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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
2
In Graham Texas the local paper notes that a figure named Sar Goon’s system has plenty of iron, with chatter about a new railroad each day. Henry Irving Jr. is said to resemble his father, and the reply about shared tailoring hints at family likeness.
Henry O Havemeyer purchases Rembrandt The Gilder and plans a one year loan to the New York Metropolitan Museum. The loan will showcase the painting to the public and enhance the museum’s collection.
M Carnot as president of the French Republic is described as a keen whist player. He regards the card game as his principal relaxation from official duties, with occasional theatre or opera outings noted.
A group of Paris schoolboys sent a case of Mandarin oranges to General Boulanger to celebrate his election. The fruit was bought from a dealer who supported M Jacques and delayed delivery until the fruit was too aged for consumption.
The sultan of Turkey spends leisure hours resisting creditor pressure as the Russian minister presses the commander of the faithful for unpaid indemnity from the recent Russo Turkish war. Palace expenses, however, remain unabated.
Tennessee congressman Washington recently shaved for a clean look and, when clapping for a page, the boys laughed at him thinking a joke was being played. He walked over to confirm he was not a page.
The article notes Victoria’s violet ink timetable sheets printed on handmade paper with gilt edges showing exact stop times. It praises the Prince of Wales’ premier European railway coach featuring seven rooms, a study, bedrooms, dressing room, bath, and luxuriously furnished bedroom in old gold silk with electric lighting.
An American girl presented at the queen’s drawing room caused a scene by greeting the princess of Wales before saluting the queen Then she apologized kissed the royal hand and hurried along The queen initially frowned then smiled at the princess and sent the debutante away kindly
Former Kentucky governor McCreery served nine years in the U S Senate and saved ten thousand dollars from his salary. He lived in a Georgetown cheap hotel at seven dollars a week, walked daily to the Capitol, avoided hackmen florists and theaters, and left Congress with funds for life.
Pennsylvania congressman Jupe Kelley chewed tobacco for over fifty years and faced a dire mouth cancer operation. On the morning of the procedure his daughter found a quid in his mouth and pleaded for removal, but he insisted on one final chew before possible death.
Texarkana Texas April 20. Mr Lyman while fencing along Chapman plantation near Red River uncovered a well preserved skeleton embedded in the riverbank. He also found crude pottery relics of apparent Aztec style and the remains of a much smaller decayed youth nearby. The farm has been cultivated for over forty years.
Two local businessmen nabbed a young Swede burglar outside a confiterery on the east side of the square after finding cigars tobacco and other goods. He failed to locate a $50 or $86 in the cash drawer and was restrained until authorities arrived.
Henry Cambron, foreman of bridge gang No.3 on the Fort Worth and Denver road, died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Tobe Stewart in Wieneatoa Falls Tex. An inquest found death due to the weapon in Stewart’s hands. Stewart’s preliminary trial was underway drawing a crowd. Cambron’s brother arrived to arrange burial in McAllister J T.
In Gainesville Texas settlers hurry toward Oklahoma country ahead of the April 22 border crossing. Wagons and trains carry camping gear as they head to Paola and through the Kaw reservation. Many Grand Army of the Republic members join to claim land. A special Santa Fe train runs to Purcell on April 21 to aid settlers.
The state announced ready in Hill County district court for the Drake murder case, charged with killing S L Guinn of Baylor University in Waco in 1887. The defense sought a continuance claiming material defense facts known only to the defendant, which the court overruled.
N P Malone of Old Hico in a mental crisis cut his throat then grew violent and tried to kill his wife with an ax. Deputy W D Henbam, passing by, shot Malone as he held the ax poised. Malone was wounded and reported as gravely injured.
Mrs Carrie L. Cox was thrown from a horse near Guanbourg Texas on Saturday afternoon when the horse tangled in barb wire. She struck a tree, breaking her collar bone three inches and injuring her nose chin and chest. She suffered internal injuries described as most dangerous. She was unconscious for six hours and remained critical though showing some improvement.
The examining trial in Wrenkra Fatus Texas ends before Justice Brown. Tobe Stewart accused of murdering Henry Cambron is granted bail at 7500 dollars. Clara Smith, named as accessory, bound over at 250 dollars.
Terrell Texas residents report the city has raised sufficient funds for a larger portion of the fire apparatus. A purchase is expected this week and the fire department will be organized on the arrival of the new equipment.
Coleman Texas April 20. Sheriff W C Perry brought in a suspect to the county jail yesterday following an unspecified arrest in the locality.
Morning reports from El Paso note that Will Utley, who killed railroad agent Clarence Harris last fall, is now behind bars and kept in custody.
In San Antonio Texas on April 20 a court martial convened for Capt Bainbridge Reynolds of the Third Cavalry charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The panel met with full ceremony yesterday but Reynolds said he was not ready for trial and the court adjourned until 10 this morning.
A mass meeting at Wolfe's opera house in Wolfe City, Texas, considered an eastern investor's proposal. Citizens pledged a 5000 subsidy to build a cotton and woolen factory, with strong confidence the mill will be established locally.
San Antonio rifles plan to participate in Galveston’s semi centennial celebration in June. The Belknaps and rival teams will travel for the big event drawing wide local interest and comment.
Tom Williams colored, of Paris, was arrested and jailed on the charge of burglarizing Rice and Linton’s store Sunday morning. Officers found coffee flour and groceries at Williams’ house, and a bullet hole through his right heel. He has four prior burglary trials with two convictions reversed, and on final trial was acquitted.
