Political previews stir in Texas districts and races
In Graham Leader notes Sam Lanham faces no opposition as Dr. Barnett quits politics. Seven cases from U S circuit and district courts at Waco moved to Graham. County Judge R F Arnold cites Young County favoring re-election of John Ireland. Lampasas Eagle asks voters to pick between Ireland with 25,000 lead or Marion Martin with 86,000 lead for governor.
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Sam Lanham
Dr. Barnett
U. S. Circuit
District Courts
Waco
Graham
R. F. Arnold
Houston Post
Young County
John Ireland
Lampassas
Marion Martin
Norton Again in Washington City and Pardons Speculation
The article says A B Norton is in Washington City with speculation about seeking a pardon for ex marshal Russell. It notes some think he is pursuing Amden stock interests, while others believe he serves Norton’s own interests.
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A.B. Norton
Washington City
Marshall Russell
Amdenstock
A. B. Norton
Patton Seen Leading for Texas Land Office Commissioner
Hon I A Patton of Johnson county a member of the 18th legislature and chair of the land fraud board appears in the lead for commissioner of the land office. He is held in high esteem by the people of Texas and a change in the office would not be deplored by the public.
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I. A. Patton
Johnson County
Land Fraud Board
Land Office
Patton
Texas
General Land Office
Dallas Herald Gains Fresh Dress As Week Begins
The Dallas Herald plans a daily issue schedule starting the first Monday on the 14th lnst. It boasts enterprise and a steady path in building Dallas. It compares with the Fort Worth Gazette, noting improved rivalry with neighboring sea-adjacent dailies and mutual profit from early news.
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Dallas Herald
Herald
Fort Worth
Gazette and Herald
Texas
Dallas Fort Worth Rivalry Shapes Texas Politics
A fragmentary piece argues Dallas dominates political matters over Fort Worth, shaping candidates for major offices. It singles out Peter Smith and Barney Gibbs, noting training under a city Herald and urging trust in Dallas for dignified leadership while praising a medical slogan for blood purification.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Fort
Peter
Barney
Ibbs
Herald
Arney
Houston
Texas Democratic Press and the 1876 Nomination Debate
The Texas press ridicules Tilden and rejects Randall in 1876. Northern states back Tilden while Randall appeals in New York and Pennsylvania. The South holds electoral votes but lacks convention strength. A tariff reform or gradual free trade path gains prospect with either Tilden or Randall. Thurman remains preferred, yet no sorrow if either is the nominee.
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Chicago
Tilden
Randall
United States
Texas
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Thurman
Morrison
Ohio
Illinois
St. Louis
Col Wash Jones Discusses Campaign Slates and Governor Hope
Fort Worth Gazette interview with Col Wash Jones reveals his uncertain own slate for the next campaign. He favors Sayers Mills or Martin for governor if the Democratic party backs Ireland he believes he can beat him. Jones cites political fatigue and uncertain future.
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Fort Worth Gazette
Col
Wash Jones
Col. Jones
Sayers
Mills
Martin
Democratic Party
Ireland
Wash
Davis
Galveston
Orchiltree
Finley
Open letter from Jnc M Claiborne mocks Dallas Times
The Austin Daily Capital notes Chairman Jnc M Claiborne's harsh letter to Col. Bill Sterritt aimed at the Dallas Times. The piece alleges unseemly antagonisms among Democratic papers and suggests an exchange of shots could purify the atmosphere and restore fraternal relations.
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Jnc. M. Claiborne
Col
Bill Sterritt
Dallas Times
News of the 10Th
Sterritt
Claiborne
The
Times
Statesmen
the Express
News
the Post
Austin Daily Capital
Notable fact on presidents from Congress history
The New Orleans States notes that no senator has become president except Garfield who was a senator when elected chief executive. It observes three exceptions Taylor Grant and Arthur, and states most presidents previously served in Congress before attaining the top office.
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New Orleans
Garfield
Taylor
Grant
Arthur
Congress
Belton and Bremond Conventions Spark Higher Education Drive
Baptist brethren held conventions at Belton and Bremond advancing plans for a high order of colleges and universities. Notable talks included Rev. R Andrews on Preachers and Preaching, with a quoted Stow analogy. Governors Hoadly and Jackson weighed presidential campaign issues and tariff reform.
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Baptist Brethren
Belton
Bremond
Baron Stow
Supreme Court set for June circuit session in Austin
Justice Woods of the U S Supreme Court will hold circuit court the first Tuesday in June. The Supreme Court of the State opened with Justice West present. Active business begins with the motion docket. Officials noted remittances, bond interest payments, and school land bids in multiple Texas counties, with bids ranging from a few cents to several dollars per acre and some leases as low as 4 to 12 cents. Several detectives handling fence cutter cases will be discharged.
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Austin
Justice Woods
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the State
Justice West
White
Wilson
Court of Appeals
Hurt
Galveston
Walker
Watts
Commission of Appeals
Hays
Pato Pinto
Tyler
Smith County
State Land Board
Tom Green County
Gillespie
Secret Service
Callahan County
Washington Greer tract land certificates spark ties to Texas
Washington notes April 10 report that the Greer territory boundary bill spurs issuance of 1280 acre land certificates in Texas. Railroad unlocated land holders seize the certificates as the bill’s passage delays clear titling for 2,700,000 acres. Wires urge holders to keep faith with Texas certificates while awaiting final title.
