Notable political and social notes from the era
Reports show multiple official changes and events including ex senators deaths in Alabama and New Jersey, Goss renominated in Amarillo, a Texas immigration movement, Democrats winning North Carolina by 65 000, I W Stephens nominated for the Court of Appeals, Texas population prospects, a failed attempt on the Strait of Persia in Paris, a Filipino capture of a small American detachment, July government expenditures exceeding receipts by 54024463, Southwestern Insane Asylum in San Antonio at capacity with 675 inmates, an anarchist riot in Chicago, Parson's Brigade UC V adjournment in Corsicana, transatlantic liner race for speed, train robbery in Colorado with one passenger killed, bubonic plague in London, Havana constitutional convention delegate election proclamation, and Negro teachers facing board exams at summer normals.
Massachusetts ex-governor named ambassador to Italy
Roger Wolcott, former Massachusetts governor, appointed ambassador to Italy succeeding Draper who resigned. A Kansas farmer owns 1000 young turkeys and rents them to neighbors at two dollars and fifty cents per hundred per day to eat grasshoppers.
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Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Italy
Draper
Kansas
Estrayed Horses and Mule Report from Young County
Estrayed livestock listed by C A Wilkinson and Cuas Gay with descriptions of two dark bay horses one with a wire scar on a fore foot and branded left shoulder the other unbranded age eight to nine. a bay mule mare branded T on shoulder with thigh U A. a brown mare six to seven years old unbranded. Dates July 31 1000 and July 24 1909 noted by commissioners Johnson and Gay in Young County Texas.
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C. A. Wilkinson
BR. J. Johnson
Young County
Texas
A. D
Lost Horse Near Graham in 1900
A one day old notice seeks a lost horse described as 14 and a half hands high branded a brace on the left shoulder. Reward five dollars offered for delivery to Graham this month in 1900.
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Graham
Kidney Trouble Warns of Systemic Disease
Overworked kidneys said to weaken blood purification and trigger pains, heart strain, and rheumatic symptoms. Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claimed to cure kidney and bladder troubles with samples and pamphlets offered by mail from Kilmer Co.
Trade winds of war and Texas fuel shifts
The passage contrasts global trade with Texas fuel production. It notes gunpowder and shells and goods like beer coffins and whiskey moving with the flag while Manila fights cock fighting and saloons expand. Texas coal and oil fuel factories to potentially absorb the state cotton crop. The text also mocks dog antics and a joke about a gob in a candy business and Hanna throwing Teddy a gob.
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Washington
Manila
Bonham News
Europe
Texas
Rock and Farm Journal
Hanna
Teddy
Chicago
Prince of Wales Cancels Race Attendance After Death Notice
The Prince of Wales expressed brotherly grief for the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha and canceled plans to attend horse races in which a horse he entered ran. He did not scratch the favored nag, as friends had significant bets and would not withdraw the entry over the death of a single person.
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Prince of Wales
Saxe-Coburg Gotha
Dallas News
We Should Not Impose Religion or Exclude Chinese
The Henderson Times argues the United States should remove its 10 000 subjects from China rather than wage war there. It says Americans wrongly try to compel Chinese to adopt religion and criticizes laws restricting Chinese immigration. It urges restraint and shared respect.
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United States
China
Henderson Times
Anxiety over Teddy’s mouth and a maple camp scheme
Hanna and McKinley fear Teddy’s dangerous habit of shooting his mouth when unaware it is loaded. They recall a maple sugar camp trick used to curb a nuisance dog, seeking a practical solution to stop the mess and risk.
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Hanna
McKinley
Teddy
Army of 60 000 and 3 000 000 in Luzon defy conquest
The Chicago Dispatch notes a 60 000 strong force trying to subdue 3 000 000 in Luzon. It argues China vastly outnumbers the U S forces and warns against sending a larger Philippine army. It compares aggressor forces to attempting to conquer a swamp with flypaper.
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Luzon
China
Philippines
Chicago Dispatch
One Franc a Shot in Paris Siege
During the Paris siege civilian sharpshooters bought shots at a franc each from outposts. British Surgeon General Gordon notes French outposts earned up to 40 or 50 francs daily by selling "Shots at the enemy" to hundreds of women. A Paris tradesman offered large prizes to marksmen who felled German sentries.
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Paris
Gordon
Medical Department
New York Times
Woman's Rights Person Sparks Seat Debate
An old Virginia gentleman offered his seat to a stylish woman. She declared herself a woman's rights person, prompting a sharp exchange. He insisted, praising her looks to defuse the moment, and kept the seat.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graham Drug*co
Peter
Alabama
Congressman Daly
New Jersey
Sen. Goss
Amarillo
North Carolina
I. W. Stephens
Court of Appeals
Strait of Persia
Southwestern Insane Asylum
San Antonio
Parson’s
Brigade
UC. V
Corsicanna
U.P
Colorado
London
War Department
Havana
Estrays
Gay
Ota
W.C. Hilbun
Orde
J, Mr. Young
Machinist
TEX
Lyow & Matthews
Lumber Pealers
Jacksboro, Texas
A. C. Anderson
J. E. Dowdle
EL Ps
T. G. Black, Graham
Tas
U.S. Mail
Jacksboro
Sun Favicon
Acon
J. Gallaher
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