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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1886
Page
4
The paper notes Anderson’s large plurality in Kansas and political talk, with editorials praising Moonlight and Democratic gains. It comments on shifts in population rankings for Abilene and highlights local growth, industry, and infrastructure alongside farm prices and national market trends.
Unofficial precinct returns indicate Judge Leeds and District Clerk-elect Brillhart ahead in Hope and Liberty townships, with margins not expected to materially change. The tabulated figures reflect early counts across all precincts.
Report from Denver indicates tight statewide results while Democrats claim key wins across Maryland Louisiana Georgia and Alabama. Ames wins Massachusetts governor seat by about 5 000. Tennessee New Hampshire and Minnesota show sweeping or narrow outcomes with several congressman gains for Democrats and possible legislative deadlock in New England states.
A message urges turning political fervor into business drive to boost Abilene and county. It praises Board of Trade cooperation, calls for rail improvements, and envisions future development for the city and nearby Salina. Strong emphasis on unity, industry, and regional advancement.
The article praises a thriving city between Topeka and Denver, noting rising capacities in idle institutions, new industries, and substantial growth. It highlights the National Museum receiving African and foreign exhibits including a ten pound brass ankle ring, and Prof Hendley’s life like Geronimo figure. It reports $40,000 raised for the grand national competitive drill in Washington next May with military units from many states set to compete at Camp Washington in the park around the Washington Monument.
A Washington letter notes ongoing Capitol housekeeping before a new session with interior work, marble terrace activity, and a new Mexican legation building site in central social district. Nearby landmarks include ex Secretary Chandler and Chief Justice Waite. The piece mentions foreign government properties and press influence over the President’s residence name, with the Red Top title linked to a New York Herald staffer.
Buyers visiting F. H. Boardman & Co. can inspect horse powers grinders and shellers before making purchases. The display highlights tools and equipment for agricultural work and processing.
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