Miscellany of notes from the Abilene Reflector 1887
A compilation of brief items covers politics, law, and society: Cleveland’s high demand and scarce supply, Mason’s quiet Virginia farming after Guiteau’s trial, paged quips on punctuation and census limits, papal stance on labor questions, India gold prospects, New Jersey railroad injuries, Western presidential tour chatter, sparrow laws, Minnesota liquor licensing effects, Egypt negotiations, Treasury forgeries and Harvey’s case, past treasuries, cattle market shifts, pensions under Cleveland, drought impacts, Elgin diarymen, and a Kansas motto explainer stressing perseverance and push toward national recognition.
Osage Free Press Editor Defends Republicanism Says Loyalty Includes Honest Debate
Jake Admire of the Osage Free Press defends his Republicanism and denounces the Grand Army of the Republic leaders who claim the president is unsafe in its presence. He urges loyalty to party without endorsing every harsh remark against good order and decency and supports open independent discussion of public issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Admire
Osage Free Press
United States
Republican Party
Grand Army of the Republic
J. O. Union
Too Big a Contract
Expounds against socialism claiming widespread government ownership of land mines railroads and industries would stifle progress. Argues private property and individual effort drove American growth and efficiency, warning of massive bureaucracies and corruption under centralized control. Source: New York World.
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Earth
Heaven
George
United States
N. Y
Famous Songs and Poems Across American History
The article traces origins of “Yankee Doodle” and other tunes as older than American independence. It notes Cromwell derision, Dr. Schuchburg bringing the song in 1776, and “Columbia the Gem of the Ocean” by English actor Thomas a Decker. It mentions “The Blue and the Gray” by Francis Miles Finch, “John Brown's Body” adapted by a Boston glee club, and references to Randall, Foster profits, and Didbin.
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Eewner Prebele
United States
Cromwell
Rimbault
London
Philadelphia
Francis Miles Finch
Army of the Potomac
Columbus
Mass
Atlantic Monthly
John Brown
Boston
Charlestown
James Greenleaf
Harvard
Massachusetts
Fort Warren
Maryland
Mary“land
Washington
Congress
Atlanta Chronicle
James BR. Randall
Foster
Charles Didbin
Jack
Crouch
Mayourneen
Notable Verse and Commerce Echoes Across Cities
An assortment of anecdotes and commentary mingle in this fragment. It notes George P. Morris writing Woodman Spare That Tree inspired by a saved estate tree, cites wage-worker counts for New York and other cities, and mocks women in finance while praising President Cleveland. It discusses 13th to 19th century progress and Kansas Republican disputes with Jake Admire. It also recounts Illinois publishers suing non-payers and a Harrisburg query into Pacific railroad finances raising Canada as a safer resettlement option.
Democratic conventions unite for 1888 campaign stride
The Louisville and Cleveland gatherings plus Rhode Island in March push a bold pro President stance. Democrats show unified front on revenue and land issues, promising vigor and a likely victory in the upcoming campaign.
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Louisville
Cleveland
Ohio
Rhode Island
Washington
It Did Not Win In Texas Prohibition Fight
A visitor from Washington claims Republicans poured large sums into Texas to aid the prohibition movement hoping to disrupt the Democratic party. Yet the Texas election produced a substantial defeat for the prohibition amendment, suggesting the money spent was not a winning political gamble. The piece accuses political manipulation and references the Topeka Democrat as a deceptive outcome.
