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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1886
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector and local papers debate prohibition's impact, party loyalties, and the 1900 Kansas race. Attacks on the Republican ticket and railroad power mix with endorsements for John A. Anderson, joint debates, and calls for voters to back nominees aligned with labor and public interests.
The piece rebukes papers for accusing the Knights of Labor of anarchist sympathy. It notes anarchists oppose the order and accuses the Republican press of smear tactics aligned with monopolies. It praises democracy for supporting labor and uniting working people in fraternity.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing started printing the new ten dollar silver certificates on distinctive paper. Each sheet holds four notes with 5,000 impressions taken on the first day. It will take about thirty days to finish, and circulation is not expected before mid November when the one and two dollar certificates follow.
Dickinson county Republicans report that the state executive committee met in Topeka to set campaign timing. Notables present included Senator Ingalls Congressman Perkins and several state leaders. The decision, after debate, was to launch the campaign in Topeka on September fifteenth.
The Republican press seeks to fracture labor orgs by labeling them as lawbreakers and thugs. Leavenworth Times editor D A Anthony attacks Knights of Labor supporters and targets figures such as S G Isett, Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, likening him to extremist villains in a heated political confrontation.
The Emporia Democrat laments a campaign to smear Isett as a lawless radical and urges defeating him to curb alleged anarchist influences. It notes Democratic and labor support for Isett’s rivals, while predicting a heated state campaign and a Democratic win in Kansas with the Moonlight ticket taking a large majority.
A Freonia street exchange between a Republican and a Democrat centers on the Kansas ticket. The Republican questions voting for an auditor candidate named Kelly, a Black man, while the Democrat defends Kelly as a loyal, capable Democrat who has endured abuse for twelve years. The quarrel highlights ethnic and racial tensions in local politics.
Detroit notes list residents visiting Abilene Gypsum City and nearby towns. Local moves include H B Wood named Abi lene foreman, J J Byers returning from Abilene, and E R Potter hired to teach in Pyke District. Wheat and flour prices noted. school opens September 6 with C H Lowrie principal and Miss Bell Simmers primary teacher. A Moonlight club gathering is planned at Engel schoolhouse September 4 with speakers for a November victory.
The Kansas City Inter State Fair and Exposition runs September 13 to 18 with major ground improvements and higher premiums totaling $42,000 across speed rings and agricultural displays. Rail access is expanded with special trains offered by several lines. For details contact Ep H Wessler, Secretary and General Manager, Kansas City Mo.
F H BOARDMAN & CO advertises Abbott Steel Gear Buggies with no wood to break or chops to rattle. Promotes John’s Road Cart as easiest riding in the market. States prices as low as any and offers special cash terms.
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