Democratic and Republican Maneuvers in 19th Century Politics
A sweeping Kansas and national political roundup reports party maneuvering, prohibition stances, and candidate prospects. It notes tension over tariff reform, foot and mouth disease threatening cattle near Neosha Falls, and Democratic Illinois plans at Peoria. The piece discusses St Joan and Jon A. Martin for governor, with alternatives like Toaden and INGALLs. It mentions Sedgwick county farmers sending corn to Ohio flood victims and speculates on Randall coalition tactics and Arthur’s convention prospects.
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St. Joan
Jon A. Martin
U.S
Toaden
Ingalls
Illinois
Peoria
State Committee
Tripen
Tilden
Sedgwick County
Ohio
Kansas
Wichita
Cincinnati
Sedgwick
Randall
Four Louisiana Delegates Elected for At Large Posts
Four delegates from Louisiana were elected at large to federal posts. One serves as surveyor of the port, another as a naval officer, a third as collector of customs, and the fourth as a member of Congress who is currently under indictment for star route robberies.
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Louisiana
Congress
Foster Found Guilty in Prohibition Case
The Supreme Court jury returned a guilty verdict against State vs Foster county attorney of Saline county for violation of prohibitory law. The judge said the county attorney acts as a state representative within his county and must not be deterred by public clamor. Penalty may include a fine up to 500 dollars, removal from office, or both.
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Supreme Court
Foster
Saline County
Balance of Trade from 1883 Exports vs Imports
Official figures show US exports 855 35 thousand dollars and imports 751 thousand in 1883, yielding a positive trade balance of 108 989. But including breadstuffs and agricultural exports, the adjusted balance favors the world by a large margin. excluding agriculture, the trade balance would be heavily against the US. The piece argues prosperity rests on agricultural output while protected manufacturers export little abroad.
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United States
A Poor Navy Critics Say Navy Bill Faces House Vote
The Senate passes a bill to build seven steel cruisers four of which are based on Joanna Roach models condemned as worthless. Critics blame long spending for a weak navy noting 336 million spent 1791 1861 and 385 million 1866 1888 and 355 million since 1866. They accuse Secor Robinson and a corrupt ring of misappropriation and election use. The bill is expected to struggle in the House.
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Senate
Joan Roach
Secor Robinson
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Cuanpick
Bearn
Ate
House
Prohibition Debate and Politics Stir the States
The piece argues for steadfast adherence to prohibition amid declarations that Kansas and other states push to attend the National Prohibition Convention in Pittsburg May 21. It questions Republican ties within the movement, warns of political opportunism, and notes a Supreme Court ruling upholding greenback currency with dissenting views.
Million Tariff Reform Journal Debuts in Des Moines Town
The Refiector notes receipt of the first copy of The Million a politico economic journal from Des Moines Town dedicated to tariff reform. It aims to enlighten readers on tariff questions, contending the issue is simple yet clouded by sophistries benefiting high tariffs.
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Des Moines
Reflectex
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Abilene
Strother Brothers
Publinhern
Hickinson
Iowa
Manhattan Nationalist
Party of Progress
Democratic State Central Committee
Copeland Hotel
Topeka
John 8. Wise
Virginia
Republican Party
G.m. P
Neosha Falls
Kan
The
Balance of Trade
Oho
Connecticut
Pittsburg
State Union
Usas
Union
Joan Petez Sr. John
Ingall
Prohibition
United States Supreme Court
Fuero
Justice Frevp
Rep
Papei
Wwitt Et
Ames Nelson
Buckeye T
Pirot
Alice
Ines
Wee
Simon
Rothschild
New York City
Simon Rothschild
Men's and Boys’ Outfitter
Abilene, Kansas
Simpson
State OF Kansas
Dickinson County
Promate Court
Peter
Dickinson
Anna Holzer
Peter Boor
Ayl
Henry H. McDonald
Cate
Anna Horcer
James Culbertson
Issa
Twithhoffer
Sale
Petenary
Seirosea Kinny, Co
M. V. Bantuan
Per A. Sprigs
Dickineon
Raneas
Caroline Whitehurst
Tate
W. P. Seeds
Siti
Steve Mares
J. A. Gillett
Woodrt
Stabl's
M. L. Porrition
Town
Stephen Treague
M. A. Finley
Abilene, Kas
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