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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
2
A lengthy roundup from Graham Leader notes a destructive storm across Dallas McLennan and Bosque counties on the 18th. It also surveys county seat fights Bowie's push for a new courthouse and political maneuvers involving Patton Ireland Fleming and local editors.
Austin correspondent cites Commissioner Walsh’s reelection bid hinging on his handling of school lands. He defends a policy of the State Land Board as platform. The 220000 acres once controlled by Walsh were transferred to a Galveston syndicate, costing Texas school children about 1000000 dollars. profit division remains undetermined.
The county discusses fence cutting and a pending felony clause while residents like Kay Jirard of Caddo and others voice concern. Citizens push for stricter measures and plan to canvass for legislative support amid rising cutting incidents.
The piece argues readers care about assets and liabilities of banks and businesses, but a newspaper’s true value lies in brains, energy, and public service. It condemns attacks intended to harm proprietors, urging civil, temperate discourse and noting good will and steady effort build long term trust.
The Galveston News hints that Sam Silden may be dead while Samuel still lives and inspires memorial plans. It speculates Congress or a democratic convention could lay a cornerstone, with speculation about Tilden’s readiness for high office and Arthur’s retirement.
A well known commercial traveler reports 1500 mules in Grenada and adjacent counties in Mississippi affected by buffalo gnats this past week. Depredations exceed prior records with over 600 mules killed within ten miles of Grenada. The traveler’s name is said to be Mulhathon Dallas Herald.
The Galveston Advocate warns that even a learned doctor of divinity is powerless against dime novels. It laments how yellow covered books tempt youth and urges parents to guard what their children read to protect their souls from evil influences.
A Dallas special reports a well authenticated rumor that Morgan Drexel and other eastern capitalists have arranged the purchase of the Texas Trank railroad and plan a 100 mile northwest extension from Dallas. The deal would secure over a half million dollars in cash bonuses if completed.
The piece claims spring fatigue stems from blood overloaded with carbonates from winter heating foods. It recommends Ayer’s Saraparilla as a remedy to rebalance the body and restore vitality.
Paschal Leonard and John Leeper fought on a prairie last Friday after a misunderstanding. Leeper was killed. coroner's jury found Leonard acted in self defense, though preliminary hearing raised questions. Leonard posted a $5,000 bond and was discharged.
A severe storm hit Dallas yesterday at 9 30 am, with heavy rain and strong winds for about 30 minutes. Lightning, thunder, and dark skies caused flooding in streets and basements. Wheats livery stable on Main Street saw two feet of water. The deluge will aid crops though property damage occurred in several areas.
In Dallas on April 18 the wife of Rabbi H Schuhl publicly castigated B Hirshberg, a former New Yorker and now a Sanger Brothers managing employee, in front of about a dozen men outside the Merchant's Exchange. The rebuke stems from Hirshberg's role against Schuhl in a two year old church scandal involving Flora Pratt and alleged misconduct.
Weathervrote notes a welcome rain boosting oats and wheat prospects while business and residence lots rise. Plans for a new $15,000 public school building arrive by Colonel Kane of Fort Worth as water works are planned. In Waco, farmer J. R. Herron was killed by a lightning strike while riding home, his horse also dying.
Washington April 19 Nathan Patten remains in place as his son secures a federal position in Texas. Colonel Patten voices optimism that prudent picks will restore Republican seats next fall in districts of Miller Stewart and Ochiltree.
Advertorial praise claims Ayer's Hair Vigor eradicates scalp dandruff and itching, cures eruptions, promotes renewed hair growth, and prevents graying as it preserves hair color.
The San Antonio city council passes an ordinance prohibiting locomotive whistles inside the city except as a warning to remove obstructions from the tracks.
Captain W. C. Powell, near Baird, was involved in a three mile stretch of travel when an incident occurred. Details remain sparse, but the report notes his location and distance covered during the event.
A Texas editorial notes a movement to back Randall for President, aiming to send delegates from Dallas and perhaps other cities to Chicago. It argues Randall lacks broad Democratic support in Texas and warns that a split delegation could undermine the party’s Chicago choice.
A cigar shaped submarine built in Stockholm is tested on Malar lake and slated for France. Sixty four feet long and six feet wide the vessel carries a thirty horsepower engine and can dive navigates underwater at ten nautical miles per hour. Four men can stay aboard for six hours with a glass covered wheelhouse atop a cylindrical hull.
Washington April 19 B H Dodson of Sherman is an applicant for the Fourth internal revenue district collectorship. Backed by Bickley and prominent Republicans he is an Arthur worker with strong backing. Applicants from Texas and other states swarm in while Folger will offer no further information.
Captain Viele reports ration issues completed between Natchez and Red River with supplies provided to all parties downstream. He departs today for Vicksburg to issue a few more rations.
In San Francisco on April 20 the six day race finished at 1am. Andersen used fifteen horses while John S. Prince and Miss Armaindo biked 1,078 miles, the best on record, beating the horses by one mile and a quarter.
A proverb states a generous man places his benefits beneath his feet and keeps those he receives near his heart, emphasizing humility and gratitude in giving.
A moralizing maxim warns that thrift returns in the afterlife with usury of profit beyond what dreamers expect, urging prudent living and savings as a wager for eternal reward.
The Waco Examiner has improved wonderfully under its new management and is now filled with news local and general. Editorially it is equal to the West in the state.
A gentleman near Granbury sought shelter from an approaching storm by crawling into a hollow log. After the storm passed the log swelled, trapping him. He recalled past misdeeds including borrowing his neighbor’s local paper, feeling small, and finally slid out with little effort. The tale is reported by the Arlington World.
The Bryan Enterprise reports Judge Fleming views himself not a candidate yet praises Sal Ross of Waco if he runs. Fleming calls Ross eloquent and capable, while Ireland holds some appeal for Fleming. The paper offers cautious support for Ross, hinting at a possible gubernatorial bid pending nomination.
For twelve hours a severe storm lashed Henderson with an estimated ten to fifteen inches of rain. Fences, timber, and crops were washed away, and farmers face serious crop damage unseen in living memory. Local elders note the event as the worst storm they recall, with broad agricultural impact.
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