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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1887
Page
7
A jumble of courtroom scenes, political commentary, and royal notes cover legal doubts, suffrage debate, measles losses, Cooper Institute talk, and Queen Victoria's monastery visit. It mentions a Crown Prince, dynastic heirs, and a dispensation allowing a queen to enter a monastery with royal attendants.
The piece argues Rhode Island likely remains Democratic as 46 000 of 86 000 voting age residents are qualified. 12 000 native born are unqualified, possibly due to tax payment rules, with 12 000 Democrats lapsed by choice. It speculates late qualification could shift power to Democrats, questioning long held party status.
Newspaper items note Edwin Booth looking for a building site in New York to construct a palatial residence for his daughter. The frame includes opinions on wheat conditions, quotes on human behavior, political rebukes of Senator Ingalls, and reports on Dr. Anna M. Longshore Potts, Col. Jesse Harper, and Salvation Army criticism in Kansas.
A Syracuse speech by a prohibition advocate claims people hold power to shape constitutions and parties. The speaker recalls running in minority races, asserts prohibition will sweep the nation, and touts protection for distilleries over churches. He endorses women voting and argues prohibition elevates men.
The World notes a Government inquiry into Union Pacific security profits with foreigners seeking a share. Gould’s use of securities is questioned as funds traced to Union Pacific property, risking disgorgement to aid the railroad’s debt. A murky, controversial case may surface more suits and losses for investors.
A public figure described as a crank in the land question is praised for enforcing the law and reclaiming stolen public lands. Sparks is credited with exposing mismanagement, aiding vigorous action to revoke land withdrawals, and opening 25,000,000 acres to settlement. The piece argues such crankiness protects the people from landlordism and supports fair administration.
Carlton notes report John McDonald visiting from rustication and Dr Patten traveling to Dillon. John Watts recovering from illness. John Carney bitten by rattlesnake, treated by Dr Hornie. Judge Dewey and wife dine in Carlton. locals attend Abilene for Civil War veterans tribute. Rev Halbert back from Omaha synod meeting. James Raymond now a Carlton resident. wife leaves Marlett & Co. for home life. First floor of new mill rolled out. Smith & Co praised. District 30 school closes May 16 after sixteen months of teaching. thanks to parents and pupils. F L Fuller’s new Carlton bank residence near completion. Last Saturday Carlton bustling as Southwest Dickinson county Sunday-school convention at Presbyterian church with John Gibson presiding. large attendance, grove dinner, notable visitors including Rev Bright and several ministers. May 30, Hooster.
A compact ad touts savings at Floyd and White on screen doors and trims. The brief message emphasizes cost efficiency and encouraging shoppers to visit for discounts on home improvement materials.
John Pussrox Caene argues to preserve Decoration Day as a jubilant floral festival honoring Union and Confederate dead. He envisions a parade with symbolic words Faith Hope Charity, and unity after reconciliation, urging the renaming to Memorial Day not to erase memorial triumph.
Notice lists multiple settlers in Dickinson and Salina counties seeking final proof for land claims. Names include Edward Stevens and Conrad Buchen with witnesses from Abilene and Solomon City. Publication dates May 16 and May 26 1887 reference court sales and legal notices about land locations and residence proof requirements.
In Dickinson County Probate Court the estate of Albert Reed is administered. The trustee M Nicotay was appointed May 4 1887 and must settle all debts and property by August 15 1887. Creditors and all possessing any property owing must appear at O A Crawford Abilene Kansas May 28 1887 to render accounts.
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