29 Nov 1883
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1883
Page
1
T C McInerney announces a expanded line including Boots and Shoes Hats Caps and Gents Furnishings with gloves pants and work suits at bargain prices. Ulsters and general work clothing available.
The Chapman Catholics held a successful fair with raffled articles and a report of proceeds. Gross receipts reached 5500 with 3136 net after expenses. voting contests awarded a cross and necklace to Mrs Erwin, a gentleman’s chair to Dan Stuart, and a china tea set to Mrs Waters. Numerous departments praised for efficiency and support from local churches, families, and nearby towns.
A northern paper laments the use of the bloody shirt in Virginia politics after the Danville riot. It notes a Democratic inquiry, the forty committee's testimony, and claims the election was free and fair with blacks told not to vote while coalition supporters did. Also cites brief items from Atlanta Constitution and Chicago Herald about thinking, timber, and state dog costs.
In Springfield Ohio the moonlight guides readers as the vote swung strongly for the Democratic gains this year in the Springfield district. Voters in the area showed notable support, reflected in the party's gains across the precincts.
Hartford Telegram reports John Swinton calculates an income tax for William H. Vanderbilt requiring seventy Jumbo elephants to lift the gold, with each elephant bearing five tons. The piece argues an annual elephant load tax would not be burdensome to Vanderbilt.
A notice reports Gath Taba Tribene marrying John L. Berry in a Utah endowment house ceremony. The couple includes a Danish widow aged 52 and a 60 year old man, with health notes on the first wife. Also in brief, Frank James is dying of consumption in Gallatin Missouri before trial for the 1881 Missouri Pacific Express robbery. Dick Liddil and the Ford brothers remain witnesses, all under cloud.
The piece portrays candidates Randall Carlisle and Cox during a campaign day on Capital Hill and at the National Hotel. It notes Cox’s energetic campaigning and a personal exchange where he praises Morrison as a long-time favorite for president, while Morrison coyly offers preference for a justice of the peace over vice president.
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