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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1889
Page
2
Graham Texas report notes trustors expanding holdings by five miles of property and mentions James Russert of Lowes who plans to devote the rest of his life to travel and reading claiming his literary work is finished.
Dr Barnard president of Columbia College endorses a law prohibiting tobacco sales to minors asserting strong support for the measure. He stresses protecting youth and aligning with public health standards.
Mrs Margaret Deland famed author of John Ward Preacher remains a Boston favorite as she concentrates on a new novel project.
Dr. Tanner argues Edgar A. Poe suffered catalepsy or trance fits, contending Poe was buried alive. The assertion reframes Poe’s death mystery and invites examination of medical explanations and burial practices of the era.
Lowe sent a barrel of mellow pippins to Bismarck in New York state. Bismarck will not reject the pippins as he did the pork.
Tre Archduchess Elizabeth, daughter of Austria's late crown prince, is described as an expert skater at six years old. The report highlights her fearlessness on the ice.
Pamer Henny Battenberg son-in-law of Queen Victoria keeps brown rabbits trained to follow at his heels like dogs.
In Stuttgart Germany the widow of Carl Frederick Ludwig von Schiller eldest son of the poet died recently at the age of eighty five.
Ricwakp Hexky Stoopare informs the public that he can write as well with his left hand as with his right. This is not saving much for the left hand.
A recent visitor to Dr. River Wendell Holmes's library notes the most consulted items are a Billie and a copy of Shakespeare. The remark highlights enduring literary interest within the collection.
Anses of the Chicago baseball club remarked that a man who would do in Rome as the Romans do is not composed of the stall that makes a great ball player.
A Lisbon newspaper claims Queen Pra of Portugal is anxious to visit the United States and has shown interest in the natural bridge over the Alleghanies, signaling possible travel plans.
Newspaper observations note the Dutch king's health fluctuates with the queen's visibility. When the queen accompanies her husband he improves, whereas his condition worsens when she remains secluded in the palace.
The only Black candidate in the upcoming national House is BH. P. Cheatham from North Carolina's 2nd District. He is 32 and a prominent local figure.
Cobonen Nourn divides his stock among Jo L Toate, Arthur Roberts and Miay Moore each receiving 2000 dollars of his securities. Charles Wyndham and Thomas Thorne are left with 4000 dollars each.
GuNenat Borier delivers the alumni address at Colby University conditionally. He states the speech hinges on life and sufficient health and his ability to remain in the country to pursue continuation of the two former.
Congressman W. N. Scorr of Erie Pennsylvania is valued around 15 million dollars yet lives modestly. His face is pale and he appears thin with rounded shoulders and sparse sandy hair. He oversees or directs a vast rail network totaling 22 000 miles.
The Georgetown College faculty in Washington D C voted at the last session to award editor W S Wansa of Lippincott's Magazine the Master of Arts degree at the college centennial noting his devotedness to letters.
Mr Hayes habitually wears a five dollar slouch hat which becomes worn. When it wears out Mrs Hayes places it in a missionary box set by the Ladies Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church. Also adds any old clothes from around the house.
Ed Lusk, about 16, son of E P Lusk, vanished after a fishing trip with companions near Waxahachie. A search of Grove Creek by neighbors failed to find him, and funeral plans were not mentioned as of the report.
McLennan county farmers report seven barns burned in eight days across Telinacana valley Ross station West and nearby areas. Losses include grain seed cotton seed and machinery. Suspected single agent acts in daylight. some think the arson aims to boost grain prices.
In Brownsville Texas on April 4 Sheriff Brito intercepted a band of men allied from both sides of the Rio Grande. They planned to wreck the railway and steamer, kill the conductor, seize treasure, and flee to Mexico. A strong party arrested and jailed the alleged robbers after a train intercept outside the depot.
Charles Horn a colored blacksmith is jailed in Houston street jail on a murder charge of Sheriff Charles K. Buck of Claiborne County Mississippi. Identification claims Horn is Harrison Page, alleged killer, with Horn denying the accusation and asserting an alibi in Sherman.
Ed Richardson clerk of the federal court received a telegram from Judge T. B. Maxey of Austin stating that due to lack of funds the April term of the court in El Paso, which was to begin Monday, has been dismissed. Certificates will be issued to all jurors, some of whom have traveled long distances. The postponement disappoints many who already arrived.
John Miller, a Plano farmer, was cut twice in the left arm by Will Maddox, colored, with a pocket knife during a fight this evening. Maddox knocked Miller down and kicked him before being caught and jailed. Miller is suffering but expected to recover.
The steel bridge between the two Laredos was completed yesterday and arrangements are made for a grand opening celebration this Saturday. Over 1,000 guests are invited to an international ball on the bridge. Bridge man Charley Hacker, injured by falling timbers, has recovered enough to be released to gather on the streets.
Francis Grozza’s habeas corpus was dismissed in the U S circuit court by Judge Boarman. An appeal is allowed with recognizance set at 600 dollars and bond at 100 dollars. If the ruling is not complied with within ten days the case goes by default. Grozza had been found guilty and fined 90 dollars in the state criminal district court in Galveston for liquor license tax enforcement issues.
