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Emporia Gazette
The ''Emporia Gazette'' is a daily newspaper in Emporia, Kansas. History William Allen White bought the newspaper for $3,000 ($ in dollars) in 1895. Through his editorship, over the next five decades, he became an iconic figure in American journalism and political life. The paper rose to national prominence and influence in the Republican Party following the 1896 publication of "What's the Matter With Kansas?", a White editorial that harshly criticized Populism and the Presidential campaign of William Jennings Bryan. White struck up a friendship with US President Theodore Roosevelt who stayed at the White home, called Red Rocks, during cross-country trips. White won the 1923 Pulitzer Prize for his editorial, " To an Anxious Friend", after he was arrested for a free speech violation of a newly enacted law pushed by Kansas Governor Henry Justin Allen. White's autobiography, published posthumously, won the 1947 Pulitzer Prize. The newspaper is still published by the White famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newspaper
A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background. Newspapers can cover a wide variety of fields such as politics, business, sports and art, and often include materials such as opinion columns, weather forecasts, reviews of local services, obituaries, birth notices, crosswords, editorial cartoons, comic strips, and advice columns. Most newspapers are businesses, and they pay their expenses with a mixture of subscription revenue, newsstand sales, and advertising revenue. The journalism organizations that publish newspapers are themselves often metonymically called newspapers. Newspapers have traditionally been published in print (usually on cheap, low-grade paper called newsprint). However, today most newspapers are also published on websites as online newspapers, and some have even abandoned their print versions entirely. Newspapers developed in the 17th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Topeka Capital-Journal
''The Topeka Capital-Journal'' is a daily newspaper in Topeka, Kansas, owned by Gannett. History The paper was formed following numerous name changes and mergers, including the merger of ''The Topeka Daily Capital'' and ''The Topeka State Journal''. Timeline * 1858: The ''Kansas State Record'' starts publishing. * 1873: The ''Topeka Blade'' is founded by J. Clarke Swayze. * 1879: George W. Reed buys the ''Blade'' and changes its name to ''The Kansas State Journal''. * 1879: ''The Topeka Daily Capital'' is founded by Major J.K. Hudson as an evening paper but changes to morning in 1881. * 1885: Frank P. MacLennan buys the ''Journal'' and renames it ''The Topeka State Journal''. * 1888: The ''Capital'' absorbs the ''Commonwealth'', owned by Floyd Perry Baker and his sons, who had earlier bought the ''Kansas State Record''. * 1899: Frederick Oliver Popenoe buys a 51 percent controlling interest in the ''Capital''. * 1900: Charles M. Sheldon, saying " Newspapers should be opera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wamego, Kansas
Wamego is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,841. History Wamego was platted in 1866. It was named for a Potawatomi Native American chief. The first post office in Wamego was established in October 1866. Geography Wamego is located at (39.204074, -96.308328). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Wamego is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 24 and K-99. It is approximately east of Manhattan; and about west-northwest of Topeka. The Kansas River flows along the southern edge of the city. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wamego has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics Wamego is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
''The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle'' is a daily newspaper in Abilene, Kansas with a circulation of about 3,000. The newspaper also maintains an online presence. It is a union of the ''Abilene Daily Chronicle'' (founded 1933) and the ''Abilene Daily Reflector'' (founded 1888). In October 2012, Junction City, Kansas-based Montgomery Communications purchased the ''Reflector-Chronicle'' from Cleveland Newspapers of Birmingham, Alabama. In March 2016, the White Corporation, whose flagship publication is the ''Emporia Gazette'', purchased the Montgomery papers, including the ''Reflector-Chronicle''. See also * List of newspapers in Kansas This is a list of newspapers in Kansas. Daily newspapers This is a list of daily newspapers currently published in Kansas. For weekly newspapers, see List of newspapers in Kansas. * ''The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle'' – Abilene * '' Atchison ... References External links The Abilene Reflector-Chronicleofficial website Newspapers published i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Union
''The Daily Union'' is the city newspaper for Junction City, Kansas, United States, and one of the oldest in the state.Junction City Publisher Dies '''', October 15, 1985 (noting death of publisher John D. Montgomery, 82, third generation to operate paper) The paper had its origin in the ''Smoky Hill and Republican Union'' which began publishing on September 19, 1861, founded by George W. Kingsbury.A Little Daily Union History ''The Daily Union'' (website), Retrieved September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westmoreland, Kansas
