Fragmented Wichita and Kansan notes mix of news and opinion
A chaotic assemblage from a 19th century page covers rail rates in Wichita, Topeka sewer fights, pensions, a New York clergyman delaying Sunday papers, and local quarrels in Kansas towns. It references Cronin, Woodruff alias Black, and other figures, with scattered remarks on politics, crime, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucifer
DU. S Supreme Court
Omaha
Cronin
Ier
Woodruff
Black
Wichita Ready For Them All In Rate Fight For Rail Lines
The Kansas City Gazette reports Wichita faces a rail freight dispute with Kansas City and Missouri River towns over favorable tariffs. Wichita claims historic underrepresentation and threats of discriminatory rates, arguing its volume and wholesale status justify protection against broader regional price shifts. Local leaders urge coordinated action to safeguard Wichita’s traffic and growth while accusing others of deception.
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Kansas
Wichita
Missouri River
Kansas City Gazette
Laweenworth
Atchison
St. Lewis and Chis
Kane Vas Board of Railroad Commissioners
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kansan
Nca
Chicago
St. Louis
Caumieddness
Wirbin
Bansas
Ranges City
Kan
Southern
Ely
Board of Trade
Kansas Enterprise
State Board of Counpieion
Kamas City
Iewak
Itr
Eaatm
Salina Republican
Kansay
Board of Commissioners
Salina
Osage Silk and Freight Rate Debates Stir Kansas News
The article discusses summer silk culture in Kansas focusing on osage orange for silk production, the rise of Wichita as a freight hub, and Salina’s rivalry with Wichita over railroad rates. It cites a Salina Republication stance, President Harrison’s appointments, and policy questions about prohibition and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Hity
Morrison
Kansas
H. E. Ewett
Unnamed river voyage notes and local comments
A fragment from a historical page describes a boat trip with engines humming and paddle wheels, picturesque waters and wind effects. It also mentions local landmarks, a Kansas Unitarian church, court suits against the Associated Press, and various regional notices from Leavenworth, Topeka, and McPherson areas.
Trade of White House Innes and Ross Prospers
The article notes the New York based firm Innes and Ross expanding with the Sixes and of Tee new coal company manufacturing Tilimuie. It mentions stock capital of 1,100,000 with headquarters at Little Free, Arkansas, and the Port Jean Coal Company. The text covers trade routes from New York to Europe and port duties, plus labor actions and travel regulations affecting shipments. It references the Hamsters’ Vale of New York and potential implications for maritime commerce and labor.
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Bescritch
Londee
Switzerland
AX Oblo Bilt
Mt Mitre
Coal Company
Pro Ponts
Hicawoxp
Cantratte
New Mexio
Lester
Philadelphs
New York
Naxavius
Kanesare
Tate Houses
Massachusetts
Lacie Inture
Suste
Rapany
Tee
Tilimuie
Arksawan
Port Jean
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Daily
Rpeasler
Topeka
Wirlita
Hilding
Atchison Champion
Fort Seat
California
United States
Uncle Sam
Cincinnati
Germany
Crouch
Fort Worth
Lone Star
Ubanicellur
Lipyanenti
Rezeats
State University At
Lawrites
Vichten Collematy
Pharmacy
Caldwell
Lesington
Sepublicans
Kentucky
Fatlonie
R. Burton
Supreme Court of Alabama
Hale
Escambia
Somerville
Mississippi
T Court
Camp Marion
Rameas
Catapat Marion
W. J. Harrod
McPherson
Marion
Gire
Ute
Adress
Johnston
Sik
Gardes Clew Herald
Leadville
Anlaredo
Arkansan River
Arkansas
Cimarron
Yeateriny
Omeeseeker
Lepatiles
Tureday
K C,l, & W. Ballrosd
Roanas
Fiat
Arteal
Astrans
Esnias Sa
Rey
Iris
Mit
Aquarius
Jim
Lawrence
Unitarian Church
A. Jones
Associated Press
Amazon Canal
G. C. Herald
Topeke Journal
Crawford
Asumsey
Fontimine
Nebuchadnezzer
Genda
Herald
James Skinner
Langenworth
Nevada County
Turkey
MéePharson
Sedgewick
Able Genet
Spangler
Tamar
Fauntleroy
White House
Bergalut
Handi'rchiers
Handa'rchiers
Hande Rchiers
Genthanen
Bisck
Cialulag
White House Innes & Ross
Tual
Vale of
Lowe
Wee Yorke
Washington
Koo
Ettf
Itt
Cort
Waris
Pacific
Miertanis Prudboomd
Nevada
Iy Bend
Europe
France
Tam
Spain
Biddeford
New England
Kenney
Re. Kissay
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