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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1888
Page
4
Editorial notes from Abilene reflecting on real estate thaw, Kansas growth, and broader political musings. References include Reading Railroad strike, hotel workers, Dickinson and Asis counties, and philosophical asides on originality and chestnuts. Mentions Kansas prosperity in 1988 and various satirical takes on politicians.
The Times debates sugar industry protection, arguing the tariff did not build sugar wealth in France or America. It credits scientific progress in beet farming and sorghum extraction for lower prices, noting export bonuses and machinery advances shape markets more than protection. A 1889 mining boom forecast follows. Insights pulse with economic reform and cautious optimism.
List of unclaimed letters and mailed items at the Abilene post office for the week ending January 18 1888 includes names such as Terr y James Felbush John Brown Jerod Gilchrast AT Bown Frock Farren and many others. Notices request addressees to claim letters by advertising and to say advertised when calling. Also includes postal cards and packages and an unrelated medical ad for Dr Kline’s nerve remedy and a nickel plated stem winder watch offer.
A national blizzard spawned extreme cold from the Dakotas to Texas. The death toll climbs with numerous school teachers and children among the victims. Detailed lists from Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Manitoba name dozens of victims and missing persons as rescue efforts continue.
El Paso reports the Mapula train robbery gang of five Americans was captured, with one member’s blunder leading to the arrest. The gang included Charley Small and Doc Hines. They allegedly faced execution at Mapula or Chihuahua. Also notes Texas military prizes for an Inter-State encampment in Austin May 14 to 17.
The Senate confirmed L. Q. D. Lamar for the Supreme Bench in executive session with 82 yeas and 28 nays. Vilas and Dickinson also confirmed. Republicans opposed Lamar citing record and age while Democrats supported him. Pages note delay in printing and a Dingley Resolution adopted in the House.
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