Albert Augustus Newman (born January 19, 1843 – September 5, 1933) was an American businessman, merchant and banker who is most known as the founder and president of Newman Dry Goods Company. He was prominent in Kansas for his wide-spread business endeavors which lead him become the Mayor of Arkansas City, president of several banks and the principle founder of Newman Dry Goods Company. His business was the largest of its kind in the state. While in the military he held the rank of colonel in the Maine State Militia, and fought in the American Civil War. He is also known for building the first flour mill in Southern Kansas.