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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1884
Page
7
Crude verse reflects on Arctic exploration, praising endurance and sacrifice. It recalls nineteen dead, six survivors, and the stark cold frontier as explorers marked a northern boundary and a costly achievement.
A Norse translated tale follows a poor mother and her son who befriend a rich burgomaster's daughter. Social prejudice drives the boy away but magical aid from sisters and a talking sword help him win wealth, a king's reward, and ultimately the burgomaster's daughter after proving worth through courage and wit.
The Free Press rounds on Blaine over his Know Nothing past and alleged anti Irish Catholic stance. It cites editorials and Bangor Know-Nothing resolutions approving nativist lines and naturalization limits, arguing the smear merits scrutiny until the campaign ends.
A Philadelphia Press editorial term Irish Undertow for Elaine is denounced as false and insulting to Irish Americans. The piece argues the Irish fight for democracy openly and boldly, likening them to waves eroding tyranny, and denies any treacherous undertow. The item notes a Cleveland wave support and cites Democratic claims about Bayard and Mepeza plan.
The piece contrasts Blaine and Logan on the bloody shirt and olive branch imagery, arguing the Republicans push a pacific stance while others warn of renewed sectionism. It critiques insincerity in leadership, cites past third-party efforts, and suggests labor and reform voices unlikely to derail the Democrats.
A Sicilian woman recalls fear of bandits in Sicily noting that families stay home with armed escorts. She believes the government keeps a large army to counter brigandage, while admitting some men avoid punishment by fleeing.
The piece argues General Butler offers no guiding principle or reform to unite voters. It notes the Greenback and anti monopolist labels lack appeal and predicts his bid will not spark a new party or shift major candidates in key states. It contrasts Butler with the 1840s anti slavery movement led by James G. Birney.
The Democratic canvass progresses quietly with confident leaders amid a favorable public mood. Observers compare it to 1476, noting reform as the core issue and GOP corruption as the main obstacle. Blaine’s paper allies press Irish and German votes, while Tammany’s defection is overstated and Ohio’s result looms large for party fate. Indiana may swing back to the Democrats as New York’s outlook remains strong.
The Chicago Times summarizes Blaine supporters arguments including Harper’s cartoons, English newspaper bias against Cleveland, George Jones of the New York Times born in England, Harpers’ wish to print Blaine’s book, Hendricks’ early criticism of Lincoln, and the Times’ view that further Blaine defenses rely on Democratic depravity and Republican boasts.
A disjointed editorial discussion contrasts Republican journals with Philadelphia and Chicago views on prosperity. It notes business mood, bank clearings, and unemployment, arguing real conditions differ from booster rhetoric, citing export shortfalls and faulty labor distribution amid idle machinery and surplus goods.
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