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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1885

Page

3

The Indian Question in Arizona Policy Debates

The annual report discusses the Chiricahua outbreak under Geronimo Mangus and others, blaming interdepartmental discord for unrest. It traces the 1862-incident land use, agent Willcox's stance, Crook's authority, and a shift to War Department control, ending with the appointment of Ford and Crook’s protest over lost influence.

Arizona Geronimo Mangus Department of Arizona Willcox Crook Crnok Sierra Madre Washington Secretaries of War and the Interior Wyself New Mexicn Thuetic Indian Department Secretary of the Interior Commissioner of Indian Affairs Interior Department Dalian Department Indian Affairs Witlcox Ford Gui Abewirica Crone Adjutant General Reeret War Department F. F. Pierce Inas San Carnos

The Diversity of Opinion on Senate Pro Tempore Rise

The report outlines Republican support for General Logan and Democratic backing for Senator Edmunds as President pro tempore. Arkansas Senator Jones urges Edmunds due to age and prior service, while Rep Springer questions Logan’s fit. The piece cites parliamentary precedent from 1877 and notes Don Cameron’s support for Logan.

Senate Edmonds Logan Wasuketos D. C Edmunds Jones Arkansas General Logan Seater Edwards Wold Sherman Morrill Indianapolis Springer Washington Nepoliliem Sprimstiell Edwinequds Proceedings of the Senate United States Hawtin Sennimothy D. Howe Thomas W. Ferry Michisnn Senator Logan Senator Edmunds Don Cameron

Fraud Exposed At Seance And Medium Arrested

A Chicago seance led by Wyman at W B Field's home drew skeptics who exposed the medium's trickery. The process involved an airy outfit and a chair sewn to a cabinet, leading to a confrontation and a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. Wyman pleaded guilty and was jailed awaiting grand jury action. A gas explosion in New York injured two men, while in Pennsylvania a house fire killed three children after matches were lit by the youngsters.

A &Spiritual E. Wyman WB. Field Wyman Bains Paoviresce R. C Mr Fitzgerald Patrick Fitzgerald

All Lost Tug Dory Emory Explodes on East River

New York December 4 A tugboat the Dory Emory blowing up off Sixteenth street while towing a stone barge up the East River left no trace of the vessel or its six crew, presumed dead. The barge was secured at Blackwell's Island. The blast shattered nearby windows and caused widespread alarm. Names of the crew not confirmed, captain Garrett Morris among those aboard. The vessel valued at 10,000 remains lost.

New York Dory Emory East River Sixteenth Street Blackwell's Island Horace A. Green Franklin Edson Garrett Morris Louis Capperall Charles Davis Thomas van Hansen Garret Morris, Jr Hell Gate

Detroit Blaze Destroys Barnum Wire Works Stock

A fire at six o’clock in the Barnum wire works stock room in Detroit rapidly spread aided by a west wind. Three alarms summoned engines as the plant and nearby houses burned. losses totaled about 300000 with building stock and machinery insured at 116700. Two hundred workers were left jobless.

Detroit Demnorr Barnum Wire Works Howard Street

Temperance meeting of Kansas Prohibition party held at Lawrence

Ex Governor St John attended the Kansas State Temperance Committee gathering in Lawrence to urge a third party. Delegates denounced Republican leaders over saloon closures and planned a vigorous 1886 campaign with speakers across the state. About $400 was subscribed for state and congressional ticket efforts and proposed changes to the prohibitory law.

Kansas State Temperance Committee Lawrence Kan State Central Committee Prohibition Party St John Ohio New York South Missouri River

Appointments by the President and Alaska Judge

The President named Lafayette Dawson of Missouri United States Judge for the District of Alaska among several appointments including a New York collector and Montana associate justice. Also reported fires at McGraw Saw Mill in Bay City and gas piping plans by Standard Oil to ship natural gas from Venango to Buffalo via Corry and Gary.

Wasainatos Lafayette Dawson Maryville United States District of Alaska Internal Revenue John A. Sullivan Second District of New York William W Supreme Court of Montana J. Bomar Harris Mississippi Bay Crry Micn McGraw Birdsall & Barker Will Saginaw River Burch Oil City Standard Oil Co Buffalo Venango Gary Befalo Corry

General Interest Notices From Various Cities

A collection of brief items notes coffee advertising in New York, a 73 year old Hartford divorce applicant, a counterfeit warning, a debate topic on speed after breaking items, many volumes of German Bible for the blind, a dark chestnut warning, a printer becoming editor, London consumption Paris to indoor work, Bolivar statue honors in New York, and a Derby ghost scare ending with a teen actor.

New York N. Y Pittsburgh Cincinnati Royal Infirmary London Venezuelan Congress Bolivar New York Seventh Regiment of Veterans Central Park Derby Eng

Market Report Digest Dec 5 with mixed cash quotes

Raw pacing mixed bids across meats and grains with prices listed for lard, bacon, short ribs, and dry salted meats. Cattle and hogs show steady to firm tones. flour, eggs, and provisions vary by class and region across Chicago New York St Louis markets.

Carrie Chicago Wisconsin Aioean HAA Minnesota van Higbor New York St. Louis Sapring Wie Saito White Gene Hancey California Chevalier Western Nps Poceines City India Mess Mts Karens Fonowins Caicago

Expert Vows Sun Color Is Blue in Scots Observed Theory

Prof. C. P. Langley of the Allegheny Observatory returns from Europe to Pitts burgh and reports that sun light is blue rather than white. He argues air acts like an orange veil that filters colors, leaving blue and violet predominating, though sunlight contains red and other hues. He notes not pure monochrome blue but blue dominates original rays.

C. P. Langley Allegheny Observatory Pittsburgh Europe England France Prof. Langley Weller

Letter of Edward VI confirms Book of Common Prayer use

Historic document from the King's Library at the British Museum includes a 1644 letter ordering bishops to collect all service books for use of the Book of Common Prayers and to deface or abolish them. It also instructs punishing those who refuse to provide bread and wine for Holy Communion. The item sits among other histories, notes, ads, and medical cures in this compilation.

King British Museum Edward VI Duke of Somerset Coummanl Pierce

Madman's Legacy and the Magic Cure Tale

A fragmented excerpt recounts a scene with Richelieu and a mechanic declaring a discovery to enrich France. It mentions Warner's safe cure gaining global fame, praised by eminent persons for merit, amid a wandering note on a magician who can eat fire and a quip about science.

Richelieu France Warner Globe The Herald

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