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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1884

Page

6

Education and territorial bills debated in Congress

Abilene Reflector reports Senate acts on education, territorial boundaries and bankruptcy. House debates Indian boundary commissions with Texas, policy on public lands, and naval appropriations. Washington notes cover district conventions, Indian education aid, and Alaska revenue needs. Major figures include Hawes, Hale, Hoar, Hill, and Teller.

Senate House Randicet Converse Thompson Congress Indian Territory State of Texas Supreme Court Geis Mapart Senat Hill Committee On Post-offices Eats Pressey Reagan Winays Stockstager Secretary of the Treasury Miller California Califorgis E Sumner Eaton Ellis Committee On Appropriations Navy Hopkins Asx Eea Cii H ‘Nton Ett McMillan Committee On Revision of Henley Pendleton Aspitation Washington Chicago Frank Conger Perry Carson Andy Gleason A. St. A. Smith United States Treasury House Committee On Banking and Currency Secreary of the Interior Dakota Department of Agriculture

Discharges at Stoneham shoe firms over wage cut

Lannon and Mays of Stoneham Massachusetts posted notices dis charging their empires in protest of wage reductions. The Mercury reports Pitcairn Island inhabitants counted 105 residents and received mail from around the world. The Gaulois notes a possible encyclical against Freemasons. The Senate not in session. House panel proposes fruit grower relief allowing brandy production tax free. Prisoners in Gainesville Arkansas attempted escape. one burglar Breckman killed, others wounded, escape to Cypress swamps. Milwaukee jail break thwarted by bolt. France and China discuss a limited Tonquin protectorate with no indemnity. George A. Lewis dies in Providence aged 68, longtime P&W Railroad president. South Worcester Nail Works and Parkes Mills to resume. Excelsior Colliery accident in Shamokin kills Thomas Harper. Hennys Bank in Mineral Point closes. Dolphin dispatch boat launched. Tennessee fleet watching Key West. Laurel aids harbor defense.

Lannon & Mays Stoneham Mass Mercury Port Townsend Pitcairn Island Gaulois Order of Free Masons Senate House Green Committee On Agriculture Thomas J. Herodon Alsbania Exour Gainsville Ark Breckman Cypress Milwaukee Tex France China Patendre Pekin Tonquin George A. Lewis Providence R. L J Aw Providence & Worcester Railroad South Warham Nail Works Boston Parkes Mills ActavEtn Excelsior Shamokin Thomas Harper Frank Gleshick Henny'’s Bank Mineral Point Wis United States Dispatch Dolphin Rosch Tennessee Key ‘West Laurel Cubs

Kansas State News Fragment Highlights Kansas Officials and Incidents

Read through an array of briefs from Marion to Wyandotte detailing post office changes, rail assessors tour, a fatal runaway in Wyandotte, killings, fires, court actions, and notable deaths. Named figures include Governor Glick, J. Brewer, and local postmasters while events cover disease studies, rail developments, and local misfortunes.

Postage reform urged by committee for cheap papers

A Chicago Tribune editor urged Senate action to cut newspaper postage from two cents per pound to one cent, arguing the current rate harms publishers and that revenue loss is minimal. He blamed the law for forcing papers to borrow to cover costs and noted uneven benefits of free carriage within counties.

Wasuksetos Joseph Medill Chicago Tribate Senate Committee On United States New York Herald Timex Tribune Chicago Tribune Medill Lancaster Pennsylvania St. Lawrence New York Congress Post-office Department Express Company

Winter Wheat Area and Trade Talks Dominate Sessions

The season’s wheat outlook shows about 27.6 million acres planted with a five percent harvest loss. state-by-state figures vary. In Washington and tax talks, Senate committees push plans for a Central and South American trade commission and possible invitations to Latin governments for a reciprocal commerce framework. Reports from Mexico discuss a controversial stamp tax and political tensions as rail and mining progress continue in other regions.

Department of Agriculture Pacific Coast Middle States Ohio Averacus Kansas California Oregon Michigan New York Connecicut Alabama Senate Comunities On Foreign Relations Cockrell Central and South America Sherman Mexico Central America Empire of Brazil Washington United States Central

Market Reports Highlight Varied Prices Across Commodities

Market summaries show mixed movement in livestock and grains with pork and beef firmer, hogs steady to higher, and grains listing mixed cash and futures values. Notable notes include exports, eggs, butter, and bulk meats with assorted quality levels from heavy to prime, while wool and oats see varied bids.

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Oddball quotes and puns parade through local papers

A collage of humorous snippets and jokes from various papers. Witty onlookers note beggars and bachelors, Paris shoemakers, press tips, balloon love, mock marriages, visionary financiers, and a lively parade tale ending with a phonetic drum joke. Names and places drift through the mosaic.

Visitation of Providence and Talk of Puns

A dialogue about pun making between a man and a woman. The man claims women are ashamed of puns and can barely create them without effort. The woman counters with witty remarks, asserting skill in punning and defying stereotypes. The exchange ends with a violent, feeble-minded comment attributed to a source named Miner.

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