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07 Apr 1887
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The Abilene Reflector in Abilene, Kansas
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1887
Page
1
An Oppressed Son-in-Law Story Becomes Town Tale
A man returns home late in a surrounding town, evidently intoxicated, and his wife questions why he did not remove his hat. He insists he is all right, but his hat serves as the only telltale sign. He hesitates to remove it to avoid waking his mother-in-law, revealing social tensions and humorous domestic dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bigfulo
The Referendum in Switzerland and its democratic system
A Demorest Magazine excerpt extols Switzerland as a model republic. It notes religious and linguistic divides, cantonal differences, and a highly democratic process where all major laws require direct voter endorsement through referendums. The public debates every new proposition before laws are enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Geneva
Ofice
Demorest Magazine
Congressmen Springer Writes a Card to the Editor
Congressman Wu M. Springer writes from Washington to the World disputing an editorial on surplus funds. He argues applying next year’s surplus to buy four and one half percent bonds yields net gain after interest saved, while noting government constraints on using revenues. He closes with the claim that a national debt is not a misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
T Wasnineton
D.C. Med
Congress
Wu. M. Sreincrr
A Matter of Taste in Tea and Tax Talks
A humorous exchange unfolds as a grocer assures a London visitors group their English breakfast tea is genuine while a board chairman mutters about inspecting county treasurer accounts. The dialogue touches on purchases and frugality, with comic misdirection about finances and attire, ending with a disclaimer that no reference to the treasurer is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Vassarline
Board of Examiners
Honest Men Agree On Cleveland’s Character
Ex Senator Thurman of Ohio and ex Governor Robinson of Massachusetts praised Mr. Cleveland after long interviews with the president. The Ohio Democrat called him an honest, able man while the Massachusetts Republican said the president is strong and honest and will do right each time. Public opinion appears to settle on Cleveland as the fitting choice for candid men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Ohio
Robinson
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Ohio Democrat
Massachusetts Republic
France faces slow growth amid census reveal
Encouragement to large families as France reports about 88 000 000 people. Population growth over 30 years lags behind European peers while Germany expands rapidly. Legislation proposed boosts state care for every seventh child and grants extra voting weight to fathers per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
Kansas State Normal School grows as state grants 25000 added
Mary M. Howanp reports at the Kansas State Normal School in Emporia that enrollment nears 700 with about 500 married or older students. An addition funded by the state for 25000 will begin in thirty days amid celebrations. New classes open April 12 in Physiology Kindergarten Bookkeeping U S History Civil Law Vocal Music and Drawing. certificate holders admitted to special classes without exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Eorror Reflector
State Normal School
U.S
Kansas State Normal
Mary M. Howanp
Long and short haul clause sparks Morrison interpretation
A Chicago Times quotation notes the interstate commerce law clause on long and short haul invites varied readings. It suggests Morrison could interpret it to bar Randall Democrats and John Baker from riding on the cars, reflecting partisan legal maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morrison
Randall Democrats
John Baker
Chicago Times
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