Dallas federal building funding eyed. millstone on Harrison veto
The Graham Leader notes Ese Abbott backs a $200,000 federal building appropriation for Dallas, aiming to override President Harrison’s veto. It highlights Henry P. Brown’s U S Supreme Court nomination and comments on Alabama cigarette law as a national mold for Texas policy. It laments the Force Bill’s defeat and praises eight Republicans who opposed federal election interference.
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Ese Abbott
Dallas
Harrison
Senate
Hoar
Republican Party
Miss Effie Gilbert Charged In Fort Worth Seduction Case
Miss Effie Gilbert faces bond for assault with intent to kill her seducer and the father of her child. The column criticizes Texas law for shielding seducers and denying the injured party the right to testify, arguing jurors would spare the man and spare Miss Gilbert from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Gilbert
McCullOugh
Fort Worth
Texas
Miss Gilbert
Can They Revive It Cartoon Stirs Debate in Dallas News
A Saturday Dallas News cartoon mocks revival attempts of the Force Bill. A figure labeled bloody shirt lymph is shown in a chair as Dr. Lodge works, with Hoar and Edmunds watching, one checking a pulse with a watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Negro Suspect Sol Richardson Goes On Trial In Dallas
Sol Richardson, a Black man, is on trial before Judge Burke in Dallas for allegedly stealing a box valued at $10,000 from an express office. He had been indicted previously but the case was nolle pressed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Richardson
Dallas
Burke
Sol
Nolle
Fort Worth Seeks Two New District Courts for County
Fort Worth plans to petition the legislature to authorize two additional district courts in Tarrant county, aiming to match Dallas county in judicial capacity and appearances. The move reflects a push for expanded local court access and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Dallas
Tarrant County
Quanah Parker Denounces Messiah Rumors In Texas
Quanah Parker, Comanche chief, travels north and dismisses the Messiah craze. He expresses no respect for any supposed deity and the tribe remains settled and calm on the reservation, with no expected trouble despite rumors.
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Anapanko
I. T
Quanah Parker
North
Sorve
Quanah
Inon
Conttry
Pain Freed Childbirth Promise Cites New Methods
Fragmentary passage notes claims that pain in childbirth can be eliminated and that various ailments including morning sickness can be rapidly cured. The text mentions ease of delivery and a health claim promising life-saving benefits with a call to act.
The Sioux War and the Wounded Knee Massacre
The piece argues government policy starved and controlled Indians, provoking war. It condemns Sitting Bull's imprisonment and the Wounded Knee slaughter, likening it to brutality by conquerors and deeming the army’s actions shameful and unworthy of Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitting Bull
Wounded Knee
Col. Forsythe
Cortez
Pizarro
Nebraskas three governors in a power struggle
Nebraska faces a three party governor situation as Boyd, Powers, and Thayer each claim the office. All have sworn in and seek to govern while the legislature sits, with Thayer occupying the mansion awaiting a tribunal’s decision.
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Nebraska
Boyd
Gov
Powers
Thayer
Gov. Thayer
Gov. Powit
al Ian O
Change of Venue Costs Shape Texas Court News
A Texas note discusses county by county state costs for convicting criminals, citing up to 750 per conviction in some counties and blaming venue changes for inflated expenses. It references Comptroller McCall’s forthcoming railroad report, Treasurer Lubbock’s long service, and Austin’s stable finances with growing bank activity and debt-free farmers. It also covers legislative proposals on road supervision and petty theft penalties, plus advertising advice from J Walter Thomson.
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Daily Press
Travis County
Travis
Bastrop
Spring Creek
Austin
McCall
Texas
Lubbock
Cutit
Joans
Jester
Corsicana
J. Walter Thomson
Joan Wannamaker
Philadelphia
Missouri Farmers Alliance Leader Sees Unity Ahead
A. B. Hall, president of the Missouri Farmers' Alliance, says differences at the Ocala convention will fade and a single uniform policy will be adopted. He notes some support for a third party but expects no outcome from it and asserts the alliance will stay neutral to secure concessions from either major party.
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St. Louis
Hall
Missouri Farmers’ Alliance
Missouri Alliance
Exhibit G Special Repair Fund and Available School Funds
The fragment lists numerous individuals and amounts under Exhibit G and Available School Fund, detailing contributions and apportioned sums. Names include H D Williams A B Gant A T Gay C Mayes Z M McLoud Florence Jones Jennie L Holmes Maggie Broyles Jennie Holmes and others with varied figures, totaling a sum around Fis 16.
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W.S. McJimsey
H.D. Williams
A. B. Gant
A. T. Gay
H.Q. Williams
C.C. Mayes
Maggie Broyles
Z. L.meloud
I. MeJilton
Georgia Robinson
B. F. Kutch
T. E. Dowdle Et. al
R. G. Graham
G. W. Hunt
J. B. Turner
Neva Titus
Mattie Harris
Rebecca Kisinger
G. W. McComas Et. al
Z. L McLoud
Romulus Lindsay
Romulus Linsey
Fis
Young County Texas Court Clerk Financial Exhibit 1891
A formal record from Young County Texas detailing funds and expenditures. It lists multiple county funds by class including Jury, General County, Road and Bridge, and School funds with cash totals. An exhibit shows names and payments to numerous individuals for the quarter ending December 31, 18 83, approved in the Commissioners' Court in Graham on January 5, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Texas
General County
Graham
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FTO
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Pene
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A. L. Hook
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A. J. Gibson
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H.M. Ford
D. F. Hale
W. L. Walsh
J.C. Barrett
Rush
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W. H. Lemmons
Geo. Wright K. Hollingsworth
W. G. Price
Sam
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E. W. Johnson
Dud Thomas
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Henry Kelly
RE. M. Summers
Zack
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W. G Gohlston
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Cal Blackwood
R. O. Prideaux
Thedford
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Finch
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Case
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W. H. McBrayer
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J.C. Short’s Brick
Craham
J. Porteti & Son
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Quist
Harness Loggins
Spurs
Eden
West Side Public Square
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Henrietta City Mills
Yantis & Neely
Young
Coinses
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