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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1885
Page
8
Henrietta Independent argues prohibition is essential to public morality and social life. It frames whiskey traffic as a curse, defends reform against critics as cranks or fanatics, and urges Democrats to abandon whisky in the party platform.
Over the past week the northern cities have endured extreme heat with numerous sun strokes, many of which proved fatal. Public health officials warn residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
Washington reports the president and cabinet have concluded the leases of lands in the Indian Territory held by cattlemen are invalid and will be set aside. General Sheridan says no lasting settlement is possible while cattlemen hold the best lands, and the administration plans to remove these occupants to keep the territory for Indians. Action may begin in United States courts in the Western District of Kansas to declare the leases invalid.
Reports from Fort Elliott Texas detail seven horses of Mr. Marsden missing two weeks earlier and found on a Cedar Gap mountaintop five died and two survived after forced concealment by horse thieves tied to Mexican teamsters. Survivors show hair eaten from tails, evidence of hunger driven cannibalism. Other items note Endicott ordered open cattle trails into Indian Territory and John Roach’s assignment.
In Austin Texas on July 21 Granite progress advances with the capitol plan. The board approves alterations removing east and west end porticos. Gov Ireland may seek reimbursement for porticos if built. Convict labor is debated amid a new contract setting. Interior walls and dome costs are outlined with a two year completion extension.
John Kelley states he will not engage further in politics. The Mormons express regret over their earlier display of temper on the fourth.
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