
Maria Secord
Halpin
Emporia Republican
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Rock Island
Clair
Colorado Land Office
Eagle
Laman
Col
Bird
Earry
Birds
Anguitar
Fante
Scott Crry
Santa Fe
Denver, Memphis & Atlanta
Great Bend
Memphis
Atlanta
Tsme
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Pueblo
Modoc
Scott City
McCracken
Old Mexico
Rush
New
Lane
Duta
Gabriel
Hutchinses
Wichla
Wilson & Fox
Main St
Hutchinson
South
Hutchison
Thatchinson
Anfate
Lerado
Douglas Avenue
Cent Anasy
Cere Price
John Bautsch
East
Eure
State National Bank
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Zimm Carey
Boe Gk
Tatra Tlaran
Kansas National Bank
Main Street
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A. G. Jobes
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