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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
7
Two highwaymen stop a California stagecoach and take forty seven dollars from the passengers. The incident delays travel and prompts a search by local authorities for the pair.
A catastrophic dam breach at Stony Brook above Green Valley mills unleashed floodwaters through Greenbrook and surrounding areas. Ice houses, barns, and mills were damaged as water rushed through valleys and towns, prompting emergency responses and widespread destruction. In a separate incident, Mrs. John Kimmons faced assault accusations after an excursion depot incident led to her husband attacking her and threats toward their children. The city marshal detained Emmons, later mob violence tarred and feathered him.
Forest fires rage through the mountains and Missouri river banks near Fort Denton. Bowdern section house burned. schoolteacher Miss Mattie Johnson severely burned with doubtful recovery. Northern Pacific track east of Livingston damaged but soon repaired. Mining camps deserted. ranchers move to protect ranges from fire.
Jotun Inn Aug 4 John Hronek a Chicago anarchist confined at Joliet prison made a desperate attempt to die by his own hand during working hours he severed the arteries in his arm with a saddle knife He is serving a twelve years term for making dynamite bombs for anarchists Concerning Wool Waste Washington Aug 2 Assistant Secretary Tichnor telegraphs to H Townsend its misunderstood meaning and effect of the appraiser report and department decision restricting wool waste imports at low rates
The Vansyckle mill pond dam broke early this morning at Millburn, forcing hundreds to flee as rushing water carried household goods away. Thoroughfares became impassable and residents escaped in terror.
The Sonora and Milton stage was halted by two highwaymen near Copperopolis. Wells Fargo safe was blown and found empty. Robbers netted fifty seven dollars from passengers.
A boiler at a saw mill in Goldengate seven miles east of Fairfield Illinois exploded last evening. Frank Peters, son of the proprietor, was instantly killed while Joe Wallace and William Fox were fatally injured.
Strawberries float in flooded fields as crates and baskets drift, creating a surreal scene of harvested fruit bobbing among waterlogged rows and nets. Local growers assess damage and salvage efforts begin. Affected farms report limited losses but anticipate longer recovery.
Rev. Bauer of the First Hungarian congregation sues three congregants David Sterne Moritz Schwartz and Louis Weber for 10000 damages alleging assault and trespass in a synagogue clash. The dispute split the flock with Bauer opposing the Sterne Schwartz Weber faction.
William L. Ross a note teller at the Nevada bank was arrested in Victoria British Columbia at San Francisco authorities request. A $15 000 shortage and promissory notes totaling over $9 500 were missing. The money and notes were found with him. He faces prosecution in Victoria for bringing stolen property into the dominion.
The saloon keepers arrested for Owen law violations were culed in police court and given bonds for trial. A mass meeting yesterday resolved to defy the law and to march to the court with music if arrests occurred.
About 7 o clock this morning a cyclone hit Ellis Corners Ulster county four miles west of Highland destroying a large amount of property and injuring several people. The roar of the funnel shaped cloud frightened residents as cleanup begins. Field fires rage near Santa Barbara California destroying twelve dwellings and barns with livestock losses and a $50 000 estimate.
In Curiaco on August 1 a violent storm toppled an unfinished building at Twenty first and Leavitt streets, demolishing a nearby frame cottage. Eight people were killed and four injured in the collapse.
At Aug 1 a night assault near Preonta left Frank Kowalt and Hannah Shearers missing. The boat was found overturned with Kowalt’s hat and coat aboard, and neither party has been located, leading to presumed drownings.
Comedian William Harrison known as William Cosgrief died of heart disease yesterday in Peter Schmutt's saloon at 14 State Street. He had recently arrived in Chicago and had been in town only a short time.
New Orleans reports say the American steamer Niagara arrived and delivered six Norwegian seamen previously picked up at sea. The vessel’s arrival occurred in the port on August 4, with Vera Cruz transmitting the update.
Vienita Kansas August 4 suit filed in district court by alleged heirs of D W Gilbert to recover a block of property valued at one million dollars.
Seven hundred operatives at the Fishback rolling mill in Porrsvile Pennsylvania strike for a 38 cent per ton raise for puddlers and a proportional rise in other departments.
Paris reports the arrest of M. Meremix editor of the Cocarde with office and home searched. Elections for general councils show Gen. Boulanger leading in Bordeaux with 3316 to 2691. he loses in Montpellier and Rouen. A decree grants the accused ten days to appear before the court or have property sequestration and civil rights removal.
A Brooklyn pulpit sermon uses the Paul and Silas prison escape as a parable for faith. The speaker urges full trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, contrasting head belief with heart commitment and envisioning salvation as peace in life and death.
A London Telegraph report from Vienna describes a massive dead whale once displayed in the Prater. Captured in the Cattegat and transported via Copenhagen and Berlin to Vienna, the cost exceeded 7000 pounds. Despite precautions the carcass decayed, emitting strong odors that forced health officials to remove it. The owner offered a museum gift which was declined, and the whale was handed to the public for burial at the owner's expense.
A Black woman named Harriet Evans in Wilkes County near Centerville battered her infant during a church gathering. The child sustained multiple rib fractures and died days later, following the violent act.
A brief dialogue notes Miss Pease as one of the fair graduates and Mr. Fleecy recalls her standing in all examinations. The Epoch captures a light exchange emphasizing her performance and confidence amid graduation chatter.
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