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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1884
Page
4
Political theater across parties in Kansas and New York
A Kansas and national political snapshot features shifts among Republicans, Democrats, independents, and prohibitionists. Grover Cleveland gains appeal while party stalwarts debate conventions, parliamentary lines, and the fate of prohibition tickets in upcoming elections.
Grover Cleveland Nominated By Democratic Convention
The Chicago convention nominated Grover Cleveland of New York on the second ballot for President. The piece praises his reform record from Sheriff to Governor, contrasts him with Blaine, and argues voters should support a honest, capable reformer over a corrupt alternative. Tenopurks, Indiana, as running mate, is highlighted for boosting Indiana’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
New York
United States
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Empire State
Tripen
Democratic Party
A. Tenxpurcks
Indiana
Cleveland as a Reformer
An overview praising Grover Cleveland as a reformer from sheriff to governor. The piece highlights his vetoes and savings in Buffalo during his mayoralty, including sewer cost cuts and street-cleaning contract reductions, portraying his administration as prudent and anti wasteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
N. Y
White House
Rrover Cleveland
Buffalo
Geo. Talbot
Thos. Maytham
Judge Thacher Withdraws From Race Over Appointed Salary
The article explains Judge S. O. Thacher withdrew from the contest against Manrin. It notes his receipt of an appointment as commissioner to study ways to strengthen U S relations with Central and South American nations with a salary of 37,500 per year. The piece contends prohibition and uncertain chances compare unfavorably to this appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thacher
Manrin
S. O. Thacher
United States
Central
South America
What Do You Think of the Ticket
The nationwide response favors the Democratic ticket as strong and broadly appealing to independents. Cleveland is seen as the strongest nominee, likely winning New York’s independents and boosting Illinois votes, with Tammany support anticipated. The tariff plank is praised as balanced, not extreme, aligning with the party’s traditional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Cleveland
Ilsapucks
Gazette
Chronicle
Tammany
Chicago
Hendrick
Mendricks
Tam
The Democratic Platform According to the Sun
The New York Sun endorses the Democratic platform calling for abolition of the Treasury surplus and excessive taxes. It argues internal revenue should fund war pensions, tariffs should be removed while preserving protection, and claims the plan is practical, judicious, and progressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Democracy Solid For Cleveland Sees Enthusiasm At Convention
Gov Glick arrived in the city from the National Democratic convention and reports strong enthusiasm for Grover Cleveland after his nomination. He says Tammany delegates discarded the Cleveland flag and wore Cleveland badges within an hour of the nomination, reversing bolter claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glick
City
Grover Cleveland
John Kelley
Tammany
Cleveland
Topeka
How Fenton Nominated Glick
Speech at a political convention by Fenton praising Kansas history and Governor George W. present governor of Kansas. He cites past fights for liberty, Kansas soldiers history, and the fall of a prohibitionist candidate, urging support for the Kansas chief executive before German Republicans in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New York
Civilized
New Jersey
Kansas
Douglas
Illinois
Union
Republican Party
St. John
Northwest
George W
Annual Election of the Kaw Life Association Trustees
The Kaw Life association held its annual meeting in Kaw City Kansas selecting C J Weatherby J P Alexander W I L McCurdy Henry A Miller John T B Case and Captain B M Spivey as trustees for 1885 Officers named C J Weatherby president J P Alexander vice president W I L McCurdy secretary E E Penn assistant secretary The executive committee includes Miller Weatherby and Penn The report notes large healthy business and leadership praised by trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Independence
IL. McCurdy
C.J. Weatherby
E. E. Penn
America
Association
R. M. Spivey
Harvey County Bank
Newton
Kan
E. V. Canfield
Bank of Zumbrota
Goodhue County
Minn
Minnesota
J. B. Case
Abilene
Henry A. Miller
Miami County
Kansas
Raw Life
Fifth District Greenback Labor Convention at Clay Center
The Greenback Labor party of Kansas Fifth district holds a convention in Clay Center on August 7 1854 at 11 am to nominate a congress candidate and conduct other business. Each county gets two delegates plus one per 100 votes and fractions, listing counties and delegate counts. Delegates are to be chosen August 2, with Col Jesse Harper expected to attend. By order of the Fifth district central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenback Labor Party of
