Abilene boom driven by Santa Fe rail expansion gains
Abilene press celebrates the Santa Fe system through Kansas, citing direct lines to Topeka, Strong City, Concordia, Minneapolis and Denver, predicting a manufacturing and wholesaling boom. The paper touts Abilene as a central rail hub, noting recent projects and growing prosperity across Dickinson County towns and new blocks, factories, and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kansas
Topeka
Santa Fe
Strong City
Concordia
Minneapolis
Denver
Solomon City
The
Central
Dickinson County
Solomon
Enterprise
Mills
Rock Island
Hope
Missouri Pacific
Kerrington
U.P
Carlton
Dickinson
M. P. Ry
C. O
Banner City
Dillon
M.P
Detroit
U. P
Navarre
Cleveland Gains Support From Davidson County Democrats
In Nashville court, 42 of 43 Davidson County Democratic magistrates backed Grover Cleveland for president, one member favoring Thurman. Reasons cited include Cleveland's honesty, duty, fearlessness, and effective governance as reflective of Southern sentiment since Jackson and Polk, per The American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson County
Tenn
Nashville
Grover Cleveland
Thurman
South
Mr. Cleveland
Jackson
Polk
The Great Issue for 1887 and 1888 in U S Politics
The Ohio convention marks the leading issue as whether the country will approve the Democratic administration or stigmatize its conduct since 1884. The Cleveland administration is either a success or a failure. no middle ground exists. It questions if the executive and subordinates acted with pure intent and vigor in lawmaking and enforcement, and if the people should re‑commission current servants or recall those judged negligent. The national contest hinges on this overarching judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
Star
To Obige Benson. The Harvey Recommendation Case
The case of Oscar J. Harvey shows how easily untrustworthy officials gain endorsements from influential figures. Randall knew nothing of Harvey yet supported him because others did, highlighting that the value of recommendations rests on the recommender’s own knowledge of the person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Harvey
Treasury
Mr. Randall
Harvey
Endorsements and the risk of government patronage
The piece critiques the lax use of recommendations by government when appointing officials such as Starvey. It notes his bad standing as a "dead-beat" who ran up unpaid bills, yet acknowledges politicians’ urge to please socially prominent relatives. It argues for responsible endorsements of integrity and payment promises, warned by the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starvey
N.Y. World
McPherson Boom Town Maps And Possible Capital Feud
A Boston Globe piece surveys a Kansas map projecting McPherson as a booming metropolis and potential state capital, contrasted with aging towns Atchison Leavenworth Wichita and Topeka. It lampoons rail spur plans and forecasts political shifts while praising McPherson’s "nerve" and warning of rival ambitions. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain’s remedy sold by Barnes & Northcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
McPherson
Mississippi
Atchison
Leavenworth
Wichita
Topeka
Missouri
Atchison and Leavenworth
Arkansaw
State House
Boston Globe
Astonishing Success Prompts Wide Use of German Syrup
The advertisement urges all users of Boschee's German Syrup to share its promised benefits for consumption and lung diseases. It claims rapid relief after three doses and urges druggists to recommend it, citing 50,000 dozen bottles sold last year with no reported failures. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, noting claims of effectiveness and family use, with price points and sellers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Canada
Chamberlain
Barnes & Northcratft
Reception Committee Named for City Guests
At a morning meeting of the Committee of ar eae, a reception panel was chosen to meet city guests and T P A members on Saturday next the 30th inst. The list includes Pager Pee Berry A W Rice AG JH Brady J D icy faster and many others. Newspaper men are appointed a special press committee to assist and attend. M Honne chairs the Arrangements Committee.
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Committee of Areae
Pee Berry
A W Rice
AG JH Brady
Geo U Palas
BF Nelson
Brake
Sey
Eorge
P Ink
George Oden
Xa Ha Wetzel
MC Adoc
Nangh
H Hewttz
Aaitts Culbertson
Henty
Stanton
Thomas
M Glessener
D ‘Norvin
Smith
David Keller
PN Benen Aest Shipe
C H Lebold
R Gorden
Keley
M. Honne
Railroad Racket Brings Abilene Hope of Growth
The Santa Fe contracts a stone passenger depot at South Third and Cedar streets and plans four to six trains within ninety days, signaling Abilene as a rising commercial hub. Travel agent H. W. Campbell visits to train local agent Charley Estes, while Daggage Master Hoag of the U.P. injures a finger rustling trunks.
