Convention of Democrats to nominate in 41st district
The Democracy delegates from Wise, Jack and Young counties will meet at the Jacksboro courthouse on Thursday August 7 1890 at 10 oclock a m to nominate a Democratic candidate for the district. The Republicans of Tarrant County plan a full ticket. Judge Perkins supports Howdy Martin for Congress. Third Semi Annual meeting of the Northwest Texas Press Association will convene at Quanah August 11 1890.
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Wise, Jack and Young Counties
Court House
Jacksboro
Stark
Tarrant County
Northwest Texas Press Association
Quanah
Cnns
C. BigHam
Graham
Texas
Young
J. D. O'Leary
G. C. Shearer
J. M. Branum
A.J. Meritt
J. E. Courtney
T. F. Kindley
Freeholders
Commissioners’ Court
Young County
Jeffery’s
Flint Creek
Disaster Strikes Saks City As Steamer Capsizes
Saks City Minnesota endured a disastrous cyclone on the 16th. A steamer carrying 200 excursionists toppled and 150 drowned. Archer County’s judge set August 12 for a vote on removing the county seat, with Dundee Medford and San Thomas as candidates.
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Saks City
Minnesota
Archer County
Dundee
Medford
San Thomas
Farmers' Alliance Sets Ticket Plans Across Minnesota
Six hundred delegates of the Farmers' Alliance of Minnesota meet to field state, legislative and congressional candidates. The group claims 80,000 members in Minnesota. Reports from Connecticut warn of rural population declines and urban growth, while rural agriculture declines in New England and the home market seems illusory.
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Farmers’ Alliance of
Minnesota
Connecticut
New England
Fort Worth preacher jailed for bank forgery scandal
Rev Wm Mitchell, pastor of Broadway Presbyterian Fort Worth, was arrested last week for forging bank funds totaling about 2500. The Pendleton Cullen affair continues to dominate Fort Worth headlines as mayor Pendleton resigns and a special election is ordered.
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Wm. Mitchell
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Fort Worth
Pendleton
Pendleton-Cullen
Pendieter
Editorial on fairness of newspaper space and advertising
The Fort Worth Gazette argues against giving away newspaper space for personal appeals and political or commercial notices. It stresses that editors balance public benefit with revenue, preserving editorial integrity and advertising value.
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Theublic Journal
Fort Worth Gazette
Farmers Aroused by Government’s Backing of Special Interests
The Austin Statesman notes widespread farmer agitation across the nation. Farmers claim imports taxes burden clothing and goods while prices for their products fall due to market restrictions. They warn of mortgage pressures and foresee a powerful Farmers' Alliance uniting Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, and the Carolinas to influence federal and state politics.
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Texas
Arkansas
Iowa
Illinois
Tennessee
Carolinas
Idcal
Austin Statesman
Unanimity for Hogg movement hacen Texas politics
Weatherford Constitution reports a tide of support for the Hogg movement in Texas, calling it a people backed uprising against a rich few. It labels opponents as mad and warns that the popular uprising stems from the masses, not elites, signaling a pivotal political moment.
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Hogg Commission
Texas
Weatherford
Editor Converts and Sells Paper to Baptists for 75
A regional editor recounts buying a struggling country newspaper with watch and $60, then facing rival factions from Baptists Presbyterians and Methodists. A Baptist buyer finally secures the paper for 75, and the editor ends up leaving journalism to work in a grocery store as a clerk.
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The
Baptists
Waterbury
Methodists
Diggins
Old Jenkins
the Baptists
F. L. Stanton
San Francisco Chronicle
Federal Courts Denounced by Minnesota Farmers Alliance
The Minnesota Farmers Alliance issued an address denouncing the U S supreme court. It attacks a judge for shielding a murderer, criticizes state and federal power over railroads, and condemns the Dred Scott decision and McKinley bill. The address urges delegates to a state convention on July 16.
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Minnesota Farmers’ Alliance
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Supreme Court
New York
Eiueneta
American Republic
Dred-Scott
Taney
True to the Last. A Soldier’s Final Glance at a Loved One
A veteran recalls a grim scene after the first Shiloh day. While others fought, a dead soldier sat upright beneath an oak, holding a morocco case containing a picture of a beautiful girl. Even in death his gaze remained fixed on the image, a poignant farewell captured on battlefield soil.
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Shiloh
Tahal
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the Graham Leader
Omma
J. W. Graves
Joe Abbott
Sam Lanham
Congress
Weatherford Sun
W. E. Beck
Weatherford Constitution
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Becky0u
Snows
J. W. Gall
Graham, Bee
Akin
Asfer
R. N. Price
Graham & Co
W. W. James
Graham, Texas
R. G. Graham & Cos
Marr. H. Cursin
Dan Tist
R. F. Arnold
O. E. Finuay
Graham, Young Co
A. B. Gant
Avneretter
Survivor
Notary Public
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Raham
W. Johnson
Young and
Beckham
Phlete A. Martin
McPhails & Akin
R. Hollingsworth
Wm. Millikan
Brysox
Jack County
W. H. Roane
Practical Watchmaker
W. 8. McJimsey
Young County Nurseries
L. J. Bower
John Pohlmann
BOOTS
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Schuster
TEXA
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Kramer
Union Manufacture Co
Holt
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Little Rock
Ark
Bowie
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Lia
Sa AY SX Pease Fanos
Ranch Supplies
Beckham Building
Craham
Teras
Wadley
Chuck
STOC
Soleria de la Casedienela Trlica
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Mexico
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Geo. A. Eddy
H. C. Cross
J. J. Frey
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Trafic
H. P. Hughes
Bass
Gaston Meslier
Pass
Missoulane & Texas
Hughey
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General Py
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B. J. Semmes & Co
Ms Z C. Taylor
Belle of
Nelson
Eaac
W. Me Brayer
Bond & Lillard
Farmers National Bank
Henrietta
Joan G. Janes
A. K. Swan
Lone
F. B. Wyatt
Joans
M. T. Jones Lumber Company, Cieco, Thx
W. C. Beckham & Son Bankers
Omlom
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