Million free trade paper falls amid political chatter
A chaotic early 20th century column lists diverse items from a failed paper called The Million to political shifts in Kansas and Minnesota. It notes Captain J. W. Smith’s election as warden, legal quibbles over inheritance, a German guard incident, a Topeka mayor’s Sunday closing orders, and forthcoming monetary and tax proposals. The piece mixes editorials, international events, and local notices with scattered names like Abe pasment and Prince Ferdinand, reflecting a broad, unsettled news page.
Feasibility of tunneling Rocky Mountains and rail safety push
The article surveys bold engineering schemes including tunneling the Rockies to shorten Denver Salt Lake City travel by about 200 miles, while urging conferences on sea and rail safety. It notes support from the Boston chamber of commerce and the New York maritime exchange, and mentions Dr Parker's lectures on science and sympathy. It also covers tariff reform, internal taxes, and a Kansas sugar industry boom amid growth debates.
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Rocky Mountains
Denver
Salt Lake City
St Fe
England
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New York Maritime Exchange
Cleveland
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Joseph Parker
London
Henry Ward Beecher
Job
Stuart
Millite
Huxley
Moleculite
Tyndall
Dr. Parker
Kansas Republican views on presidential candidate chances
Senator Plumb of Kansas discussed the national Republican scene, stating it matters little who the nominee is as long as he can secure broad support. He urged a careful party canvass of the field and favored nominating the candidate best able to attract votes. The remarks appeared in Topeka as part of a broader reflection on unity and strategy within the Kansas GOP.
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Workman Powderly
Isaid
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
K. of L
Ini
Lever
Wichita
Kansas
Win Dowell
Eacrs
Eeven
Sod
Rippertog
Ganta
Disx
Mexico
Guatemala
Central America
Barbilae
Diaz
Uxican
Saul
Hag
Disa Tufarence
Congress
Bern
English
England
France
Bennaparte
Channel Bridge Company
Allotster of Public Works
Gtest
Egland
Grest
Macy
PB. Plu Lin
Topeka
Pst
Republican Party
Capa
Lincoln
Elsine
Thie Tae
Unie
Plam
Republican Party of
State School Fund Funds Approved for 1868 Additions
State school fund commissioners declared funds secured from the temperate tax by the hoard Sem to enable purchase of goods, with added fare figures for January 1568. Details include allocations for lant mics and boat grants in Ful county during reform measures.
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Fusd
Ful County
Reformation Vo
Pete Tame
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Englex
Muurdock
Baltor
Isn
Republican County
J. W. Smith
Wate
Kanvas
Loyal Legion United States
LE Campbell
George
Ume
Abe Pasment
San Frantisco
Double Eagle
Bankere
Allance
Minnespolis
Secon
Minnesota
Utah
Sam Sally
Alent
Bam
Geo. Martin
Dune Cy Daily Union
Mls
Turkey
Russia
Notio
Bavaria
Feitte
Emporia
Bulparis
Pen
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Wilacrs
Atlanta
Collier
H.W. Grady
Gordon
Tl T
Topol
Amutiesu
Randaliot Peonylvanis
Ike Govermer du Hie
Sebapecch
Henry W. Grady
Avants Constitution
New South
South
Great Britain
Pra
Clearwater
The
Eagle
Eadx
Emporium
Mound
Beslth
Arkansas
Ninneacah
Eso
A. H. Proctor
Ube
Senator Plumh
Jacoph Parker
Henry Want Kacher
Boucher
Deecher
Mitensepe
Tewy Mowry
Henry E Asp
C. EK. Lewis & Co
N. Main St
A. Baldwin
S. Loaia
Ick Bee
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Alvenys
Golden Eagle
Grarzd
Jersey
Eeen
I, Gross
East
Douglas Avenue
Lawrence
Lade Palace
Magical Mascots Fair
Pirot
St. Heyman & Co
N. Main Street
Wholssale and Retail
Ganta Cartan
Urderbiru
Erin
Globe Dry Goods, Millinery and Shor House
John G. Allen la Dow
Walt
Bla
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