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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1885

Page

2

Abilene Reflector notes varied reads and people

Viexxa grants Johann Strauss city freedom and tax exemption. Famed literary figure Hugh Conway ill in Monte Carlo. Kingston NY chartered man dies aged eighty three who ran old mail stage line. Anarchist A Suewrzs invited to Geneva cholera talks. Empress of Austria walks eighteen miles in a day. Waning of Watt Street teachers. new arrivals replace retiring editors. Controversy over political editor Cranes loses War Dept post. New US seal planned to match statute. Medal to Vasilli Riobrowskey for Lena River aid. Roubaix menagerie fire ends in cannibalism scare. National Land Company proposed in London to ease land ownership. Cross-examining James D. Frsu exposes Grant & Ward funding fraud.

World at Large Personal and Political News

Asreody W. Kerr of Virginia declines United States Minister to Italy to avoid embassy objections. Tart the minister to Russia convalesces. several political notes follow with disasters and political shifts worldwide including gas explosion, floods, and diplomatic tensions.

Asreody W. Kerr Virginia United States Italy Ma. Tart Russia Hos Porter Whitthorne Tennessee Lievresant H. Jopp Aspinwall New York Kane Onaxpo W. Powras Kalamazoo Mich Supreme Court of Utah Barrios Keiley

Kansas State News on pardons and public notices rules

Kansas officials outlined rules for pardon applications including written petitions, two weeks’ public notice, and detailed supporting evidence. The board meets in Topeka on fixed dates, with emphasis on written statements and local county recommendations where offenses occurred. The report also notes patents, crimes, rail plans, and local civic actions.

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CROP PROSPECTS AND WEAT HES IN KANSAS CROPS

The quarterly state board report details winter wheat acreage down about 2 percent from last year and uneven seeding across counties Ness and Washington hold acreage while Hessian fly and freezing weather reduced yields. Rainfall and drought in the western half delayed growth, while eastern areas saw better vigor. Cattle sheep and horses face winter stress with disease and exposure common. fruit buds show mixed promise with peaches largely killed by cold but grapes and berries, figs, pears and cherries varying by region.

the State Board of Agriculture Ness Washington Crontes Kansas Turkets Ia Sulk Helis Dawe Freir Ead Ie

Medicine Lodge Flood Toll Spurs Rescue Efforts

A severe Kansas storm flooded Medicine River and Elm Creek in Barber County. Dozens of emigrant wagons, numerous houses, and crops were destroyed. Many residents clung to trees or rooftops as rescuers formed boats and rafts. fatalities and missing persons were reported, with authorities forming relief funds and a morgue at the courthouse. Several towns nearby escaped major damage while flood waters penetrated low-lying areas.

Phenix Pittston Oue Grand Jury London Cunningham Burton Tresson Captain Couch Dongola Mehbdis E Obeid Denison Tex Gladstone Egypt Wivays Soalfield Java Vicksburg Miss Reading Railroad Big Hear Riel Great Britain Hosphere Egyption Alexandria Perryville Tennessee Preller Southern Hotel St. Louis Maxwell Chicago Charlies B. Shultz Beng Russia Sweden Norway Forest Welsh Pennsylvania Pullman Philadelphia Karber County Kan Medicine Lodge Lewis Cook Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Austin Tez Congress Avenue Worrier Mare Island Navy Jae Robert Gillam Kansas City AtriuRs Central America United States Marine Admiralty Office Viennia Volga Pourteen Kaw Fort Pitt Massa Haner Kax Barber County Medicine River Elm Creek Medicine Here Sim City Elm Mills G. W. Pardeck Frank Shipler Shipler Jerry Gibbs Uarris Tor Bomes Charlie Siwith Vichey County Samuel Maddes Chautauqua County Mihert Sux Chatn Fomty Martlax Niles District Court Jorge Olver Sun City Lake City Eloi Mills Hite

Death of Barrios of Guatemala Stirs Guatemala Consul Tale

The Bulletin details the death of former Guatemalan President Barrios from a sharpshooter's bullet during a battle between Salvadorian and Austemalian troops. It notes Barrios and his officers in a tent when killed, the body later recovered, and Mrs Barrios with seven children aboard the steamer Greneda. Also reported: Barrios to retire to Soldiers' Home and coroner findings on Waters death amid tenement collapse.

San Frasersco Cat Bulletin President Barrios Guatemala L. B. Parnett Greneds Barrios Hin Barnos

Pleuro Pneumonia Measures and Slaughter Rules

The First Comptroller allows using pleuro pneumonia funds to destroy cattle to stamp out infection. Commissioner Colman issues rules authorizing quarantine and compensation for destroyed cattle, with carcasses disposed of and paid from designated funds. Governor Marmaduke and Missouri officials are asked to advise on acceptance.

Wasnvatox D. C Commissioner of Agriculture Colman Marmaduke Missouri Bureau of Animal Industry Mariusaduke Mesouri Callaway

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