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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
7
Fractured headlines depict crime against an express car and agent plunder amid prohibition era tensions. Kentucky Democrats report a sizable increase in валуралity while a wool company faces shaky finance as broader political economy themes surface.
The Rio and Western train No. 5 near Crevasse was halted by four bandits who boarded at Thompson Springs. They threatened crew, forced a bag to hold plunder, and fired shots through an express car door. The gang evacuated with about $9000 and twenty watches as a posse with bloodhounds pursued.
A Dallas based Texas Publishing Company with 20000 capital was formed by prohibitionists at the Windsor hotel. G Damon presides, D J Kelly is vice president and treasurer, J G Allison is business manager and secretary. The Texas Family Journal will be issued around Sept 1 from Dallas, tabbing the prohibition cause and party. The editor remains to be named. the business manager may serve as managing editor.
Americus M. Neely of Forest City is appointed receiver of public moneys in Little Rock after being wounded in the Forest City riot months ago. The appointment follows a recommendation by the state's Republican executive committee and the filing of his application.
A Standing Rok dispatch reports the required signatures were secured for opening the great Sioux reservation. Chief Gall and all his band signed, paving the way for whites to take about 11,000,000 acres long sought for years.
Louisville report shows Democrats hold an increased statewide plurality of about 18,000 over two years ago and project an 80,000 Monday majority. The last legislature was 102 Democrats and 26 opposition, and the coming assembly is expected to be 114 Democrats and 24 Republicans.
Drowned while bathing at Westboro Mass an unnamed man identified as J Purvis Bruce about 25 years old, a well known local resident. Police and emergency responders investigated the accidental drowning with authorities awaiting next of kin notification.
A bicycle rider swimming alone at Chauncey Pond this afternoon cried out and disappeared. A man on shore heard a call and saw him sink. The body has not yet been recovered.
The Navy’s Boston ran on a rock at the southern end of Rhode Island harbor during speed and maneuvering trials. Water-tight compartments closed but the double-bottom under the engine flooded. She will steam slowly to New York then go to dry dock for repairs. damage could be extensive if struck at higher speed.
The Cherokee commission offers to buy the Cherokee Strip at 1.25 dollars per acre. Chief Mayes will present the communication after adjourning the executive council. The council may accept for legislative ratification or refer to the legislature with a recommendation to accept or decline.
Chief Hubbard of Chicago with Officers Collins Ross and Broderick left Winnirres by the Manitoba route for Chicago with Martin Burke. They expect to reach St Paul by morning and Chicago by late Monday night. Burke was secreted on a train from jail, disappointing many curious onlookers at the yard.
The Transcontinental settlement terms were announced on Saturday in Omaha. The Canadian Pacific faces about a 30 percent cut on all freights from Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other points to Pacific coast destinations, while reverse rates stay the same.
In Pirrspuna Virginia on August 11 a judge appointed Francis Holbrook of El Paso as manager to operate the Mexican Guadalupe mining mines in Mexico while a lawsuit between the Mexican ore company and the Mexican Guadalupe mining company proceeds.
Pitrspure Pennsylvania August 11 The great strike in the Connellsville coke region became general today with all seventy six coke plants and more than fourteen thousand ovens idle.
In Boston on August 11 a wool firm Brown Stees Clark reports financial embarrassment and will not sign today. The principals are Gideon P. Brown treasurer of Riverside and Oswego Mill Edward Stees and Amasa Clark.
Stowell Must Mang St Louis Missouri August 11 Joseph A Howell convicted of killing Mrs Hall and her four children has been sentenced to be hanged November 15 in Missouri.
Claus Spreckels, famed sugar refiner, has decided to duplicate his mammoth Delaware River refinery in Philadelphia. Claus B. Spreckels, with his father in management, has notified the contractor for construction and George Watson, general manager, of the project.
The refinery will double its capacity once completed, yielding about 4,004,000 pounds of sugar daily. The total cost of the plant is estimated between four and five million dollars.
The article notes ongoing strife over federal posts in Texas. No collector for Corpus Christi and Brownsville delayed by leaders, while El Paso and Corpus Christi vacancies loom. Rivalries and charges color the scene as the president leaves for nearly two weeks.
St Louis travelers face a harvest excursion sale offering one fare round trip to Arkansas Texas Missouri Kansas Nebraska at $26 for Denver. Scalp rates distort pricing as Denver tickets are resold with rebates, risking demoralized passenger rates across the west and profits for scalpers.
The City of Verkin brings a sensational report of a fierce riot in Sang Kong Siam between two Chinese coolie factions. About 200 men fought with spears tridents and firearms. Siamese troops charged and bayoneted several rioters and captured 900, who were later released with light fines.
The Haitian consul general reports from Port au Prince via the Atlas that Hippolyte and Jean Jeannne led a combined force in a concerted assault on the capital. The attack ended in a general rout as the rebels retreated toward St Marie.
The steamer City of Pekin brings news from Hong Kong and Yokohama. Touchow suffers after a late blaze that destroyed three fifths of the city. Japan reports heavy rains last month with widespread destruction in Aragi and Hita on the 10th. 565 houses washed away or toppled and 29 lives lost.
A cyclone passed south of Kansas City injuring resident Wm. Goode who died, demolishing two houses and killing many horses and cattle. The corn crop suffered about 12000 dollars in losses. The storm traced a path a quarter mile wide and six miles long across Sedgwick County.
A New York World report details fashionable bathing dress trends for the season with Paris influence and bright colors. Mrs Rosalie Bloodgood, dubbed the Pocket Venus, is described in an elaborate white serge bathing dress with white silk accessories, though she is more inclined to sunbathing than swimming.
A discussion on New York’s electric chair law for deliberate murder, its constitutional challenges, and arguments over whether electrical death is cruel or unusual compared with hanging. The piece notes the Buffalo case of Kemmiler and references state and federal constitutions on cruel and unusual punishment.
Chicago Herald argues continued punishment of murderers faces two year pause or longer if New York legislature acts anew. Supreme Court appeal possible if state court of appeals upholds law as delays mount in federal docket. Public sentiment shifts between hangings and reform amid murder cases and victims’ rights.
The Chicago Times questions funding for the Cronin case, noting Martin Burke’s wealth and access to high priced legal counsel. It probes sources of money for Burke and the conspirators, including expenses for lawyers, experts, and preparation for the crime, hinting at motives and sponsors.
A lighthearted portrait of Alfonso XII, a toddler king, highlighting his cost to the state, his Austrian mother Queen Christina’s affection, and a humorous incident in Northern Spain when a duke paused a welcome speech as the king cried. The scene shows royal life lighter than grand authority.
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