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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1888

Page

4

Salina Herald片: Seeds of Debate and Reform Echo in National Scene

The Salina Herald weighs in on national politics with critiques of congressional deadlock after three months, and proscribes a push for tariff reductions. It notes factions within the Republican party, praises unity and industrial growth, and discusses state debt comparisons, highlighting Kansas farm mortgages and fertility of new lands. It references Grover Cleveland, Jeff Davis, and party leaders while mocking sensational mail topics and prohibition debates.

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Pass Them Around and the Kansas Delegation

The New York World attacks civil service reform in a Philadelphia inquiry while criticizing Postmaster Harrity for mass removals and party favoritism. It urges a truly nonpartisan public service, notes executive authority, and mocks Kansas papers advocating a split delegation to the Chicago convention. St. Louis gears up for the Democratic gathering with saloons and deer gardens expanding.

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Death of Hon Roscoe Conkling Ends A Storied Career

The death of Roscoe Conkling in New York ends a career as a leading Republican figure. Born October 30 1828 in Albany he rose from self taught classics to top lawyer and influential legislative debater. A principled citizen and ardent advocate for Republican government and policies he shaped debates in Congress and the U S Senate. His resignation in 1881 left a sense that the Republicans lost their greatest orator and partisan champion.

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Death of Ex Senator Conkling in Utica Home

New York reports Ex Senator Roscoe Conkling died at 1:59 am after a long struggle. Wife and daughter beside him. doctors and friends present as he faded peacefully. Biographical sketch recalls Albany birth October 3, 1829, law career, mayoralty, lengthy Senate service, Civil Rights support, and political battles with Grant administration and Garfield patronage disputes. Interment planned in Utica, New York.

New York Conkling Joffey Coxe Dr. Anderson Leeth Oakman Conking Roscoe Coukting Mrs. Conking Francis Kernan Senate Oneida County Unicn Congress Francis Kerhan District of Columbia United States Ira Harris South Electoral Commission Cincinnati Chicago General Grant Garfield Thomas C. Pratt Collkling Port New York Cty State Senate Broadway Horse Railroad Board of Aldermen Mr. Conkling Clarence A. Seward Broadway Railroad

Tariff bill debate signals clash over taxes and economy

The House in Committee of the Whole discussed Mills and Kelley speeches opposing retained internal taxes while defending protection. Mills argued high tariffs burden laborers, while Kelley warned the bill would wreck manufacturing and mining, jeopardizing national independence and wealth distribution. Leaders predicted wide impact on wages, industry, and currency.

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Republican delegate conventions across Kansas in May

A series of Republican delegate conventions are set for May in multiple Kansas locations to elect delegates and alternates to the National Convention in Chicago. Notices outline dates, times, districts, and representation rules, plus a call for primaries and county notices.

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Special Dry Goods Sale Across Heavily Priced Gingham

A special sale of heavy Gingham sheeting at 8 cents per yard and Satines offered at 10 15 and 22 cents. The notice emphasizes bargain pricing and limited stock for the Saturday event.

Ards Gambetta

Local Shoe Store Aims to Clear Stock At Low Prices

The ad promotes a reduction in stock with best made shoes in the country offered at fearfully low prices to attract customers. It emphasizes strong quality and invites readers to visit and see the bargains available.

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