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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
Frank H Bowron and Epiror D J Neill report a rift in the Farmers Union with a call for followers to meet in Dallas next Saturday. Also noted, for the first time since the Civil War the U S Navy enlisted force surpasses 50 000, with 50 136 sailors and a 2 068 gain since July 1, aiming for 51 500.
Flood waters last week caused the death of nearly one hundred people and blocked about two million dollars in property. Mon, relief calls spread as districts suffered greatly. state and federal governments mobilized aid to flood victims.
English suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst, who recently visited the United States and spoke publicly, was arrested on her return charged with inciting riot. She remains in custody awaiting actions as authorities report engagement with hunger and thirst strikes in prison.
Texas yearlings owned by William Bryant of Midland won first prize at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. They sold for 49.00 per head after top placing at the Exposition, highlighting Texas cattle prowess amid national competition. Also noted are large Argentine corn shipments to Mexican Gulf ports easing feed shortages for Texas farmers.
The New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor published a cost of living report showing one dollar's food cost arrives at city markets, with the rest going to wholesaler and retailer in transit to consumers. The same pattern appears nationwide, and a relief remedy is needed soon.
The Attorney General rules that whiskey advertising that solicits business cannot be distributed in prohibition areas. If upheld, papers in dry territory lose whiskey ads. The Arkansas Supreme Court already found a similar ruling constitutional.
An Oklahoma project notes the Oklahoma battleship under construction with a $7500 appropriation for a silver service and a sponsor selection underway. Speculation suggests Governor Cruce may name his daughter as sponsor, linking state politics to the ship's ceremonial tie.
The Rio Grande border towns on the Texas side see more Mexicans living in temporary status with rising numbers of women and children. Many have no regular work and no means of support, creating a growing and serious situation that could require relief steps in time.
Laurence L. Driggs of Ogden Ranch aims to sell to settlers and reside in Ogden. Texas editors’ governor survey shows 208 replies with Mayes leading, followed by Thomas Colquitt Mills and Lane Olney.German Lutheran church planned near Olney. E C Stovall predicts a bumper grain year and promotes land sales.
W J Hunt known as the blind beggar from Snyder was fined for vagrancy in the Mayor's Court. He disputed the fine, went to the Criminal Appeals Court in Austin, which affirmed the case, and he paid the fine last Saturday. The episode cost him about one hundred dollars. he reportedly has funds in several banks and owns property in multiple towns.
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