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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1885

Page

6

Russian tariff hike and wreck reports in old dispatches

The record cites a tariff rise on imports by ten to twenty percent, a steamer Cachagras report of the Italia wreck with sixty five lives lost, a Honolulu to Washington negotiation bid for Sandwich Islands annexation, and various notices from the era including diary sales, a death by own act, mine fire threats, and diplomatic cables tying Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via American lines. It also mentions naval budget probes, Mexican tax overhauls, and Indian Territory cession talk.

Ossory State Department Washington Buenos Ayres Rio de Janeiro Pacific United States Brazil Argentine Congress Oklaoma Five Civilized Nations Indian Territory Oklahoma

World at Large Personal and Political Summary

A dated roundup reports appointments and deaths of notable figures in diplomacy and politics. Edward H. Strobe named Secretary of Legation to Spain. Josefa Tarton, father of Bayard Taylor, dies at eighty nine. Riccarno Merrick dies in Washington after illness. George W. Dest notified of suspension from San Francisco customs post. Thomas Beck succeeds him. Additional notes cover cabinet and diplomatic moves, brief overseas events, and miscellaneous political items.

Edward H. Strobe New York Spain Josefa Tarton Bayard Taylor Riccarno T. Merrick Washington Georse W. Dest General Grant Cleveland Custom House San Francisco Thomas Beck Lonp Garmore Miss Fortescue Joax McCantoven Sturtevant House McCullough Olivier Pain el Mahdi Gesmat Frank Ansstrone New Orleans Secretary of the Interior Inspector Newell Prince Frederick Charles Germany

Kansas State News Highlights Political and Crop Reports

State updates show Tax Governor appointing Harrison Kelly to the Live Stock Sanitary Commission. Attorney General holds women vote in district meetings but not electors except for bond issues. Wheat yields exceed expectations with 15 percent higher output and favorable weather. Sheriff reports Prohibitory Law violations and a fatal stabbing near Greensburg. Fire destroys a dwelling near Topeka injuring occupants. Deportment notes advances in silk production and silkworm breeding. Indians threat concern voiced by Gov. Martin and War Department urged protection of Kansas settlers. River accident claims one life, with other injuries and legal notices across multiple towns.

Gordon Khartoum Treasury Department Washington White House Colorado Berlin William National Bank of Mexico Boreuand Mint Wabash Woodstock St. Louis Stewart Mann Hillman Insurance Leavenworth Kan Hillman Pisrates London Batoum Russia Black Sea Grafton W. Va West Virgina Riddle-Reiber Pittsburgh Riddle and Reiber Rome Freeman's Journal Dublin Walsh Maynooth College McCabe Denise Lapeer Mich Sampson Lucca Italy Mountain & Son Mobile Ala Henry Scott Joe Richardson L. Matthews Sally Matthews Tonquin New London Conn Columbia Harvard Texas Indian Territory Red River Delaware Bend Washita Drs. Roberts Mayfield Middleboard Dr. Roberts Inverness Scotland Panama Harrison Kelly Live Stock Sanitary Commission State Board of Agriculture Kansas Ep Dixox Huron Atchison County Martin District Court Topeka Press Club Hamilton Stone Wass Tyler Ed. Doak Greensburg Kinsley Doak Trien Commissioner of Agriculture United States Woman's Silk Culture Association Philadelphia Jules Herbetin New Orleans C. W. Brooks San Francisco C. V. Riley Hox B. W. Perkins Osweto Giovrexok Martty Secretary of War War Department Comanche, Clark, Meade and Finney Garrett Kuley Daniel Cassill Stade Hiattville W. F. Fulton Franee County Defianee Lakir Sanitary Cormimission Coronet HalLowent United States District Attorney Hays City

Editor Donnington Survives Attempted Assassination at Grafton

The Hon George A Donnington editor of the Sentinel in Grafton West Virginia was shot at but struck the weapon away and the bullet hit his leg. A threatening anonymous letter implicated rival factions and a pursuer is sought. The incident follows political tensions with McGraw and McCormick referenced.

