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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1884
Page
2
The Fort Worth Gazette reports the Graham nomination of Cleveland, noting the Gazette’s telegraphic dispatches were the first to reach Graham. The piece suggests Banx Watton should be excluded from any Attorney General link due to his associations with gamblers.
The article discusses delaying advocacy for Judge Terrell as elector and questions the Post’s early influence on readers. It notes the Post’s history of promoting tough cases and suggests a cautious approach to avoid premature endorsement while weighing the state broad elector appointment.
The Waco Day urges honoring Governor Hubbard with Texas pride and support, arguing he deserves national and state regard rather than being kept out. The Fort Worth Gazette notes a split ticket trend, with growing pressure to replace the land commissioner position and challenge the old lineup.
W. M. Walton, long-time attorney-general hopeful, writes to the Gazette opposing the lease system as a public evil. He argues against free grass and ties his stance to settlement and national prosperity, drawing criticism for judging qualifications by a cow’s right to graze on unpaid land.
The Fairfield Recorder reports Georgia and Kentucky vow to ban a low sensual periodical as against literature in the 19th century. A judge in this state rules the book unfit for public schools and Buck Walton faces dispersal with Dann Waxa a figure in the dispute.
The Chicago convention produced broad satisfaction and solid nominations. The ticket, led by Cleveland and Hendricks, is praised for honesty and public service, with a warning that Texas could swing and opposition to land greed may affect November results.
The text discusses a compromise with the International Railroad that cost free school lands in Texas and blames Governor Ireland. It accuses the legislature of aiding the railroad while undoing debt burdens on Texans. It also references reactions to candidates for governor and contrasts Democratic and Republican tariff theories with implications for wage and tax policy.
Lumber! Lumber! Cameron and Co announce a full stock of high quality lumber cement paint and related supplies and invite the Graham trade to visit or inquire.
A Dallas Herald report covers Attorney-General Templeton denying ownership of the Fort Worth White Elephant saloon and detailing lease facts. It then endorses the Democratic convention ticket led by Cleveland as reform minded and acceptable to independents, with questions about cross-party support for Kelly and Butler.
The article notes more small stock cattle heading West this summer than ever before. It attributes the trend to improved access to land for small-scale farmers, reducing pressure from large cattle operators.
The dispatch notes widespread rainfall across the state with crop conditions improving. It also records the Hood Seminary at Austin suffering losses last week and nine prisoners escaping from Stephen jail on the night of the 20th.
Cameron County reports a scholastic population of 2,415, indicating a sizable student community within the area. The figure reflects enrolled learners across local schools and districts.
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