Political currents swirl in Texas and nation wide
Delegates from Travis county lean toward endorsing Wash Jones at the Republican State convention. Wichita Falls plans a new newspaper, the Wichita Herald, after August first. A Chickasaw distributes 500 Bibles to compatriots. Democratic district leaders cite lack of demand for a convention. Bond exchanges signal tax shifts on capital. Ex Gov E J Davis considered for Congress and Judge Hancock urged to oppose him. Senator Coke seen as his own successor. Judge Noonan refuses bail after habeas corpus hearing in Ben Thompson case. Editorials reflect party loyalties and unsettled politics nationwide.
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Travis County
Wash Jones
E. J. Davis
Congress
Hancock
Texas
Davis
Noonan
San Antonio
Ben Thompson
Col. Blair
Camden
South Carolina
Haile
Capt. Haile
Gen
James Blair
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Col Blair
Austin
Capitol
Hollingsworth
Suromer Normal Schools
Colored Normal School
Carlou
Convernment State Normal E School
King
Galveston
Crockett
Texas Colored Marriage Union and Mutual Aid Association of
Brenham
R. H. Hardings
G. R. Robinson
B.B. A. Hackworth
Joe B. Dixson
George B. Hussey
Sax Antoxio
Ecoroner
Thompson
Western Texas prospers as farming country with rising rainfall
The article argues the western Texas region is a thriving farming area with ample rainfall, cheap land near water courses, and opportunities for combined farming and stock raising. It contrasts past drought with current prosperity and urges migration to the west for low prices and secure schools, churches, and growth. It also notes a violent murder case and local obituaries and agricultural observations regarding Merino sheep and education statistics.
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Texas
West
Brazos River
Democratic ticket sketches for Texas leaders and judges
The Leader surveys Democratic candidates for Texas offices. Marion Martin and others share birthplaces and careers from Kentucky to Navarro County, Clarksville and beyond, detailing senate service, war service, and prior offices. Senator Ben Hill of Georgia is noted for his frail condition and steadfast character.
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John Ireland
Texas
Marion Martin
Kentucky
Jefferson
Navarro County
State Senate
William Jesse Swain
Clarksville
McKenzie College
Wm. C. Walsh
Travis County
Georgetown College
D. C
Cold Harbor
Ife
Land Office
J.J. Groos
F. R. Lubbock
South Carolina
Republic of Texas
Adjutant General's
Confederate States
Davis
Ft. Delaware
John Dickson Templeton
Tennessee
Roberts
Ft. Worth
Gay. Roberts
Asa H. Willie
Supreme Court
Wilkes County
Georgia
Ifty
James Willie
Vermont
Asa Hoxey
Independence
Washington County
Brenham
Third Judicial District
Austin
Marshall
Harrison County
Alex Pope
People of Texas
Chiffin
C. L. Cleveland
Galveston
Willie
Gregg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jail raid ends in deputy’s gunfire and death of escapee
Brownwood reports a jail escape attempt thwarted as Deputy Miller and Jailor Battle confronted prisoners at breakfast. Miller fired four shots, killing Jesse Radliff after two bullets struck him in the leg and nose. Radliff had theft charges and a prior penitentiary sentence from San Saba county. The coroner’s jury fully justified Miller’s actions.
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Brownwood
J. A. Miller
Battle
Miller
Jesse Radliff
Radliff
San Saba
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Washington- Lee University
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Belknap, Texas
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Eoe
J. E. Martin
Bechar, Texas
A. M. Horner
Belknap High School
R. Lindsey
de. W. B. Pope
Holley’s Store
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L. L. Kelly
Jeffs Salooun
Prian Area
SR. Tep Ferry
Public Square
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J. M. Moore
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