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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1891
Page
4
Lionel Norman hosted a New Year's banquet for ragged boys of Dallas as described in an illustrated News account. Federal prisoners from Dallas were moved to Fort Worth’s Tarrant county jail which will serve as the district’s federal repository.
The writer calls for compulsory vaccination as smallpox cases rise across Texas. They urge state health authorities to act and question the current administration amid rising business failures since 1884.
The text claims priests used excommunication threats to influence voters and defeat the Parnell candidate, noting Rome’s enduring influence on state affairs despite nominal separation from power. It discusses Irish politics, the Farmers Alliance in North Carolina, and opposition to a federal force bill.
An evangelist in Tadlane with Mrs Woodworth heals a crippled woman by faith and laying on of hands. The woman, who used crutches for two years, rises after prayer and walks, leaping over the altar railing as a crowd watches. The report notes that belief is optional and the paper does not vouch for the cure.
The Weatherford Daily Constitution, after a brief life of seven months, has ended. Brother Beck made a single mistake, a common error, expressed in Texas slang as “bit off more than he could chaw.”
The Austin Statesman reports growing global excitement over Koch's lymph experiments. While not yet definite, the remedy is said to cure lupus and may aid throat tuberculosis, with Mount Sinai noting a cured lupus case and New York hospitals observing improvements in laryngeal tuberculosis. Fresh supplies are promised.
From the Endiap Territory reports that after a US commission visit the Kickapoos show a favorable stance on allotment. Chief Chingo Ko Oh Ko confirms the plan to grant 100 acres to the head, 80 to the wife, and 40 to each minor, with surplus lands sold at 1.25 per acre to fund schools and farms. Congress ratification is hoped.
Cevar Ramins reports a historic blizzard sweeping the region with colder weather and blocked rail lines from Kansas to Missouri. Relief trains with provisions struggle through deep snow as several passenger trains are immobilized and no freight moves since noon. The writer notes Texas enjoys milder weather and laments outdoor work disruption.
Special correspondences describe Austin poised for a lavish inauguration as Governor Hogg reshapes state offices. The piece notes plans to appoint new heads of public institutions, the political maneuvering around appointments, and Austin’s push for growth including new railways and rapid transit.
Fort Worth financial mood shifts as Gen. R. A. Cameron reports loosened funds in circulation totaling at least 75 000 dollars. Banks begin cautious lending with 35 000 dollars in a single loan, and commercial paper progresses at fair rates, signaling solid city development ahead.
A compiled quarter ending December 31 1890 payments table labeled Exhibit A and C shows individuals and amounts paid from Jury Fund General County Fund and related accounts. Entries include M Keller 2.00 J Parham 3.00 M Bratnam 19.00 Henry Long 2.00 and many others with totals and scattered sums across numerous payees and fund lines.
Itemized balance by fund dated January 5, 1891 in Young County Texas. Lists Jury Fund 1st Class Road and Bridge 2nd Class General County 3rd Class Bond Interest and Sinking Special Repair Permanent School Available or Apportioned cash totals. Signed by N. J. Timmons and A. T. Gay in Graham.
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