California Abbreviation Debate and Tariff Talk
A collage of editorials on using Calif as an abbreviation, Sherman’s Senate absence delaying tax reform, Pulitzer seeking rest in California due to overwork, and reactions to tariff and labor issues. The pieces reference Kansas Territory history, Reading district coal merchants, and Knights of Labor boycotts, urging state action to aid starving workers.
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Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
California
Pulitzer
Pacific Coast
Reading
Uvey
New York
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Gould
Emporia Democrat
Public Opinion on Press Power and Notable Figures
The Washington Star and Chicago Herald debate press accountability and civic duty. They note press power curbing public malfeasance, reference the Sharp gang and Tweed ring, and discuss a Charleston brawl that identified the war’s first shooter, weighing candidates Foraker Tuttle Clarkson Sherman and Blaine as the possible last shot. Wool mill idle capacity hinges on free list raw wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp Gang
Tweed Ring
Washington Star
Charleston
Foraker
Tuttle
Clarkson
John Sherman
Mr. Blaine
Chicago Herald
Randall and Pennsylvania tariff reformers unite
In this excerpt from editors, Randall’s stance at home is said to rally the whole state including Republicans to tariff reform. The piece argues that a grand presidential issue could unify the public against monopoly and advance fair trade, urging protectionist resistance and reform.
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Randall
Toledo Bee
Rainfall Debate Backed By Plains Crops And Tools
The Omaha Bee argues moisture sufficed for tillage regardless of climate claims. It states crops prove rainfall data unreliable, with the plow seeder and reaper disproving precise inches. The piece supports practical outcomes over theoretical measurements.
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Omaha Bee
Pennsylvania Democrats Adopt Tariff Reform Resolution
The new Democratic State Committee in Pennsylvania endorsed tariff reform, aligning with New York Democrats. They call for straightway federal tax cuts of at least 100 million dollars annually, prioritizing reductions on imported raw materials to curb foreign competition and boost domestic sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Democratic State Committee
Pennsylvania
New York
Kansas at twenty seven looks to a bright future
Kansas celebrates twenty seven years of statehood with strong growth in population, votes, and wealth. The piece highlights notable early leaders Preston B. Plumb to Thomas Moonlight, compares 1861 voter counts to 1886 gubernatorial totals, and notes railroads and immigration fueling Kansas City and state prosperity. It predicts continued rapid growth and enduring optimism for Kansas and Kansas City.
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Kansas
Buchanan
Commonwealth
Preston B. Plumb
John J. Ingalls
John A. Martin
Charles W. Blair
Jacob Stotler
William A. Phillips
T. D. Thacher
C. K. Holliday
Prouty
Thomas Moonlight
Lecompte
Kansas City
Missouri
Colorado
West
New Nursery Opens West of Abilene Cemetery
Chas Young opens a nursery half a mile west of Abilene cemetery offering fruit, shade and ornamental trees, grape vines, rhubarb, asparagus, garden and sweet potato plants. Prices to suit the times. Also notes a separate ad for 150 shocks of corn fodder for sale in Ridge township Hope.
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Chas. Young
Abilene Cemetery
C. B. Morrill
N. W
Ridge Township
Hope
Auction of Ridge township farm stock and implements
Public auction at Ridge township residence on Wednesday February 8 1888 starting at 9 o clock includes 58 head cattle and horses 18 Chester White Shoats 10 horses and colts 100 chickens 1000 bushels oats and about 4 tons hay farming implements many details. Terms cash for 10 and under credit with security 12 interest after due 7 discount for cash. Lunch provided. Enos Beemer John Brtox A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horges
Dillon
John Deere Lister
J & L Lever
Eureka
Enos Beemer
Assignee's Notice and Probate Hearing in Dickinson County
Notices in Dickinson County Kansas announce an assignee hearing for C F Dewar & Co with creditors invited to attend May 1 and the next two days at Abilene Clerk's office from 9 to 11.30. The probate court also schedules a hearing February 17 for Thaddeus Gross estate seeking admission of a purported will and issuance of letters testamentary to K F Gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Kansas
Dickinson County
C. F Dewar & Co
A. D
Abilene
Isid County
C. Bitting, Jr
Kanas
Thaddeus Gross
Dickinon County
Kansas
K. F. Gross
Huddens Gross
K. P. Gross
Isa W. P. Skeps
Blood Purifier and Tonic advertised by Barnes & North
A Botanic Blood Balm brochure proclaims B B B as a great blood purifier and tonic. It claims to cure scrofula kidney troubles catarrh skin humors rheumatism eruptions boils and similar ailments and is offered for sale by Barnes North craft.
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Barnes & North, Craft
Local merchant pledges money back guarantee and fair deals
A vendor promises to lead in trade by offering goods at savings and a return policy. Customers can buy with confidence, knowing returns and refunds will be honored if not satisfactory. The seller emphasizes maintaining original goods and continuing sales in the region.
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Sewelis J
Cedar Sts
Abilene
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calif
Senate
Sherman
Washington
N.Y. Times
House of Representatives
N. Y. Star
Protective Tariff League
Reform Club
Garden City Sentinel
Kansas Territory
Missouri River
Rocky Mountains
Denver
James W. Denver
Pueblo
Leadville
Colorado Springs
Greeley
Central City
Black Hawk
Georgetown
Public Opinion
Randall and
Congress
Cailiron
Cry
Pitcher's Castoria
New Nursery
Roy Jackson
East 104Th Street
N. Y
W. L. Dover
L. H. Faulkner
Dueorth
Lille
JLN
Brrtox
William
Raber Chapin Chapa
Chesebee
Kansas Farm Mortgage Co
Hiland Southworth
Kas
Ss. S. Smith
Faulkner
Pickwick Club
the Dream of Kentucky Distillation
USA
Kansas City Liquor CO
Delaware Streets
Ia. Sterl, Cb
Sterl & Zahner
Ness
Goss & CO
Manchester
M. T. Goss & Co
Sapplies
Sewell
F. W. Moyer & CO
Ceder St
Stewart
Truth & Stewart Healing Powder CO
SZ. Louis
CG. F.worley
Turor of
G. F. Worley
GC. Sterl & CO
Low
Wwe
Spas Eearvas
Povladeiptin
Ninth St
Kaweas City
Calenga
Stampa
John Dunlavy
Bonebrake & Kop
Goodk
Castoria
Casto
Wehildren
Dreserviti
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Tas Curtava Company
Fulton Street, N
Abilene National Bank
Clark H. Barker
E. D. Humphrey
Cashier
W. P. Rice
A. K. Perry
Asi
T ‘Cashier
Frank L. Parker
W. 8. Hodge
P. Rice
Clark H. Barker Frederck Robie
Schwaner’s Hame Tug Section
Broadway
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