Prejudices and tariff talk in early 1887 notes
A compact column from the Abilene Reflector reflects on tariff views and political jabs. It cites a Kentucky pension claim, a gift to John L. Sullivan from the Prince of Wales, Ives's quixotic damages suit, and critiques postmasters, railroad baggage liability, and economic rhetoric tied to President Cleveland. It also mentions Congressionals, mileage payouts, and Treasury concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Imam Congestion
National Treasury
Sepelipe
Ng Opobber
Harmony and independence urged in Kansas Democratic ranks
The Salina Herald calls for party harmony in Kansas Democrats, warns against factional control of federal patronage, and urges independence and honesty in party ranks. It notes debates on tariffs and surplus reduction, and reports Congress and Parliament movements including Mills for Ways and Means and tobacco cultivation plans in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Kansas
Democratic
Partizan
Ile
Salina Herald
Defining Platform Dubious in Republican League
A fragment discusses the convention that formed the Republican League of the United States with James P. Foster as president, outlining a platform led by Ton and John A. Kasson. It critiques tariff policy, prohibition, and demagogy, and notes Democratic gains as Cleveland rises. a Kansas to California correspondent complains about high rents, wages, and cost of living, hinting at emigration.
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Cleveland
E. L. Harper
Grover
Emporia Democratic
Democratic Party
Carlisle
Mills
Texas
House of Representatives
House
Senate
World
Republican Clubs
New York
Republican League of the United States
James P. Foster
Barly
League
America
Blaine
Maine Statesman
K_ C. Times
Kansas
Los Angeles
Cal
Fighting With Railroads Strengthens Russian Frontiers
The Official Military Gazette of St. Petersburg explains Russia has fewer rail lines near German and Austrian borders than Germany and Austria, arguing faster deployment risks in war. It notes Russia wants peace but keeps defenses ready, while Austria and Germany build up military roads and rail networks.
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St. Petersburg
Austria
Germany
Russia
Europe
Napoleon
Alps
Lombardy
World
Sheriff Sale Notice in Dickinson County Court
Sheriff sale under order of the Dickinson County district court to satisfy a judgment in the case of George Hereltine versus Kahl Brenner Eva Brenner and others. Sale set for Tuesday January 17 1888 at the front door of the courthouse, describing the southwest quarter of section and related lands. Sale conducted by Bauxas & Nowmonarn, officers of the county.
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Dickinson County
George Hereltine
Kahl Brenner
Eva Brenner
T O. Henry
Fee Kirby
G. A. Jackson
Kansas Loan & Trust
Sweet
EM Steldon
Charles Beers
A. D
Ure Court House
Cca
Snaiztren
Dikinscey
Kaneuttae
Masako
Pitcher’s Castoria
J.J
Bauxas & Nowmonarn
Vickinsos Coun
Freezing Blizzard Strands Western Kansas People for Fuel
Private reports from Ashland and near Dighton in Kansas detail four freezing deaths and a widow with two children found dead. Amid wrecks and trains stalled, relief moves grow as rail lines suffer snow drifts and fuel shortages threaten rural districts.
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Wicarra
Kan
Ashland
Clark County
Riley
Dighton
Lane County
Hale Cowley
Ork
Comanche
Meade
Kansas
Andover
Here
Asheard
Missouri Pacific
Eldorado
Wichita & Colorado
Wichita & Western
Chevey
Santa Fe
New York
Sixth Avenue Elevated
Franklyn Street
West Broadway
Franklin Street
Trafic
Haseen
Invention Aims to Halt Railroad Collisions at Paw Paw
A Paw Paw inventor introduces an anti railroad collision device. The design features a line of cars with a rail attached passing over and reconnecting with the main track at each end. The idea is that meeting or rear trains would pass safely over the apparatus, with all trains eventually using it.
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Kansas Supreme Court
St. Louis
Newport
Ark
Iron Mountain
Valentine
English
Spress Messenger
Mexico
Chicago & A‘ton
Paw Paw
Banking criminals and social irony after 1887
Justice sent Ex-President Harper to two years in the penitentiary for Fidelity National Bank crimes in Cincinnati. The piece notes repeated banker downfalls follow Fish and Ward, questions why rich bank presidents risk freedom for disgrace, and ponders public sympathy for dishonest leaders versus other wrongdoers. The author ends with a wry comment on the world’s humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Fidelity National Bank
Cincinnati
Fish
New York Marine Bank
Ward
Harper’s
Henry George eyes labor vote for freer trade in 1896
The World notes that Democrats wary of presidential tax cuts may face pressure as Henry George hints labor voters could back a party favoring freer trade. It suggests fifty thousand votes could swing the state next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
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Kentucky
Buckner
Prince of Wales
John L. Sullivan
John
Ives
Philadelphia
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Richard W. Townsend
Illinois
Arthur P. German
Maryland
Oregon
Arizona
Lee
Virginia
Aberdeen
Dakota
Treasury
Aldrich
Florida
England
Western
Arkansas
Missouri
Downs
J.B. Franklin
J. B. Franklin
L. Z. Stump
Harvey & Kinney
Carpenters
Libbie Hamilton
Jouter
William Singe
John Palmer
Edward Potts
Oden Johnson
William Benlong
David J. Campbell
John Coleman
Frank Tayor
D. &E. Kelly
Delaware Capes
Taylor
McFadden Brothers
Cedar Street
Queer Social Economy
Hodge Brum
Acorn
Dot
Hodge Bron
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