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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1893
Page
8
Fragmentary notes show Graham Tun and others at a printers national convention debating influence and policy. Mentions of Mecca sanitary cordon and pilgrimages imply radical proposals. An Oklahoma judge disciplines a lawyer for contempt in a striking fashion. References to Louvre discoveries and Austin’s naive option hint at broader cultural topics.
A blaze tore through Main Street and the Kirby block near Mrs Leahan and Argyle street destroying shops including Foot's drug store Starr's grocery Central house Campbell's meat market Dan Holmes' grocery Gilchrist's tailor stand and many dwellings. Water service was unavailable due to a burst plug, and the fire was checked solely by bucket brigades. Loss is estimated at 300000 for buildings and contents.
In Mostie Alabama district court seven defendants near Olivia, Alan Me 3402 were found guilty of fraudulent use of the mails. The verdict names J T Stikes Sam Hinxon J T Pinkerton D G Morgan M Mixon and Abraham Kendrick and E H Cook. The report mixes unrelated commentary on monetary policy from the Louis Republic.
Adjutant General Morgan by order of Gordon issues a circular for the United Confederate veterans reunion delayed due to financial downturn. The event, previously set for July 19 and 20 in Birmingham, Alabama, now shifts to Friday and Saturday September 15 and 16. General Underwood's northern prisons, World's Fair and Chicago unveiling excursion are postponed to the new dates, with all delegate appointments preserved.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, promising curative powers in throat chest and larynx with affordable bottle prices. It also notes a sensational editorial remark on a murderer’s execution, reflecting harsh attitudes of the era.
A ledger style claim praises Dr. King products and Bucklen's Salve for consumption and skin care. The text promises refunds if customers do not follow directions and asserts high satisfaction and consistent sales over years.
A major cyclone devastates Quinby and Pomeroy causing extensive fatalities and injuries. At Pomeroy 48 known dead, eight mortally wounded and nearly 100 injured. five blocks wiped out and 200 families homeless. Churches and key buildings ruined. financial loss estimated at 500,000 dollars. Governor Boise appeals for aid.
New state school law takes effect August 7 1893 establishing county boards of examiners in each organized county. Boards consist of three teachers, appointed by the county superintendent, with alternates if needed. Applicants must present good citizen endorsements and pay a $3 examination fee. Certificates issued include county city and state levels, with four classes of county certificates. Includes moral character and English proficiency requirements. Court notes and other local items follow unrelated to the law.
Reggy Whip Remedy in Jackson Mississippi and Tolbert’s attempted sobriety under a hotelier Price ends in relapse. Price proposed to board Tolbert at an infirmary for a cure of drunkenness with a pledge to whip him if he returned to whiskey. Tolbert again appeared drunk this morning and Price administered a thrashing with a buggy whip. Senator Leland Stanford, who died last week in California, left an estate valued at about $35,000,000.
The Boston Traveler recounts two misaddressed letters to an editor and the humorous instructions given for teething twins and orchard grasshopper protection. It notes a swapped order of replies and mocks the outcomes. Also mentions train robbers and Rose Barkeeper Tillman in South Carolina implementing whiskey distribution.
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