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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
2
One copy costs 3 dollars for a single issue. The notice indicates the service and price details for subscriptions and announces post office mailing at Graham Texas as second class mail matter.
Citizens in Young County face poor road conditions as they ship a large wheat crop to Graham. Transportation costs are high and heavy rains have worsened the already poor roads, threatening the marketability of the harvest.
An explosion of fire damp in a Hanna Wyoming mine on Tuesday killed two hundred miners. Fire broke out trapping workers and officials say recovery of bodies may be impossible.
Denton County projects marketing 1 000 000 to 1 500 000 bushels of wheat this season. Jo Kemp of Wichita, noted agricultural enthusiast, shares his views on the outlook.
The editor notes Archer has delayed her previously scheduled Fourth of July appearance to July 16, and, with certainty, predicts the speech planned for today will be ruined before that date.
The state text book board will have its hands very full for the next month reviewing over four hundred submitted school books to select the best for use in schools for the next five years. The task is critical and must not be rushed.
A German resident, Mrs. Anna Kronle, wife of Emil Kronle, was fatally injured by a Black assailant near Mario in Guadaloupe County Texas. The incident follows reports of a big raccoon hunt with expected swift justice. University of Austin data show 832 students with wide geographic representation and varied funding.
Howe's Urreat London Shows bring trained horses ponies and rare animals to Grsham today. The big troupe features supreme artists from local and foreign cities and a host of funny clowns. Highly recommended by the eastern press.
The piece reflects on Independence Day celebrations across America, praising the 1776 Declaration for liberty and equality. It critiques modern critics of the founding documents while urging readers to read and trust the self evident truths of the Declaration, resisting contemporary political reformers.
The piece argues Texas libel laws muzzle editors from warning the public against impostors and swindlers. It contends editors cannot denounce thieves until after loss or conviction, and proposes that if not for legal restraints the press could expose more fakes and fakirs aiding public protection.
A Chicago pastor Dr W A Bartlett argues against lynching while urging a community to respond vigorously to grave crimes. He says mob justice reflects a higher civilization and condemns the denial of due process but supports swift action against vile offenders. The piece notes strong northern reaction to his stance.
Comptroller Love was killed after a scuffle with Mr Stephens son in law of Love. Stephens shot himself and died hours later. A letter from the shooter to Love, dated Austin 1903, cites public trust and misconduct in office as motive. Love lingered about an hour, forgave his slayer, and named a successor. Hillitis described as a quiet businessman thought insane. laudanum found.
A call goes out for a national convention of the United Christian Party at St Louis from May 1 to 4 1904 during the World's Fair. The plan envisions economic discussion and peace on earth in Jesus Christ name. The chairman says the party would nominate a man for president and a woman for vice president on a platform all Christians can stand. The writers doubt unity among Christians and predict early trouble and a likely bolt at the convention.
Ten acres of laid irrigated land from Wichita's dam were sold last week for twelve used dollars, according to local land sale records.
A damaged OCR fragment references a song about the old Kentucky home with distant imagery of corn and conflict. The text appears garbled with stray phrases and no coherent event or clear entities to anchor a full news item.
Prof Furman affirms the Summer Normal will stay open with daily classes in Arithmetic Geometry Trigonometry Physiology and composition and Prof Lyon teaches U S and Texas History Methods and General History while Prof Johnston handles Grammar General History Psychology Literature Physics and Civics. Three week attendance required. State Certificate exams set for July 28 29 and 30. The program reports growing interest despite rumors of closure.
Citizens of Wichita Falls form a committee to secure right of way and straighten the road to Archer to enlarge market facilities. The town notes Graham as a strong competitor for Archer county trade and asks if local effort matches this threat.
The catalog outlines 119 instructors and officers, 1086 students plus 262 summer students, and admission of women to all departments. Tuition is free with total expenses from 150 to 250. Entrance exams begin Sept 28. Departments include Engineering, Law, Medical at Galveston, Pharmacy and Nursing.
United press reviews praise Howe's Great London Shows to exhibit in Graham on Friday July 17. The event features acrobatic and gymnastic talent from around the world with a large menagerie of rare animals, six humorous Shakespearean jesters, promising laughter and entertainment.
The committee has arranged meals at a cheaper rate, free pasture for teams, water for campers, and other conveniences to keep costs low. Rev W R Chandler will lead services with ministers Dr J B Gambre ll and Dr R C Buckner expected. All who love the Lord are urged to attend with unsaved friends and children to pray for a great revival. G W Brack, chairman. James M Woop, secretary.
Despite references to drought concerns, the text portrays Texas and its crops as prosperous. It notes that Young County appears to have never experienced a drought, suggesting favorable growing conditions and abundant harvest potential.
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