Proclamation Sets National Holiday for Washington’s 100th Inauguration
The proclamation calls a holiday on the centennial of George Washington’s first inauguration. The amended Sunday law allows shops to open until nine in the morning and after four in the afternoon, shortening the rest day. Texas office seekers in Washington grow tired while Judge Rector returns to Texas. Cuney and Malloy persist in hopes of commissions, remaining steadfast as the process continues.
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Harrison
United States
George Washington
Texas
Washington
Judge Rector
Cuney
Malloy
Dallas County gains a new Judicial District act
The legislature passes an act creating an additional Judicial District for Dallas County. The move aims to keep up with growing business in the county and suggests local residents prefer settling disputes in court.
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Dallas County
Dallas
Legislature Favors Separate Railway Coaches by Race
The legislature passes a bill requiring railways to provide separate coaches for whites and blacks. The statute contrasts with northern states pursuing mixed schools and highlights racial segregation as public policy.
The Clarendon Traveler Enters Journalism Field
The Clarendon Traveler debuts as a neatly printed new journalistic venture with R. B. Edgell as editor and proprietor. The note extends wishes for success to the Traveler.
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Clarendon Traveler
R. B. Edgell
Traveler
Legislature Adjourns Amid Debate on State Impact
The Legislature adjourned last Monday after tense sessions. Critics argue the state would have fared better had lawmakers never convened, while supporters defend the reforms pursued during the term.
Defeat of Gen'l Cabell in Dallas mayoral race noted
The loss of Gen l W L Cabell in the Dallas mayoral contest is mourned by friends who recall his Civil War exploits and the brave, combative conduct that earned him the nickname old Tige. His campaign matched his well known fiery temperament and attacks on the city government from the outset.
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L W. L Cabell
Dallas
Cabell
Row over Hansford county organization by Wheeler Lipscomb
After the act attaching Hansford to Lipscomb for judicial purposes took effect Wheeler county Commissioners Court completed Hansford's organization. The central question now is whether the organization is legally valid.
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Wheeler
Lipscombe
Hansford
Commissioners Court of
Hansford County
Reading a Newspaper Aloud Banned in Mexico Law
A Mexican law bans reading newspapers aloud in public or certain spaces. The prohibition targets disseminating printed content audibly, with penalties for individuals who recite articles in public venues or gatherings. The rule underscores restrictions on public speech tied to print media.
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Mexico
Texas Legislature Defeat of Libel Law Criticized
The Gazette denounces lawmakers in the Texas lower house who defeated a libel law as driven by personal spite. They are paid $2 a day to serve the public, not to pursue grudges. The paper urges reading a needed act by the legislature and questions future elections.
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Texas
Gazette
Summer Day Reflections at Collinsville Office Door
The Collinsville Times notes a cloudless summer day with warm sun and blooming life. The piece moves to a Ruskin quote about leaves leaving monuments of where they lived, urging mortals to leave meaningful legacies.
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Collinsville Times
John Ruskin
Regular advertising beats spasmodic bursts say Clothier
A New York Clothier and Furnisher editorial warns that health and wealth demand regular advertising. It compares irregular ads to feast and famine and urges steady promotion to sustain business, noting dull times still yield noticeable impact from printer’s ink.
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New York
Time to Plant Spring Ads in the Home Paper
In the Collinsville Times a call stresses advertising in the local paper as a lasting seed that grows through weekly ink. The piece argues ads pay, comparing belief against enduring press presence and urging timely placement by readers.
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Collinsville
New York Leads in Outside Federal Appointments
The Fort Worth Gazette notes a computation of non-state federal appointments by the president. New York receives 860 500 dollars annually, Indiana 34 500, Texas 7 500, with others smaller. The paper observes New York contributed over nine times as much as Texas toward electing a Republican president.
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New York
Indiana
Texas
Fort Worth
Freight Train Burned Through Bridge Near Wheeling
A freight train plowed through a burning bridge near Wheeling West Virginia on Monday. The entire train except the caboose burned. two tramps riding for a ride were the only injured people reported.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
Caboose
Grand jury selected for Federal court term at Paris
The grand jury for the first term of the Federal court convening April 15 met in Paris. It comprises ten men from Lamar county, eight from Fannin, nine from Red River and two from Delta. Three murders have occurred in the territory within the court's jurisdiction in recent weeks.
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Paris
Texas
Federal Court
Lamar County
Fannin
Red River
Delta
Louisville Pastor Introduces Hard Line Collection
Rev Fred D Hale, pastor of a Baptist church in Louisville, announces a new collection rule. He states the amount he desires to gather before service and will dismiss the congregation without sermon or benediction if the goal is not met.
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Fred D. Hale
Louisville
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Dallas Pacific & South Eastern
By order of the board a special meeting of the stockholders is called for May 7, 1889 at the railway offices 600 Main St Dallas Texas. Purpose to borrow funds for construction and operation and to issue bonds or mortgage corporate property to secure debts. J P Henderson president.
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Dallas Pacific & South Eastern Railway Company
Main St
Dallas
County of
State of
Texas
J. P. Henderson
Democratic Candidate’s Libel Law Vote Sparks Gazette Clash
A Fort Worth Democratic candidate faced backlash after a public journal opposed to politics attacked him for his stance on a libel law. He praised the Gazette for its bold approach and then voted to strengthen the law to challenge public journals. The note ends with an unrelated medical ad for Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy priced at 60 cents.
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Fort Worth
Gazette
Congressman's Wit Remains Bright At Over Sixty
The article notes Congressman Sunset is over sixty years old yet retains wit and vivacity. His hair is thinning and gray, but his tongue stays quick, the piece portraying him as energetic and sharp despite age.
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Sunset
Alti Ie
Texans Told to Build Homes for Ex Confederate Veterans
The Memphis Avalanche argues Major Stewart should return to Texas to assess how many deserving veterans need aid and estimate home costs. It asserts Texas citizens who served in the war would subscribe promptly to fund homes or a large shared home for Southern veterans.
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Memphis
Texas
Stewart
Philadelphia Man Shoots Self Over Heavy Bread
A Philadelphia man shot himself after his wife baked heavy bread. He said the bread made taking unnecessary trouble when it was so easy to eat.
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Philadelphia
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