20 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
1
A recalled tale from the Chicago Mail about Orange Judd editing an agricultural paper. He misprinted an advertisement as fifty one lines, causing the Herald to publish it fifty one times. The blunder sparked talk and helped the paper boom, eventually making Judd wealthy before later setbacks.
The New York Sun surveys defeated leaders Blaine and Butler after the election. It predicts Blaine may retire from politics or return to Congress, while Butler grows in influence, remaining a principled, long‑term fighter whose career could extend well beyond this defeat.
Otamuer Kansas Nov 12 News on ex Governor John P St John daily life in Olathe shows him calm amid Republican attacks. He rejects bribery charges, defends his temperance campaign and predicts a rising Prohibition movement growing from public support and letters from across the nation.
The official tally shows New York to Cleveland by 1,146 votes. Cleveland and Hendricks are named as the next Presidents. The message proclaims the Republic reunited and the war finally over, bidding peace across the East West North and South.
The piece extols the sewing machine as a world changing invention since Elias Howe patent in 1846. It highlights continual improvements leading to the modern Davis machine as a standout innovation.
The Philadelphia Times suggests Blaine’s defeat showed the people’s wisdom in the vote. Harvard’s 90 year old Dr William Perry, Exeter New Hampshire, backed Cleveland at the polls. Cleveland’s presidency may face minor lapses like a suspender button. Belya Lockwood of Washington is cited as magnanimous.
Benjamin F. Butler and Belva Lockwood consider quitting law to form a theatrical company. They aim to revive the famous melodrama The Two Orphans with John P. St. John reportedly agreeing to play the River Seine in act two.
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