31 Dec 1885
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
1
Abilene Reflector issue dated Thursday December 31 1885 lists STROTHER and LITTS as editors and publishers with byline attribution to Lars.
Topeka prepares for Kansas admission centennial events on January 2 with afternoon addresses by ex Governor Charles Robinson and Governor John A. Martin. Evening program features Col. D. R. Anthony and numerous speakers including S. M. Wood and John Speer. Debates on currency and silver issues follow, contrasting gold and silver standards and the role of National Banks, amid a broader national banking debate. The Kansas City Times notes the event reflects regional leadership and a politically charged discussion on monetary policy.
The Heathen Chinee reports new naturalization efforts in El Paso Texas with plans by nearly 300 Chinese residents to become American citizens. They argue citizenship will shield them under government protection and allow full rights, a response attributed to the Wyoming massacre and raising concerns about election influence and good government.
The President urges suspending silver dollar coinage to avoid buying $2,000,000 in silver bullion monthly for coinage, arguing it robs gold. The writer questions the suspension and suggests equalizing values by lowering the gold dollar or using silver bullion payments or certificates of equivalent value.
A Washington Republican summary shows Democrats mostly oppose suspending coinage while Republicans favor it. Western and southern members push for continued silver dollar recognition. northern and eastern groups back lenders. Silver advocates reportedly control the House at 195 to 130, shaping fate of any anti silver bill and signaling east bankers and capitalists’ influence in currency policy.
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