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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
7
A discussion traces Bradshaw's removals and alleged faults in the Hazen era, with Bradshaw seeking a congressional inquiry. Judge Gresham may testify if a probe occurs, while related notes cover railroad settlements and policy shifts from Washington to New Jersey delegation maneuvers.
In a senate session Mr Vest proposed a resolution defending equal civil rights regardless of religion and noting Austro-Hungary's stance on a U S envoy. Another resolution by Mr Harrison called for investigating pension administration practices and potential tests beyond law, with inquiry powers. action postponed by rule.
In Wasuixeros December 22 the Senate debated Senator Cullum’s proposal to create a Postal Telegraph Commission to buy existing lines at appraised value under the act of 1865 and 1848 terms. The bill, referred to Post Offices and Post Roads, sets earnings tests, bonds at 3 percent, and mirrors Edmunds provisions while testing both methods for a postal telegraph system.
A pension decision addresses an ex veteran who deserted after re enlistment and never rejoined his unit. The ruling holds discharge perfected rights. widow Burnett’s pension dispute cites Supreme Court affirmation on disability-based rates and posthumous eligibility. Also noted are Russian Proletariat case outcomes and vandalism incidents in Wales with property damage and police inquiries.
The article notes recent G A R posts in Hamilton County and across Kansas naming elected officers for 1986 and reporting on reunions and visits by officials. It highlights a Shiloh battle field find, a Creighton encampment fund, and a grand Loyal Legion banquet compare. It recalls the Omaha Paxton House event and Chicago Palmer House festivities with many Union officers in attendance.
Reports detail tobacco cures against hog cholera in Iowa herds and large horse and cattle sales in Kansas. Nebraska disease outbreaks, state stock assessments, and a Lincolns Live Stock Commission meeting are noted, with figures on hog losses and corn yields from small farms.
The article details teen misses and younger girls dresses with a range from cashmere and camel hair to serges and bison tricots. It covers basques, vests, Eton jackets, yoke waists, aprons, sashes, and skirt lengths, noting fabrics, trims, and popular silhouettes for daily and evening wear.
St Louis market report dated December 24 notes prices and activity across commodities. Grain futures and cash bids show dull to unchanged tones, with specifics for No 2 red, No 3 mixed, and January and December contracts. Dairy, meat, and pork products display varied but steady to modestly firmer values, including butter creamery, pork cuts, lard, bacon, and beef cattle categories. New York markets report steady to firm butter and meat prices with detailed quotations for various grades and months.
A practical survey of cement types and mixes for water proofing, heat resistance, and bonding various materials. It covers mixtures for water joints, steam joints, high heat, fixing iron into stone, stove cements, damp resistant glues, and precautions on expansion and chemical action influencing cement performance. The article urges more scientific study of cements beyond Port land cement.
An interview with A. 8. Chamberlain of Old Bull's Head Stables in New York argues French horses outperform Clydesdales for price and durability. He notes traders import Percherons, urging breeders to favor French stock for market demand and profitability.
A Chicago drummer recalls an audacious hustle in which he attends two different engagements in one night. He switches between two sets, arranges rides and timing to finish both shows, costs twelve dollars, and leaves town to avoid a creditors’ bill while boasting of his feat. The anecdote, cited from the Chicago Herald, reflects bold hustling in the theater business and its consequences.
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