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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1884
Page
7
A fragmented poetic piece from the Abilene Reflector reflecting on youth, memory, and the passing of time. The narrator contemplates life’s joys and future promises, contrasting childhood dreams with mature reflections and the serene, sometimes sorrowful, march toward adulthood. The text blends personal longing with hopeful faith in life’s eventual fullness.
Captain Forbes loses savings after a bank failure causes shock through a coastal village. His wife Maria discovers forgery was the bank’s fault in a twist that spares the family from ruin, prompting reflection on trust and prudent conduct amid rumors and sorrow.
The Missouri Greenback Labor party met at Turner Hall in Kansas City on August 21 and adopted a pro fusion platform opposing Bourbonism. Nicholas Ford was nominated for Governor with plans for a full ticket later by the State Central Committee. Notable attendees included ex-Congressmen Ira Estine, J. C. Burrows, and Fr. Underwood among others from Jackson and St Louis, with delegates listed by district.
William Mooney a Brooklyn lawyer engaged to Miss Jxtte Kornabis visited her father’s home then stayed at his fiancee’s. After returning to a room above the street, a fall caused a fatal head injury. The tragedy occurred in Greenpoint as the couple planned their August wedding.
In a fragment from Kentucky State and Burlington sources a couple in a parlor remains divided by distance and doubt as one asks for an answer. The scene hints at engagement and a lingering indecision while a cocoanut tree proverb technical note is mentioned.
A garbled telegram-like document shows Governor Hendricks accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice President, praising the convention, and affirming duty to country. The message includes a formal closing from J. A. Hendricks and recipients in the National Democratic Convention committee.
The Tallapoosa sinks after a fog bound collision with the schooner James S Lowell three miles northeast of Oak Bluff. Two lives lost, remaining crew saved by Gate City and other vessels. survivors transported to Woodshall, with details of the wreck and rescue plans from Capt Read and Captain Heed.
August 23 report from Foo Chow notes a two o’clock to eight p m bombardment by Courbet's squadron killing seven Chinese grayboats. two escaped. French fleet reportedly suffered no damage though unconfirmed reports claimed sunk French vessels. August 25 dispatches describe looting of consulate buildings by uniformed Chinese soldiers, French loss cited at six by one source, disputed by others. French batteries shelled pagodas, nine Chinese ships described as light, and several junks fled.
Massachusetts letter from General Butler argues against both Democratic and Republican rule, urging a Greenback labor platform. He details currency reform, a non Canal stance, and calls for equal rights, labor protections, and reform of national finance to curb monopolies. He critiques party expediency and emphasizes working people’s stake in government.
Relatives requested an exhumation of Private Whistler in a rural churchyard with about forty onlookers. The coffin was opened after removal of a lid fastened by bolts. the body showed extensive flesh removal, careful knife marks, and signs of starvation. The seal cap and hair were kept, though the remains appeared desiccated and unmarked by violence. The case parallels a mutilation pattern linked to Lieutenant Kistinghars.
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