A man named Payne and another man checked into the Sherman house in Tex April 4. Payne woke to find his clothes money shoes and all taken and the other man had 60. Police were notified immediately.
Kemp Texas April 4 Constable Duncan arrested and jailed Dick Paston for carrying a pistol. Duncan displayed tact in the arrest as Paston had been keeping others at bay with his small gun.
An armed dispute erupted about three miles north of Liberty Texas at the home of George Lincecum last night. A serious cutting affray occurred leaving injuries, with reports detailing a confrontation and subsequent medical attention for those involved.
An altercation between Walker, about 18, and George Lincecum ended with Walker cutting Lincecum on the left breast and back with a knife. The wounds are painful but not considered dangerous. Walker is under arrest.
Bonham committees on agriculture horticulture minerals and timber met with County Judge Bramlette to organize a county exhibit for the Fort Worth Spring Palace. Chairs and secretaries were chosen as interest grows in advertising local resources and securing a stall at the Dallas Exposition next fall. Committees reconvene in Bonham on May 11 to inspect collections and arrange shipments.
In Bic Springs Texas on April 4 W D Allen tried to shoot W H Resey at the Crystal Palace saloon. A prior dispute at a local gambling house led to the encounter. Allen fired a shot that missed and lodged in the room wall. The saloon cleared quickly. the bartender hid behind the counter. A deputy sheriff arrested both men and disarmed them. Allen was released on bond today.
District court adjourned at Marfa Presidio county after finding thirty six felony indictments. Most were carried to the next term. Cattle theft has grown large with organized bands behind the offenses. Expect many offenders to be jailed at the upcoming term.
Dock Wall, a white man, was killed last night in Queen City when struck by the pilot of Texas Pacific No. 15 as he sat on a cross on the tracks while intoxicated. The engineer had no blame in the accident and Wall died this morning.
Fort Worrn April 5. Work on the first electric railway is set to begin soon with a three‑part plant ordered. The initial shipment arrives April 10, followed by April 20 and April 30. Line men and skilled mechanics arrive around April 16 to set poles once received.
Antone Beyer a Kampmann ranch hand died by suicide with a double barreled shotgun near San Antonio Texas today. The act followed a domestic dispute with his wife earlier in the day.
The large planing mill and gin at Black Jack Texas owned by Gunn and Ashcroft of Sulphur Springs burned last night at 10 p.m. The fire started in the upper story and is believed to be incendiary. The mill was insured, but the policy amount is unknown.
Miss Etta Caspar of Mingum Greer county was bitten by a polecat and brought by her brother to apply Mr. R Bevill s madstone to the wound. The madstone was used and remained in place about eleven hours.
Judy Murchigan a 84 year old African American woman, living as a pauper, was burned to death Friday morning when fire caught her clothing from a pipe she was smoking. She died within an hour despite efforts to help.
A mad dog bit the 4 year old child of Mr. W. A. Brosius on the arm this morning. The dog passed its teeth through the fleshy part below the elbow and was killed by Officer Dial shortly after. It is not known if anything else was exposed.
Fort Worth Texas April 4 Mrs Mamie Dickson was arrested and jailed on a warrant sworn before Justice Reynolds charging her with complicity in the Amity Arkansas robbery. Victim Mr Hayes filed the complaint.
A peculiar disease has afflicted cattle, causing rapid illness and death within minutes. Spasms occur just before death. Opinions vary whether the outbreak is epidemic or caused by cockle burs ingestion.
A mule team owned by farmer Collinsworth ran through a barb wire fence in Yuano Texas. One mule pushed a stick into its breast during the escape causing a deep wound that required stitching.
On sixty sixth and seventy day sessions the Texas Senate passes bills repealing East Dallas charter and annexation to Dallas after 1890, plus road and crime laws, public buildings salary adjustments, and Sunday work restrictions. the House mirrors actions on libel law, condemnation, school funding, and bonds.
Jefferson Texas April 4 reports the Jefferson iron works have purchased about seventy five car loads of machinery at Pittsburg. The citys water and rail connections spur a rate war between the two transportation routes for moving the machinery.
Cable from Auckland on March 30 reports the German East Africa fleet at Apia wrecks and losses. The Prenton Vandalia Nipsie Olga Adler Eber and others sustains damage. crews saved or ashore. Secretary to send ships to Samoa and San Francisco crews home. Adams Richmond Alert Yantic and others slated for Samoa service with repairs pending.
A lone highwayman halted Murphy's to Milton near Angles this morning. The driver was forced to drop Wells, Fargo & Co.'s treasure and mail bags which the robber rifled. only a small amount was taken. A likely valuable registered package bag was untouched. Five passengers were unmolested.
Denver police rearrest W H Clark after his earlier release in the First National Bank robbery case. He is held as an accomplice while D H Mollatt’s identification failed. Clark denies any connection to the $21000 heist.
New York April 6. Wall Street remains thoroughly interested in Jay Gould's movements as brokers on the street profess to believe his actions are driving the recent market vacillation and the fall in prices.
Clinton Missouri April 6 report says John Boyles with wife and six children attempted to ford Grand creek. The wagon overturned leaving four children to swim and aid the mother and two siblings while Boyles saved the others.
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