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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1885

Page

6

Various 19th Century News Tidbits From The Sydney Herald And U.S. Courts

A multi-item digest notes Dion Boucicault’s marriage rumor, Newark civil rights ruling on hotel dining for races, a Niagara River missing man body found, Louisville freight rate discrimination, Rutland Railroad stock over issue verdict of not guilty, Oswego harbor creature sighting, Oldham wage dispute, Waters-Pierce carload oil seized for tax dodging, Cincinnati voter fraud probe, pension office clerk dismissal for language, shipboard fireball sighting on Pau-Tine, New York Clearing House Annual figures and Panama customs decree, Panama isthmus isthmus road land grant critique, Board of Trade official report on land grants, Syracuse woman Veronica Brit dies after long fast.

World At Large Personal and Political

The President recognizes Julio Gongales as Consul General of the United States of Venezuela at Washington and Adolph Bassinere as Consular Agent of France in Louisville Kentucky. The piece surveys ex-governors, nominations, and various diplomatic and political moves across nations and states, with notes on public figures and international affairs.

Josefa E. Haxnex Washington United States Pennsylvania Avenue Julio Gongales United States of Venezuela Adolph Bassinere France Louisville Tayser Massachusetts Lowell Sexaron Tavemax Toledo Sherman South James E. Exouisa Connecticut A. R. Morris Brooklyn F. A. Trtave Arizona F. C Prince Boston Massachusetts Democrats H. H. Gilmore Cambridge Jeremiah Crowley Henry N. Braley Fall River Henry M. Cross Newburyport James E. Delaney Holyoke Jay Gavin Russell Sage George J.gould A. L. Hopkins Steckford New York Missouri Pacific Rome D. J. Quizley Charleston D. C General Locay

Price Raid Veterans organize at Topeka reunion

Kansas State news reports the first reunion of old Price land survivors in Topeka. The Price Raid Veterans form a permanent organization with G. W. Veale as president and W. W. Clemenson as secretary, naming five vice presidents from Douglas, Riley, and Shawnee counties. Talks also note liquor sale protests, cholera impact on swine, and local political shifts.

Topeka G. W. Veale W. W. Clemenson Uemen W. P. Douthett J. W. Brown E. F. Simmons Douglas County C. G. Howard Riley County John Armstrong Shawner County Tax Presbyterian Synof Ibate Kansas Holcombe

Cardinal McCloskey dies quietly in New York

Cardinal McCloskey died at 12 50 AM surrounded by relatives and clergy after a long illness. The death followed a period of weakness and faint consciousness with doctors noting rapid deterioration. Requiem prayers were offered as his remains were prepared for burial in the Cathedral vaults with interment planned for about a week hence.

Cardinal McCloskey New York Keyer Farley Father Donbresse Jin Kells Philadelphia Keyes Walsh Donbresse Monsignore Preston John McCloskey Brooklyn N. Y Mount St. Mary's College Emmettsburg Rome Ronan College France St. Joseph's Church Hughes St. John's College Fordham St. Joseph's Axiere McCloskey Albany Ladies of the Sacred Heart Sisters of Charity Gray Sisters Hospitallers Montreal Sisters of St. Joseph St. Francis Siowe Troy University of Louvain Tingies Chester Sixty Eighth Street St Stephen's St Ann’s New York City Little Sisters of the Poor Kou America Lavalil

Cincinnati Socialists Adopt Platform for Cooperative Production

The Socialist Labor Party in Sechacoperies hall adopted a platform arguing that wealth comes from labor and machinery concentrates wealth. It calls for cooperative production and distribution by organized society, aiming to empower wage workers and seize political power through practical means.

Cixcrs Socialist Tabor Party Sechacoperies Hall Socialistic Labor Party

Scorching Two Cities Fire Rages in London and San Francisco

A massive blaze in London at Charterhouse buildings Aldersgate street destroys thirteen eight story structures in four hours and threatens nearby banks and printing houses while water pressure hampers firefighting. Loss projected at about three million dollars. In San Francisco a separate fire on Bush street devastates LS Crocker Co and Schweitzer Sadie Co premises, with about 500000 dollars in merchandise and several firemen injured or killed as flames engulf the interior. The fires prompt urgent emergency response from crews amid widespread destruction.

Washington Treasury, Interior and Justice Departments Suspnen Philadelphia Fia Drose Warren Herkimer County N.Y Willliams English Board of Trade United States Lisbon Africa Northwestern, Pacific Coast & Western Freight Association Chicago Oie Houston Sierra Mojada Narral Berlin Germany Spain Carolines James Stephens el Paso Jesse Jones Texas M. Scision Chamber of Deputies Paris Brooklyn Boston New Bedford Meriden New York Newport RK. L Chicago Salvationists St. Louis Smartrox Ontario Labration Army Crocker & Co San Francisco Tax United States Grand Jury Tucson Ari J. A. Qsabrskii Royal A. Johnson United States Surveyor F. M. Wolfley Civil Service Yankton C. T London Charter Mouse Aldersgate Street Flaxersco Can LS Creker & Co Bush Street Charles Crocker Central Io Railroad Company HS. Crocker & Co Schweitzer, Sadie & Co Jokers of Fancy Coods Sansone Street Crockers Mario Malin Peter Meals

Pugnacious Mayors Clash in Louisville Court

An October Louisville court session saw ex mayor Charles D. Jacob attack mayor P Booker Reed during an ordinance case over an contested contract. Jacob was fined, Reed survived without injury, and both men were separated as officials intervened.

Louisville Louisvit Ky Ondinance Eax Claries D. Jacob P. Booker Reed Reet Jacob Reed Jarod Wharten Ueto Lindley Murray ET Perris Major Dye Kansas City

Heathen Chinee proposes wider spread of Chinese throughout the country

An American reporter notes a Chinese man named Lee Wah arriving in Penrsnvan to inquire about establishing a Chinese labor presence. He claims a plan to form colonies in Cincinnati Youngstown Wheeling Pittsburgh Connellsville and other cities to secure jobs for workers, with intent to return to Washington City and report to the Chinese embassy. He stresses not undercutting wages and aims to recruit up to five hundred in Pittsburgh area.

Lee Wah Lee Wai American Gironworks Black Diamond Steelworks Arnegie Bros. & Co Booth & Flynn Lam Washinton City Troy San Francisco Frisco San Prancisco Rocky Mountains Chicago Cincinnati Youngstown Alliance Wheeling Pettscurch Connellsville Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Pittabureh Aunt Dam

Fickle France Election Turmoil Signals Possible Ministry Shakeup

Paris reports a sweeping election shock as ministers face defeat risking cabinet resignations before the chamber meets. Conservatives gain, Republicans split, with fears of a democratic paralysis and possible fresh elections. Reports note protests and disorder as royalist forces threaten a shift toward monarchy.

Paris Leavin France Menaretiste Comte de Paris Bonaparte France Hrissin de Poeveinet Lewders Jules Ferry Tre Hticals Clemenceau Repubicans Polehet MM. Mather Waldeck Rousseau Legranede Herault M. Clemenceau M. Floquet MM Rochefort Tocquin Rome Gaulois Viva la France

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