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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1887

Page

8

Remarkable July edition reflects national views and Kansas praise

The Holton Sumval's July issue is praised for timely news notes on Henry George and Dr McGlynn, plus comments from Kansas papers on political divides. It highlights editorials from the New York Sun, Fayetteville quips, and Kansas rainfall praise, ending with local dispatches on pensions, paper work, and rail shipment chatter.

New York Sun Henry George Dr McGlynn Dr. McGlynn George

Talk With Governor Glick in Washington

Ex governor Glick of Kansas now in Washington for a vacation stays at the Metropolitan hotel. He is the United States pension agent for a district including Kansas Missouri New Mexico Indian Territory and Texas. He notes Democrats in Kansas gaining, predicts their momentum and support for Cleveland.

Glick Kansas Washington Metropolitan United States Pension Agent Missouri New Mexico Indian Territory Texas Topeka Kan Post St.John Cleveland Republic Democrats of Washington Post

Sunset Cox Presidential Vote Preference Cited

The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that about as many people would vote for Sunset Cox as for any other Democrat for President indicating a perceived parity in early party support.

Sunset Cox Philadelphia Inquirer

Restricting Immigration Sparks Debate Among Workers

Mr Powderly argues for restricting immigration to protect American labor while opponents cite land ownership theories and the “genius of our institutions.” Proponents of limits emphasize fair self defense and tariff protection, while critics warn against monopoly and impractical sweeping reforms. The piece frames immigration policy as a test of premises and practical protection.

Powderly Henry George Georgettes Lark

Bradford's wind and Blaine's tours stir Kansas, Iowa politics

A Burlington Independent critique traces Bradford as a wavering attorney general declaring prohibition a success while hinting at liquor raids. It skewers Blaine’s European tour, the G A R faction, and evolving pension debates, noting Iowa veterans lodge growth and Tribune pressures on labor issues amid national politics.

Burlington Bradford Aleck Kansas Texas Kiowa

Saint John splits Republicans in Kansas uproar

The Miltonvale News denounces John Peter Saint John as a craven tool of prohibition and declares his influence fractured the Kansas Republican party. It claims Saint John’s flattery of power led to divisions, with John J. Ingalls soon mirroring his fate as a prominent party figure.

W. P. Wilson Longmont Col Wilson Kansas John Peter Saint John St. John Republican Party John J. Ingalls Miltonvale

The Ruling Passion in St. Louis Visit Controversy

The piece notes General Fairchild’s curses and political plotting as the president faced a rebuke from the Grand Army, forcing a withdrawal from a St. Louis journey. Chicago mocks the event, quoting Mr. Cleveland’s letter about abandoning the plan without regret, prompting cross-river jibes from rival papers.

Tuttle Fairchild Grand Army of the Republic Iowa Des Moines Association of National Veterans St. Louis G.A.R.’—. Y. World Chicago The Chicago Tribune Ater Mr. Cleveland Cleveland Boston Herald

A Middle Course on Tariff Reform Demands

The World argues Mr. Randall seeks a false middle ground on tariffs. It endorses protection for American industry but calls for a 20 percent tariff reduction promised four years ago, asserting duties should balance revenue and protection without perpetuating a war-time surplus.

Randall V. S. World

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Holton Jackery Kate Sargent Fayetteville Europe Tom K. C Democratic Greer Winfield Dreathy Richmond Senator Ingalls New South South South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Virginia New York Hewett Wards Island Lunatic Asylum George W. Martin Junction City Junction City Union Abilene Salina Kansas City Mr. Blaine Scotland England Buffalo Bill William Blaine New York Tribune Tuttle, Pairchild & Co Tribune Horace Greeley Congress Manhattan Mercury S. S. Smith Faulkner T.gos & CO Manchester S. Low Pitcher’s Castoria Barnes & Northcraft Abilene Investment Co First Nat. Bank Lebold, Fisher & Co Castoria William J. Coye Chapin Chapin & Chesebro M. T. Goss & Co Second Buckeye Chas. Woodsworth Citizens Bank J. H. Mahan Buckeye Avenue United States T. J. Prendergast John Bennett Abilene, Kansas Temple of Economy N. B J. G. Armitage Corner B. H. D’huy Isis Ancore Oxford S Brooklyn Fulton Street N.Y
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