Ellie Wood a Choctaw man faced a Choctaw law prohibition on carrying weapons to church. An Indian policeman tried to seize his winchester, Wood resisted and was knocked down. He was shot twice one bullet pierced his right thigh and another struck his side.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Townsend and Jailer Danforth arrested Ed Lynch on a northbound train in Kyle Texas charged with murder committed in Philadelphia months ago. He will be taken to San Marcos to await instructions from Parsons Kansas after a telegram initiated the arrest.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. George arrive in Waco Texas from Hamilton where they were married this morning. George is a rising attorney and his wife nee Willie Akers is a farmer's daughter. The girl's parents objected, and the couple eloped.
Cotton planting has been very active in the past week in San Marcos Texas with a late rain improving stands. Stands of corn are better than initial estimates and look well. much corn is being plowed as farmers keep up with work and crops are generally clean.
A farm residence two miles south of Hallville, owned by John L. Booty of Marshall, was destroyed by fire yesterday. The home, insured for $300 with Carter & Poland in the Planters' and Merchants, had an unknown origin.
Cameron Texas district court convened with Judge John H Henderson presiding. The grand jury was summoned. all but six excuses were accepted and the sheriff was ordered to complete the panel by tomorrow morning.
A Taylor Texas delegation of ten to twelve masons heads to Georgetown to assist in dedicating the chautauqua grounds. Delegations from Austin and nearby towns will attend the ceremony.
One of the largest deliveries in Laredo history completed today as a syndicate of Galveston and New York capitalists purchased the stock improvement company.
A writ of habeas corpus was filed in federal court for John Gray charged with robbing the San Angelo and Ballinger stage. The case will be argued before Judge McCormick on Wednesday.
The first train load of coal from the Denison and Washita mines will arrive in the city during the week. A large number of boomers are preparing to go to Oklahoma from Denison. The party will leave Friday.
Washington reports Gen. A. G. Malloy named state agent of the bureau of animal industry at 1800 dollars yearly. Other notes include possible customs collector for Galveston and political shifts in Texas posts. Oklahoma expansion mood grows as Stockhauger notes six applicants per quarter section. President announces appointments across departments and confirms retirements and new postings.
April 18 report from RocueEster New York describes a tense scene as strikers’ cars operated with little trouble in some areas while objects were hurled at vehicles. A mob raided a Clinton street boarding house housing drivers, prompting a frightened woman to seek police aid. Six men were arrested as four drivers were taken to Main street barns for safekeeping.
State Senator Robbins filed a charge of mismanagement and cruelty at the western penitentiary. He alleges barbarous treatment of prisoners, misappropriation of public funds, and favoritism. He claims whisky, revolvers, playing cards, and as much as $30 in money were found in cells.
On the Cunard steamship Etruria bound for Liverpool today the Samoan commission members John A. Kasson William Walter Phelps and George H. Bates travel along with Ex-Mayor Abrams Hewitt and family also aboard.
Dispatches from southern Dakota and northern Iowa report heavy rain overnight easing fears of drought. Morning Sun Iowa was hit by hail causing damage to windows and light outbuildings.
Port Townsend April 18. United States grand jury indicts William Harned special deputy collector Bert Beecher and Quincy A. Brooks. Indictments total twenty five against Harned eleven against Beecher twelve against Brooks for stealing from the treasury.
Government officials have presented thoroughly overhauled records and accounts to the grand jury for the first time in years. The department has conducted a personal investigation into numerous charges raised by the press and public, with officials sent out from Washington to lead the inquiry.
Sir Charles Russell defends Parnellites against forged letters and calumny. Dock strikes in Marseilles widen. authorities guard offices. Bouwlangist indictments proceed despite denial of senate jurisdiction. Reports circulate of czar’s alleged attempt on life. bank reforms proposed by M. Rouvier. Vienna reports imperial madness. Austrian empress afflicted. emperor exhausted. Port-au-Prince area quake damages Port de laix. no fatalities.
A Lamar Colorado dispatch reports Boston Colorado, eighty five miles from Denver and rail lines, is in the hands of a outlaw gang led by Bill Thompson. They occupy stores and saloons, damage property, threaten residents, and set fires. Residents flee to nearby towns as couriers seek aid from Trinidad and Las Animas.
Report from St Louis details a deadly dispute over a claim in western Oklahoma. Kiowa Kansas man and two Texans fought. one Kansas man killed and another wounded. A truce led to medical aid but later the quarrel resumed and the party was found near death on the prairie.
In Franklin Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon a mad dog sparked a panic in Cranberry township as children fled to a schoolhouse and trees. The animal was chased by two men and others before it was shot in the school building hall. several children were injured and a logger fainted amid the chaos.
The Merchants Bridge Terminal company filed in circuit court its answer to a counter injunction from the St. Louis Transfer Railway to stop laying tracks on Hall street. The transfer company asserts prior rights to Hall street portion and seeks dissolution of the injunction while pursuing the dispute.
Recall was issued by President H. H. Hickman of the Southern Manufacturers Association for a gathering of southern manufacturers in Augusta on May 1 to discuss general manufacturing matters. Georgia and Carolinas Farmers Alliance officers will be invited to discuss cotton bagging versus jute bagging for the next crop.
Private advices from the City of Mexico say four of the men arrested for derailing the train that Diaz was aboard ten weeks ago have been shot. No public announcement has been made. It is reported that exciting times are expected in Mexico and that Gen Gonzales may supersede Diaz before his term expires.
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