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National Capital
Texas
Lone Star
Topeka
Dickinson County Democratic Delegate Convention Planned in Abilene
The Democratic Central Committee of Dickinson county calls a delegate convention in Abilene at the courthouse on Saturday September 3 1887 at 2 o clock for nominating candidates for county treasurer sheriff county clerk register of deeds surveyor and first district commissioner Delegates and alternates to be elected in caucuses on Thursday September 1 at 3 o clock in each voting precinct Basis of representation is three delegates and three alternates per precinct Abilene wards and total counts listed Prompt compliance urged to ensure full precinct representation Henry Lirs chairman Henry IAnnisy secretary
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Democratic Central Committee
Dickinson County
Abilen
Court House
Abilene
Ware Abilene
Henry Lirrs
Henry Iannisy
Beecher Portrayed as Croquet Player by Will Carleton
The literary sketch recalls Henry Ward Beecher as a croquet aficionado at Twin Mountain House. It notes his silver-headed mallet and theatrical attire, depicting him as a striking mountain figure amid religious debate and outdoor sport.
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Will Carleton
Henry Ward Beecher
Twin Mountain House
Abilene Invites Cleveland Visit With Special Train
A Kansas city and Dickinson county committee sends a formal invitation to President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland to visit Abilene in the forthcoming fall. The letter pledges respectful hospitality for the President and his wife, includes a special Kansas City to Abilene train plan, and is signed by the mayor and local trade leaders on behalf of about 40,000 residents.
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Cleveland
God
Smoky
C. Gregory Esq
Dickinson
Belleache City
The
Hill
Abilene
Dickinson County
Kansas
United States
Kansas City
A. W. Rice
City
A. E. Rome
Pres. Board of Trade
A. E. Brsner
S. Board of Trade
A Warning From Dawes on Tariffs and Debts
Senator Dawes of Massachusetts told the Paper Manufacturers' Association at Saratees that tariffs are essential for the paper industry, while warning of a vast Treasury surplus. He urged tariff revision to curb excess revenues and warned of debt and currency risks, urging Republicans to drop free trade rhetoric.
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Senator Dawes
Massachusetts
Paper Manufacturers’ Association
Saratees
United States
Philadelphia Times
Dawes
President Cleveland Invited to Visit Abilene City
A large meeting in the Board of Trade rooms of Abilene urged action to invite President Cleveland and his wife to visit during their Western trip. The session drew leading citizens from across parties with A. C. Romig presiding as the motion to extend the cordial invitation was carried unanimously.
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Board of Trade
Abilene
A. C. Romig
Institute Notes Toasts and Institute Closure Reflections
Teachers gathered for a closing ceremony at 10:30 am in the audience room praising a month of pleasure and profit. Speakers included Superintendent Ford, Harger, Crawford, Campbell, Allen, Schau ber, Gen. McDivitt, Squire Davidson, and Chronicle editor Mrs. Bowman. Prof Jenks departs for Ness City next month. 118 certificates registered. Jenks toast at slow school a’ams was reported but crowded out.
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Ford
Harger
Crawford
Campbell
Allen
Schauber
Gen. McDivitt
Squire Davidson
the Chronicle
Bowman
Jenks
Ness City
Ams
Engle
Lowrie
Nepolian
Unclear fragment hints at purchase of Castoria at Kelley’s
Fragmentary note mentions Castoria medicine, a purchase at Kelley’s store and a reference to prices or quotes, with disjointed wording and unclear context about selling or availability.
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Henry Litts
Sergaant Mason
Guiteau
Garfield
Virginia
Knights of Labor
Cardinal Gibbons
India Times
India
State of
New Jersey
Chicago
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Omaha
St. Louis
Atlanta
New Orleans
New York
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Porte
England
Oscar Harvey
Fairchild
Treasury Department
Harvey
the Treasury
Alexander Hawilton
Charles 8. Fairchild
John Sherman
Denver
Washington St
Elgin
Illinois
Great West
Great Bend
Kansas State
Cincinnatti
Pittsburg
Canada
America
Jake
Junction City
Ilinois
Supreme Court
Erie Observer
Harrisburg
Pattison
Govenor Pattison
Institute Notes
Pitcher’s Castoria
Kelley
Rand Clearing-Out Sale
Nicinerney
Sschwaner
Hame
Buckeye Avenue
Rock Island Depot
N. Blevins & Co
J. S
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