The Flattle Troubles in the Territory
Gov Treland receives Secretary Lamar reply asserting cattle owners may drive herds along established trails if no infectious disease exists. Uncle Rufus Hatch is blamed for fencing three counties with a wire, and John Blocker, a prominent cattleman, has been arrested by the U S marshal amid a large blockade of herds.
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Austin, Trex
Treland
Lamar
John Ireland
Austin
United States
John Blocker
Affairs of the Southern Cheyennes debated in Washington
The Galveston News reports that the Indian commissioner plans to force cattle barons out of Indian Territory to ease Cheyenne unrest. It argues government must protect Indian rights and push toward equal access for all citizens while avoiding war paths and broader tribal upheaval.
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Washington
Indian Territory
Atkins
Philadelphia
Galveston
Postage law changes curb first class rates but boost weight
The new postage law takes effect today with 2 cents for the first ounce and 2 cents for each additional ounce in letters, while second class matter drops to 1 cent per pound. Drop letters at carrier offices cost 2 cents per ounce and 1 cent per ounce at non delivery offices. a 10 cent stamp adds immediate delivery in cities. The Sulphur Springs Gazette notes marble found near Jack Grove in 32 feet, inviting reflections on the old wagon road to Jefferson amid warnings about reporting strange finds in Black Jack country.
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Carier
Worth Gazette
Sulphur Springs Gazette
Jack Jack Grove
Jefferson
Black Jack Grove
Black Jack
McKinny Mercury
Mackin Found Guilty in Perjury Case
The Chicago jury returned a verdict of guilty in the Mackin perjury trial after exactly one hour of deliberation. Mackin received a five year prison sentence. He showed a brief reaction at the verdict, then spoke with his brother. The jury reached a unanimous decision.
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Chicago
Ita
Mackin
Local option drive aims at Fort Worth whisky vote
A 30 signatory petition seeks a Fort Worth whisky election in Precinct No 1 of Tarrant County. The County Commissioners Court meets the second Monday in July to set the August election date with 30 days notice. Most leading men contacted oppose the agitation of the issue.
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Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Grain crops yield magnificently in Eastland County
Eastland County reports a magnificent grain harvest with ample supply. Farmers are urged to gather all grain and market it carefully to avoid waste. Cisco Round Up emphasizes prudent handling and timely marketing due to abundant crops.
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Eastland County
Cisco
Mrs Lucille Dudley Taken To Middleton Insane Asylum
New York on July 3 Mrs Lucille Y Dudley was taken to the Middleton Insane asylum after bidding farewell to the matron and Jefferson Market police prison keeper in a cheerful off hand manner She carried in her satchel over 5000 dollars received from across the country congratulating her on the verdict declaring her innocent.
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New York
Lucille Y. Dudley
Middleton
Jefferson Market
Rockwall County Offers Jail Space for Corn Crib
Rockwall County contemplates renting its jail to store a corn crib due to lack of current use. A man must leave the county to obtain alcohol, highlighting local enforcement and availability concerns.
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Rockwall
Riddle on Preachers and Printers
A playful quip notes that both pursuers of truth and printers chase the devil. It asks how a preacher differs from a printer while suggesting printers force the devil to labor and the devil compels the preacher to work.
Weedy Texas Garden Earns Herald Lampoon
The Dallas Herald laments a Texas garden grown entirely to weeds due to a man who planted nothing. It contrasts with the unweeded success of the crop and teases the planter’s failure. It adds a broader jab at railroads banning drinkers, urging nationwide adoption.
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the Herald
Texas
Dallas Herald
Passing Stranger Notices Cornice During a Street Encounter
A man who owes thirty cents suddenly glances toward a cornice across the street whenever the speaker meets him on the avenue. The odd behavior is described as passing and peculiar.
Mayor Harrison Seeks Offensive Partisans in Chicago
Chicago mayor hunts for offensive partisans amid claims of shortages worldwide. Action centers on local opposition in Chicago as authorities pressure groups to curb hostile activity.
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Harrison
Chicago
Woes Abroad Echo Grim Harvest and Calamities
The Greenville Banner laments a world of distress with drought in California famine in West Virginia earthquakes in Asia and cholera in Spain. It recalls grasshoppers in Tennessee and a slow political reform in Cleveland as a sign of broader turmoil.
