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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
2
Leaper Retains One Dollar Yearly Price Despite Arrears
Despite the high paper cost The Leaper remains one dollar a year in advance. Patrons who have not prepaid are in arrears yet the paper offers to send it free if the reader cannot afford payment. Signed by GEO. L. RHEA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jou
Geo. L. Rhea
Fort Worth to Build $50,000 Cotton Mill
A Texas mill project promises new industry for Fort Worth with a planned investment of fifty thousand dollars. Local officials tout economic growth as the plant moves toward completion, signaling confidence in state industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Train in New York Sets Speed Record Claim
A New York train claims 440 miles in 495 minutes, highlighting a swift schedule. The remark questions whether this pace qualifies as fast, noting the surprising distance over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swift
Colombians Declare Revolt Collapse After War
Wilby notes the Colombian revolution has failed, marking reduced conflict and an end to ongoing fighting as reported in the brief observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilby
Boers Cut British From Pretoria Base of Supplies
The Boers have severed British access to Pretoria, their main supply hub. With siege pressure increasing, the British could face starvation even if a military victory remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Throckmorton Times Endorses Jas. 8. Hogg for VP
The Throckmorton Times backs Jas. 8. Hogg for vice president. Take down your sign brother, the war is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throckmorton Times
Hogg
Bailey Stumps for Bryan and Stevenson
Joe Bailey plans to campaign support for Bryan and Stevenson with public appearances and speaking events. He will advocate for their policies and engage with voters across upcoming campaign stops.
Pop Nominates Jerome C. Kearby for Governor
The Pop party named Jerome C. Kearby as their gubernatorial candidate on Tuesday. He previously ran for the same office in 1896 and was decisively defeated.
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The
Pops
Jerome C. Kearby
Hanna pushes liberal contributions for G fo Pp campaign
Hanna says they want liberal contributions to the G fo Pp campaign fund. They think they must buy up many votes to be safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
G. Fo. Pp
Binyon Elected Permanent Secretary of Texas Peoples Party
Vur friend Binyon formerly of dlacksboro was elected permanent secretary of the Texas Peoples Party. Locals fear he won’t know us next time we meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vur
Binyon
Dlacksboro
Texas Peoples Party
Geronimo Called Mad After Fourteen Years as POW
Reports claim Geronimo the Apache chief, prisoner of war for fourteen years, is now stark mad. The remark reflects street gossip and sensational talk in the period.
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Geronimo
Throckmorton Times Shows New Injunc Improved Appearance
The Throckmorton Times reports its staff is pleased with the recently acquired "'injun'" improving the paper’s look and morale.
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Throckmorton Times
Stamford Enterprise Commentary Opens on China Crisis
The Stamford Enterprise opens its doubled column with a pointed remark about China and fills space with opinionated discussion on the situation abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Enterprise
China
Committee of One Hundred for India Relief Seeks Subscriptions
The organization urges subscriptions for famine sufferers and will forward money received. Gifts may be handed to authorized agents and a weekly statement will publish receipts.
Nebraska Senator Allen Noted for Prolonged Senate Speech
The senator from Nebraska delivered a speech in the Senate extending for 14 to 17 hours, a demanding endurance feat. Commentators question whether speaking that long or listening posed the greater challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Allen
Nebraska
Senate
Ex Gov Hogg to Speak in Indianapolis Aug 8
Ex governor Hogg will address a rally in Indianapolis on August 8. He plans to travel with Joe Bailey and deliver Bry an and Stevenson speeches across New York Indiana Illinois and other states. Plan signals a broad campaign push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogg
Indianapolis
Bryan and Stevenson
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Joe Bailey
English self made man apologizes after clash with noble
Willie Waldorf Astor faced social backlash after an attempt to bulldoze a lord sparked controversy. He issued a public apology to avoid a noble boycott and maintain standing in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Waldorf Astor
President McKinley Seeks Chinese Acceptance of Peace Plan
The Emperor of China urged McKinley to lead peace efforts in his troubled realms. The president agreed to act under conditions and said they are now awaiting China's acceptance of those terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
China
Railroad scheme eyed from Quanah to Galveston via Graham
The Ft Worth Register notes a local resident plans a railroad from Quanah to Galveston passing Seymour, Graham, and Mineral Wells. Authors express skepticism about the project and its practicality while mentioning Graham’s opposition.
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Ft. Worth Register
Quanah
Galveston
Seymour
Graham
Mineral Wells
Mid-pike pops in Waco push platform copyright plan
The state convention delegates resolve to authorize the executive committee to pursue legal steps to protect their platform by copyright before the state Democratic Convention. The piece mocks rivals and questions who benefits from such moves, labeling opponents deluded.
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Waco
Editor Plagiarism Accusation Targets Local Papers
A grievance is raised over editors copying a half column from the Leader without attribution. The Granbury Democrat is named for printing the piece and is urged to credit sources, with mentions of Vernon Call and other papers as examples of similar practice.
