Weather and crime notes across the nation
Nebraska rain delays wheat, Kentucky floods cause damage, Texas horse thefts near Pearsville, Illinois Central strike underway. Henry Walker Webb, railroad owner, dead. Cuba reports yellow fever and Cuba customs receipts. Vancouver Island gold finds. Knights of Labor in Washington split. Maj. Frank Edmunds dies in Havana. Grain elevators burned in the West. Census and treasury data. Pittsburg strike upcoming. Texas crop outlook strong. Cuba elects Havana mayor Rodrigo Rodriguez. Mali malaria in Cavite. Philippines disease toll rises. Berlin financial distress. Birmingham miners threaten strike. 28,000 unite.
Sun spot discovery reported by French astronomer
A French astronomer announces a remarkable sun spot forming part of a large group with a diameter near forty kilometers and likely intense heat. Hon. Dave Derden of Hillsboro is described as the youngest soldier in the Confederate army, enlisting November 11, 1861 at age fourteen.
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Dave Derden
Hillsboro
Prohibition Party Nominates Woolley and Metcalfe
The National Prohibition party named John G. Woolley and Henry B. Metcalfe as its nominees. The announcement centers on their candidacy and the party’s platform aims.
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National Prohibition Party
John G. Woolley
Henryb. Metcalfe
Political shifts and disasters feature in brief local items
The report notes Clarendon failed to incorporate as a city at a recent election. A Hoboken docks fire killed over 300. Mollie Bailey’s rope walker escaped serious injury when a rope broke above the tent. Rev. Chas M Sheldon chosen as vice presidential candidate for United Christian Party, but he declined. John G Woolley also declined to run.
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Clarendon
Mollie Bailey
Chas. M. Sheldon
United Christian Party
John G. Woolley
Mr. Sheldon
Fires kill women and children in Texas tragedy
Since June 7 seventeen women and children in Texas who attempted to kindle a fire with kerosene oil were horribly burned, with deaths in all but one case. Since Jan 1 not less than thirty-five women and children have suffered death from the same cause, a shocking record.
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Peeat
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old style medical ad touts Kilmer Swamp Root as the great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood and relate many ailments to kidney trouble. The copy offers sample bottles by mail and urges readers to mention the paper when writing to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Weather and harvest woes from Fort Mountain to Lookout
The writer recounts travel from Graham to Mansfield and Chattanooga visiting battlefields and relatives. He notes persistent rain since arrival, corn three inches to knee high with rank weeds, cotton similar, wheat moldy in shocks, and widespread low spirits with potential famine next year if rain continues. He mentions abundant fruit and possible hay gains if saved. Best wishes to Graham friends from T. A. Karin.
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Fort Mountain
T. A. Karin
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sale At Handy Matthews
An advertisement claims a monster devilish pish destroying its victim is a constipation type. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure affecting stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Available for 25 cents at Handy Matthews' drug store.
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Dr. King
Handy ¢& Matthews
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Belle Island
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Knights of Labor
Maj
Frank Edmunds
Lee
Havana
Vancouver Island
Mexico
U. S. Treasury
McNair & Alexander Cattlemen of
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Pittsburg
Paris
Shavano
Texas
the Local Ice Trust of
Grand
Rapids, Mich
Montana
Clark
Kansas City
Cavite
Bantangas Province
Luzon
Alejandro Rodgrigues
United States Weather Bureau
Mays
Tanglewood School
Philippines
Gen. MacArthur
Otig
Africa
John Bull
John
China
Selah
Berlin
Birmingham
Alabama
United Action
Everett Zephyr Gingham
Adel
Graham, Texas
Hoboken Docks
New York
Ft. Mountain, Ga
Graham
Mansfield
Chatanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
A. C. Anderson
J. E. Dowdle
T. G. Black
U.S. Mail and Stage Line
Jacksboro
J. J. Gallaher
D“ Tabler
Buckeye
Jawes F
Ballard
S10
Main Street
ST. Louis
Graham Drug Co
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