Abilene Reflector reports labor unrest and political feuds
The Abilene Reflector comments on national and state politics, noting Greece's concessions amid heat in Paris, calls for a Fifth District convention at Clay Center, and debates over John A Anderson’s congress candidacy. It outlines mounting Knights of Labor activity, rail strikes, and a Wyandotte wreck, while urging peaceful resolution and denouncing violence. It includes editorials opposing refinery politics, tariff debates, and endorsements of local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Committee of the
Fifth District
Clay Center
Concordia
Wyandotte
Kansas
Pinkerton
U.S. Marshalls
Texas
Marshall
Excelsior Assembly
Absiene
M. Plr. R
Paralles
U.S. Ee
Order of Knights of Labor
Republican Convention Calls Kansas Delegate Meetin July 7 1886
The Republican state central committee at Topeka on April 25 1886 called a Republican delegate convention to be held in the Kansas House of Representatives at Topeka on Wednesday July 7 1886 at 4 p m for nominating candidates for state offices including Governor and Attorney General and to select a state central committee. Representation is one delegate and one alternate per 400 votes for secretary of state in November 1894 plus per fraction of 200 and over and one for each unorganized or newly organized county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Topeka
Kansas
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Gazette War on Knights of Labor At Local Gazette
The Gazettes suppression of Knights of Labor spreads to its shop floor. An employee admits joining the K lien but is dismissed the next day with a note from foreman W J WisFleep. The piece accuses the Gazette of printing anti KOL rhetoric while practicing it in employment decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Knights of Labor
Order
Gazette Office
K. of L
P.C.C
W. J. WisFleep
Withdrawal From Church and Ministry Cited as Guilty
The letter dated the 28th alt. by Philip Krohn withdraws from the Methodist church and ministry, claiming a speedy trial was denied. The case, investigated and set for hearing May 20 before a regional committee, shows Krohn feared a trial would reveal harsher charges. The Anti-Monopolist in Enterprise mocks the Gazette and editors over labor commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Krohn
Joseph Dennison
Methodist Church
Philip
James Marvin
McCrone
W. R. Davis
Geo. L. Dearborn
C. Holman
J. R. Simpson
J. R. Madison
Wm. Friend
Where Is the Democracy of Kansas Faced Fall Fight
The Topeka capital urges a vigorous Kansas Democracy campaign as the party consolidates strength for an aggressive fall contest. It notes gains in Douglas county and cites farmers and laborers as allies, arguing the party’s victory would aid liberty against monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy of
Kansas
Atchison Patriot
Douglas County
Democratic Party of
Liberty
Democratic
Seventeen Gates Cast Against Railroad Bonds in Clay Center
Mrs Hendricks widow of the late Vice President is in California touring Monteray California. She will renew city acquaintances and the people of the western shore sympathize with her bereavement shared by the republic. For information on Dickinson County land prices stock ranches crops society churches climate address local real estate dealers advertising in the Ref lector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Rock Island
Dickinson County
Clay
J. H. Brapy & Co
Room No 1 Thurman Title in Sign
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt notes Allen G. Thurman’s imagined claim to “Room No. 1” after a sign painter placed a gilt sign at 258 South High Street. The piece teases Thurman’s broad reception in Washington and among national politicians, implying his favored status in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South High Street
Allen G. Thurman
Washington City
Cincinnati Enquirer
Birthday Party Honors West Abilene Elder
A social gathering at Dr. Hewett’s West Abilene home on Saturday May 1 honors R M Hewett’s 22nd birthday anniversary. Guests include Rev Dr McKeehan and elderly friends Benj Crane R F Russell L H Litts. The crowd praises his abstinence record and strong religious faith while sharing a hearty supper and discussions on religion and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprroxs
R. M. Hewett
Dr. McKeehan
Dr. Hewett
West Abilene
Benj. Crane
R. F. Russel
L H. Litts
Father Hewett
Herkimer
New York
Miss Ray
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Abilene
Larmothes
Hesey Litts
Strother & Litts, Editors
Tyke
Greece
Paris
J. M. Hodge
John A. Anderson
D. B. Walker
Wichita
Hancock
John A Anderson
Anderson
Gazete
Farmers Alliance
Farmers Alliance of
Michigan
Great Britain
Reflecton
Reflector
Chronicle, Gazette
Enterprise Anti-Monopolist
Solomon Sentinel
Hope Dispatch and Herald
Herington Tribune
Chapman Star
Abilene Gaxene
Bs ‘of Labor
M. P. Rat Witte
Seth
Tam Coke Aan Ag
St. the Pal
Crimme
East St Louis
Cap- Hal
R. K
Waitty
M. P. RR
Abilene Assembly
Tei
R. E. Co
The
Une Gazette
Hipxie
Neemployes
Hoxie
Bonebrake & Rice’s
A. W. Hargreaves
Merchant Tailoring Establishment
Great Western Steam Laundry
Kansas City
West
Mulberry Street
Rial
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Shelton
Sterl & Zahner’s
Hapgood
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Miller & Thomas
Sebold, Fisher & Co
J. S. Brapy
State of Kansas
Ernst F.grosecris
Piailett
Edw. Hayes
Sarah A. Ha
William Murphy
J. A. Bushey
Henry E
Mary Ki
County of Dickinson
Detroit
Kan
District Court
U. S
Charles W. McPheters
J. C. McPheters
Will
Cifrus
J.J. Milless
Sherif
Chicago Lumber Yard
Cott Avenue
AL Gideon Folk
Cooper Shop
Henry Baltrock
South Third Street
Third House
Jonn A. Hafner
Enterprise
Kas
G. O. BP
Grivel
Jay Gould
Mr. Thurman
A. G. ThurMan
Room No
Ellwood
KF. H. Boardman & CO
Ces
Dickinson
Bonebrake & Rice
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