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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1886

Page

3

Prohibiting Chinese Immigration Bill Introduced in Senate

Senator Mitchell of Oregon introduced a sweeping anti Chinese bill arguing treaties restraining prohibitions on Chinese entry are pernicious. The measure abrogates treaties and acts permitting Chinese immigration and bars most Chinese from entering or reentry, with limited exceptions for diplomats and their staff.

Mitchell Washieton Oregon United States Congress Thos China

Coke Troubles Stir Strikers at Morgan's Station

Nearly 1,000 strikers gathered to protest arrests tied to Devaliers shooting. They denounced jailings without hearing and demanded relief. A Mount Pleasant meeting of Hungarians from Moorwood formed a commissary after unpaid donations. An incendiary Hungarian speech sparked tensions as Weapons Superintendent Van Dusen offered a 10 percent wage advance, signaling a possible return to work on Monday.

Provenenotr Morgan's Station Mount Pleasant Moorwood van Dusen Beeson Works Reral

Dead Soldier Fund Formed For General Hancock Widow

A subscription drive launched in New York on February 12 to aid General Hancock's widow Prnanenonia, sparked by a rumored adequate fortune. Initial gifts include $1,000 from A J Drexel and George W Childs, with additional support pledged if needed. Organizers include General W F P Smith General J B Fry Williams Barnes and T J Critten den, with Pierrepont Morgan as treasurer. Names of subscribers listed, noting Hancock's charity and official hospitality as motives.

Hanswek Prnanenonia Hancock mAgemient Messrs A. J. Drexel George W. Childs New York Mlanewic J. Graoaay _B. Brown

Battle in the Dark Near Tahlequah with Outlaws

An Apache Territory dispatch reports Sheriff Brown and a posse clashing with outlaws near Tahlequah. In darkness the group exchanged fire. Brown lost two fingers and a posse member was wounded. William Cloud, an ex Federal soldier, died. other assailants escaped with minor injuries.

Tablequah Foex Ark Tahlequal Sherif Brown Comiatants Brown William Cloud Clow Arkansas

Burial of Hancock in New York and Norristown rites

The article details General Hancock’s funeral journey from Governor's Island to New York, then to Jersey City and Norristown. It notes the stormy harbor, the arrival of troops, the widow’s poignant scene, the funeral service at Trinity Church with prominent officers present, and the eventual burial in Norristown alongside ceremonies and processions through Philadelphia. It also references a miscellaneous Eaton of local items and a humorous legal anecdote.

New York Governor’s Island Guards of Honor Hancock Lieutenant Griffin Bouvier Outo Chester A. Arthur Griffin Fifth Artillery Richard Jackson Thomas F. Bayard Willian T. Sherman Philip A. Sheridan J. M. Lehio W. Sh. Frankseveral A. E H. Terry John Newton C. B. Wilcox W. FF. Walkers F. S. Wartsham W. FP. Wilson W. DD. Miller General Sherman Bayard P. H. Sheridan W. B. Franklin A. H.terry Wilson A. Miles W. F. Baldy Smith James B. Frye J. M. Schofield O. B. Wilcox SC. Walker Mr. Hartshorn W. D. Miller E. C. Goodwin Governor's Island Comio Morgan Osseo Jersey City Norrietown Norristown Union Philadelphia Loyal Legion Pattison Hoyt and Hartrantt

Market Reports Show Mixed Grain and Live Stock Trends

Market summaries note dull and weak prices in provisions with mixed cattle and hog quotes. Wheat and corn futures move unevenly while eggs and butter firm in New York and Milwaukee. Cattle demand remains slow with steady to weak prices. overall farm commodity tones are cautious and uneven across regions and markets.

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Amateur Dress Makers Learn Tailor Style Costume Tips

Amateur dress-makers are advised to combine two fabrics with a plain main fabric and figured accents, avoiding excess of the figured material to preserve elegance. Emphasis on all wool gowns, plain tailoring, and Braided trim details with belts, pleats, and selective sleeve styles highlighted for durable, stylish garments.

Table Manners and Higher Being in Daily Life

Refined table manners are linked to health and happiness, guiding thought and temper. Bad digestion and irritability arise from rushed meals, and a harmonious home life can suffer when meals are hurried. The text also notes petroleum value and a trade trick of reselling American refined oil, plus a quirky local tidbit about a chicken thief.

Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Post

Woman's Best Friend Siren Advice From Dr Pierce

How to Save Money and time for housekeepers and women in general. The piece urges regular care and remedies for ailments unique to women, praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a dependable aid for uterine issues and overall health.

F. E. Wilcox Dr. Pierce Canotane Brens Duke and Argyle Wrest Haller N. Sewthea Pierce Sam Lockport

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