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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1888

Page

3

Bald Knobber Round-Up Brings Multiple Sentences in Ozark

In Ozark Missouri the Bald Knobber trials concluded with David Walker guilty of murder in the first degree. William Stanley received seventy nine years for second degree murder while James Matthews and C C Simmons faced sentences. Amos Jones and others await punishment as the court adjourned to May 15 before Bald Knobbers face hanging.

Ozark David Walker Moulder Earch Walker Bat Hull Creek Right O'Eigth James Matthews S H. Boyd 2. M. Payne Balu Knobbers Tin i Court House William Stanley Plenter Puilty Te Merder Grees Jeus Acie Jones Attius C.C. Summons Buise Chidren Lance Tom Simmons Seo Tonerd John Matthews Wiley Matthews William Walker Amos Jones Wiliam Stanley C. C. Simmons

Reform Club discussion on tariff reform and Conkling illness update

A New Reform Club event in New York features James Russell Lowell arguing for tariff reform amid old-world debates. Separately, news from Senator Conkling’s sick chamber shows a hopeful shift with improved night conditions and rising recovery prospects. Reports also cover a fatal leap during a fire at 74 and 76 South Street, a yellow fever outbreak in Plant City Florida, and a mysterious political possession claim refused to reveal its nature.

Ruserll Lowell New York New Reform Club James Russell Lowell Tan Atieagth Afairs Lke Kim Lucretius Archimedes Lne A. Goldberger South Street Lane Slulberger TG South Street Persis Esteep Hockman Aso Dacksesville Fia Rwm Rhes Unis Plant City Jiy Hosni Iiralih

Crop Prospects Report From Department of Agriculture

The April returns describe winter grain and farm animals' condition across regions. Seeding was lengthy in the South, with uneven winter growth and slow germination in drought-affected soils. Prospects improved after rains, with good soil in Southern Louisiana and generally favorable seeding in the Middle States and California. Drought delayed growth in Oregon, while March temperatures harmed Central West crops and minor winter kills occurred along the Atlantic coast. Overall crop condition softer than recent years except 1883 and 1855. ranges by state cited. Farm animal health is fairly good though disease and cholera remain concerns. losses estimated for horses, cattle, sheep, swine.

Department of Wasurxerox Department of Agriculture Wade Lilinum Middle States California Oregon Texas Atlantic Maryland New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michican Indiana Ollinois Missouri Arkansas Tennessee Catuh Sheen

Supreme Court Upholds Oleomargarine Law in Pennsylvania

The Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the Pennsylvania Oleomargarite statute banning manufacture of substitutes to butter or cheese from oleaginous substances. Justices Harlan and Field noted separate views. The ruling also upheld the Pennsylvania decision in the Hay Walker Jr. et al. case challenging the same law.

Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States William L. Powell Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Supreme Court of State of Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Harlan Field Supreme Court of the Hay Walker, Jr Plaiarits Commonweal of Pennsylvania Harlan. I

Hewitt and Flags Stir New York Aldermen over Irish Wing

April 11 report shows Mayor Hewitt criticizing aldermen for Irish representation and flags on public buildings. He urges a public decision, citing 27 percent Irish among aldermen and higher police representation, suggesting restraint in demands for new privileges. Also notes discussions on periodical definitions and a Senate panel hearing on cheap mail literature.

New York Board of Aldermen Sneldont Major Hewitt Common Council Board of Alderman

Beauties of Coral and Henry Clay Note

Coral fashions wax and wane across nations and eras as jewelers note. Empresses used coral, Russians and Orientals favor it, while Indians and Africans prize it for interior and skin contrast. The piece predicts coral jewelry may regain fashion as public tastes shift. Henry Clay’s long Speakership is also highlighted.

Josephine Eugenie I France Russia India Africa Tts Henry Clay

General Markets and Medical Remedies Digest

The piece discusses ache and inflammatory rheumatism and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and relief against disease progression. It mentions the change in railroad terminology from pass to mit and includes a customer testimonial praising B F Johnson & Co. for financial opportunity. It also notes a dusty line about Fahee Apama and a remark on business men.

Mysterious Fatalities Attract Attention To Kidney Disease

The article catalogs a string of prominent deaths blamed on kidney disease and Bright's disease, noting March and April as danger months. It cites cases from Kaiser Wilhelm to Gov. Hoffman and Drexel, warning readers ofWatson Warner's Safe Cure as a preventive measure and cure for ailments linked to kidney trouble.

Kaiser Wilhelm Hoffman J. W. Drexel Dorsheimer Carpenter Waite B. H. Brewster Gov Drexel Philadelphia Brewster Geni Bright Dr. Carpenter New York Frank Hawthorn New Orleans Louisiana University L.B. Paice Hanover C. H. Va Warner Joan Dorerty Concord N. H Jons Coleman Gregory St New Haven Conn W. T. Crawroan St. Charles Hotel Richmond South

Congressman Scott spoke of cigar breaks after meals

A recorded remark attributed to Congressman William L. Scott recalls his view that eating served mainly as a chance to smoke a cigar after meals. The comment reflects contemporaneous sentiment on personal habits in political life.

William L. Scott

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