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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1885
Page
4
A coin of busy Texas press talk notes the Galveston News plans a Dallas branch with a hefty budget, compares editorial strategies with the Dallas Herald, and discusses party politics led by Col. Chenoweth. It also reports local legal actions, a fatal vehicle accident, and extreme heat across Waco and Dallas.
In July 1885 Dallas notes show malaria illness and a dull city economy as wheat oats and soon cotton promise market improvement. The piece reports a heated fight between prohibitionists and liquor interests over upcoming local election and mocks Dallas as wicked yet redeemable with strong churches and moral citizens. The Evening Leith is referenced.
Capitol commissioners and contractor Taylor finalized estimates for granite exterior walls interior wall widening and dome strengthening with a total cost of 657 203 for alterations leaving 520 025 to be paid by the state Taylor would cover half the expense and deduct 160 000 for porticos if eliminated he would accept 100 000 from the state in convict labor terms feeding clothing and guarding up to 1000 convicts The plan does not alter building dimensions or style and omits railroad costs from Burnet to Aquary.
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