George A. Donnington Grafton W. Va Donnington Grarros Dexxixetrox McGraw McCormick Leee Vier McCormick Dunnington Wheeling Munnington Jeter Wheeling Intelligencer Donninston

Cabinet Gossip: Bayard Might Leave Cabinet

New York dispatch says President anxious over Cabinet rift with Secretary Bayard. Sun notes Bayard's capricious stance and lack of fixed policy, predicting his imminent retirement. Bayard declines comment, directing questions to Cleveland.

Cams Bayard New York the Sun Washington Einen

Death Interposes at Washington Wedding

Dr Ewil Bexsell Arctic traveler and Madame Ravenna singer were to wed after a postponed ceremony. The minister failed to appear, then the bride died rapidly after illness, ending what was to be a joyous marriage in Washington. Madame Ravenna had pursued a varied career as a concert singer since arriving in the country.

Washington Wastuxarex Ewil Bexsell Madame Ravenna Sehovider Maltimore

ARGENTIFEROUS DISCOVERY AT MINERSVILLE REPORTED

June 25 Pittston Pa excitement over a claimed rich silver ore mine at Minersville after engineer John Hackett from California found surface indications and leased the ground. Experts say specimens resemble rich ore known in Colorado as white ore and prospector influx grows. In Dallas a local posse captured and lynched eighteen outlaws near Washita Bend after a long chase across the Red River frontier.

Minersville Pittsncren Monehk John Hackett California Colorado

Indians and troops pledged as frontier tensions rise

June 27 dispatches report Kansas Governor requesting War Department troop protection on the southwestern border amid anticipated Cheyenne incursions akin to 1872. Senator Ingalls met the President. Fort Reno in Indian Territory houses sixteen companies with no immediate outbreak feared.

YHE Edward L. Hedden District of New York Beattie W. Burt James D. Fist Lace The Marine National Book Auburn Benedict United States Court New York Toledo Kansas Cly Memphis Govenson Heaviy Ohio Targoone Parisen Lizzie Malready Crane Puello Villay Cartaix Opulo Mexico Que Buck Biteen Wouten Cbihteen Saweer Port Rowe Platte Church Jonx McCullough Blomingdale Asylum Vicksburg Meridian Sod Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Queen & Crescent Road New Orleans Cincinnati Wasmixetox Ingalls Martin Indiana Endicon Interior and War Departments Augur War Department Fort Reno I. T Wrenrra Kay Eagle Cheyenne Indian Agency Associated Press Amenecy Fifth Cavalry Carpenter Reno

Missouri Wheat Crop Woes in Franklin County

Franklin County reports show poor wheat outlook with many farmers stacking grain as millers anticipate receipts. A letter from Henry C. Thins notes skepticism about crop quality and suggests only partial regional yields, while Gasconade County expects two thirds of an average crop.

Franklin County St. Louis Joein Wah! & Co Henry C. ‘Thins Washington Tangwat Gasconade Franklin

Angry veterans gather for nineteenth annual G A R encampment

Delegations from across the Union march to Portland for the Grand Army of the Republic gathering. Temperance circulars provoke tense reactions as thousands arrive, with police and city officials preparing for the event. Commander Koontz is welcomed by General Hall and Governor Robie amid addresses by city and state leaders.

Union Congress Street New England Executive Committee Law and Order Leagues Grand Army of the Republic State Committee Grand Army Kountze Nlcht Associated Press Newronrt Ga.k Ives Wml Portland Per Giessen Chio Tennessee Angio Illinois Wisconsin Kansas Colorado Minnesota Oregon Dakota Missouri Nebraska Sichiquo Temperance Koontz J. A. Hall

Storm notes from Kaunas and nearby towns

Fragmentary reports describe a cyclone in Kaunas area and Starronn Township causing farm and structure destruction. Several injuries and deaths reported, including Captain Tough's farm and others. widespread debris and damaged buildings across multiple locations.

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