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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1891
Page
4
The page includes a railroad timetable listing westward departures from Weatherford to Mineral Wells with connections to the Santa Fe Railway. It also features editorials urging educated voters for democracy, commentary on national politics and criticisms of third-party movements and bank examiner Drew.
Text fragment describes a disin of a mammoth cave in Oregon near Kentucky wonders, praising lakes and tourism, then mentions Texas wheat turning to flour for profit. It laments debt and loan pressures, urges action on loan agencies, and notes Col. EH Can ningham initiating the first sugar mill license in the United States with bounty.
The account claims a new method of execution using perfected dynamos that killed four murderers instantly and without pain. Prisoners were kept in solitary confinement and unaware of their death time, the prolonged suspense deemed worse than death.
The piece urges Young County Democrats to organize clubs to discuss the sub treasury plan and monetary power abuses. It warns against third party ideas, calls for educated voting, and suggests active, yearlong discussion and reformist election strategies. It notes political crisis talk and the need for organized thinking by voters and leaders. The snippet from Austin Capitolian questions Dick Wynne’s gubernatorial prospects and hints at railroad commission rate cuts on wheat. The Terrell Times-Star adds the rate-cut mention.
The article notes Harry Tracy claiming to be a Democrat stumping Arkansas against Democrats and aiding the Powell Clayton gang. It also reports a cyclone in Baton Rouge causing property damage and a state poison leveled. ten convicts died and thirty six otters were wounded as it left the city.
A black man left a note offering five dollars to a white woman in a neighborhood. He then confronted Mrs Bozeman later, was chased by her son Tom, and was shot by him at short range as he attempted to flee. The son surrendered and was later released on bond.
John G Shields of Colorado Springs recalls a bizarre scene at Richalieu yesterday reported by the Chicago News. A Baptist minister baptized multiple converts in a church tank that collapsed as a large colored woman was lowered in. The woman yelled for help as the tank gave way, sparking a rescue by several congregants and forcing postponement of the remaining baptisms until repairs were made.
The article discusses the Greer County case pending before the U S Supreme Court and Texas insistence the dispute is political rather than legal. It warns of a dangerous precedent weakening state sovereignty and notes Gov Ross may risk waiving state rights by defense.
Thirteen glass factories at Findley Ohio face a lift down and many northern and eastern plants close. The piece argues tariffs should protect these institutions and provide steady employment for workers. It notes the state railroad commission pushing a new schedule of rates.
A compilation of authorities note a proposed farmers strike to raise wheat prices, with plans to store crops and withhold markets in multiple states. Reports from Alliance leaders in Georgia, Kansas, South Carolina and Texas discuss potential production limits and political tensions amid fiscal strain.
The item accuses Macon cadets of disgracing their state by provoking a racial confrontation in Indianapolis. It cites Blaine’s circle admitting illness, predicts a tough term and political shifts around Harrison in 1892, and quotes a LaGrange Journal urging cotton production focus for farmers to improve prosperity.
A short proverb-like note advocates settling debts promptly when funds are available, warning against delaying payment while money sits idle. It emphasizes prudent financial behavior and timely obligations.
The Throckmorton Times reports Mr. Bower's orchard near thirty miles away proves fruit success possible in our county. Samples of wild e and Japan gooseberries apples and grapes impressed with size flavor. He credits soil and care, urging readers to visit his orchard and nursery to verify results and learn the practice of “Stir the Soil.”
Seymour Texas July 5. Saturday night a trainload of excursionists returning from Wichita Falls had an altercation between a brakeman and W C Perry editor of the Seymour News Sun. Perry was slapped and abused, and upon arrival he sued the Wichita Valley Railroad for 10000 dollars.
The McKinney tariff papers rail against the idea that seventeen pounds of sugar cost a dollar while ignoring the platform promise of free whisky. The letter questions the value of sugar without whisky for a toddy, reflecting political sniping over economic promises.
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