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Robinson Crusoe
Bro. Crockett
Granbury Democrat
Democrat
Leader
Vernon Call
Dictionary Girls and Descriptive Nicknames List
A list pairing girls with colorful descriptors such as disagreeable sweet big hearted smooth clear geometrical orthodox rich nice flower musical profound star clinging nervous muscular lively aad great warlike uncertain and others in an exchange context. Contains names like Annie Mosity Carrie Mell Jenny Rosity Lucy Date Poilly Gon Hettie Rodo Mary Gold Ella Gant Rhoda Dendron Sarah Nade Metta Rhysics Meta Oric Jessie Mine Hester Scal Callie Sthenics Annie Mallon Ella Phant Millie Bary Eva Nescent.
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Annie Mosity
Carrie Mell
Jenny Rosity
Amelia Rate
Lucy Date
Poilly Gon
Hettie Rodo
Mary Gold
Ella Gant
Rhoda Dendron
Sarah Nade
Metta Rhysics
Meta Oric
Jessie Mine
Hester Scal
Callie Sthenics
Annie Mallon
Ella G
Ella Phant
Millie Bary
Eva Nescent
Exchange
Love Laughs at Locksmiths
Two buggies arrived at Ely's ice cream parlor on Tuesday morning. Will Copeland and O D Coon and four young women from South Bend halted for dinner. The men then engaged in suspicious town skirmishing and sought Bro Barnes and Charlie Gay for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Will Copeland
O. D. Coon
Minnie Boozer
Ovelia Powers
Katie
Zula Coon
South Bend
Bro. Barnes
Mr. Coon
Charlie Gay
Ely's wedding near Gooseneck bridge endures festive vows
In a local scene at Ely's, Ed Treue's smart shirt and a white necktie presage events as Brethren Barnes and Porter join early guests. O. D. Coon and Minnie Boozer receive a formal pronouncement by Barnes, uniting them in marriage amid a cheerful crowd and well wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ed Treue
Brazos
Barnes
Porter
Will Copeland
Oscar Coon
Bro. Barnes
Mr. O. D. Coon
Minnie Boozer
Man
First Nine Defeats Mabry Yellows In Local Ball Game
A large crowd on the east side of the court yard watched the First Nine dominate the Mabry Yellows with a score of 28 to 6. Bets on the outcome circulated as fans praised Graham and Olney for their rivalries while teasers about a future match with the Jacksboro Grays filled the chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Yard
Tom Morris
Olney
Graham
Mabry
Jacksboro Grays
Grays
San Juan
Jacksboro News
Jacksboro
Bridgeport
Obituary of Brother L. Coleman at Graham Church
Brother L Coleman died March 11 1900 at age 84 years 1 month 23 days. Born January 18 1816 in Juctid Ohio he joined the Graham Baptist Church in July 1889 by experience and baptism. The church notes the loss as earthly while affirming his eternal gain and directs memorial records and publication in the Graham Leader.
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Brother L. Coleman
Brother Coleman
Juctid
Ohio
Bro. Coleman
Fellowship of the Baptist Church
Graham
Graham Leader
Joint meeting of Macedonia and Stephens associations at Eliasville
A joint session of Macedonia and Stephens County associations convenes in Eliasville starting Friday August 3. The first four days focus on business meetings before the revival begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia and Stephens Co
Eliasville
Reviva
Outdoor religious camp planned with Rev Gaddy to lead
The notice states Rev J M Gaddy of Waco will conduct the services with Dr R C Buckner and others in attendance. A larger crowd is expected than last year and every convenience for campers is arranged. Everyone is urged to attend bring children and spend days in service to the Lord for abundant blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gaddy
Waco
R. C. Buckner
Untimely Death of Miss Bertrude Kendall
Miss Bertrude Kendall formerly of Graham and a resident of Chickasha Indian Territory for five years died of consumption at her home on July 12. She had grown worse for a year and bedbound since April 20. Warm friends in Graham and the Leader extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrude Kendall
Graham
Chickasha
I. T
Deafness Cure Donation Supports Institute in New York
A wealthy donor cured of deafness contributed $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute in New York to fund free access to artificial ear drums for deaf people unable to pay. The gift supports Dr Nicholsons Ear Drums program at No 12058 780 Eighth Avenue.
Secrets Behind England's Cabinet Oath of Secrecy
English cabinet ministers take a lifelong oath to keep cabinet conversations, queenly communications, and state letters secret. No notes are kept and no records are made public. In extreme urgency the crown may permit a breach of this oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Privy Council
Napoleon's distinctive upper teeth sparked myth and memory
A Buffalo man recalls Napoleon Bonaparte among history’s top three leaders and notes a striking dental feature. He cites a family memo from Napoleon’s dentist detailing two long upper incisors that overlapped the lower teeth, a fact he says appeared in biographers’ accounts of his smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander the Great
Caesar
Napoleon
France
New York Tribune
Two harmless inmates outsmarts fail to escape
In an asylum a pair of seemingly sane inmates plan an escape. Tom bends to boost Jack over the wall, but Jack deserts him and taunts that he is not yet cured, suggesting the plan backfired.
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Tom
Jack
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