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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1891
Page
4
The Graham Leader reports a weathered connection involving Weatherford and Railways with officials including A McKay superintendent. The fragment mentions a case, trains, and a time reference 7:39 p.m. amid references to miners and a railway link.
Oprsenge gained a Democratic win in the municipal election, credited with delivering a strong turnout and unflinching support for the party. Analysts note the result reflects broad backing across neighborhoods and signals a shift in local governance priorities.
The text cites Dick Danecar facing a supreme court case and potential hanging, Davis' cave from Ft. Worth awaiting, and comments on Dallas politics. It mentions a new paper, the Johnson County Review, and criticizes Texas senators for Sunday alcohol policy, implying opposition to opening markets after 4 pm.
A reader notes The Kansas City Sun profited from a slander against Mrs. and extended its circulation among sensational readers. The writer suggests the paper should be sued or taxed like police coverage.
Conner the independent candidate for Dallas mayor won last Tuesday over Democratic nominee Cole. Sin Killer Griffin a negro evangelist prays for Conner’s election from Dallas Toasas. A Texan court reports L B Imboden guilty in forgery cases facing up to five years. Balloonist Prof G W Hrevanp injured in Henrietta while attempting ascent and vows another try after recovery.
An experimental submarine developed by Tar French completed a Toulon test diving forty minutes beneath the sea and covering two miles from start while remaining traceable from the surface. The achievement fuels talk of war readiness as nations dispute strategy and defense assessments rise in the United States.
Fragmentary letter cites frustrations with city leaders in Dallas and Fort Worth over railroad development and public displays. It argues authorities should act to advance infrastructure while praising Fort Worth officials for their civic labor.
An odd tale from Mineral Wells cites a local newspaper ad for an e rear parlor with a warning to boys not to let their girls see it. The piece also mentions railway commission talks allegedly offered and refused and a wary remark about Jim's silence and surprise tactics.
W C Cash killed Ed Young in Dallas after learning Young ruined Cash’s Kentucky wife and caused a divorce. Cash confronted Young on the street with two pistols and a bowie knife, surrendered to an officer, and was acquitted by a jury. Mrs Cash testified, and Cash remarried the same day. The incident sparks debate on juries and domestic ruin.
Mineral Wells reports a smallpox case with citizens and visitors fleeing the town. The patient is isolated and quarantined, and officials believe the illness will not spread further.
The article notes that gold production in the United States during the last four years totaled 64 million dollars.
The Fort Worth Gazette pushes a plan for a Texas Spring Palace at Chicago. It argues Texas should showcase iron marble granite coal wood grain cotton and other products. The piece questions counties from Llano to Wise and calls for a joint stock effort to reveal Texas to capital and homeseekers.
The Gazette notes the Dallas Democratic party appears diminished and out of favor as San Antonio observers mock its decline. The writer laments a public loss of respect and reverence for the party and its figures.
The Harris County notes recount Reagan Millis and others addressing the legislature within a month. The Independent proposes letting veteran lawmakers rest, citing slim legislative pay as a reason. In Texas a 30 mile Red River and Southwestern contract was awarded to Murphy Burnett & Co to Archer City in 30 days with a survey to San Angelo and Eagle Pass as the objective.
H. W. Tallant reports Denver capitalists view Fort Worth and the Panhandle of Texas favorably. A syndicate with $1,000,000 capital plans to form a Fort Worth headquartered company to develop the region if a favorable corporate bill becomes law. The investment is expected to benefit Fort Worth and the Panhandle.
Congressman Jerry Simpson of Kansas discusses running for president and maintaining balance of power in the Senate and House. He says he aided Senator Palmer's election to oppose Republicans and supports tariff repeal with Peffer Kyle and western silver senators.
The article warns that appropriations for the Fifty first Congress exceed one thousand million dollars with yearly outlays over 525 million and cites unbudgeted costs for direct tax refunds 15 million sugar bounty ten million and pension growth likely 175 million. It argues against war taxes and calls for checks on extravagance as spending could reach 600 million.
Kansas City dispatch reports 80000 cattle bought by two Chicago packers cannot depart for Osage lands due to quarantine rules after Osage lease. Indian agents threaten troops over further shipments. Also noted is a Terrell Insane Asylum death case where a body disappeared, sparking calls for investigation and reform. The piece adds political critique of Pendleton supporting late hours for liquor sales and identifies Miss Belle Bull as Kansas City Star city editor.
Lawrence Barrett’s life was insured for 100 000 dollars and his estate is thought to be worth double that. Col. David Van dergran of Jamaica New York has just returned from Europe with several million pounds belonging to a wealthy Holland syndicate to be invested in Southern coal iron and timber lands.
Fort Worth reports a house in Hubbard City was completed just as cattle activity increases after years of slower business. Residents note renewed work and local progress amid rising livestock trade.
A warning about advertising charts shows a scheme selling space to firms with bulk prints. A dealer printed 200 copies and vanished after collecting payments, claiming to have planned 5 000 copies. Victims were mainly manufacturers, not retailers, and the note counsels choosing legitimate advertising over such schemes. Barnum, the famed showman, died in Bridgeport Connecticut on the 7th of the month.
General Joe Johnston, then a lieutenant, led an infantry and navy escort on a reconnaissance near a lake in 1888. The party was ambushed. most officers were killed or wounded. Johnston assumed command, stabilized the retreat, and survived a bullet graze to the forehead. His uniform from the action bore thirty bullet holes.
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