William Allen and Sallie White
(1868-1944)
(1869-1950)
- He was born in Emporia, she in Kentucky
- They bought the Emporia Gazette in 1895
- He knew and advised famous people, including U.S. presidents
- He was known as "Sage of Emporia" for his editorials
- He received two Pulitzer Prizes
- Their home now Red Rocks State Historic Site
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