Wichita views on Kansas politics and rail rates clash
The Wichita Star reports intense debate over Kansas political alignments and the Missouri-Trail rail rate dispute. It notes Chappell of the Chicago Alton urging rail protection and references state election forecasts with Cleveland and Foran signals amid party tensions.
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Me Chappell
Chicago & Alton Railway System
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri Tmee
Wichita
Chicago & Mibwaukes
Wihgoh
Chicago
Alton
Mr. Chappell
Kansas Rates Battle Fueled by Wichita Rail Policy
A Wichita led dispute over Missouri River freight rates pits Wichita against northern Kansas towns and state papers. The article argues Wichita justified in seeking favorable jobbing rates to keep commerce centralized in Kansas while warning against overreach by railroads and border towns. It notes bond sales, city credit strength, and calls for Kansas to assert its interests in shaping regional rail traffic.
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Missouri
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Kaneas
State Board of Bailway
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Atchison
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Corti
Kaos
Basioss
Asurg
Ronchitys
Armatis
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Na Masi
Panhandle
Eactz
God
Sinninpon
Kansas City
Eaglar
Portland
Maine
Kanes
Topeka Democrat
Lawronen Journal
Salina
Arkansas City
Hutchinson
Wiebsta
Etebinson
Kingman
Anthony
Gmmailur
Irian
Ayadhet Kentes
Wichta
Wiehits
Kansas Cities
Casteles Atchison
Ieee
Topeka
Abilene
City
J. M. Semans
Oxford
Sumner County
Second
George T. Anthony
Farmer Funston
Jungs Anthony
Arkansis
Halstead
Tingoton
Stevens County
Kan
Am “Robinson
Bert Noble
A. M. King
Colorado Springs
Col
Florissant
Thompson
Trinidad
Noile
King
Wild Horse Lake
Robinson
Sheri? Crom
Wichita Bates Urges Freight Tariff Relief At State Meet
Wichita to have rail commission review freight tariffs after city argues business volume warrants redirection. Kansas towns Topeka and Hutchinson join in plea, meeting set for June to push three tariff options amid broad industry concern.
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Wichita
Kansas
Burr
Kansas Cities
Topeka
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INDUSTRIAL DRIFT REPORTS EARLY AMERICAN PROGRESS
Industrial drift notes a flood of patent grants and mechanization amid 19th century commerce. It cites imports in 1835 including tobacco and tea, recalls expansion of shoe industry in New England, and mentions watchmaking near Chicago. The piece highlights forthcoming use of steel and wood wheels, tire tanks, and large farming operations with thousands of acres and workers. It reflects optimism in manufacturing and global trade shifts of the era.
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Revenue Department
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Australe
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Uta Pers
Ramla
Camrice
Chicago
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