Reflective column and political debate from January 5 1888
The piece cites Col Tagersoll and The New York World on Cleveland Blaine politics, polygamy enforcement, and reform bill prospects. It argues harmony will prevail, Cleveland re election, and criticizes protectionist laws as costly to laborers while benefits accrue to employers. It notes Mr Randall and congressional action and veto potential.
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Col.Tagersoll
Ciad
Snd
New York World
Cleveland
Blaine
Randall
Grover Cleveland
Congress
TSS
Star Chamber
Shermatn
Allison, Randall, Mills and
Reed
President’s Gift to Pope Reflects Measured Courtesy
The New York Times notes the president’s gift to the pope at the papal jubilee shows good sense and avoids lavish European displays. It suggests presenting a copy of the constitution as a fitting tribute, highlighting American skill and the ceremonial balance in offering a formal state gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
America
United States
Rome
New York Times
African in Mr Scott's Woodpile in Tariff Debate
A Tribune correspondent argues Congressman Scott favors free coal to aid a Canadian iron mine plan, calling it the African in his woodpile. The piece contends protected duties enrich monopolies while workers suffer, urging tariff reform to return benefits to common pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Scott
Canada
Dominion
Irun
Pennsylvania
Sherman to Oppose Lamar Supreme Court Confirmation
Senator John Sherman opposes the confirmation of Mr. Lamar to the supreme court not on fitness but because Lamar was a Confederate and has never voted Republican. Attendants of the Czar were alarmed by a trap door in the box at a theatre, possibly a staged incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Mr. Lamar
Supreme Court
Mr. Sherman
Eviction of the Constitution and a Soup House Debate
Editorial fragment references evicting the Constitution to the Pope and proposing a grand national soup house to absorb surplus. Notes Blaine’s tariff plans, a Read ing Railroad strike report, Barnum’s fortunes, and tariff myths about Santa Claus. Mentions Sherman joking about the presidency, Abilene real estate inquiries, Frank Close's ranch stock, and the Westbound Cyclone switching tracks with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Reading Railroad
Barnum
United States
Jol Sherman
Washington
Sherman
Abilene
Frank Close
Kansas
Stanton
Farmer Jesse Yonally Dies at Abilene Residence
Jesse Yonally a Dickinson county farmer living three miles west of Abilene died at his residence last night at 11 o clock of gangrene. He was in his sixty sixth year and had long been a resident of the county. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 12 30 tomorrow. The friends of the family are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Yonally
Abilene
Gangreen
Yonally
Dickinson County
Great Slaughter of Trath Hunting PartyEngulfed by Wild Dogs and Heat
A group including Faulkner, Mosher, Kelley and neighbors hunted along Serpentine Creek using dogs to drive game into a central area. The scene featured rapid shots, heavy losses of rabbit, quail, prairie chickens and other wildlife, and guns overheating to the point of melted stocks. The party left without taking a single animal home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Navarre School Enrollment and Scholarship Report
Report shows A grade 10 students, B grade 9, total 28 with average daily attendance. A grade scholarship totals include Reading 93 and other subjects. B grade averages include Reading 93 and 97 in arithmetic. Names on Roll of Honor list Hattie Issitt, Chas Shank, Laura Bassler, Mabel Bassler, Gracie Summer, Birdie Summer, Blanch Johnston. The school hosts a literary society meeting on the first and third Fridays. debate favored Education over Wealth with Blanche Johnson, Birdie Summer, and Laura Bassler for, Romer Bassler, George Johnson, Chas Shank, Kate Cree against. judges ruled affirmative. Visitors invited. last month’s visitors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Issitt
Chas Shank
Laura Bassler
Mabel Bassler
Gracie Summer
Birdie, Summer
Blanch Johnston
Blanche Johnson
Birdie Summer
Romer Bassler
George Johnson
