Hall, Cook, Wheeler and Co. Near Bankrupts in Graham
The Graham Leader notes Hall, Cook, Wheeler, and Co. teetering toward failure for lack of patronage. It mentions Hon. R. M. Hall with only one delegate pledged for governor and the need to borrow a man from Hogg to second his nomination. The piece critiques anti commission papers fading from the fight and even the G D News growing quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall, Cook, Wheeler, & Co
R. M. Hall
Hogg
Anti-Commission
Capito l Syndicate Scandal Affects Nomination Mood
The capitol syndicate scandal rebounds on critics as mudslinging risks boosting Hogg’s standing for the nomination. Anti Hogg forces should heed the lesson and refrain from further attacks.
Young County Democratic picks for governor congress and rep
The Young County Democratic convention instructs for J. Hogg for governor H. W. Laham for congress and A. R. McDonald for representative in the flitorial district comprising Jack, Young and Wise. Young is entitled to the seat and McDonald is likely to win the nomination. The note thanks Brother Rogers and urges Wise to allow McDonald his chance, arguing he is a strong candidate for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Hogg
W. T. Laham
Congress
A. R. McDonald
Jack
Young
Wise
Jacksboro
Bro. Rogers
Ari
McDonald
Convict Camp Escape Near Rusk Ends in Pursuit
Seventeen convicts escaped from a Texas camp near Rusk with the help of a guard’s brother, killing one deputy and stealing firearms and clothing. They loot farms for arms and horses, are hidden in the brush, and only two have been recaptured as officers pursue them. Most expect fierce resistance and possible deaths before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Texas
Political maneuvering and legal-military notes on Indian Territory rights
Reports on Republican votes and expected tightness over a federal election bill. Mills and Judge Hare criticize party stances and urge court backed measures. Hare proposes added Indian Territory court powers and land allotment rights. the Indian Affairs Committee backs a Sherman Northwestern railway right of way. Abbott honors W A Huffman of Fort Worth, noting his civic impact and Gazette ties.
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Mills
Judge Hare
Hare
Indian Territory Court
Muskogee
Mr. Hare
Indian Territory
Sherman and Northwestern Railway
Red River
Delaware Bend
Ardmore
Abbott
W. A. Huffman
Fort Worth
Mr. Huffman
Chicago
Gazette
Alligator Decline Draws Mixed Farewell From Southern Press
A Chicago Herald reprints a southern paper lamenting the rapid decline and possible extinction of the alligator. It notes hunting by tourists and collection for leather, contrasting with the buffalo's nobler fate and suggesting the alligator could be spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipam
Chicago Herald
Census Totals Report Big Kansas City Growth
The city’s population reaches 135000 with about 130 percent growth since 1880. Final tallying will take three to four days. county figures estimate Jackson County at 165000, not enough for a congressional representative. Widespread dissatisfaction stems from 50000 uncounted residents, but no new census is expected.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Congress
Largest corpse buried in Missouri prompts debate
The St. Joseph News notes the burial of a negro named Big Jude in New Madrid, billed as the largest funeral procession, with scattered remarks on politics and finances surrounding such ceremonies. The text reflects fragmented reportage and unclear context about Graffenreidh and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Missouri
New Madrid
Fin
Liberty Granted to Medley and Savage in Colorado Case
Denver July 2 The men Medley and Savage once sentenced to death for cold blooded murders were released after the Colorado Supreme Court reversed the case. The killings occurred when Colorado lacked a murder law due to a legislative delay. The reprieve and legal loophole are cited as the reason for their liberty. The case highlights a legal anomaly and notes other unpunished murders in Arapahoe county.
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Ren
Col
Denver
Medley
Savage
Carson City
Supreme Court of the United States
Seventh General Assembly
Colorado
Arapahoe County
Place aux Dames as Women Capture Academic Honors
The New York World lauds female students and professionals and notes women surpassing male peers in universities. It cites Cambridge senior wrangler, Harvard Sargent prize for Horace, and first honors in the classical tripos as signs that women are taking prominent places in higher learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cambridge
England
Harvard
Place Aux Dames
Fort Worth
Soldiers die and a kiss case in July news
In San Antonio a Fourth of July event at Fort Clark left Mike Gannon killed by lightning and Pat Lynch seriously shocked after sheltering in a rock school house. Major Sniffing arrives to succeed Major Arthur as paymaster. A Connecticut youth fined for stealing a kiss reveals moral tone. Birmingham boy dies after taking whisky as medicine prompting temperance warning.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Clark
Mike Gannon
Eighteenth Infantry
Pat Lynch
Fifth Cavalry
Rock
Gannon
Line
Lynch
Culvey C. Sniffing
Aymaster’s Department
United Sates Army
William Arthur
Brotha Ore
Connecticut
Birmingham
Ala
Hogg the Great Attorney General of Texas
The piece extols Texas Attorney General Hogg born poor but self educated at the printer’s case, rising to the state’s top legal office. It lauds his four years in office, his visibility to citizens, monopolists, railroads, and lobbyists, and rejects charges of demagoguery as partisan rhetoric.
