09 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1886
Page
1
Associate Justice A M Whitellaw Kingman County. Governor Thomas Moonlight Leavenworth County. Lieutenant Governor G Islet Neosho County listed on the ticket.
At Clay Center on September 1 the Democratic convention endorsed the national and state platforms, pledged support for Cleveland Hendricks and the Leavenworth 1856 platform, and urged victory in Fifth District elections. Joseph G. Lowe was nominated for Congress after others declined. Central committee named with Gifford, Dunning, McClure, McNaspy, Glass, and others.
The Atchison Patriot notes liberal republicans in Kansas number around twenty thousand and align with Thomas Moonlight. It argues Moonlight shares their anti-sumptuary and anti-prohibition stances, opposes monopolies, supports revocation of unearned land grants, open homesteading, strict labor laws, and open land to settlers, urging votes for him next November.
A fragmented 19th century political platform advocates prohibition, arguing the saloon fosters crime and immorality. It calls for resubmission to voters, a constitutional amendment, and election of officers committed to enforcing temperance law statewide.
A political cartoon caption in the Atchison Champion mocks reformers and the Republican party. It alleges financial manipulation by Jay Gould era interests, warns against labor movements, and claims Governor Martin’s hypocrisy over prohibition. The Council Grove Guard notes saloon counts and predicts voters will judge hypocrisy in the coming election.
An excursion under the Auspices of Abilene Fire Department will go to Fort Riley Kansas on September 24 1856. Soldiers and state militia will encamp and engage in a sham battle. Round trip tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. Luncheon baskets advised. tickets available from department members. Cc W. Lherrr Sec of Committee.
Notice records real estate auction in Dickinson county Kansas with J J Miller Sheriff listing 5 acre parcel near section 21 township 3 south range 4 east. Ad includes local tin shop owner Ed Weigiard on Sixth Street and a land trade pitch by J N Brappy Co. Also mentions loan money at six percent and local seed ads from Bonebrake Rice and Berry Bros.
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