Prohibition mood in the East and Kansas shifts
The article surveys prohibition sentiment across eastern states and Kansas, noting Massachusetts and Pennsylvania votes, high license effects, and the Sunflower State mortgage ties. It discusses political figures in Topeka and Wichita, religious revivals, and the Cronin case tangentially, highlighting national caution about temperance and governance.
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Kansas
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Kiant Hib
Chani
Tomlinson
Topeka
Death of William W. Toss Marks Local Historian’s Passing
William W. Toss, longtime printer and Kansas journalist, dies in Los Angeles after a life in Topeka and regional politics. He helped publish the Lawrence Tribune, started the Topeka Record, and served as mayor of Topeka in 1865. Toss was active in state and national conventions and was linked to Pottawatomie Indians’ affairs through 1864. He spent his final years in Florida and California.
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Atchison
William W
Los Angeles
California
Kaumae
John Speer
Lawrence Tribune
Topeka
Leavenworth
Abraham Linienln
Florida
E.G. Hoss
New Mexico
Debated freight rates per ton per mile in Atchison papers
Discussion cites that a flat per mile per ton rate fails to account for shipper size or tonnage differences. A Kansas rate example from Western Kansas to Chicago shows 700 miles at 5 cents per 100 pounds, questioning whether a rate cut would benefit Kansas Day and Atchison or harm the broader transport balance.
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Atchison Champion
Wichita
W. 8
Cain
Atchison
Kansas
Chicago
Willaby
Vamé Company
Kansas Day
Great Arkansas river never overflows its banks
A discussion argues that the Arkansas river rarely overflows due to its broad bed, deep alluvial soil, subirrigation, and evaporation from the water surface. It links river stability to regional fertility and criticizes notions of desertion and mismanaged public policy. It also includes a lengthy call regarding Oklahoma territorial governance and the risks of rushing into a provisional government.
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Arkansas
Colorado Mountain
Suisse
Vallas
Amerean
Aspen rises as richest mining camp in the state
From Aspen, Colorado, June 17, 1899 editor notes Aspen's shift from second to Leadville to become the richest mining camp. Increased output and new prospects, influx of wealth, and railroads Denver & Rio Grande and Midland spur development. Shipments exceed 4,000 tons despite rain as miners push deeper and pay dirt proves richer than prior forecasts.
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Asenx
Colo
The
Age
Aspen
Leadville
Tate
Denver & Rio Grande and Midland Railroads
Nestle
Red Mountains
Sean
Ten Thousand Acres Of Wheat In This Locality
Ten thousand acres of wheat flood the area with favorable weather boosting yields from twenty to thirty bushels per acre. Farmers expect immense profits as prices stay strong. Various notices follow on Cherokee commission, fisheries law enforcement, and relief fund donations to Johnstown victims.
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Douglas
Kansas News Roundup Covers Droughts and Debates
A sprawling Kansas clippings list reports on county corn acreage, new college talks in Fort Scott, counterfeit dollars in Emporia, and a new Presbyterian church in Holton. It notes a found marble stratum in Labette, canning output in Atchison, gas flow by Paolages, and census shifts in Crawfort. A bridge of local incidents includes drownings, bank animal incidents, a Newton jeweler’s assignment, and court-building plans in Medicine Lodge.
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Arkansas City
Jewell County
Fort Scott
Emporia
Holton
Presbyterian Church
Labette County
Atchison
Paolages Company
A. C. Traveller
Winfield
Cecans
Crawfort County
Branden & Kermeyer
Leavenworth
Munhall
Northeast Kansas Editorial Association
Dan Brown
Russell County
Saline County
Jewell City
Newton
Garfield County
Atiny
Topeka
Kansas City
Kansas
Salina
Farmers’ Alliance
Norton County
Norton
Joe Filkins
Joe
Paultte
Augusta
B.C
Jessie Fox
Lawrence
Medicine Lodge
Masonic Lodge of
J. AM. Groves
Ottawa
Thorn
River flood damages towns and transport in Sunday chaos
Historic river Yo flood spread through Gilbert Landy area by Sunday afternoon. Water covered lower land, damaged mills, destroyed bridges, and disrupted a railway line. Local residents report rising levels, stranded crops, and forced evacuations as the river threatens the surrounding countryside.
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Suouilay
Uebert
Maniu
Yoorlone Sanilay
Seth
Por Farm
Tin West
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Muedock
Blaine
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Hillman
Johnstown
Kanaan
Friends of Tesmperanes
State Journal
Eitess
Kouit
Atehi
Roscoe
Jesus
United States
Abe
Reeaee
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Woodruff
Busch
Eagle
Ius
Pearse
Placstul
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Paian
Rick
Wiss
Mother Earth
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Cuwandy
Arkanssi
Heatal
Oklahom
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Kansas City Times
Congress
Lisbon
Kingfisher
D. Hous
Thes Gold Mines
Mayes
Phoanix
Cherokee Commission
John Brumbaugh
Commissione of Fisheries
Buffalo
Davies
Moston Curie
Chas
New York World
Dera
Calvin S. Brice
Democratic National Committee
Commissioner of Elections
Modern Choir
Decko
Puck
Arthur
Union Pacific Railroad
Adams
Kurane
Hillmen
Leada
Howton Herald
Edison
America
Eiffel
Fromm
Cossianion
Senda
Sion
Scone
Sprewin
Shoots and Sisters
Col. A. Savith
Leavenworths
Times
Globe-Democrat
St Louie
D. R. Anthony
Cuncern
Methodist Collegt
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Geld
Oliphant
Gregory
J. HR. Mulrane
Etter
Walnut
Gainesville
Tex
Fauntist
Strderer
Genda Springs
Tilligcotn
Joe Lincoln
Til's
Cunner
Sears
Twreire
Strewe
Kampectina
Watout Valley Times
White House
OF Innes & Ross
Rich Jacquerd
Wecum
Oir
Comedie
Lee
Jay
Atom Roy
Ehan
Win Gover
Abel Clonkee
Bowery
Toner
Bato Minon
Sagres
Comte Lawrie
Geeta Vachon Lenin
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