Proclamation Repeals Young County Provision and Frontier Status
The Texas Governor revokes parts of a 1871 proclamation affecting Young County, declaring it no longer a frontier county and that deadly weapons carry is not exempt. The order takes effect sixty days from publication and cites citizen petitions regarding public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuenead
Lexis
Young
Young County
Ausso
Ausso, the 14Th Day of December, A.D. Isch. Kk. B. Hubbard
J. G. Leakey
Sec
Stu
Man Dies After Drinking Lye Laced Whisky
In Omaha a man drank a solution of concentrated lye thinking it was whisky. He noticed the taste but drank more. The lye burned his stomach and, after four days of agony, he died.
London eyes rise as bread and blood threaten Europe
A London letter reports a surge of emigration to America this month and warns that dire times may return in the capital. Authorities increase police and troops around London as unrest grows, with Europewide signs of social upheaval and revolutionary ferment spreading from Paris and Fungland.
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America
London
Paris
Fungland
Europe
Sheriff conducts largest Philadelphia tax sale to date
The Sheriff held a Saturday auction in Philadelphia selling 1000 pieces of real estate to satisfy delinquent taxes. The event was announced as the largest tax sale eve in the city’s history.
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Philadelphia
A Year's History and the Morality of Progress
A Galveston News year end reflection argues that seeming losses are transmutations guiding humanity. It cites Europe, Asia, Africa, and nations like Germany Russia France and Spain, praising progress over feudal remnants. It urges higher education civic culture and wiser public policy to remedy faults in organization and policy.
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Baluie
Europe
Asia
Africa
Guertuany
Russia
France
Huyiaun
Spa
Lily
Spi
Ol & UbiVeErsil Republic
Lucey
Mississipi
Galveston News
Prison escape plot thwarted at Take Spate Prison
Special to the News from Pointsville reports last night’s escape attempt by a prisoner who cut through two cells and the roof. In the attempted breakout the inmate and accomplices hoped to liberate all prisoners. the plot was foiled in time and discipline tightened.
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Newa
Fiontsville
Whle Caboviel
Dace
Wade
Csch Peau & Horse
Juin Vnesey Hardin
Lie Ladle Pilots
Weil
Ted
Dr Sears to Visit Texas to Review Beneficiary Schools
Dr Sears, agent of the Peabody fund, plans a January trip to Texas to examine the condition of schools in the state that benefit from the fund. He will assess programs, facilities, and needs of the educational institutions supported by the foundation.
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Sears
Peabody Fund
Texas
O Leary Completes 400 Mile Walk in 124 Hours in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia O Leary finished a 400 mile walk in 124 hours at 10 15 PM Saturday, 45 minutes ahead of schedule. The final eight miles took 1 hour 8 minutes 15 seconds and an extra mile followed in eight minutes. He had a blister on one heel but otherwise appeared in good health.
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Philadelphia
O'Leary
O' Leary
Meat Market Ad Promises Low Prices on Beef and Pork
An old style meat market promotion claims cash customers can buy Choice Beef at 4 cents per pound and Pork at 5 cents, with a date or price shown as 30-f. FLANERY.
Henry Ward Baecher's belief in life beyond the grave
The essayist Henry Ward Baecher expresses that in the hereafter there is no marrying or giving in marriage but preserves the distinction of sex. He confesses a lively hope of life beyond the grave.
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Henry Ward Baecher
Dodge Contends for U S Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Post
Gen. A. Dodge of Iowa seeks the United States Senate sergeant-at-arms role after six years as senator and four years as minister to Spain. He aims to bring experience in leadership and diplomacy to the position.
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A. ©. Dodge
Iowa
United States
Spain
Unlucky voyage ends in wreck and salvage windfall
Arad Coverly survives a hurricane voyage after being sprung from a mutinous brig Don Carlos. He fights to steer to a port north of Hatteras, endures days at the wheel, then is rescued by pilots off Sandy Hook. He returns to Jessie Banks with salvage money totaling about eighteen thousand dollars.
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Joe Thorpe
Sam Andrews
Montauk Point
Hatteras
Brad Thorpe
Coverny
Hammerton Bank
Home Savings Institute
Elm Street
Panama
Arad
Jessie Banks
Pere
Nome
Jessie
Jerry
Brocky Joe
Saior
Jamaica
Coverly
Brad
Jacmel
Sandy Hook
Coverly Harbor
Joe Carter
Banks
Cape Cod
Ava
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South Carolina
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Republica Chiba
Take Spate
Trous
Mr. Summer
H. T. Sale
Atte Ation
Graham, Texas
C. W. Johnson
Graham
Young and
Vial
J. E. Hollingsworth
Anlomn Yy
J.& Saaw
Law Office Land Agent
Graham, Itexa
Anc
Porto
Collectiona
Drs
Chstetroigas
Ryus’ Drug Store
Henry Waren
J. K. Kane
Banking House OF
Henry Warren & Co
Weatherford
C. J. Christopher
Stass
Soules
Ratflam
Graham Ezotel
R. W. Richards
Star Livery Stable
Benton Kramer
Eisai
Graham Texas
Texaa
J. Sy Eo
Haake
Public Square
Raflam
F M. Gifford
G. W Godfrey
Graham City
A.B. McLoud
R. Piour
J W. Grant
Star Saloon
Billiard Hall
Jeffery
Uti
Tex A
St. Louis
Meat Market
B. F. Williams
Choice Farms
Hilliard & Spiller
Selt Creek
el Orrent
Sargaiine
Mtreh W
Horton
Jacksboro, Texas
H. H. McConnell
John Meisterhans
Graham Hotel
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