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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
6
For Senator For District Judge A. H. CARRIGAN. For District Attorney P. A. MARTIN. For County Clerk E. B. NORMAN D. D. CASENBARY R. LINDSEY. For County Treasurer F. M. Burkert. For Sheriff and Tax Collector M. A. WALLACE.
The Fort Worth Record is urged to explain Hearst's role in the Cosmopolitan Magazine issue and the publication of Senator Bailey's name among "traitors" in the senate. The item notes whiskey tax changes slated for April 1 and questions Hearst's involvement in discrediting the Gainesville statesman.
The Texas Attorney General threatens to force Waters-Pierce Oil Company out of the state. The Record hints this may be part of a larger strategy to undermine Senator Joe Bailey, viewed by Breckinridge Democrats as responsible for the oil octopus in Texas, and to discredit Bailey's record in the process.
Sheriff Wallace warns lawyers in Bell County about a smooth swindler preying on the bar. The scam uses forged notes to push lawyers into collecting fake debts from farmers then securing a sham compromise and a forged check that later proves worthless. The thief departs before detection, targeting busy attorneys.
An old advertisement lists remedies for skin conditions and diseases affecting cotton pickers, naming products like Dew Poison and treatments for eczema, tetter, and sores. It includes a sales line for Doty & Co. of Graham, Texas, claiming sale and guarantee.
A northern acquaintance predicts William R Hearst will win the New York governorship this fall and secure the Democratic nomination for president in 1908. The piece asserts Hearst was blocked from the mayoralty by Tammany but views that as fate sharpening his appeal in New York.
J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa says severe winter colds developed into grippe with aching knees and joints head congestion and fever. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy with double doses of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets the illness was rapidly knocked out. Sold by all druggists.
Reported by Major General Wood the slaughter of about 600 so called outlaws in an island engagement. About 900 natives including women and children were involved and it required derricks to lift artillery up a volcano slope. Fifteen American enlisted men were killed and several wounded before fire ended the confrontation.
In Waco and Parsons, Kansas, a former eked in business and now heads in Parsons, Kansas, received a warm welcome from friends during visits. Texas General Baggage Agents president Mr Bowers shared a tale of a chicken peddler who smuggled whiskey by hollowing wagon axles. Deputies surveilled him, found nothing, then watched him open a chaparel thicket to withdraw whiskey from a concealed axle bucket. He was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison. The report cites Waco Times-Herald.
Provincial Constable William Thomas Lanorgan of Chapleau Ontario recalls catching a severe cold while pursuing a burglar in a forest swamp last fall. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and reports complete relief after two small bottles. The ad promotes the cough remedy as fast acting and widely available through druggists.
The Supreme Court has ruled on Caleb Powers in the Gov. William Goebel assassination case. He faced a death sentence in Scott county district court and two life terms in the penitentiary. Appeals stalled execution before federal action, and Powers will be tried again in federal district court as courts resume action on the matter.
The Ladonia News notes a remarked shift in romance. It cites a saying that a hundred years ago a young man pursued courtship years before proposing, whereas today couples wed quickly and even gamble on who pays for the divorce, reflecting a harsher truth.
Albert Tucker of near Leonard was convicted of perjury last week after testimony showed he swore about obtaining liquor from the Express Office. Evidence indicated no record supported his claim, and witnesses testified he was intoxicated during the act. The jury sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary amid editorial comment condemning the lie.
In the Seymour Banner C B of Seymour argues against honoring Quanah Parker with aide camp, noting he was not a Confederate soldier and condemning the rank as antagonistic to UWCA principles. The writer cites personal service under General Ross and urges merit-based appointments for front-line warriors.
A salve advertised for sore nipples burns frost bites chapped hands itching piles chronic sore eyes granulated lids old sores and skin diseases including tetter ring worm eczema scabies and barb ers itch. It claims unparalleled success and sells at 25 cents a box from all druggists.
Miss Cecelia Smith of Beaumont Texas proposed a $1000 reward for a cure of tetter. After using a one dollar bottle of Hoopers Tetter Cure her hands healed and she withdrew the offer. Guaranteed by B 5 Doty and Co.
A tramp takes a mince pie from a farmer's wife and returns next day asking for the receipt to settle a bet. He claims his partner uses three cups Portland cement to one of molasses, while he argues it is only two and a half.
A note promotes THE DALLAS SEMI-WEEKLY News combined with THE GRAHAM LEADER for farmers. It promises Local News Home Enterprises Personal Items State National Foreign Matters and a Farmers' Forum worth the price. Subscriptions are $1.75 for one year 156 copies.
Judge Lee Young cites Will Young death by own action in Ste Phenville. He attributes the suicide to mental derangement from ill health and long cigarette addiction. The judge notes insomnia, tobacco heart, coughing, and later use of strychnine and morphine, with alcoholic use linked to the condition.
In State of Texas vs. Arthur Hildon Sam Hildon and Dave Hildon the case over Ella Raspberry of McCullough county featured a heated clash between County Attorney Jackson for the state and J R Stubblefield for the defense. A chair strike injured Sheriff Bedford and Squire Horn fined both attorneys ten dollars each, collected on the spot.
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