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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1884

Page

4

Democratic County Mass Convention in Dickinson County

Abilene calls for a Democratic mass convention in the courthouse courtroom on May 14 to elect six delegates and six alternates to the State Convention at Topeka on May 26. The notice invites all county voters aligned with Democratic principles to attend, led by W. P. Sze and M. Dogorta, April 19, 1854.

Democratic Party Dickinson County Ariene Topeka Dickinon County Spd Democracy W. Glick W. P. Sze M. DoGorsta Dickineos County Kansas Lash Feain David McCoy Scien McCoy Theo Hienty E. Gore Elizabeth Starter Edward Aidkims Dire Abilene Dickinson Diskin Dickmneor Ak Ller Ay Soar Sherif Dickineun County Ranaae Dickineawn Wevin T. J. Lamy Wiainut Reatus Sarah Team A. de Teemu Alert Reams Elly Romuts Walter Kearns Clara Rewins Ate Defesdan Munday Seaviil A.D. TR Enurt Kanieus

Gov Glick Likely To Seek Re election By Acclamation

Gov Glick announces plans to run for re election and expect renomination by acclamation. Supporters cite his 1882 victory and record, predicting Dickinson county margins exceed prior totals and a state majority above ten thousand, with him succeeding himself.

Gov. Glick Guick Dickinson County

The Fight This Fall Prohibition Clash

The article argues prohibitionists will face a Republican fight this fall. Joan Martin attacks St John as harmful and a fraud. Prohibitionists in the eastern state oppose the Republican candidate for governor yet the party pushes him forward. The piece declares a true prohibitionist cannot remain a Republican.

Joan A.manrin St Jous Martin Republican Party

The Morrison Bill Debated in Narrow House Margin

The measure, hotly contested, passed the taking vote 140 to 136. Proponents urge reform and tariff reduction toward a revenue base, while opponents fear tax relief implications. The democracy champions passage as a tax relief move that tests republican opposition.

Democratic Party Republican Party

Judge Tourgee Reviews Mr Blaine

Judge A W Tourgee defends his view on Mr Blaine and the Republican nomination in the latest Continest. He praises the Fool's Errand as campaign material while critiquing Blaine's disabilities and legislative record, noting political risks and character questions in a colorful antiquated voice.

A. W. Tourgee Republicatr Mirty

Democratic Rally Notes Luck and Reform Call

An array of Democratic voices from across the country praises reform and laments Republican misrule. Letters from leaders including Senator Bayard and ex Senator Pendleton urge decisive policy change. The piece notes a hopeful path for the party heading toward the upcoming election with broad support.

Troquois Club Chicago Towpex Bayaxp Orpheus Trip#n Yast Bayann Testuagny Gartela Altichis Department of Justice Hiatt Penpirron Ohio House of Representatives Senate Scylla Ami Harybdis

Star Route Frauds and Attorney Fees Debate

A Senate letter and fragments of correspondence expose alleged abuses in star route contracts. Officials discuss large fees paid to Bliss and other lawyers, with notes from Attorney General Brewster and Cameron about billings, timing, and per diem rates amid ongoing investigations and quoted remarks on honesty and party biases.

Ass Senatw Bayaup Iroquois Club Buss Burss Brewster Brewster Camerlon Bliss Blise Washington Congress Leonypplitin Brewster Cameron

Abolition of Bliss cases prompts party shifts and recalls

The article cites Bliss and his examiners, noting over forty eight indictments and $2000 charged, with the Attorney General reviewing papers to find only 120 pages necessary. It reports Republican tensions in Shawnee County led by A. B. Campbell, a prohibitionist aiming to influence convention control. It covers New York district delegate splits, naval and post office appropriations, and political missteps in Illinois and Saline County.

Bliss Department of Justice Messrs. Howe and Sledges

Republican County Convention Chooses Delegates Amid Divisions

The Republican county delegate convention met at the courthouse last Saturday, electing A. C. Romig as chairman with Il. Southworth and F. B. Lite as secretaries. It was an Anderson faction gathering, praising John A. Anderson’s convictions and criticizing Mr. Wilson’s approach, while Dr. Hodge controlled proceedings. Delegates and alternates were named, including J. W. Hart, Wm. Sherwood, and others, with a party slate to back Anderson and eventual support for the party nominee.

Courthlouse A. C. Romig Il. Southworth F. B. Lite Anderson Wilson John A. Anderson House of Representatives Gazette Hodge C.J. McDivitt Delegade Wahie Gymeerdin Thie J. W. Hart Hart Committee On Nominations Cosresties Dielegates Stein Kohler E. Bruneau L.A. Reed G. Jean B. Lamb J. Hodge H. Southworth 5. Holdsworth Daniel Weaver Wm. Sherwood Alter Maites A. Cee H. G. Fisher C. Rover Dr. Th. Oy A. Meak J. Ford Ogra Bie

Fine Goods and Bargains At Local Stores Advertised

An array of brand offerings appears with Henry Clay and other tobacco and perfumery lines, spring stock notices, shoe mentions, and land title reminders. Local shops urge customers to buy Burt’s shoes, lamps at J G Northcraft, and farm wagons at Shockey Snider while noting tax and debt settlements and abstract title reminders.

Shockey & Snider's Tony

Road Notice Petition for location of a public road in Kansas

A county commission notice dated April 21 announces petitions by W J Ducker and Jan A Gallet among others seeking a new road location in Morris County. It details starting points near Lyons Creek and section lines, calls for viewers and a hearing, and lists appointed county officials to oversee the process with sessions set for May.

State OF Kansas Conny Plckinson Ofiwe Cheri J. W. Baker Dymarter Stone Worth-west Wid Salt Board of Counts Contastoners Hilton N.C. Dyer Desw Yonally Board of County Comms Jctanp Wana Issi Chris ‘Weber Ofunsald Ball Wallestone Rane de Caton ‘Township Macy Jas Grne Hyasy Kiteany Wang County Merk Ranman Dickinson A. DB. Blakehett Lothee Hoard County Commission Whilditere Board of County Commissioners Ticnaxp Waguse Kansas Teeseen Jae Ff Board of Township Teast Count Carrera Bad Diag Ko Eas Board of County Commission Richand Wanrixe Clark Jonnsian Dobbins Ieee Ian Onder Board of County Commisstar Snay Clack Oince Lincoln Omer Rictany Warren State OF Cokinesin HL Harver Tony Ie Ie Wertain Road Cretk Smah Board of County Commissioner Mrenann Wantsa Oates Dereby Jenna Kries Rome Fe Romen County Harrison Flora John Trott Canary Rowante Byener Ot Wickinant Cher Tia Howes Lyonsy Creek Chew Aml Marina Center Wiha Vutletin Aueut Ib Creme Liberte Township Mee Gunty Makinson Oflce Jan A. Gallet Piekinen Cotuity Ming Abbott Chaparan Hoan A. Sherer Henry Nsing le Literty Uwe

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