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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1886

Page

3

Quibble Mill Fight Over Maxwell Murder Trial

In St Louis on June 8 lawyers Martin and Fauntleroy prepare a motion for a new trial in the Maxwell murder case. They argue juror misselection and judicial errors by Judge Van Wagoner, claiming public policy and improper examination during voir dire, with further objections to Preller’s body examination and sheriff actions. The defense aims to overturn the verdict, asserting numerous points and reserving others for future trials.

St. Louis Messrs. Martin and Fauntleroy Maxwell McCullough Circuit van Wagoner Supreme Court Preller van Warener Wilich

Many Invitations To White House Wedding Revealed

Buffalo society notes say most guests invited to the presidential wedding were by Mrs. Folsom and not the bride, prompting mortifying reactions as some planned trips were canceled after a private note. A separate Cariboo stagecoach robbery in British Columbia yielded $10,000, with pursuit underway. Minnesota and Dakota spring wheat reports after recent rains show improved conditions, ending bag-chinching delays.

Goosie White House Nobely Wilken Bissel Miss da Grees Miss Fysom Miss Folso Mise Virginia Kingsford Osweld Miss Folsom Wells Col Jege Servidium Victoria B.C Wvayuen St. Paul Minn Pioneer Minnesota Dakota Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin

Anti-Polygamy Bill Report Prompts Constitutional Debate

The House Judiciary Committee released a long report on the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy bill. It opposes church state fusion, calls for dissolving the church corporation and Emigration Fund Company, and suggests Congress void charters while preserving religious liberty under constitutional limits. The panel favors civil action through the Attorney General to settle church property rights.

House Judiciary Committee Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Church Congress Church Emigration Fund Company United States

Incendiary Letter Tied to Deadly South Canal Street Fire

Cureaco police seek John Durkin in connection with the June 9 blaze at No 783 South Canal Street that killed eight. A postmarked Chicago letter dated June 7 implicates Durkin with threats against two women, ends with Catch me if you can, and resembles his handwriting he was arrested after presenting at the scene with his wife’s corpse nearby. Durkin denies writing and claims illiteracy while placing alibi in Joliet.

Wiho Cureaco South Canaltreet John Raleigh Chicago Svenam Durkin Joliet

Morrow Bill Targets Unlawful Possession of Public Land

In Wasinserox June 9 Mr Morrow of Colorado introduces a bill to declare unlawful occupancy of public lands without title. It allows holders to sue for possession and damages from trespass by stock harming property and crops, aiming to curb stock damage in public lands. The measure seeks to nullify laws that bar actions for damages unless lands are fenced and was referred to the Committee on Public Lands.

Morrow Wasniserox Colorado United States Committee On Pabie Lands

A Druggist's Dodge Fraud Case in Sac County

Des Morves La June 8 A fraud case before the State Board of Pharmacy ends with Myers and Walker punished. Myers forged Walker’s credentials to attempt a pharmacist examination and the board fines them 100 and 75 dollars respectively plus costs.

Des Morves State Board of Pharmacy Board of Pharmacy Sac County Walker Myers Investig Traud

Iowas Elephants and Public Funds Debated

Iowa debate centers on the salary issue for Senators who were paid for five weeks when the impeachment court was not in session. One Democrat repaid 216 to the treasury, citing his children’s pleas. Oregon notes a felon hunt in Omaha for a Missouri escapee, while Port land reports Democratic gains and Knights of Labor influence. Missouri pharmacists prepare for Sweet Springs meeting with sports program included.

Dra Moixes Iowa Muscatine Treasury Iona Oregon Democratic Portiaxp Ore Supreme Court Democratic Central Committee Pennover Knights of Labor and Anticoolie Societies Superintendent of Public Instruction Congress Pennoyer Portland Multnomah St. Louis Missouri State Pharmaceutical Association Sweet Springs J. S. Moffit G. J. Meyer Charles H. Ault H. J. Walruff L. Kunz D. K. Wheeler

Hog and cattle market notes from farmers journal

A stock report discusses hog price expectations, crop outlook, and demand. It notes dangers of plank floors for hogs, salt bloat treatment for cattle, and advice on profitable pork timing. Cattle fattening on good pasture is emphasized along with pasture variety and cow appetites. Also covered are dairy and sheep topics, plus a Dakota farming note on land sales, gopher control, shade trees, and a Dakota elevator project amid corn shipments.

Ohio Farner Nan Kansas Holcombe Ee Farm Pennington County Dakota Dak Nebraska Chicago Tribune

Market Reports Grain and Provisions from St Louis

St Louis market reports show grain and provisions with prices for wheat corn oats and flour futures. Also notes creamery eggs pork lard and cattle prices with mixed futures and steady to firm tones across commodities and regional exchanges.

St. Louis Zee Suisky New York Ile Sakee Oes Interetto Texas

THE IRISH RIOTS AND BOSTON-STYLE VIOLENCE IN BELFAST

Belfast unrest continues after two days of Orangemen rioting as police and troops rush in from Dublin. A pub was burned after a mob attacked it. police fire wounded many and six men and two women were reported killed. Arrests made. Orangemen vow revenge and arms purchases surge. Also notes convicts released in Joliet and a Brooklyn factory collapsing under a Knights of Labor boycott pressure on Brennan & White.

Orangemen Belfast Dublin O'Hara Shank Hill Detfast

Grand Army Gossip Recruits and Pension News

Five recruits to Junction City Kansas Post No. 6 muster in at a meeting under department command. John B. Boyd of Girard Kansas wins pension allowances totaling over 1000 dollars. Shelton Nebraska plans a soldiers reunion July 2 and 3 with 24 July celebrations. The Grand Army Index expands in Nebraska with offices in Omaha and Lincoln. An Indianapolis reunion honors General Sherman and General Logan amid flowers for the rector. Nebraska Loyal Legion installs officers in Lincoln with multiple posts across the state.

Junction City Kan John B. Boyd Girard Buffalo County Neb Shelton Major Bird New York Grand Army Jeff Davis Chatham Artillery Chicago Inter Orean Omaha Lincoln John Briggs P. Cook Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans Elkhart Ind United States National Tribune Indianapolis Shermen Logan University Park Loyal Legion of Nebraska J. W. Savage J. W. Broatch Cobb J. M. Brown W. H. Ijams William Wallace F. E. Moore E. S. Dudley H. E. Palmer Plattsmouth Church Howe Auburn W. H. Michael Grand Island G. M. Bumphrey Pawnee City

Home and Farm Cookery Tips From Various Papers

A collage of domestic hints from magazines and newspapers offering kitchen pointers. Topics include safe water use, cooking oats, charcoal for poultry quarters, salted dairy tips, tomato canning, early pest control, selecting fowls for sitters, pickling cabbage and peppers, pickle preparation, and cauliflower cooking methods.

Troy Cincinnati Toledo Blade Professor Cook Mic Agricultural Cell Parish Green

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength and Vitality

Tired, languid crowds seek relief from summer fatigue through Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims it restores appetite, improves digestion, purifies blood, and boosts energy, citing testimonials from Mus. J. F. Doracane of Pascong and William H. Clovgn of Tilton, New Hampshire, after partial and full bottle use.

Hood H. “Hood Whlliam H. Clovgn Tilton N. H

Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription offered for female ailments

An advert accusing female health issues and offering Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a remedy. Claims include relief from ulceration displacements fever bearing down sensations and cancerous tendencies. Mentions other cures and patent medicines with promotional tone and assorted product claims.

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