Wichita as a Local Center for Trade and Rail Links
A lengthy analysis extols Wichita as a central hub for packing and distributing meat and farm products. It details ten railway lines radiating from Wichita reaching 23 nearby towns, with 72 more within two hours, and claims Wichita sits at the heart of Kansas’s densely populated region. The piece argues lower taxes and strong rail access attract investment, notes the Montana Kansas Texas railroad push toward the Gulf, and highlights growing stock and beef/pork export potential via a Gulf route 700 miles away. It also reports local dispatches on rail developments and labor strikes in neighboring towns.
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Wighita
Wichita
Con
Kansas City
Wichits
Alwes
Kansas
State of
Wickit
Kanes
Wickits
Esat
Nebraska
Missouri River
Nebrasken
Montana
Galveston
Gulf
Montana, Kansas and Texas Railway
Wny
Wichlts
State Board of Agriculture
Wiehita
Avesoontius
Eight Killed In St Louis Gas Explosion Tragedy
A gas gasoline explosion at Michael Newman’s grocery in St Louis No.7 South Fourteenth Street collapsed a two story building, burying seventeen. Eight died, several injured. miraculous escape stories followed as fire and debris spread through the area. Victims named include Mamie Newman, John Newman, Nellie Newman, and Hattie Bryant among others. Fire and ambulance crews battled the blaze and helped survivors pull from the ruins. Investigators sought cause amid extensive property damage and shifting walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Michael Newman
South Fourteenth Street
Mame Newman
John Newman
Nelle Newman
Katie Newman
Eldiie Newman
Charles Divers
Charles Divere
Hattie Bryant
Columbus
Charles Gifford
Bearley
Fourteenth
Fargo Street
New 1
Fourteenth Street
Montake Terrace
Ave
Newman
Elierelde
Newnus
Nolte
Menger
Miss Bryant
Abe
Peck Tuer
Bol
Aval
Bill Cantro
Eteht Dent
Matale
Nellie Iles
Coaries
Divere
Agnes Benny
Hattie Bryan
Hare
Ebore Bey
Jow
Eereeme
Sheruaba
Amutu
Ees
Sean
Amotsa
Amon
Wolisee Reoehaw
Nua
Mamie
Barnleg
Mamle
Ors
Burt
Mable
Charles Biffert
Belle Wilson
Indebtedness and grain reports from the period
The item surveys state debt totals and monthly declines, with treasury figures and a snapshot of farm conditions. It notes a Commerce Commission decision on railroad land sales and a Kansas crop report discussing pasture, feed, and drought impacts. Weather notes from November 1 accompany the economic data.
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Whe
Mate Commerce
Penh
Jowrata
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Southwest
Kaneas
Gevrich
S& Ax
Ube
Selgwick
Theolley Salg
Wick Obanty
Belgwick
Wichito
America
Shu
Dighton
Daily Eagle
Digirox
Kan
Lane
Nickle Plate Railroad
County
Eest
Colorado
Omaha
Lane County
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Denver
Trinidad
Hutchinson
Our
Ostans
Neb
Mechans and Tighe
Union Pacific Road
Monaghny
Switchmen's Mutual Aid Society
Hlackinsdorfer
Union Pacific
McClintock
Burlington & Misouri
New Mexico
Arizona
Lagunta
Col
Silver Cy
el Paso
Demnory
Begear
England
Iloe
Philadelphia
Obrien Fe
Tiss
Wis
Uae
Sas Cabot
Cas
Steenve
Piadatlit
Istietoe Uitzess
BAS
Wicatrs
Eryan Photueroh
Spjared Vnto
Ol Welle
Prrrmens
Cnit
Lowsgurstest
Naee
Bychenter
Strawberry Lane
Hearn
Wunter
Delactire
Camleywick
Coe
Tae
Northern Pacific
Wasmeran
Torexs
Isa
Kansas Parmner
Xeasnam
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