Chas. Shank
Kate Cree
Ford
Javarre
Choma
Social Party Delights Local Youths with Music and Dance
A group of about fifty young people gathered at J. M. Fisher’s home last evening, invited by Misses Dera Fisher and Mary Davidson. The program ran from 6:30 to 10, featuring music, recitations, a sung duet, a supper, and a grand march into quadrilles and round dances. Hosts Miss Dora Fisher and Miss Mary Davidson received guests in tea gowns, and the event drew rave reviews as the most pleasant party lately. The report also notes visitors John G. Prichard and family departing for Junction City, and H. P. Eaton and wife’s travel from Ann Arbor to Winfield, Kansas, with Mr. Eaton linked to J. C. V. W. O’Brien’s West tour for Catholic papers submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fisher
Dera Fisher
Mary Davidson
Myrtle Carpenter
Lou Carpenter
Grace Peters
May Scherer
Hattie Eicholtz
Alice McCollum
Alsatian Mountains
Birdie Hodge
Kathleen
Eva Gleissner
Alla Wellman
John Bennett
Dora Fisher
Dora
Mary
John G. Prichard
Castoria Brand Ad Mirrored Through Generations
An old promotional jingle notes Castoria as a remedy used during illness and infancy, claiming continued use through adulthood and motherhood. The text echoes a nostalgic, multidecade attachment to the product, framing Castoria as a trusted family remedy across generations.
Mail letters not called for for week ending January 4 1888
List of names of addressees from the letter list and postal cards who have not called for mail. Readers are asked to address mail to street and number and call again if advertised. Signed A G Buchanan P M.
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Mthouse
Jas Jamen
Tae Armstrong
Belle Jones
Elizabeth Anderson
da Johannessen
A Hehrtman
Mies Eda Kellen
S D Barr
Robi It King
Joe Beatly
ME Leaf
Mrs Alle
Jan Tee Dan Ree
Hans Me Ataien
Lathew J
Care P Coyne
McNesvy
Blood Purifier and Tonic Prize Notice
B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm advertised as a great blood purifier and tonic claimed to cure scrofula kidney troubles ostarrh skin humors rheumatism eruptions boils and more. For sale by Barnes North path. Number 455 drew the organ at Ram i. Will the holder come forward to claim prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes & Northpath
Ram i
Collision on Cincinnati Southern leads to many deaths
A wreck near Greenwood Kentucky on the Cincinnati Southern line claimed multiple lives and left numerous injured, including Lee Withrow and James Severance. A second fatal New York Pennsylvania Ohio wreck near Meadville added to the disaster tally with five killed and thirteen wounded.
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New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio
Meadville
Lexixetos
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Greenwood
Lee Withrow
Ludlow
James Severance
Stanford
T. Candee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pat Taylor
Somerset
No. 1
Pat Murphy
Junction City
W. T. Roberts
Riceville
W.E. Jackson
Express Messenger
Hewl
L. E. Sackett
J. C. Burch
Sidney
Chicago & Aston
Joe Hepp
Covington
Dick Patton
J. E. Campbell
Hanoverton
Carrel
Cincin
Withrow
Jackson
Bhrumm
Winfield
Somuit
Bennett
Shrumm
Shirumm
Meanville
William George
Enngine
Humes
A. P. Swan
Arthur Irwin
William H. Stephenson
Toledo
Chicago
New York
Murray
Geneva
Buchanan
Swan
H. E. Hoehn
Adolph Wagoner
Buffalo
N. Y
Adolph Horen
Paterson
N. J
H. Makvel
Middlefield
Michael O'Brien
F. H. Newon
Kent
F. Wyman
Josep Boynton
Philip Fouk
San Francisco
J. M. Woods
Greenville
F. A. Malone
Clearing House Returns and Congress Weather Vane
Boston reports quiet business in the week ending December 31 1587 from leading clearing houses. Congress foresees a short session with expected committee alerts and possible action on educational bills direct tax naval station debate and presidential critique by Sherman with Mitchell Blair and others. Texan magnate Captain James Britton dies suddenly at Wakefield Hotel. Minnie Williams shot by unknown assailant in Bauch Tex. Henry Hester a demented cabinet maker found near Esme after wandering ten miles south of St Elma. Local weather and travel notes reflected in scattered reports across Illinois and Indiana towns.
