30 Aug 1879
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1879
Page
1
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A compact page lists judicial, county officers, and commission entries with court schedules. It names McCormick, Minor, Norton, Girand, Fleming, Moore, and other officials, plus times for holding courts and local religious and fraternal society meeting notes. It notes mail routes, offices hours, and the postmaster Tos Stevens.
Prominent Massachusetts Republican William Giles Dix writes Senator Hill of Georgia Aug 1 arguing for a national constitution and imperial sovereignty over states. He claims Grant failed to promote reconstruction, urges destroying the U S Constitution and replacing state governments with national authority, including life-tenured national senators and governors appointed by the national government.
Titusville reports a lightning sparked blaze at Parker's Landing that destroyed five oil tanks holding 85,000 barrels. The third tank burst at 11 am, shattering River avenue glass and stunning bystanders as burning oil flowed into the river. A sudden wind shift saved the town, with flames now confined to the tanks.
A 1795 Nantes corporal Cambronne defies drunkenness after a death sentence. He vows never to touch wine in his life. Twenty five years later, as General Cambronne in Paris, he refuses wine, citing his oath, the Nantes imprisonment, and the vow kept to the end.
The Philadelphia Times notes that Senator Lamar is not the first to accuse Senator Conkling of lying. It recalls Burnside and Gordon having discussed the matter earlier and suggests more witnesses may testify if needed.
The Pilot Point Post argues nominating conventions are captured by a few self serving ring leaders who push sectarian factions and dark horse candidates, undermining honest delegates and the will of the people. It urges a fairer method to prevent disorder and political disgrace in Texas conventions.
A Virginia Chronicle lampoons Nevada’s boastful military culture as visiting guests note an abundance of generals colonels majors and captains. The piece mocks governors with new staffs and warns that stock market euphoria feeds a future filled with titled leaders and dwindling civic civility.
The saddle of the Prince Imperial, torn holster attached, was brought to Chiselhurst for examination. Lord Gerard, an Englishman, described the young Frenchman as a nimble horseman and recounted a country ride where the Prince sprang up on the saddle and vaulted into a tree beneath their path.
In New York August 18 report, John Kelly opposes Governor Lucius Robinson, Tammany, and anti Tammany factions swirl over nomination. If Robinson loses and Kelly-Tammany split continues, Republicans may gain governorship and hurt 1880 Democratic plans. Kings County may back Henry W. Slocum as a dark horse, while North Pole expeditions are noted as a curious, lighter tangent.
A collection of quirky vignettes from Oshkosh and nearby locales. Jokes about gambling in a church office spark a crowd of printers. A Detroit boy loses an umbrella with a long cord, while others mistake it, and a batchelor jokes about a missing piece of jewelry. A teacher's tale on conscience elicits a boy’s humorous reply about a leather strap. A Burnet County cure for snake bites and Rev G N Shishmanian’s marriage and move to Turkey conclude the item.
The Japanese are not rapid railroad builders. Since 1869, when the railroad from Yeddo to Yokohama was begun, sixty six and one half miles have been completed.
In Corsicana, observer James E. Bright of the Observer refuses a drink, carrying the news with steady resolve. His stance adds a notable local note to the ongoing community discourse about temperance and public life.
Gray, the man who tried to shoot Edwin Booth in Chicago, now pitches for a nine of inmates from the Elgin Illinois Asylum.
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