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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1887

Page

2

Kilpatrick Widow Heads to America with Remains

The widow of General Kilpatrick sails toward America with his body and expects to land around mid month. The column also notes Sam Jones the Revivalist planning Washington as a permanent home and mocks his methods. Different voices discuss Ireland, Gladstone, and debates on property rights and land ownership cited from various papers.

Kilpatrick America Sam Jones Washington Jones Henry Wood Palestine

Pennsylvania Democrats Push Tariff Reform Demand

The Pennsylvania Democratic convention endorses a tariff resolution urging use of the treasury surplus to pay the public debt and immediate reduction of internal taxes and import duties. It calls for restrained taxation as a prudent measure, while noting the Republican Senate may block reform and the Democratic House should oppose unnecessary taxation.

Pennsylvania Friends of Senate House N. Y. Star

Free Whisky or Free Wool In Tax Debate

A public debate questions whether whisky and tobacco should stay taxed while reducing taxes on essentials. Proponents argue necessities like clothing and fuel should be cheaper, while others push for free whisky and cheap tobacco to balance broader price isssues. The core dispute contrasts protectionists favoring cheaper imports with revenue reformers defending targeted taxes on luxuries.

Strike in Despair Hits Hazleton Miners Hard

The Hazleton region miners strike out of desperation, starvelike conditions and low pay despite coal price rises. Operators deny pay raises and arbitration, organize in a hardline combination, restricting union rights. The strike aims to raise public sympathy and spur limits on concentrated capital.

Hazleton

Debates on Labor Rights and Western Cattle Losses

Labor issues and protectionist rhetoric frame a speech by Labor Commissioner Betton praising political rights as protections mature. Miles City Montana reports severe winter losses in the northwestern cattle range with vast slaughter and desertion, highlighting 80 percent on the range and dozens of branded calves missing, contrasting with the Southwest’s favorable grazing conditions.

Betton Wichita Northwest Miles City Montana Northwestern Texas Southwest United States

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