Reform and politics in Texas and Washington in 1885
The Graham Leader notes Vice President Hendricks urging access to party books as Cleveland and his cabinet pursue reform. It highlights land frauds, naval contracts, pensions, and calls for honest governance in Texas with Col. Chenoweth gaining Washington experience.
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Hendricks
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Congress
Texas
Washington
Col. Chenoweth
Senate
Harrison
Davis
Texas land and stone trades stir political clash
A Texas land sale by the state board of 4,000,000 acres sparked opposition from Ireland and Lubbock. Templeton Swain and Walsh voted for Indiana stone to build the state capital, arguing it could endure pressure while Texas rock faced concerns. Contractor Taylor, a Lilwis legislator, promoted Logan's U.S. Senate win amid the dispute.
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Texas
Capital Board
Lndiana Stone
Ireland
Lubbock
Templeton
Swain
Walsh
Logan
U.S
Senate
Texas Rock
Dallas Herald Faces Galveston News Rivalry
The Waco Examiner argues the Dallas branch of the Galveston News will not harm the Dallas Herald. It predicts the News will swallow the Herald after beating the Houston Post, with the Herald proposing a slugging match that the News declined to engage in.
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Waco Examiner
Galveston News
Dallas Wis
Dallas Herald
Examier
Houston Post
Texas
Herald
E Examiner
Law of Libel Shows Limits of Press Freedom
The Texas supreme court settles two libel suits. The Galveston News must pay 7500 dollars for publishing testimony held in state archives about land forgeries. The San Antonio Express is spared when the subject is a political candidate, distinguishing between office seekers and others.
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Supreme Court
Galveston News
Supreme Court of Texas
Ham
Tullis
The
San Antonio Express
Express
the Express
News
Mos
Texas
Shock's Letter from Leadville Colorado 1885
A letter from Leadville Colorado dated June 15 1885 describes Blackhawk near Denver, railroad climbs, Central City gulch towns and mining districts Breckenridge and Montrose incidents along with a humorous Arkansas Railroad anecdote and a note about a foot race in Montreose.
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Leadville
Col
Blackhawk
Denver
Central City
Central
Canon
Jim Wadley
Pat Crozier
Dakota
Pennsylvania
Sean
United States
Colorado
Breckenridge
South Park R. R
Arkansas
Prohibition Views Spark Farmer Verbal Exchange in Texas
Dan Voorhees spoke in favor of prohibition when an old farmer challenged him asking what to do with surplus corn if whisky isn’t made. The reply urged raising more hogs and less hell. Texas plans such shifts, noting corn has not proven profitable.
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Dan Voorhees
Texas
David P Terrell urged to run for Denver sheriff
In the letter Floyd Shock notes Young County resident David P Terrell is urged to run for Sheriff of Denver, praising his popularity and capability. He mentions voting experiences, Colorado elections, and a rising fear over dynamite outrages while hinting at dangers to travel and a possible end to correspondence.
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David P. Terrell
Denver
The
Register
Pennsylvania
Texas
Colorado
Floyd Shock
First Gun For Ireland Toast At Texas University Banquet
The Missouri University audience heard Judge Terrell speak and Texas University students hosted a campaign supper. The banquet featured toasts including Prosperity of an undivided Texas and the health of Excellency Governor John Ireland. Capt A J Peeler Jr praised Ireland and urged three cheers for him as Texas governor and next U S Senator.
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Terrell
Missouri University
The
Texas University
the Statesman
Texas
John Ireland
A. J
Division of Texas Should Be Divided Into Four States
The Aged argues Texas land area 265,780 square miles with 227 counties could be split into four states. He questions equal senate and electoral college representation and asks for readers to comment in a future issue with a prohibition clause to curb the spread of civil governments among global populations.
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Farmer
Texas
New York
North America
Congress
Senate
Electorial College
Bass Chicken Cholera Cure touted at world’s fair poultry show
Fisher Brothers of Hope Indiana exhibitors at the World’s Fair in New Orleans report Bass Chicken Cholera Cure as a remedy for roup in fowl. They endorse it after observing its use by Bass at the poultry show.
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Roup
Fisher Brothers
Hope
Ind
New Orleans
Fishel Brothers
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Graham
Queen City
Examiner
Galveston
St. John
Shock
Mr. Firewater
Montreose
H. M. Johnson
Division of Texas
Brazos River
Cisco
Weatherford
C. E. Causey
Gali
Arnold, Clascow & Arigly
Attorneys-at-Lavy
Clasgow
West Side Square
Towne Ovston
B. Siicern
Houston
Mobeetie
Wheeler Co
Finlay Wholman
Attorneys-at-Law
Land Accents
Graham, Young Co
Gro. E. Miller
W. Johnson
Bethlham
Young
Medical
Legrand & Catlin, Physicians & Surgeons
N.eb
Corner Square
TEXAB
Dr. W. James
Phrvician
Obstathelag
Gratiam
Martyn & James’ Drug Store
da. R. N. Price
Phoreian
Suresna
Soetetaieing
Graelam
Kyus
Street & Go's Drug Store
J. B. Salmon, M.D
Grastam
R. Hollingsworth
Real Estate and Celleting
Apna
Grailam
A. B. Gant
Mstary Public and Land Surveyor
Graham, Young Co., Tex
General Land Agency
Gency
C.S. Burnside
Street & Co
Pomona Nursery
Young 3 County
Bunyan & ‘Co
Drum & Baker
Box
Fort Worth
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