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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1884
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector reports Cleveland's concise acceptance letter and critiques Salina rally tactics. It frames the governor race as a fight over Prohibition versus Anti Prohibition, arguing resubmission as the central, defining issue. It contrasts Marrin and Guck with stances on prohibition and legislative resubmission.
The Cleveland scandal draws mixed coverage as Chicago Tines and Indianapolis Sentinel discuss Blaines unchastity while Mrs Blaines name is linked to disgrace. The Refiector and Chronicle denounce scandal warfare, questioning virtue and urging responsible journalism amid partisan tension.
The piece treats Brrerers strength as a mysterious factor in the forthcoming campaign, noting it is exaggerated yet will yield a sizable vote share. It doubts Burien can win any state electorally, suggests he aims to amuse himself, and favors Cleveland as the eventual winner. It mentions Barcen and references Eroy kept after school for misbehavior.
Fragmentary OCR describes Butler's lengthy address to the public, claiming an appeal to working men and a push to unite parties. The text alludes to acceptance letters and campaign canvassing but is garbled and unreadable in key details.
A Kansas political clash unfolds as Republicans push resubmission tactics while prohibition forces seek to strengthen the law. The Topeka Capital and Manhattan Nationalist weigh in, hinting at strategic district fights and signaling that a Guck victory could force a statewide resubmission. The piece argues the real aim is strengthening the prohibitory law, not resubmitting, and predicts the people will demand change if Guck is re-elected.
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture reports for the month ending July 31 shows Dickinson County harvested 2,465,876 bushels of winter wheat from 107,246 acres at 23 bushels per acre and 542,640 bushels of oats from 18,397 acres at 40 per acre. It lists 6,088 acres of diverse crops and notes population growth of 3,702 from July 1, 1883 to July 1, 1884, with Abilene gaining over 900. The piece praises Dickinson as a leading county and expresses confidence it will not lag.
Gen Caldwell, in Salina last week, claimed Gov Glick would enslave all Blacks if given power. The piece argues this exposes his dishonesty and cites J I Strarr of Topeka as a counterpoint about a Topeka mayor forcing two Black women to work on streets with ball and chain.
Desalne seeks a $50,000 payment to settle a scandal and save his office and finances. The piece contrasts him with New York's governor who urged telling the truth.
The Kansas State Horticultural Society Executive Board urges a continuous fruit display from Riley to the far west, to illustrate progress in orcharding and fruit culture beyond eastern Kansas. A grand exhibit is planned with apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes and quinces. five specimens of each, high quality, defect free, insect free, hardy varieties. The fair opens on the 8th of 1884, and local citizens are urged to organize meetings chaired by Jolley and B F Wilson.
The Abilene Institute notes 104 members with Prof Green wood delivering a well received lecture. Chancellor Lip pincott and President A B Taylor attended as visitors. Eight resolutions praise organizers Jenks McLaren Green wood and Dr Bowers, and urge a second term for Sept Mornaday.
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