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Washington
Greer Territory
Texas
Here
New York
Greer
Col A. M. Britton Named Possible Fort Worth Delegate
Col A. M. Britton of Fort Worth is likely to be a delegate to the national convention, shaping early party representation and local political influence.
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A. M. Britton
Fort Worth
Desperate Jail Break in Gainesville Prison Riot
Eight prisoners overpowered the jailer at Gainesville Green county Arkansas seized his arms and escaped. A posse of fifty pursued. A battle ensued with over 100 shots fired. Breckman a burglar was killed and three other prisoners wounded but captured. The jailer was seriously wounded.
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Sr. Lov
Gainesville
Green County
Arkansas
Armas
Breckman
Lanham Bill Passes House in Greer County Boundary Move
Lanham wins another victory as the house approves his plan to settle the Greer county dispute with a congressional and Texas commission each to run and mark the boundary line. The vote was 138 to 67, per the Abilene Reporter.
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Lanham
Greer County
House
Congress
Texas
Abilene
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Endorsement by Noted Figures
Ayer's Cathartic Pills suit all ages and, being sugar coated, are easy to take. They are mild yet thorough in action, effective for stomach and bowel disorders. Endorsements come from eminent physicians prominent clergymen and many respected citizens.
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Ayer
Riddle Using Presidential Initials From Hidden Acrostic
A playful sentence puzzle hides an acrostic formed by the first letters of each word. Reading the initial letters reveals a sequence hinting at successive U S presidents, prompting readers to notice the pattern within the quote.
Saloon Laws Prompt Native Dodges In Arkansas
A Burlington Hawkeye comment notes a new Arkansas law bars saloons within 640 rods of a church. Natives dodge it by building the saloon first and then erecting a church across the road.
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Arkansas
Burlington
Bayard Criticized as Leader by Rival Papers
Boston Post says Bayard does not skulk on tariff issues and is honest in speaking openly. Galveston News notes his shift from backing a high tariff as treaty obligation to backing a constitutional greenback amendment and claims he has impeached the Supreme Court, doubting his leadership.
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Bayard
Boston Post
Supreme Court
Galveston News
Pulpit Losses Respect As It Hosts Criminations
A public lament condemns a pulpit that turns into a rostrum for puerile accusations, arguing such conduct forfeits the dignity and trust of an intelligent community.
Never order a man to do a thing you are afraid to do yourself
The tale of General Gordon during Sebastopol’s first bombardment recalls him stepping onto a sandbag embrasure amid heavy fire to demonstrate leadership. A corporal and sapper argued over who should ascend, but Gordon insisted and personally took the risk, finishing the repair as bullets roared.
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Gordon
Fire injures young woman in accidental blaze
In Nava Mex on April 12 a young señorita, resting with a box of matches tucked at her bosom for smoking, turned and caused the matches to ignite her clothing. Nearby onlookers aided, but she sustained serious burns before the flames were extinguished.
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Nava
Mex
New York
J. P. Newman
Madison Avenue Congregational Church
Republicans Convene in CraRksville Elect Delegates to Fort Worth
CraRksville April 12 Republicans held a county convention electing delegates to the Fort Worth convention. Arthur's administration was indorsed but delegates remained uninstructed. The gathering was marked by harmony and no talk of state politics.
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CraRksvillee
Fort Worth
Arthur
Train clash ends with sheriff defeat and arrest
Cincinnatyr1 April 13 reports a serious fight on a Chesapeake and Ohio train. Sheriff Day of Roan county with four deputies overpowered Sheriff Dawson of Maysville and seized a prisoner en route to Roan county. The prisoner was delivered to the Morehead jail and Dawson received fifty dollars in penalties.
Miller Death In Wood Yard Inquest Names Faught As Killer
A man named Miller was found dead four miles south of Trover in T Mc Kay’s wood yard. Esquire Graves summoned a jury and returned a verdict that Miller died by a pistol shot at the hands of a man named Faught. Miller and Faught were partners. Thursday night Faught allegedly committed the crime and fled the country, with no word since.
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Trover
Miller
Here
T. McKay
Wood Yard
Esquire Graves
Faught
Fanaght
Shooting aftell in Henrietta leaves Leeper dead
In Henrietta at about 7 30 yesterday morning a shooting affray near Charlie Taylor's store eighteen miles northwest of here ended with John Leeper dead and Paschal Leonard wounded. Authorities say family matters triggered the incident.
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Henrietta
Paschal Leonard
John Leeper
Charlie Taylor
Here
Leeper
Leonard
Black man resists white Republican split in Georgia
A Black resident wrestles with the meaning of Republicanism in Georgia as white Republicans form a "White Man's Party" and he resists being labeled by former colleagues and friends. The piece reflects tension over party realignment and racial identities in the postwar South.
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Georgia
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