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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1887
Page
4
In the Abilene Reflector the editor discusses Senator Sherman's prospects, arguing a Republican candidate should keep striving for the presidential nomination rather than concede. The piece critiques an Old Whig defense of the war tariff and notes the idea that protection funds government by taxing others.
The Buffalo Courier notes a GOP stance labeled as free trade by some and protectionist by others. It claims the party supports free wool and coal but frames free sugar as protectionist, highlighting a perceived inconsistently in republican policy.
An American Grocer article notes Cleveland’s sturdy common sense and level headedness. It praises his leadership as beneficial to the whole people, while stating disagreement on some points. If he ran again, business interests would feel safer under his control than under prominent opponents.
The piece defends President Cleveland's call to cut excess taxes and restore funds to the treasury. It argues the duty is to reduce needless tariffs and avoid distorting protections, noting internal taxes may be altered if needed for revenue. It labels war tariffs as ultra Republican and supports a Democratic line on tax reductions.
The article notes the president’s surplus reduction plan as a shared challenge for Democrats in the House and Republicans in the Senate. It stresses the need for both chambers to act to prevent industrial and financial ruin and signals the president will sign any revenue-cutting bill.
The Rock Island Addition to Solomon offers a strong investment opportunity in the county. Local promoters claim property values will double within the next ninety days and advise contacting I Ooo or related party for price lists.
The piece discusses Republican zeal for tariff revision facing public pressure for duty cuts, the Chicago Tribune’s stance supporting tariff reform, and critiques of protectionism. It condemns trust power, coal operators, and immigration policies while arguing Democracy should reduce taxes and preserve public interests.
A public auction will sell horses and cattle from a farm on Tuesday January 7 in Section a. The lot includes a front row suite, draft horses, a gelding five years old, a work draft, good sled and harnesses, and a number of other livestock. Terms: cash with 7 percent interest and no credit over ten dollars. items over ten dollars payable in full at sale. Burton, Auctioneer.
Seed corn offered at 85 cents per bushel FOB Jansen through February 1888. Reference shown to Jansen Bank and Rev Jesse Engle Belle Springs. Sample at printing office. P W Thresex and Bros. Judge Seeds checked the County Treasurer’s office this morning finding $81,474.40 in the treasury. books and safe contents matched. Ghikiren Oxy for Pitcher's Cavtopian.
The executive board of Reading Railroad employees reported firm resolve to strike amid nonunion recruitment and a looming work stoppage. Local assemblies pledged support, and a mass meeting in Reading endorsed the strike while preparations to move traffic and replace workers intensified.
December 27 report from Sepacis Missouri details Pacific Express Messenger John Grimshaw and guard Sparrow repelling a masked bandit attack on a rail line near Stringtown Boggy Creek. Grimshaw hid cash, barricaded doors, and helped passengers as robbers fired. five minutes of gunfire ended with the raiders retreating. Grimshaw, in service for fifteen years, is credited with saving the train and its valuables.
A Fiji era of upheaval unfolds as Honolulu reports another revolution near and native opposition rises to challenge the king. In Canada Quebec tithe practices spark farmer cash demands while bishops press for universal cash payments and legislative action. Russian student unrest surges across Moscow Odessa Kazan and Kharkov universities as riots suspend classes and threaten reforms.
Dec. 27 report from Nocares Ariz describes Vicente Castano's eastern and western factions suffering a decisive defeat near Guatemala City. Castano and several leaders were captured or killed, ending a bloody conflict that followed Barillas's June dictatorship and restoring peace in the republic. Also noted: Randall discusses tariff moves at the White House with hints of tax repeal and revenue plans.
San Francisco dispatch details the two survivors Edward Olsen of Norway and William Timpe of Germany after nine months on a South Sea island. Their shark expedition aboard the General Segel ended in tragedy as mutiny and murder in a desert island siege. The balance of the column reports other transport and fire accidents, drownings, and fatalities across several towns, including a large Wakefield fire started by a monkey.
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