01 Apr 1886
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1886
Page
1
The article notes a retreat by Republican Senators from demanding inspection of papers and a push toward confirming long-blocked nominations. It highlights the political cost of the secret sessions probe, the strengthened presidential position, and rising alarm among stalwart crusaders about ending secret doors.
A New York Sun editorial urges unity among four key Democrats Manning Carlisle Morrison and Randall to reform the tariff. It praises their power in the House, notes Randall remains a strong ally of the administration and argues any reform must count with all four leaders.
The Knights of Labor challenged Jay Gould and capitalists in a major strike against the Gould rail system. Under Powderly's leadership the strike ended last Saturday, with Gould addressing Powderly and praising the outcome. Powderly warns against political exploitation of the order and urges businesslike management, restraint of strikes and boycotts, and reliance on courts for disputes.
Washington Letter from March 29 highlights a House bill to open a broad street through a park connecting the Capitol and the Washington Monument, which critics say would destroy the grounds and trees. Other items note the President’s bachelor dinner, seating at the table, and various measures including arbitration between railroads and employers, a widow’s pension, Indian land fortunes, and Edmunds Duskin suspensions.
Obsolete notice describes a stock sale to be held Monday April 5 1886 at a ranch fifty miles southeast of Enterprise. The sale lists fifty cattle, one Short Horn Bull, fifty fine shoats, six mules and farming implements with usual terms. John A Hafner signs.
For Sale three teams of heavy mules and one driving horse available on purchaser friendly terms from Dr J LANs. Wall Paper Sewell's large stock over 400 patterns and 300 varieties of window shades with best prices. Cash Prize Tin Dollars offered for best essay on the history use and cultivation of the Dotate must be received by August 1 1886 addressed to R J Finley Abilene Kansas.
Geo Ogden Jr sells Leaven Worth Nut Coal at 5 dollars per ton. Order now to secure the best coal on the market.
An Abilene druggist advertises Woolfords Sanitary Lotion claiming cheap money for a cure described as complete in 30 minutes. Mentions Lich, Prairie Mange and scratches of every kind cured in a half hour. Sold by Surtis, Druggist, Abilene.
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