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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1884
Page
4
Assessor candidates Chas. E. F. Auburg J. G. Hill and W. M. Matthews named in the local electoral slate for the upcoming municipal race. Voters urged to review ballots and candidate statements before election day.
The Parker County Democratic convention nominates Geo A McCall for the legislature and pledges to unify his stance on school land with the platform. McCall may undertake the task of reconciling views to gain full party support from participating Democrats.
A destructive fire struck Colorado City Tuesday night causing $10,359 in property damage spread across eleven firms. Most affected businesses carried no insurance, leaving owners facing heavy losses.
Texas University regents select Dr. George H. Halstead, mathematics professor, for the new term. Reports from Dallas note a large reunion with 1000 mounted men marching as an imposing street display. Other items mention political races, editor changes, and drought impacts across the state.
An editorial note asserts the Gazette will be advertised and sold to satisfy creditors while continuing publication. It vows to persevere despite legal action and claims continued loyalty from readers, denying support for any landjease law and inviting the Capital to reveal the whereabouts of a £20,000 sum.
A U S Commissioner Spann issued a warrant to arrest Texas Governor John Ireland on a federal statute violation. Francois, a key deposition witness convicted under Texas miscegenation laws, faced habeas hearing but declined a governor's pardon claiming citizenship loss and seeking liberty via court dismissal.
The report of a pending writ against Gov. Troland stirs local excitement while Judge Sabit weighs the Branco case petition. Marshal Tracy’s appearance is pending as district officers meet to nominate O. W. Glasscock to succeed Ferrell amid party tensions.
Fall River Massachusetts reports all closed mills will restart on Monday after a week of idle status. The notice specifies a return to full operation across local textile facilities.
Nashville dispatch reports a mob attack on a Mormon home in Centreville Lewis County. About forty assailants killed Elder Berry and Elder Gibbs, wounded Mrs Condor, and shot Condor fatally. The attackers also killed Dave Hinson and wounded others as they fled. Mormon leaders seek body protection and state cooperation to calm tensions.
County and state officials would assist in prosecution only as witnesses. They believed the people of Lewis County would do all they could to bring the violators to justice.
Special to the Gazette reports a stormy Republican state executive session in Averin Aug 15 with a vote to call a Republican state convention on September 28. Detected divisions favored and opposed to the convention, led by Col DeGress and Judge Binkley. Possible ticket outcomes discussed including Wash Dones and Wright Caney, with internal disputes over who canvasses the state and concerns about party unity amid campaign tensions.
A Cotsicatia telegram reports a young couple left a baby in a car at Angus six miles away on Friday evening. They then boarded a main at Dallas. The infant is being cared for by Mrs. Kelly, the boarding car mistress.
The fragment mentions Blaine and editors in a miscellaneous note. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable to form a full news item.
A dubious advertisement touts Aver's Ague Cure as a powerful preventive and remedy for fever and age related ailments. The text claims a mysterious poly hopothole yields health benefits like collaginess neainews and lead iche, with proprietors warranting the cure.
Report describes a government employment model in Amsterdam where all trades run state shops. Workers are paid minimal wages just to live, and produced goods serve government needs rather than compete with private labor. Officials urge London to use this system to ease the anti Blaine bitter cries amid political tensions.
The Weatherford Sun reports widespread disdain for nominating conventions in Collin County as voters abdicate involvement and push to abolish conventions. In New Iberia Louisiana the militia moves to remove Sheriff Viator who defies Veazie, amid a Democratic victory and armed standoff.
Mineral Wrins Aug 16 reports Mineral Wells braces for a railroad from this place to Millsap. The board of directors set the contract for construction to start September 1 and finish by March 1, 1885. A company gears up to operate the line as the iron horse nears. water shortages challenge crops but cotton benefits.
Third Officer Kelly testified that survivors from the steamer Bear admitted eating the dead to stay alive. The cook and others confirmed they fed on flesh after food ran out, and crews were told not to speak of it upon reaching port.
New York reports nationwide seven day failures at 203 with Canada 17 and Texas 220, a drop of twelve from last week. Pacific states still endure heavy casualties while other regions hover near average and Canada remains light.
Soldiers engaged a band of forty highwaymen near Trapualo in Guarajiata. Nexarete, leader of the gang, and his brother were killed. The colonel in command was fatally wounded. Troops continue in pursuit of the bandits.
The Dallas county actions against gambling spurred doubts but prosecutions continued until no gambling houses remained in Dallas. The Port Worth authorities predict similar fate for Fort Worth Houston and other Texas cities as gambling and concealed weapons face severe penalties.
The Belton mayor urged local preachers to pray for rain last Sunday, while an Arkansas camp meeting once saw a notorious loud caller ask The Lord for rain. Clouds gathered, rain and hail destroyed crops, and a sister blamed a persistent dissenter for the ruined cabbage patch.
Special to the Gazette reports County Attorney Wooten pledges to wage a broad campaign against gamblers in the capital. A threatening anonymous note is cited by the official as part of the evidence, warning informers and promising retaliation. Proponents argue local opposition to gambling will back strong action aided by officials to root out gambling ties to major city education interests.
In a chaotic clipping the Chicago Times questions bribery involving James G Blaine and a Little Rock Fort Smith railroad deal while criticizing post office appointments as driven by party operatives. The text also pushes Aver s Sarsaparilla advertisements and attacks postmaster efficiency and patronage, reflecting partisan tensions.
The saying notes that a publication aiming to satisfy all readers tends to fail to satisfy any group. It critiques broad audience appeal as a risky goal, suggesting selective focus yields stronger impact.
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