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Boston
United States
Congress
Carlisle
Sherman
Mitchell
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Blair
Ouna
Vaxvatta
Henry Hester
Esme
St Elma
Boms
Pacific Railroads Reports Split on Remedy and Forfeiture
The Pacific Railroads Commission reveals a majority favoring moderate relief and legal reform, while a minority pushes for charter forfeiture and immediate sale. It cites Union Pacific mileage and bond issues, notes branch lines boost earnings, and details Sheriff Pattison’s radical stance against the railroads. Jay Gould and Russell Sage face a possible larceny prosecution as bonds and dates loom.
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Waauisotos
Pacific Railroads Commission
Pattison
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas Pacific
Denver Pacific
United States
Union Pacific
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Ogden
Utah
Kansas City
The
Denver
Union
110Th
Uinority Commissioner
Central Pacific
Central Branch
Sioux City
Adams
Jay Gould
New York
Martine
Hassell Sage
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Grand Jury
Russell Sage
Govrraasens
The Dead Executive Marmaduke Funeral in Jefferson City
The long funeral rites for Governor Marmaduke proceed from the governor’s mansion to the city cemetery amid heavy attendance. Mourners from Missouri and beyond arrive, officers march in, Bishop Tuttie and Rev. Dr. Gieriow lead Episcopal rites, and the Marmaduke Guards and St. Louis battalion drill in tribute. The services conclude with a grave-side rite and military salutes as a large crowd braves a chilly wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmadauke
Jerrizsox Crrr
Marmaduke
Aity
Westhoer
Henry Marmaduke
Jacksonville
Fla
Benice
Decatur
Tex
D. A. Ball
Louisiana
Robert A. Hickman
Democratic Central Committee
A. A. Lesear
Lexington
Walker Young
St Joseph
M. G. Moran
St. Joseph
H. Ferrell
Marshall
D. C. Kennedy
L. C Love
Springfield
S. E. Snider
Kansas City
RD. Gilkey
John E.i Gorse
St. Louis
J. Z. Bercher
Sturgeon
Francis
G. W. Allen
C. I. Dobson
A. Haywood
St Louis
Janet Ewing
Jefferson City
Kr. Gieriow
Episcopal Church
Ales Hradbury
Tuttle
State Armory
Capitol
Kaxaas Crew
James A. Bish
First National Bank
Ashland
Clark County
Kan
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Henry Litts
Rock Island
Solomon
J. H. Brady & CO
Abilenc
Mortuary
Trath
Navarre
Vv. W. O'Brien
New York Freeman's Journal
Catholic Register
Warren Street
New York City
RefLector
O'Brien
Raby
Castoria
Misa
Wall
Horace
Edeo
EB Cook
OL Cardwell
DA Evens
Chas Smith
Nelson
Claussen
Telia
Edward
Chas
A. G. Buchanan, P. M
Kentucky
Prrrsavacs
Pennsylvania Central
Ben-nington Station
al ‘Worn
Langenfelder
Wadley
Decker
John Alexander
Koer
Ind
Chicago & Atlantic
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago
Chicago & Indiana
Withers
L. Lyman
Huntington
Burre
Mont
Utah & Northern Railway
Dillon
Spring Hall
New You
Third Avenue
Justina Atkins
Clearing House
Snenwas
James Bi. Britton
Wakefield Hotel
Lebanon
Tesn
Betrtox
Minnie Williams
J. L. Peay
RAN Ebe
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Dee
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Eben
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Minnespor
Detroit
Galveston
Dan
Memphis
Columbus
Portland
Norfolk
Orl
K. P
the Dead Executive
Crrr
Stevens @ Brace Iron Company
Thirteenth
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