Texas and national political notes mix with Texas crops
Editor notes report Democratic gains in US Senate seats Kentucky and Maryland. Tammany leadership change. Galveston aims for state convention. populists gaining in Texas. Mississippi endorses Dewey. El Paso midwinter carnival draws crowds. Navarro county reports cotton boll weevil spread. Lamar county primaries urged due to corn shortages. wheat outlook weak in north Texas. greenage appearing. Louis Wortham named manager of St. Louis fair. Maryland adds Gorman to Senate as Wellington departs. party shifts noted.
Price Henry Heads to United States Amid Uproar in Congress
Price Henry, brother of Emperor William of Prussia, is bound for the United States as preparations surface in congressional circles. The voyage stirs discussions of royal diplomacy and potential political impact.
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Price Henry
Emperor William of Prussia
United States
Urgent deficiency bill carries over 16 million funds
The appropriations committee reported the urgent deficiency bill to the house last week with a total of about 16 million dollars. Roughly one quarter of the appropriation is earmarked for the navy department as part of the funding mix.
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Appropriations Committee
House
Navy Department
Campaign opening speech heard in Wortham last week
Col. N. H. Tracy attended in Freestone county as Hon. R. E. Price delivered the opening congress campaign speech at Wortham on Wednesday of last week.
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Col
N. H. Tracy
Freestone County
R. E. Price
Congress
Wortham
Foraker Re-elected Senator by Ohio Legislature
Ohio legislature re elected J B Foraker to the Senate of the United States as his own successor. He carried every republican vote in both houses while Democrats backed Hon Charles W Baker of Cincinnati. A Garfield healer billed $25000 for services. the charge was trimmed to $6500. Overall expense account dropped from $1000000 to $27000. Government work comes high.
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Maryland
Gorman
United States Senate
Wellington
Ohio
J. B. Foraker
Senate of the
United States
Charles W. Baker
Cincinnati
Garfield
Gen Lee’s Early West Point Age Noted in 1825 Entry
The account states Gen Lee entered West Point in 1825 at age eighteen. It notes he would be ninety five if alive today and that he was fifty four when he died, with the sentence trailing.
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Gen. Lee
West Point
Confederate General Takes Command in Virginia
The text notes a Confederate commander assuming leadership in Virginia and remarks that he appeared much younger at the time, highlighting his visage and presence during the period.
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Virginia
Early American coinage laws on gold silver ratios and minting
The text traces U S coinage policy from 1702 mint establishment fixing a 15 to 1 gold to silver ratio, through 1834 and 1837 acts adjusting gold fineness and weights to about 16 to 1 and 15.958 to 1. It notes political actors like Jefferson, Hamilton, Jackson and party aims to restore parity and circulation.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Wahlington
Andrew Jackson
Anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee Birth Observed
The article notes last Sunday as the anniversary of Gen Robert E Lee’s birth with widespread observances in the South. DeArmond of Missouri praises Lee as a model of manhood and leadership, citing his Civil War campaigns, civic life, and character as exemplary.
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Kobi
E. Lee
South
Concreteman DeArmond
Missouri
Robert E. Lee
Robt. Lee
Grant
Lee
Robt. E. Lee
Candidate J A Hinson Nominated for Rent 2 Constable
The Herald endorses J A Hinson for constable Beat 2 near Maysfield. A Democrat and longtime resident, he pledges faithful service and fair duties if elected, citing compensation and familiarity with the office. He credits no current incumbents with fault and asks fellow Democrats for support in the primaries.
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J. A. Hinson
Rent 2
Maysfield
The
Herald
Bailiwick
Beat 2
Bailey backs Gorman for Democratic nomination in next race
Joe Bailey urges Gorman as the Democratic nominee for president, arguing a western candidate should head the ticket only if needed to keep the party competitive. The Wortham Journal notes Bailey’s alliance with David B. Hill, contrasts with Bryan, and discusses silver coinage and tariff views shaping the 1890s nominating debates.
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Joe Bailey
Gorman
Joseph Reall
Bryan
Cameron Herald
Bailey
Wortham Journal
Lee Satterwhite
Uryan
Lear
Eney
Hill
Ion
New York
New Jersey
Middle States
Kansas City
David B. Hill
United States
Commonwealths
Midwinter Carnival thefts sweep El Paso area
Report describes a sequence of burglaries during the midwinter carnival. Crooks lifted unprotected valuables from unlocked safes, wallets, watches, and even clothing. Owners found items missing and could not locate the culprits or their stolen goods.
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el Paso
Wortham Named Texas Exhibit Manager for St Louis Fair
The Houston Chronicle notes L. J. Wortham, fresh from Austin, has been chosen as general manager for the Texas exhibit at the St Louis world’s fair. Fort Worth Telegram reports President Kirby offered £250 monthly, with two years of service totaling £6,000, and office expenses may reduce the fund.
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Louis J. Wortham
St. Louis
Ing
L. J. Wortham
Austin
Texas
Wortham
Kirby
Torah Scroll Described As Parchment Tool In February Delineator
The February issue of Delineator highlights the Torah scroll as a parchment instrument used in Jewish synagogue services. It notes its ceremonial role and traditional craftsmanship within Jewish worship.
Sacred Torah Scrolls and Pericopes Tradition
The text describes Hebrew Torah scrolls mounted on wooden rollers wrapped in green velvet and covered with black velvet mantles. Handles are carved wood above and ivory below with silver bells. The Torah, sacred scripture, is divided into pericopes for weekly Sabbath readings, using a parchment manuscript by a professional scribe from kosher animal hide.
Children Service at Christian Church Next Sunday
The Christian Church invites children from four to one hundred twenty to a Sunday afternoon service at 2 o clock. The pastor will deliver a sermon to the children on Nails. Children are asked to bring their parents.
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Christian Church
Nex
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Potter
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Fife
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Geo. Burgess
Mississippi
Schley
Dewey
Mally
Navarro County
Lamar County
North
Yours Truly
Houston Chronicle
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Everal
Louie
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Times
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Exposition
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Wes
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