22 Apr 1886
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1886
Page
1
The Abilene Reflector discusses the Powderly Gould correspondence on the Geould road strike. It argues Powderly’s temperate stance matches Gould’s, faults Gould for avoiding arbitration, and blames him for disruptions to commerce and property damage. It also critiques Sun politics and references Minnesota cyclone tolls and Kansas valuation trends.
The Omaha Abilene and Wichita railroad will be built as an extension of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific system. The route shifts from Lost Springs toward Marion county to connect Beatrice or Parbury, with a Wichita to Topeka link. The Rock Island, a strong line, gains a new path, and engines may be heard in Abilene within a year. The passage notes tariff ideas by Morrison, proposing cheaper living costs through reduced duties on wool, cotton, and sugar, aiming to lower prices without harming industries.
The Strike Committee appointed by Speaker Carlisle will visit troubled areas to investigate. Chairman Curtin leads Crain Texas Outhwaite Ohio Stewart Vermont Walker New York Buchanan New Jersey. Begin in St Louis then subcommittees go to Atchison Kansas and Fort Worth Texas to gather strike information. The panel aims for thorough impartial inquiry and an early report.
Rutledge's Monthly May issue offers twenty dollars to the person who names the shortest verse in the Old Testament not in the revised edition, to be submitted by May 1 1886. If multiple correct answers are received the reward is shared. Send 20 cents with the answer to Rutledge Publishing Company Easton PA to receive June issue and winner details.
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