National Democratic Convention Notes and Oklahoma Warning
The Abilene Reflector reports on the National Democratic Convention in Chicago and its early votes, noting Cleveland leading the field with Bayard Field and Thurman rising. It mentions prohibitionist hopes in Illinois, New Hampshire temperance plans, and a presidential proclamation against white settlement on Oklahoma lands. It also cites Dickinson county wheat and corn prospects, critique of Blaines nomination, and President Arnott veto of the Frojx Porren bill with a tied Senate vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
New York
Cleveland
Bayard
Field
Thurman
Blaine
Arnutt
House
Senate
Reflector
Dickinson County
ArrLacron
Enthusiasm Waning in Party After November Election
The piece critiques Republican enthusiasm, discussing Blaine and Logan with a focus on waning support and a forecast of post election sentiment, reflecting a noisy, fragmented stance characteristic of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Logan
Laggan
Democratic President Hopes Rise Amid Local Debate
The article argues a Democratic win is likely with a president who will deliver an honest economical administration and prosperity. It praises the idea of leaders like TripEN Cleveland Bayann Stocum TwvnMAN or McDoxaup as fitting the expected demand. It defends Gov. Gutex over Salina saloon pardons, denounces local moral attacks, and notes peaceful, orderly reception for released prisoners amid ongoing political contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
James Bucnanan
Tmandh
Tripen
Cleveland
Bayann
Stocum
Twvn- Man
McDoxaup
Gutex
Salina
Anl
Sulinu
Prohibition Debate Echoes in Kansas Liquor Stamp Figures
Analysis notes that Kansas issued 2 685 liquor stamps and permits in the year ending April 20 1884 versus 2 182 in 1883, an uptick of over 100 by prohibition’s second year. The piece argues prohibition’s effectiveness is overstated and serves leaders’ noise more than curbing liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Carpenter
Kansas
Jaurenmorth
President pardons in Kansas sparking editorial clash
In Topeka, the President granted unconditional reprieves and commutations for Mott Music and Fanny Echoles, to be carried out July 11. The Topeka Journal questions why prohibition papers fail to defend executive mercy and urges Kansas editors to consider pardons amid political judges.
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Sarva
Ark
Mott
Fanny Echoles
Kansas
Topeka
Abilene
Airucar
Guick
Andrew
United States
Topeka Journal
Abilene Reflector presses for Prohibition resubmission
The Abilene Reflector defends farmers and laborers, blasts monopolists, and urges readers to join with the prohibition cause. It butts heads with city officials over enforcing liquor laws, noting saloon activity and weak enforcement while urging council and marshal support and wider subscriber backing.
Supreme Court ruling hits prohibition law enforcement
The Kansas Supreme Court reverses using county attorney affidavits to arrest for selling intoxicating liquors. It holds only competent trial witnesses may testify in such cases, sparking criticism of judicial overreach and political influence. The Abilene Gazette and other papers are urged to question Chief Justice Torres and associates about alleged complicity.
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Abilene
Leeds
Supreme Court
State of Kansas
M. Gleason
Alley County
Topeka Jouvenel
Kansas
Pitsilk
Torres
Illinois Democracy Platform Pushes Tariff Reform At Chicago
The Illinois Democratic platform denounces the Republican tariff as unjust and protectionist. It calls for reform of federal taxation to free capital from distrust and to burden labor less. It demands revenue-only custom duties and urges Illinois delegates to vote for tariff reform at the national convention.
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Ilinois
Carter Jamison
Chicago
Carer
Joux M. Palmer
Republican Party
The Candidate and the Issue Prohibition Split in Kansas Gubernatorial Race
Non. Soo O. Tnacuen withdraws from the gubernatorial canvass leaving Jous A. Materre as the sole candidate. Prohibition remains the defining issue, with Manty backing a strong anti resubmission platform and Guick advocating resubmission. The piece contrasts two visions of self government and asks readers which stance aligns with their constitutional view and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Non. Soo O. Tnacuen
Jous A. Materre
Tnacuen
Commonwealth
Republican
Manty
Mantin
Gen. Guick
Kansas
Blaine Attacked as Timber Thief Ally and Credit Pleader
The article recaps how Republican papers once denounced James G Blaine over Montana timber theft and Pacific railroad favors. It cites Medill of the Chicago Tribune attacking Blaine for backing Schurz and for various political stances, including tariffs and subsidies, and notes multiple editorial barbs dating from 1875 to 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Chicago Tribune
Denver News
Medill
Cincinnati
Thurman
Pacific Railway
Congress
Chicago Tribunes
Joseph Medil
Senate
Tribune
Jay Gould
Messrs
Schurz
Montana
United States Senate
John E. Blaine
United States Surveyor General
Chicago Triane
Senator Blaine
Joseph Medill
The
Sciwz
Ist
Maine
Republican Party
West
Prussia
John Roach
Maine Senators and Blaine Resign Over Straddling Claim
A political notice condemns Blaine for straddling on issues and calls for his resignation, arguing Maine deserves two voting U.S. senators and that the presidential candidate should act prudently and statesmanlike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
United States Senate
Blaine
Normal Institute Opens at Abilene Public School 1884
The Dickinson County Normal Institute begins Monday July 28 at the Abilene Public School. Conductor J M Gheenwoon and instructors J D McLanen W S Jenks lead a program to train district and graded school teachers. Tuition and exam fees total two dollars with certificates awarded on completion. Public lectures by state educators and board-supported housing options will be arranged. For copies of the course and details contact D D Horsapay Co Start of Pub Instn Abilene Kas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County Normal Institute
Abilene
State Board of Education
T. E. Sewell
D. D. Horsapay, Co
Abilene, Kas
Dickmann County
Kanaas
Edward EB. Hazlett
Nanett Hazlett
Sopot
Hazlett Company
Edward PF
Dillon
Phillon
Caden, Wentworth & Hille Stere
Abllont
Dicklinun
Kanens
P. Im
Torveit
Chris
Wale
Sheri
Dickinean County
Dickinan County
State of Kansas
St Joe Manufacturing Company
Stephen Balding
T Will
Dickincon
Dickinson County
State of
Kansas
D. J. Miller
Dickinson
Tin shop of Mr Ed Weigiard on Sixth Street
Mr. Ed Weigiard maintains a tin shop at his residence on Sixth Street west of the M E Church. He is prepared to take on jobs and contracts in his line, offering work of any scope within his trade.
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Ed. Weigiard
Iis
Sixth Street
M. E. Church
Tie
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New Hampshire
Nean_Dow
Wintever
Oklahoma
Heaven Smileson
Gro. BR. Peer
Biarsi
Chicago Times
Illinois Democracy
Mr. Blaine
Normal Institute
J. M. GheeNwoon
J.D. McLanen
W. S. Jenks
Havana
Bonebrake
Onic
Dallot Warner
North Carts
Bonebrake’s
Western Home Nursery
Idties
Detroit
von Set Ingo
Kicholtz
Detmit
Kus
Raxses
Dickin
Dames Boland
Kanes
Bedi
Dickineen
Patrick
Anlan
the Flying Dutchman
Moline Plow Company
Moline, Ill
Berry Bros.mer. CO
Come &O
St. Louis
Berry Bros
Worti OF
A. Lowenthal
Rohrer & Rothschild
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