Kansas
Clay Center
A. P. Fider
Cloud
Clay
Davis
Dickinson
Marshall
Republic
Riley
Saline
Washington
Ottawa
Jesse Harper
Fifth Congressional Central Committee
W. D. Vincent
Cas
District Court
Dickinson County
State of Kansas
St. Joe Maneufacturing Company
Stephen Bald
Abilene
County of
State of
Miller
The Revision of the Old Testament Finished by Committee
The committee revising the Old Testament has completed its labors. After approval by the convention the revised Testament will be issued to the public. Twelve of the twenty seven members have died during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Hope and Cleveland rally for railroad boom and growth
Citizens celebrate a new railroad agreement with Hope and Hendricks, anticipate a station near Henquenet’s granary, and expect Hope to boost shipments within two months. Kennedy, the contractor, plans a new camp on Lyon’s creek. An ice cream festival on the 19th supports the Methodist preacher as harvest runs full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
A. Henquenet
N. W
Herrington
Kennedy
Lyon’s Creek
O. K
Henquenet
On the Wing Ep. ReFlcctor Letter From M Tivron
Dear sir I ask space for a note from Catlin Illinois June 28 travel via Lafayette Logansport Richmond Columbus heat corn looked splendid in Indiana and Ohio Crops fine but farmers struggle to move grain from Pisgah top to barns Pittsburg borders enlarged city a stranger to me We missed connections and stayed till four o clock June 25 then up Monongahela to Jefferson June 26 in good health friends waiting pleasant visit heading to Morgantown West Virginia today God bless our Kansas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catlin
Lafayette
Logansport
Richmond
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Kansas
Pisgah
Detroit
Abilene
Monongahela
Jefferson
Morgantown
West Virginia
Havana Press Drill Seeding on Wet Ground For Sale
The Havana Press Drill can work on trashy or wet ground and its runners shape and rolling wheel allow it to pass obstructions. For sale at Bonebrake's, with Ed Weigiard offering tin shop services on Sixth Street near the M E Church for job and contract work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Bonebrake’s
Ed. Weigiard
Sixth Street
M. E. Church
Wagons at Bonebrake's in Abilene for first class painting
Lancaster and McDowell advertise first class house painting carriage painting calcimining and papering in Abilene Kansas. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices as low as the lowest for first class work. Lock box 141 Abilene Kas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster & McDowell
Abilene, Kas
The Western Home Nursery Advertises Fruit Trees
The Western Home Nursery offers a wide range of trees vines and shrubs including apples peaches pears plums cherries quinces apricots crab apples and more plus gooseberries currants strawberries blackberries and shade trees. Also listing Early Illinois potatoes and a grower E Eichholtz Detroit Kas assures early harvest with six week growth time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Eicholtz
Detroit
Kas
Weather Note Advises Shade and Calm Politics
Mr Buarye warns readers to stay in the shade as heat rises while noting sunstroke risk. The remark also suggests democrats prefer avoiding another Republican nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buarye
The Flying Dutchman Three-Wheeled Sulky Plow
The Flying Dutchman plow promises exact plowing science with a perfect, simple design and the lightest draft among plows. Farmers praise its efficiency, claiming it saves strength and avoids horse overexertion, manufactured by Moline Plow Company in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Plow Company
Moline. Lll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corry
U. P. Railroad
Chapman
Consimo A
HSM
Monarch
Cleveland and Hendricks
C. N. Coggesnall
Cl'm Co. Cen. Com
The
Democrati
St. Joan
Primtax
Massachusetts
Prohibition
East
Jon A. Manrin
Irving Uall and County Democracy of
Tammany Mall
Ts. Miles Moore
Democratic State Central Committee
Leavenworth
Democratic
the Democratic Platform
Fenton
Kaw Life Association
Cleveland and
Hendricks
M. Tivron
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Anne
Maryland
Michigan
Nebraska
N. Hampesiire
New Pennevai
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
New Mexico
Colum
Western Home Nursery
Sheriff’s Sale
Smoky Hill River
Enterprise
Holdsworth & CO
the Flying Dutchman
Berry Brs
MER, CO
Mrs. Como & Co
St. Louis
Berry Bros
Worti OF
A. Lowenthal
Uayo
Rohrer & Rothschild
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