Freight rate point at Henrietta noted in Texas reports
The Graham Leader reports Henrietta as a common point in freight rates. Joan Witwer is appointed Post Master at Dallas replacing John Cochran. Cuney is named Collector of the Port of Galveston. J J Dickerson becomes U S Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas replacing Reagan. J W Burke of Austin is appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for Texas third district.
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Henrietta
Joan $. Witwer
Dallas
John H. Cochran
J.J. Dickerson
U.S
Eastern District of
Texas
Reagan
J. W. Burke
Austin
Internal Revenue
Third District
Cotton Crop Damage Estimated Half Million in Colorado County
It is estimated that the damage to the cotton crop in Colorado county by the overflow will amount to half a million dollars.
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Colorado County
Guthrie the wind shy of the Oklahoma country
Guthrie earns the nickname windy wonder as locals describe its brisk climate and open plains. The city’s reputation centers on swift winds and expansive skies shaping daily life and local lore.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma Country
President Harrison to spend two days weekly in Washington
Rumor says President Harrison will stay in the capital only two days each week during hot weather to handle duties. Congress may be recalled for an October extra session amid growing Republican dissatisfaction with the administration. Look out for a political row in camp.
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Harrison
Washington
Congress
Fort Worth appoints Burcuarp post mistress
The article notes Mrs. Burcuarp will become post mistress at Fort Worth succeeding her predecessor. It also reports a fatal shooting by a man using a 45 caliber pistol, killing B C Evans, with the shooter jailed awaiting trial. The piece predicts an insanity plea and eventual legal reversals before a natural death.
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B. C. Evans
Fort Worth
Court of Appeals
Rube Burrows Alleged to Kill Alabama Postmaster
Rube Burrows, once believed dead, reportedly appeared in Alabama and last week shot and killed Cain postmaster. He escaped custody and, according to latest reports, remains at large with no capture yet.
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Rube Burrows
Alabama
Cain
Ala
Sisters in Virginia End Own Lives Over Lack of Marriage
Two old maid sisters in Virginia killed themselves last week saying life held nothing for them and they were tired of it. The note hints matrimony might have saved them, a question the writer raises about western regions with more women.
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Virginia
Montana
Gazette
Cuney Named Galveston Tax Collector at Last
Cuney, a prominent Galvestonian, has finally received appointment as Collector at Galveston after a long effort. His success stemmed from pursuing his goal in Washington and is seen as meeting the hopes of the southern colored element.
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Cuney
Galveston
McDow Expelled by South Carolina Medical Society
Murderer McDow of Charleston was expelled from the South Carolina Medical Society for immoral conduct.
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McDow
Charleston, C
South Carolina Medical Society
Judge Key decision on land grants stirs Texas critique
The Sulphur Springs Enterprise lauds Attorney General Hogg for opposing fraudulent land grabs by railroads. It argues the Key ruling, if upheld by the supreme court, may unsettle titles to vast acres unjustly granted, praising Hogg for defending the school fund and opposing corporate oppression across Texas.
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Sulphur Springs
Hogg
Jim Hogg
Texas
Burglars Plague Dallas Woman Districts
Dallas endures a spate of house intrusions that frighten women and threaten workers. A suspected Jack the Ripper type is blamed for the scare, while police intensify efforts to catch the culprit and restore safety.
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Dallas
Jack-the-ripper
Seagua
Sullivan in Chicago Saloon Brawl Refuses Belt
John L. Sullivan reportedly fought in a Chicago saloon while intoxicated and, keeping pride, refused to wear the Police Gazette championship belt. He also stated his pet bulldog would not wear the belt either.
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John L. Sullivan
Chicago
Police Gazette
Editor’s Roasting Ears Gift Causes Cramp Colic
The Throckmorton Times editor ate a large share of roasting ears last week and suffered cramp colic. He urges friends to bring more ears since he has medicine to cure another case and does not want it wasted.
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Throckmorton Times
Tribute to Texans by Denver News Angles Truth
The Denver News tribute to Texans praises evolution from desperados to modern businessmen. It counters a misstatement claiming Texans of twenty five years ago were all desperadoes, noting instead many brave honest settlers and pioneers who helped civilize the region.
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Denver
Col
Southwest
Texas
Greenville
Fever Haunts Cattle Across Cherokee Strip
Ar rivals report Texas fever decimating cattle in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Dozens lie dead in pastures with seven to twenty five carcasses noted in one range, and hundreds said to be dying, delaying shipments north for months.
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Wextington
Kas
Cherokee Strip
Oklahoma
Sullivan comments on Governor Lowry tactics in Chicago
John L. Sullivan argues that interference against Governor Lowry should occur before or during the conflict, not after the war ends, saying Lowry’s tactics were misunderstood.
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John L. Sullivan
Chicago
Lowry
Sullivan
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
An 19th century style ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it cures cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and piles with a money back guarantee. It notes price at 25 cents per box and sale by J. E. Ryus.
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Bucklen
J. E. Ryus
Humorous Advice for Mothers and Daughters
A playful note suggests saving a pot of nine peas found while shelling as a sign the first gentleman to call will become the husband. The piece states the publication aids mothers whose daughters read indoors while mothers perform housework.
Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla Aids Liver Dyspepsia Claims
Letters from San Francisco readers praise Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla for curing liver trouble and indigestion. A columnist notes a hanging caller’s belief in paradise while another cites provincial literacy voting debates in Montana. An editor mocks patent medicine advertising in church readings.
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Joy
Fred H. Blecker
Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Gustav Solomon
Valencia Street
Pigs for Sale in Graham Texas 1889
Berkshire pigs for sale described as the finest in the country. Call at residence to see them. Advert by R. E. Mabry, Graham, Texas, July 2, 1889.
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Berkshire
Dence
R. E. Mabry
Graham
Texas
Police order seizure of toy pistols and minors sales ban
Cincinnati authorities move to confiscate toy pistols and other firearms found with children and prohibit dealers from selling them to minors. The measure aims to reduce nuisance and danger posed by such items nationwide.
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Cincinnati
Tor
Texas Cattle Market at Cuicacoa Witness Record Receipts
On Wednesday last Cuicaco live stock receipts set a record for Texas cattle with 145 cars. Markets showed broad weakness with declines of 15 to 20 percent in many grades except top quality smooth fat steers. Bulls cows and veal calves held firmer prices amid heavy sheep bids as lambs and ewes sold lower. Curcaco Live Stock Commission Co.
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Texas
Curcaco Live Stock Commission Co
Browns Iron Bitters Promises Relief for Nervous Fatigue
Neaurvalge notes that persons troubled with nervousness from care or overwork may find relief by taking Brown's Iron Bitters. The genuine product bears a trademark and crossed red lines on its wrapper.
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Genuine
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