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Col. DeGraffenreid
Commerce
Jonal
Freeto
Kilgore
Dallas News
Graffenreid
the News
Hogg
State of
Texas
Chicago Surges to Second in Census Race Among Big Cities
The census shows Chicago rising to second place behind New York, with over 1.2 million residents. New York leads at 1,627,278. Philadelphia 1,040,449. Brooklyn 1,015,000. Chicago gains 696,825 in ten years and may surpass New York by 1910, signaling a possible rise to the nation’s largest and western metropolis.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Great City
the Lakes
United States
St. Louis
Boston
Denver Times
Federal election bill faces senate decision
Bonham News criticizes federal election legislation as excessive oversight and centralized power. It recalls Reconstruction polls with guards and predicts growing government control, urging a return to republic values. The item notes 86 designs competing for London’s iron tower taller than the Eiffel Tower.
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Congress
Senate
United States Election Commission
Bonham News
London
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Rainy Texas Counties Prepare For Hogg Commission Meeting
A light rain spans Texas as officials in several counties plan the commission meeting led by Governor Hogg. The Waco Day note reports scattered drizzle and a slate of local agendas.
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Texas
Hogg
Waco
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J. W. Graves
Capitol Syndicate
Ird
Gainesville
Joseph Battey
Fort Wayne
Ind
Louisiana
Razette
Lj Wyomire
J Nui
Daneh
Cheyenne Anepp
Albert Lepi
Te Wattle Grez
Congressional
Lina
Spokane Fells
Washington
Partin Hue
T. E &J. Cot
J. Ary - Ho
J. W. Gallaher
Graham
Akin’s
R. Ne Price
Graham & Co
W. W. James
Graham, Texas
R. G. Graham & Co’s. Drug Store
Marr. H. Cass
Akin
R. F. Arnold
C. Bigham
Court House
O. BE. Fixuay
Graham, Young Co
A. B. Gant
Beckham
Tex Graham
W. Johnson
Willie
Phlete A. Martin
Rk. Hollingsworth
J. E. Ryus
Millikan
Bryson, Jack Country
W. H. Boane
Practical Watchmaker
W. 8. McJimsey
Young County Nurseries
L. J. Bower
See Inc
John Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
Dong Wen
Er & Co
MITHS
Parker Shop
Pry
Worrison
Groceritas
Beckham Building
Craham
R Jefper F
Farmers National Bank
Henrietta
Joan G. James
A. K. Swan
F. B. Wyatt
Mr. T. Jones Lumber Company
Cisco
Thias
W. C. Beckham & Son Bankers
M. Haman
Weatherford
Bowie
Bunnell & Benton
Prop’s
N. W. Texas
A. F. Streight
Throckworth
Orvice
Worra & Albuquerque Railway Co
Fr. Worth
The
Fort Worth and Albuquerque Railway Company
B. Carney
C. Brack
Akim Lee
Loving
B. B. Garrett
Kramer
Esyrays
Sterrett
Geo. Thomas
Solaris de la BeneBeonsia Publisa
Zacatecas
Mexico
British Columbia
Zacatelas
British
Jesus Arechiga
Lic
Herminio Arteaga
Interventor
Hermisio Arteaga
Montreal
Chico
City of Mexico
Agaress
Apartado
Juan Piedad
Mexicoy
UNION
Union Manufacturing Co
Holt
Main St
Little Rock
Ark
St.Louis
ST. Paul
W. D. Lawson
Ans Union
Kdpy
Cross
J.J. Frey
Sedalia
J. Waldo
Tratfie
H.P. Hughes
Aggpell Fort Worth
Gaston Meslier
Pass
Coatsleey Aken
Archibald White
Moses Waters
T. F. Dodson
Commissioners’ Court
Bellins
Belknap and
Throckmorton
Whiteley
Reynolds
John
George
Brazos River
Patiol Road
W.S
Canruegy
Carmona Kk. d
Jounsoy
L. EK
Mitts
M. Pavrersos
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