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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1883
Page
4
Abilene Reflector notes the Democratic county ticket with Thomas Kirby for treasurer J J Miller for sheriff and William Perkins for coroner in the context of the campaign material.
The Reflector returns thanks to fraternal associates in this and adjoining counties for the kind words of welcome they have extended. It hopes to gain the goodwill and friendship of the brethren of the press in this section.
Mr. Howard before the senate committee on Saturday stated that nine tenths of New England operatives believe the protective tariff harms them. He argued the tariff benefits only manufacturers and that the truth will prevail as workers come to see this.
In Independence Iowa on the 29th a joint gubernatorial debate featured Gov Sherman the Republican urging a protective tariff and prohibition. Democrat McKinna opposed a tariff but said revenue needs a tariff and insisted prohibition could not be enforced.
A reader opines that protection grants high wages in a protected country while cotton mill workers earn little, arguing the Tribune is disingenuous in conflating Germany with free trade. The letter links tariffs to labor degradation and cautions against free trade Democrats.
Governor Crittenden weighs calling an extra session to amend the Downing Sunday law for St. Louis or push a prohibitory amendment at the next general election. He says he is anti prohibitionist personally but would support prohibition if law is defied in St. Louis, predicting a 50,000 statewide majority. He argues laws should be enforced and obsolete ones repealed when impractical.
The Republican Central Committee of Pennsylvania issues a call to Republican officeholders to donate funds to “keep Pennsylvania Republican.” The Kansas City Times notes Pennsylvania’s long-standing GOP strength, likening it to Kentucky’s Democratic hold, while Democratic entreaties for money aim to retain power. Ohio and Virginia are cited amid nationwide fundraising appeals, with the Chicago Inter Ocean rebuking a past begging circular and Jay Hubbell’s 1880 actions.
Authorized by the Republican committee. They took the money he raised, how ever. They said, as King James said of the usurer's gold, it smelleth not of the means that hath gotten it.
The Chronicle’s stance on party lines is challenged as readers contemplate Mr. Kirby's re election for Dickinson County Treasurer. It argues voters should judge him on performance, not party, praising Kirby’s integrity, efficiency, and courteous service while noting fears of establishing a partisan precedent in local offices. The piece urges fairness and broad support for a proven official.
A Fall River spinner testifies before a New York Senate education and labor committee, arguing that protective tariffs hurt operatives in New England. He cites overwork, the black list, and the trustee system as evils, noting nine tenths of intelligent workers favor abolishing tariffs for their benefit. He favors free trade, claiming it would ultimately help laborers.
The Jefferson City reunion between former Union and Confederate veterans celebrated reconciliation and forgiveness. The piece contrasts fraternal scenes with a lengthy recounting of a Delmonico's dinner for ex Senator Stephen W. Dorsey, hosted by notable figures, including Grant and Arthur, amid praise and political satire about Dorsey’s integrity.
Solomon is becoming notorious as an east bound passenger train arrives eight hours late Sunday. A dedication at the Catholic church drew a crowd. Many residents plan to attend the Bismarck Fair. A new harness shop opened downtown. Saturday night a disturbance occurred when Eugene Harrington fired a revolver on the street and was briefly jailed before townsfolk and later authorities recaptured him. Sunday morning an unknown person slipped a knife to the prisoner and he escaped before recapture. Morris Robecker was named Marshal on Monday, replacing Mr. Shanks who resigned.
Industry September 3 1883 notes a large cattle sale at Ingraham’s drawing farmers and strong bidding. Prospects for prosperity in the valley shine with rising buildings and residences, but a railroad is awaited. Vir Van Winkle endorses reflections. editors hail a new paper Reflektor praised for liberal, Democratic support from Dickinson and nearby counties.
In Memoriam notice for Julia E Bagley Morse who died August 27 1883 at 4 30 p m at home Buckeye township Ohio She was born March 20 1837 on St Helena and married E A Morse in 1866 They moved from Townsend Vermont to Medina County Ohio and later remained in the state and county She leaves a husband five children three sisters and two brothers She had attended the Christian church for twelve years Neighbors and friends are thanked for aid and sympathy from E A Morse and children
The undersigned form a partnership under the name T C Henry & Co on June 1 1883 to continue the real estate loan insurance and abstract business formerly conducted by T C Henry. Business will be continued at the usual place.
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