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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1885

Page

6

Boston Board orders quarantine on vessels from Canada

The Boston Board of Health has ordered quarantine against all vessels from Canada and Newfoundland. A stormboat on the Tennessee River fights a panther. a big gather of Indian traders causes a lively scene at the Chicago Board of Trade. Union army youngest soldier claim is deemed unprovable by War Department.

Boston Board of Health Canada Newfoundland Tennessee Savannah Red River Red Cliff Chicago Board of Trade Columbus Herbert Tay War Department

World at Large highlights of global events

A roundup of late 19th century news notes including political speeches in Indianapolis, celebrations in Chicago, and social scandals. Reports cover labor disputes in Dundee, maritime collisions off Deal and Copenhagen, uprisings in Madrid, cholera rumors in Mono, Congo attacks, and a deadly gas explosion in Branchdale. Also noted are political shifts in Massachusetts, Chinese labor unrest near Seattle, and various accidents, crimes, and disasters worldwide.

Monuments and crimes in Kansas newscast

Kansas State Committee urges subscriptions for a Fort Leavenworth monument to Ulysses S. Grant with broad regional backing and prompts from church and school leaders. Also covered are train robbery arrests near Topeka, a Topeka bride’s elopement, an odd Viorte town myth, ongoing post office operatives, liquor licenses across Kansas, and the Walkup case pending trial with jail floral tributes.

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Shocking Fate of Mrs Helen Hoyt in New York Fire

The death of Mrs. Helen K Hoyt at 360 Went Thirtieth Street was reported to Coroner Levy. While her husband Dr W D Hoyt was away she tried to stir the furnace and her clothing caught fire. She ran through the building as flames spread, collapsing after a fall on the stairs and in a street chase. A teamster covered her with a horse blanket but she died at 6 45 am. She was 23, attractive with many friends. Dr Hoyt mourns, Mrs Ruger recovered from a fall but was nervous.

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A BAD CONVICT ATTACKS AT MH PENITENTIARY

Deputy Warren Meadbury is assaulted as convict Georges S. Patton becomes unruly in the shop. Patton wounds Captain W H Bradbury and is shot by a yardmaster, leaving Patton badly injured. Reports from Washington and Chicago follow about tariffs and Army of the Tennessee society events and dates.

Warren Meadbury By & Conyer Ureversox Cory Georges S. Patton Jasper County W.H. Bradbury Patton Agre Bradbury Watton Thibbon

Arrests in Topeka for Blue Springs train robbery

Sheriff Thorns offices swarmed as Hugh McKeary and Howard Pierce were jailed on charges tied to the Blue Springs Missouri Pacific robbery. Deputies Disbrow, Parkburnt, Phillips, Hulse, and Delong traced suspects from Independence via California to Monetan and Pleasant Hill before capturing them near North Topeka. McHenry, a longtime farmer, valued at about 24000, is identified. Pierce’s background remains unclear.

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Devastating floods lash towns amid heavy rains and train washouts

A severe rainfall blanketed the region, flooding streets and cellars, washing away bridges near Wolf branch, and forcing residents along Labecte Creek to evacuate. Rail service slowed as the Kens City line reported washouts and tracks under water. In nearby Arkansas, a jail fire and mob attacks on prisoners in Murfreesboro sparked fresh turmoil as authorities struggled to maintain order.

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Lee brothers killed after gun battle in Texas frontier

In Galaksville Texas September 9 a farmer’s wagon brought the dead bodies of outlaws Jim and Pink Lee. Texas Ranger Heck Thomas and two companions tracked them to Harris Township near Dexter. A fierce gunfight near John Washington’s place ended with both brothers dead. Coroner’s inquest confirmed the deaths and said large rewards were earned by Thomas and his assistants. The Lee gang had terrorized the frontier since May, stealing cattle to the Indian Territory. Bill Lee was captured in May and sent to Fort Smith to face trial.

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Indian Homesteads Reopen Contests in Michigan

The Interior Department recalls a former suspension and reopens cases in Todd and Traverse City districts now centered at Reed City. Final proof deadlines long lapsed and some post suspension entries face full examination on merits. Indian treaty rights are preserved where law allows under any reasonable construction.

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