06 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1887
Page
1
New York reports a 22 year old Dane, John Engberg, fatally wounds his 72 year old mother after a dispute over dissipation. He then shoots himself in the stomach. the mother wrests the pistol and escapes with it. The injured mother, weighing 200 pounds, will not recover.
Under the present regime the United States will within three years be carried to the front rank of the great powers in unarmored cruisers and approach equality in armored ships of the heaviest calibre. The rapid construction push by the Secretary of the Navy may wake Congress to approve further heavy appropriations for first class iron warriors.
A correspondent to the Scientific American urges wiping horses and milch cows with sponge brushes dipped in soap suds containing a small amount of carbolic acid. This method aims to deter the biting flies and mosquitoes that annoy stock in many localities.
A claim asserts alcohol originated in Arabia about 950 years ago, tied to historic brewing practices and early beverage culture. Researchers noting limited surviving evidence urge caution in dating early distillation and fermentation milestones.
The Pearsall News lampoons a four-footed nightingale bird with wings on its head describing its volume over skill. A neighbor’s burro annoys the author by dawn serenades from the bedroom window with improvised feeding perches and cheap meals. The burro is likened to a New York alderman, free to act as it pleases.
Watts Point Texas on Sunday night saw an unsuccessful safe robbery at Col John E Owens bank. Cashier W R Howell found doors and windows secured this morning with tools scattered inside. The outside of the combination was removed and a hole bored in the lock but no entry achieved. Suspects fled or desisted after alarm. Bank located on upper floor of Jones building. no one sleeping on premises. no clue yet.
Washington and the East expect Secretary Lamar to fill the Supreme Court vacancy if he desires. The remark reflects general belief in political circles about his potential candidacy and influence.
In Waco Texas on June 28 at 8:30 PM Constable Lee Jenkins and Deputy Dan Ford pursued escaped convict Bill Davis alias Jim Williams into the Brazos river. A muddy hand to hand fight followed with both exchanging shots underwater until the convict was fatally wounded. Jenkins sustained serious cuts but is not seriously hurt. The convict, wanted for years and identified as an escapee from White's convict farm near Millican, died an hour later. An inquest is planned for tomorrow.
Captain West of Jacksboro travels to Fort Worth with railroad talks. Fort Worth supports building the Fort Worth Western via Fort Worth, Springtown, Jacksboro, Graham, and Seymour, with extensions to Albany and Albuquerque. Jacksboro’s representative will aid in securing the road’s construction. May West’s visit prove fruitful. on to Jacksboro.
The Dallas Times notes the Confederate Home lottery business grows risky as the Dallas part owner faces trouble. It suggests enforcement or reform may end the lottery method for funding, criticizing the split of proceeds where workers earn about three dollars for every home dollar raised.
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