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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR recounts a humorous or dramatic vignette from Abilene's weekly paper. A man named Barone is described during nightly escapades with a girl named Matilda. The passage hints at visits to a candy shop and races, with gossip and a forgotten letter as focal points.
An old mansion’s haunting tale reveals how draughts and loose fittings cause eerie noises misread as spirits. A later nightmare hunt in a grand Paris-bound house ends with a frightened footman and a grim discovery of a dying horse’s groans, linking fear to neglect.
The Globe-Democrat discusses native born Irish voters in the United States Senate. It cites senators born in Ireland and elsewhere, notes partisan loyalty, and argues that Irish voters respond to governance and liberty rather than office seeking. The piece critiques demagogues and Blaine reform talk, urging trust in proven reformers.
The piece contrasts Blaine as a reform skeptic and a patronage advocate, noting his zeal for office power while professing reform ideals. It cites Cadet selection via competition and delaying removals of district office holders, arguing he avoided offending allies and reserved spoils for the victors in Maine politics.
Editorial takes aim at Blaine's letter of acceptance as a fragile, uninspired document. It mocks the plumed knight image, notes bland figures on prosperity and immigration, and hints at a possible anti Irish and German stance. Readers are reminded of political theater and the era's partisan tone.
The Albany Argus deems Blaine's acceptance letter dull and deceitful, accusing him of demagoguery, misrepresentation, and weak statesmanship. It argues his rhetoric stokes hotheads, distorts platforms, and undermines Republican honor, predicting the letter will embolden Democrats and depress Republican morale.
Detroit Free Press argues against Blaine by labeling his supporters as “plumed knights” in a blouse and cap. The piece contrasts Civil War imagery with Blaine’s draft dodging and substitute fighting while condemning the use of pasteboard armor and empty rhetoric in Congress.
The piece argues over surplus revenue remains and who should manage it. It notes Bisine favoring continued accumulation, while Blaine and the Republican faction clash with party platform aims to reduce the surplus. It mentions tariffs, Keifer, and critics urging Cleveland and Hendricks to act swiftly amid political maneuvering.
A collection of remarks from newspapers comments on the 1884 presidential race. Reports claim Blaine leads by large margins, Democrats boast about votes from working men, and tariff disputes loom. Observers note public sentiment toward Blaine, Logan, and the Democratic stance.
A fragment from a political pamphlet contrasting Blaine as a demagogue with Cleveland as a reformer. It argues Blaine would surround himself with corrupt figures, while Cleveland is portrayed as honest and dedicated to enforcing laws and serving the people.
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