Westmoreland is a city in and the county seat of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of the city was 740. History Westmoreland was platted in 1871. It was named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Geography Westmoreland is located at (39.394770, -96.414154). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics Westmoreland is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Manhattan metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 778 people, 301 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 337 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.4% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.9% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.1% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
Cottonwood Falls is the largest city and county seat of Chase County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 851. It is located south of Strong City along the south side of the Cottonwood River. History Early history For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. 19th century In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Terri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1947 Pulitzer Prize
The following are the Pulitzer Prizes for 1947. Journalism awards *Public Service: ** ''The Baltimore Sun'' for its series of articles by Howard M. Norton dealing with the administration of unemployment compensation in Maryland, resulting in convictions and pleas of guilty in criminal court of 93 persons. * Reporting: ** Frederick Woltman of the ''New York World-Telegram'' for his articles during 1946 on the infiltration of Communism in the U.S. * Correspondence: ** Brooks Atkinson of ''The New York Times'' for distinguished correspondence during 1946, as exemplified by his series of articles on Russia. * Telegraphic Reporting (National): ** Edward T. Folliard of ''The Washington Post'' for his series of articles published during 1946 on the Columbians, Inc. * Telegraphic Reporting (International): ** Eddy Gilmore of the Associated Press for his correspondence from Moscow in 1946. * Editorial Writing: ** William H. Grimes of ''The Wall Street Journal'' for his distinguished editor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Justin Allen
Henry Justin Allen (September 11, 1868 – January 17, 1950) was an American politician serving as the 21st Governor of Kansas (1919–1923) and U.S. Senator from Kansas (1929–30). Life and career Allen was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, to John and Rebecca Elizabeth (Goodwin) Allen. In 1870, his family moved to Kansas, where it settled in Clay County. Before becoming active in politics, Allen acquired ownership of newspapers throughout Kansas, beginning in 1894 with the ''Manhattan Nationalist'' in Manhattan, Kansas. He owned the ''Topeka State Journal'' with Arthur J. Carruth Jr. and William P. Snyder. Generally forward-looking in his outlook, he hired Frank Lloyd Wright to design his home in Wichita, Kansas. Allen's home is the only residence designed by Wright in Kansas. Allen was in France with William Allen White inspecting the facilities provided to Kansas soldiers of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I when his party nominated him for the of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1923 Pulitzer Prize
The following are the Pulitzer Prizes for 1923. Journalism awards *Public Service: **''Memphis Commercial Appeal'', for its courageous attitude in the publication of cartoons and the handling of news in reference to the operations of the Ku Klux Klan. * Reporting: **Alva Johnston of ''The New York Times'', for his reports of the proceedings of the convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Cambridge Mass., in December, 1922. * Editorial Writing: **William Allen White of ''The Emporia Gazette'' (Kansas), for an editorial entitled " To an Anxious Friend". Letters and Drama Awards *Novel: **''One of Ours'' by Willa Cather (Knopf) *Drama: **''Icebound'' by Owen Davis (Little) *History: **''The Supreme Court in United States History'' by Charles Warren (Little) * Biography or autobiography: **''The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page'' by Burton J. Hendrick (Houghton) *Poetry: **"The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver", ''A Few Figs from Thistles'', and "Eight So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadsheet
A broadsheet is the largest newspaper format and is characterized by long Vertical and horizontal, vertical pages, typically of . Other common newspaper formats include the smaller Berliner (format), Berliner and Tabloid (newspaper format), tabloid–Compact (newspaper), compact formats. Description Many broadsheets measure roughly per full broadsheet spread, twice the size of a standard tabloid. Australians, Australian and New Zealand broadsheets always have a paper size of ISO 216, A1 per spread (). South Africa, South African broadsheet newspapers have a double-page spread sheet size of (single-page live print area of 380 x 545 mm). Others measure 22 in (560 mm) vertically. In the United States, the traditional dimensions for the front page half of a broadsheet are wide by long. However, in efforts to save newsprint costs, many U.S. newspapers have downsized to wide by long for a folded page. Many rate cards and specification cards refer to the "broadsheet size ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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