24 Feb 1887
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1887
Page
1
In 1887 the pension system lists 232000 disabled soldiers and dependents with vast expenditures. The article condemns arrearage provisions as wasteful and demagogic, praising President Cleveland for vetoing the bill and upholding duty over self-interest.
The vetoed pension bill is criticized as a step that could grant aid to many who served little or no injury. Existing laws already provide for wounded veterans, while the veto aimed to cover thousands who never served or saw combat. The piece argues for strict distinctions between genuine veterans and claimants seeking government support. The piece also includes political commentary and local notices mixed with advertisements.
A correspondent argues Europe faces an imminent arms conflict with Russia on the rise. He traces Russian expansion under Peter the Great’s legacy, notes military mobilization across the continent, and warns that a war could erupt from the east, dwarfing Western tensions.
An exchange argues that useful, live men power a town while dead ones hinder progress. It notes Kansas has passed a municipal voting law for women with a 25 to 13 senate vote and 92 to 22 house tally. The Inter-Ocean predicts national interest in April 5 elections and Leavenworth’s fight against prohibition.
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