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Santa Fe
South Third and
Cedar Sts
Abilene
H. W. Campbell
Wells, Fargo & Co
Charley Estes
Daggage Master Hoag
U.P
Institute Notes at Dickinson County Teachers Institute
Five new teachers attended with J. P. Crawford nicknamed tall tree of Turkey Creek. Faculty showcased extensive science apparatus. Mrs Mary Hamilton’s house burned last night, leaving her furniture destroyed. teachers expressed sympathy. New members enrolled include E Grosser Enterprise and J I Crawford Dillon. County organization proposal carried unanimously for afternoon discussion.
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Turkey Creek
J. P. Crawford
Mary Hamilton
Dickinson County
James
L. Bates
Lindsborg
Kas
Logan Township
M. Hammond
C. M. Slarger
Deihl
Chapman
Lizzie Watson
Carlton
Salina Red Men visit with Fourth Regiment band excursion
A noon train arrival brings the Salina Red Men and the Fourth Regiment band to Stanton House. After a town tour and a Case’s hall meeting to install Shabbona Tribe officers, a late supper at Snyder's Hotel closes the day. Local and visiting tribe members are listed. St Patrick's Pills advertised by Barnes & Northcraft.
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Salina
Case
Snyder's
M.J. Brown
Chas. E. Johns
J. A. Ward
Geo. Creamer
Jno
B. M. Addison
C. Lark
J. Eberhardt
C. TI. Sellers
T. Jones
B. F. Eggleston
W. H. Morrison
BR. B. Stevenson
W. A. Milton
Jas. KR. Carruthers
Co. M. Kennis
Geo. B. Reed
R. F. Teague
E. A. Rupe
E. F. Drake
N. D., Baker
Geo. W. White
W. F. Gilbert
R. V. Kennedy
D. G. Plympton
J. W. Wills
H. 8
Dawson
Wm. Org
Capt. Hilton
C. IL. Stiffen
C. L. Hall
W. E. Bowen
T. J. Tyler
W. M. Arnold
W. A. Murphy
G. T. Reams
M. Wilson
Geo. C. Moser
Geo. P. Supper
Conrad
J. A.lolbert
W. H. Bishop
Neuman
R. B. Wilson
A. J. Holmquist
J. A. Anderson
F. G. Horton
Harris
W. H. Sheaffer
J. A
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Henry Litts
Longmont
Col
Sumner County Standard
Wellington
Luke Herring
Johm Sherman
Blaine
Washington Illustrated
Ubat
Maine
Prohibition Commonwealth
Boston Grind Army Reon
Francis
St. Louis
Grand Army of the Republic
Sharp
Belknap
Dorsey
Credit Mobiliers
Pan Electric
Grover
Interior Department
Lamar
Mr. Lamar
Washington Post
War Department
Robert T. Lincoln
Bob
Irant
Topeka Agency
Parsons
Kansas City
Woodbine
Lyons Creek Valley
Great Rock Island
Manchester
Flora
Cleveland and Why
Benson
W. A. Baldwin
Boonville
Dallas County
Barnes & Northcraft
T. P.A. Reception Committee
Institute Notes
Barnes & Norithcraft
F J
Forp, Co
City OF the Plains
Abilene Real Estate CO
State OF Kansas
Simon Shook
Maria A
Maria A. Shook
W. P. Skeps
Smith & Russel
Edmund Morse
Law
Charles Hoffman
Abilene, Kansas
Hottman
Pickwick Club
Cream of Kentucky
Delaware Streets
Trand Clearing
Wiinerney
Schwaner
Court House
Swentue
Lemos Pupitas Scratel
N. Blevins & Co
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