06 Dec 1883
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1883
Page
1
Local shop advertises men’s overcoats in sizes 37 to 42 at two dollars each, originally four dollars, and youths’ overcoats in sizes 34 to 37. Limited quantities, buy now.
The Sunday Herald notes a promise of a democratic revival after Carlisle is chosen speaker by the democratic caucus in Washington. It argues the old guard lose influence to energetic younger leaders and predicts a sweeping Democratic victory if leaders act decisively.
A Kansas City Times interview with Rep J R Burton of Abilene reveals his views on Kansas politics and gubernatorial prospects. Burton predicts Dickinson county will back Governor Glick, discusses St John, prohibition risks, and potential Republican nominees while critiquing old line politicians.
In 1880 General Kilpatrick, a Republican stump speaker, is directed by Blaine to mention temperance in Danforth Maine where the town is strictly prohibition. Kilpatrick proceeds to Danforth after a Blaine house meeting in Augusta and is urged to reference temperance despite the local strict stance.
The Danville incident is framed as a white black clash driven by race sentiment, not political design. The New York Times questions politically motivated readings, noting the event arose from a street altercation amid a charged election climate. Copiah county awaits fuller facts to see if parallels emerge.
A New York Evacuation Day scene features Robert White editor of the Sunday Democrat marching in vintage Irish garb. White, photographed near City Hall Park, linked arms with Ben Butler and headed toward Wall Street amid showy costumes and playful captions.
General Underwood of the Cincinnati News Journal discussed Carlisle’s views on an aggressive, people driven Democratic policy. The piece notes Carlisle’s background from Campbell County to Covington and his long public service career starting as a teacher, then lawyer, Kentucky House member, and senator.
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