Graham Leader political notes and election chatter
San Antonio’s J Devine says he will not run for governor. Yellow feverCase in New Orleans sailor from Havana admitted to charity hospital. In Texas, Houston sees another negro rapist to hang. counties endorse Lanham and discuss conventions. Greenbackers active. Col. Lanham favored. Judge Hare withdraws. Col. Crawford leads Dallas endorsements. party harmony urged as State convention nears. various defections and strategic moves shaping the race.
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New Orleans
Havana
Port
Charity Hospital
W. L. Crawford
Col. Wellborn
Dallas County
Congress
Col
Crawford
Coun
Texas as a Law Abiding State
A Texas op ed defends the state’s lawfulness against criticisms from outside sources. It argues Texans are lawful, crime disciplined, and refugees from justice are captured and returned. The piece emphasizes energetic officers, swift trials, and a populace devoted to order and national development.
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Uch
Newsap
Socrat
St. Louis
Union
Texas
Public figure's biography and crime recounted in trial ending
The text recounts the assassination of the United States chief magistrate and the subsequent trial. It notes the defendant's insanity defense rejected, his moral and legal accountability, and the death penalty carried out in Washington City. An upcoming autopsy by leading physicians weighs heart and brain for sanity conclusions, to be released later to the public.
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United States
Washington City
Guiteau
Unconcerned Willy Gillesu Faces Final Hours Before Execution
In Washington on June 24 Gillesu showed little emotion as relatives visited his cell. He ate a heavy breakfast and dictated a will naming Rev. Dr. Hicks as his body’s guardian and directing his book’s bequest. His counsel, Charles Reed, drew the will and he kissed his sister farewell through bars. The warden and aides observed the proceedings as Gillesu eyed the gallows.
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Washington
Gillesu
Boquet
Scoville
Exit Guiteau puts end to Garfield assassination drama
The eraending scene unfolds as Guiteau faces final judgment for the Garfield assassination. Proclaimed sane by trial and counsel, he is portrayed as cunning and unrepentant, while the nation awaits human law's full retribution and Garfield’s memory endures in infamy.
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Garfield
Guiteau
Republican Party
Cuiteau
Garfield Assassin Guiteau Hanged in Washington
Washington reports Guiteau executed for assassinating President Garfield. The drop fell at 3 10 p m with a quiet, composed display as the crowd outside roared. Autopsy and in jail burial planned while relief and speculation about insanity swirl among witnesses and press.
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Washington
Guiteau
Cuiteau
Tragic Express Train Disaster Near Little Silver
An express train from Long Branch crossing a bridge over the Sorewsbury River wrecks after rails spread. Six cars, including four passenger coaches, dump into four feet of water. many injured, some dead. Notable victims include E W Demorest and Jos. Bradley, with numerous passengers unaccounted.
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Long Branch
Sorewsbury
Little Silver Station
Ocean Beach
Demorest
Demorest & Co
New York
WM. R. Garrison
Charles K. Garrison
Chas, W. Woodruff
Newark
J. Mitchell Scranton
Chas. H. Foster
Grant
Robert Robertson
Edison
Branchport
James B. Brooks
Brooks & Dickson
Morris A. Brown
Thomas J. Brown
Erie Railroad
C. J. Fox
Richmond
James E. Malory
Broadway
Call for Ireland as gubernatorial choice over dark horse
A letter from a Texas reader denounces the two-thirds rule and urges selecting Ireland for governor rather than a dark horse. It warns the majority should rule and praises honesty and experience over untested leadership. The item also notes a Fort Worth Texas & Pacific depot fire, the second since the rail line reached the city.
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Vention
Galveston
Areland
Gulf and
Rio Grande
Ireland
Democratic Party
Texas & Pacific
Fort Worth
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