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Tennessee
California
Kansas
West Virginia
Asia
Spain
Texas
Cleveland
Gabriel
Greenville Banner
Wheat market stance urged by Dallas Herald
The Dallas Herald advises farmers not to rush selling wheat as the price stands at 1.00 per bushel in St. Louis. It notes a large American crop deficit and predicts prices must rise materially, urging holding if possible.
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St. Louis
Dallas Herald
Senator West Seeks Missouri Postmaster Slate Privately
Senator West faults Secretary Vilas for blocking access to the slate of Missouri postmasters and informs Cleveland that the matter should be handled with Vilas rather than the White House. The President directs the senator to arrange specifics with Vilas.
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West
Vilas
Missouri
Cleveland
Kansas and Texas Railroad Charter Filed in Topeka
The Wool Grower reports a charter for a new Kansas and Texas Railroad filed at Topeka Kansas. The line is planned to run between Emporia Kansas and Wichita Falls Texas.
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Kansas & Texas
Topeka
Kansas
Emporia
Wichita Falls
Texas
Grayson County Weighs Local Option Vote Move
A petition seeks to compel Grayson County Commissioners Court to order a local option election. The document will be presented at the next court meeting for consideration and action.
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Grayson County
Commissioners’ Court
Governor Ireland praised for wise pardons and steady Texas leadership
Reputed as the most prudent user of pardoning power, Governor Ireland earns praise for a sensible and honest Texas administration. The governor is said to have safeguarded financial credit and enhanced the State’s renown through prudent governance.
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Ireland
Texas
Sermons and Saying by Rev Samuel P Jones
An agent announces a forthcoming book compiling Rev. Samuel P Jones sermons from Nashville gospel tent meetings. The volume, copyright secured, will be issued soon with a steel engraving and promoted by newspapers friendly to Jones.
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Samuel P. Jones
Nashville
Jones
Actor John McCullough Admitted to Bloomingdale Asylum
John McCullough an actor long noted for mental illness was taken to Bloomingdale Insane Asylum in the afternoon of the 27th. He was escorted by three close friends as his condition had worsened recently prompting the removal.
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John McCullough
Bloomingdale, N. Y
McCullough
Revivalist Sam Jones Fires Warning Sermon
The revivalist Sam Jones declares his vigor in preaching and warns hypocrites, drunks, and whoremongers that he will leave for Georgia and restart his religion if his message fails. He issues a stark ultimatum to supporters and critics alike.
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Sam Jones
Georgia
Grant’s health grim as doctors fear fatal cancer
Washington report quotes General Dent, Grant’s brother in law, stating the cancer has inflamed the jugular vein and death may come within days according to physicians. The telegram notes the information came from the Grant family and transfers concern to the public.
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New York
Washington
General Dent
General Grant
Ross in Texas Governor Race Seeks Honest Self‑Promoted Campaign
Gen. Ross remains a regular figure in the Texas governor race. He claims no dreadful crime in pursuing the lofty office and believes in his own capacity to fulfill its duties. Supporters align with him openly, as the next governor will speak plainly under his own name.
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Ross
Texas
North Texas editor quips on fishing and lying
The Wills Point Chronicle quotes a North Texas editor saying a man could catch fish as easily as lie about it if he goes alone with a silver bait, a wry soliloquy on honesty and luck.
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Wills Point
North Texas
Mormon Proselytes Arrive in New York Coincident with Local Rivalry
The steamship Wisconsin brought 521 Swedish and Danish Mormon converts to New York, under Elder J. Hansen. The large group, including 15 missionaries, plans to settle mainly in Utah rural districts with some heading to Salt Lake and a few to Mexico. Immigration is expected to rise as European missionary work revives. At the same time in LaBeEpo, a theater fight between Senator Hall and Captain Shely ended with gunfire and injuries, both sides offering differing accounts of the confrontation.
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New York
Wisconsin
Liverpool
J. Hansen
United States
Utah
Salt Lake
Mexico
Europe
Hall
Judge Hall
Shely
Laredo
Captain Shely
Capitan Shely
Commercial
Fire destroys lumber piles near Milwaukee rail line
A fire last night around 9 o clock ripped through lumber piles on both sides of the railroad track at Min Waukee Wisconsin. It consumed vast quantities of lumber owned by Sharburn Bryand and R W Pierce of Milwaukee and Weed Co of Oshkosh. Mills were saved. Loss estimated at 300000 with 200000 insured.
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Min Waukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Antigo
Kanglade
Sharburn Bryand and
R. W. Pierce
Milwaukee
Weed & Co
Oshkosh
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