Senator Davis’s Capital Board Critique in The Galveston News
The Graham Leader reprints senator B F Davis's critique of the capital board, arguing the board violated the legislature and cost nearly a million by altering the contract. He condemns dram shops, gambling, and pistols as major evils and urges voters to oppose continued dram shops in the election, noting city merchants protected violators to boost wealth.
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Non
B. F. Davis
The
Galveston News
Texas
Eustis and Cleveland Stir Controversy Across Congress
Senator Eustis who outraged by Cleveland’s cabinet picks speaks to the New York World. He vows warlike tones against the president while praising defense and accuses Congressmen of steering errors. Other political notes touch rankin tragedy and Texas rail actions amid Grant memory.
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Eustis
New York World
Cleveland
Louisiana
Congress
Ocean
Mr. Cleveland
Local option law violator fined in Lamar County court
In Brookston Lamar county Justice's court last Monday T G James faced two cases with penalties of 100 dollars each and one case with 200 dollars. Four cases against his clerk Ike Jones are noted and three more against James are pending. The piece advocates strict enforcement of prohibition.
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Brookston
Lamar County
T. G. James
Justice’s Court
James
Ike Jones
Cattle Disease Surfaces in Nebraska With Severe Symptoms
A new cattle disease has broken out in Nebraska resembling mad itch. Early signs include weakness in the hindquarters and spasmodic death. Infected animals become vicious and suffer intense itching causing them to bite at their own flesh. Authorities conduct a thorough investigation.
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Nebraska
Roaming loafer blamed for burden on family economy
An article condemns the "poorest specimen of genus homo" who loafs in the streets and relies on family for support. It proposes society hire such individuals and give the proceeds to the dependent wife or relatives.
Messrs Bass & Brother Advertised in Terrell Tex Notice
Endorsed by the County Judge. Rockwall Texas January 13, 1885. Messrs Bass and Brother of Terrell Texas enclosed fifty cents as payment for a package of four needle cholera cure. The letter thanks for the remedy and mentions securing chickens. E Hearn.
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Rockwall
Texas
Messrs
Bass & Brother
Terrell
Tex
Genxus
Kogrs, Uy
Hearn
Five Prisoners Escape from County Jail in Austin
Austin, Aug. 6. Five inmates fled the county jail in a bold breakout. Yeager and Dick Brannon, both notorious outlaws, led the group with Pearson, Valdez, and Jeff Cain also among the escapees. A jailer was seized during the water bucket distraction, and a large manhunt followed with over a hundred pursuing the fugitives.
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Austin
Trx
Yeager
Hal Gosling
Dick Brannon
Tom Pearson
Dr. Stovall
Valdez
Jeff Cain
Marder
Pearson
Brannon
Texas Fields Poised for Strong Year Says The Citizen
The Glen Rose Citizen notes corn at two bits and oats at fifteen cents a bushel and predicts Texas fields will play a full hand this year. The paper cites corn wheat and oats as migrant agents boosting prospects, and highlights affordable meal options for readers.
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Texas
Glen Rose
State school funds distribution set at 2306000 dollars
The state will distribute two million three hundred six thousand dollars to public schools this year. Funds allocate across districts to support teachers programs and facilities.
Burning of Rankin Daughters Casts Gloom Over Ellis County
News of a Thursday night fire in Mr. Bonie Rankin’s home killed his two daughters, a tragedy that overwhelms Ellis County and draws deep community sympathy.
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Ennis
N. B. Rankin
Ellis County
Bonie Rankin
Viewing Grant funeral crowds fetch high prices on Broadway
The New York World notes rapid selling of all available views of General Grant's funeral route. Windows and doorways are rented, fronts of buildings let to speculators, andHotels, bay windows, roofs, and rooms command from three dollars to two hundred, with mirrors and back platforms added to expand spectator capacity.
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Gen. Grant
Broadway
Fifty Avenue
JV. Y. World
Missouri Republican Sees Reform Drive to Oust Rascal Democrats
The Missouri Republican asserts a long and strong effort will remove the Democrats. It claims reform is the party’s mandate and predicts success in driving out the rascal elements as the nation embraced a reform platform.
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Missouri
Democratic Party
Reunion of Union and Confederate Leaders at Grant’s bier
Crowds throng New York hotels for a funeral pageant. Generals Sheridan Gordon and Belknap meet, shake hands, and vow unity as north and south veterans greet amid war memories and hope for national healing.
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New York
Phil Sheridan
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Belknap
Curtis
Fort Fisher
Count Fifty when Angry
A Detroit boy recalls his Sunday school teaching to count to fifty when angry. He faced a bigger boy taunting him but began counting. his big brother arrived and defeated the other boy, preventing a fight.
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Detroit Free Press
Detroit
Mit
Census sparks debate over Laredo pupil figures
Austin reports a sharp rise in scholastic pupils from 700 to 1700, prompting officials to check the census. City assessor says last year was bungled but 1700 is correct, revealing a high child-to-population ratio and prompting concerns about school funding and system reforms urged by Superintendent Baker.
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Austin
Tex
Arado
Baker
Laredo
Fort Worth
Waco
Webb County
Masked mob fires on pastor’s home in Memphis
At 12 Dean Avenue Rev RN Countee, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist and Liv ing Way manager, faced a mob of about 200 masked men who fired repeatedly. A colored porter returned fire and escaped. Countee had accused secret societies and reportedly resigned from one, even as threats of punishment for divulging them circulated.
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Memphuisy
Dean Avenue
RN. Coentee
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Living Way
Countee
Prospects in Lawful Marriage Bring a Leg Acknowledgment
A father questions a suitor about prospects for marriage. The young man jokes that he expects an inheritance from the old country. The father retorts that there will be a leg you won’t see until you get it, implying hidden costs or trouble.
Prohibition Convention in Waco Adopts County Local Option Push
In Waco on August 1 a small but earnest prohibition convention urges the county court to order a county wide local option vote. The election is planned between September 10 and 15, expected amid record heat. Prohibitionists pledge thorough organization while liquor interests prepare similarly. business leaders remain quiet. Hebrews in the city plan memorial services tomorrow for Sir Moses Montefiore.
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Waco
Tex
Moses Montefiore
Frank Hurd on Cleveland Power and Responsibility
Ohio observer Frank Hurd calls Cleveland the most self willed president yet and says he dominates the White House and, with responsibility, bears the burden of his administration. The piece questions Cleveland's political knowledge and predicts his control over party leaders and policy choices.
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Galveston News
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Cleveland
White House
Ura
Cleve Land
Pilot Point Index argues against prohibition stance
The Pilot Point Index contends prohibition harms no one if liquor sales remain free. The paper questions why saloon owners and drinkers would oppose a system that allows unrestricted whisky sales and personal liberty to drink.
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Index
Iit
Sitting Bull mocks Cleveland in Washington interview
A reporter questioned Sitting Bull about President Cleveland. The chief replied with blunt critique, saying he does not like him and that Democrats have set out the jag, declaring the president not a Democrat. The exchange captures territorial tension and political rhetoric of the era.
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Sitting Bull
Washington
Cleveland
Businessman quits advertising signals loss of grip
A historical line notes that when a businessman stops advertising, the public concludes he has lost his grip. The remark frames advertising as a measure of confidence and market presence.
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Overnor
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Galen Crow
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