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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
2
The report surveys global tensions with China and the Philippines, noting U.S. minister Conger seeking Marines and the Philippine Commission nearing action. It also mentions Judge Chambers ruling cotton speculation illegal and Sen Culberson welcoming a newborn daughter, plus Texas Social Democrats planning a July 4 state conference.
Reports from Washington say this Congress will take no action on the Rio Grande irrigation dam bill. The dam would be of immense value to Texas and Mexico.
Texas sent 900000 feet of lumber to Hamburg this week and five more vessels wait at Sabine for similar cargo. The state continues rapid expansion of its shipping capacity and infrastructure to support increased exports.
The article reports Admiral Dewey tacitly stepping back from seeking the presidency, believing William Jennings Bryan would secure the nomination. It notes this as a prudent move with references to his May 1998 return to the United States.
The Jack County populists convened on May 19 and named W. E. FitzGerald for county judge L. L. Cope for sheriff W. G. Mullins for attorney J. A. McCune for treasurer W. V. Finley for tax assessor G. W. Meadows for county superintendent J. M. Hughes for surveyor and W. A. Binyon for representative. They did not nominate for county or district clerk because Republicans had already chosen candidates for those offices.
A. Mundell of upper Tonk parvalley visited town and offered praise to a Leaver man. Mundell’s words express gratitude and irony about balancing reader expectations with religious and irreligious content in the paper.
Dallas News reports Democratic county conventions in Stephens and Knox counties instructing for Capt Gay in the 104th district. Archer also instructed for him giving Gay four of six counties. Young will back him unanimously, though Gay has not sought the nomination.
A Sunday ceremony at Mrs. B. Holt’s residence in Tonk valley united Mr. J. M. Abbe and Miss Necie Holt. Eld. Parker officiated at five o clock as friends offered best wishes. The couple will reside in Charlie, Clay County, after a move from Graham.
The Graham Celebration and Barbecue Association met May 30 in the courthouse to decide on a July 4 grand barbecue. R. E. Mabry was elected permanent chairman J. H. Mittenthal secretary. Subscriptions total $316 with hoped income over $50 from privileges. Committees listed cover finance beef bread water coffee music grounds seating advertising and pastry. Captain A. T. Gay elected marshal and speeches followed.
The following gentlemen are named census enumerators for Young county: Fritz Mulfinger Pre. No. 1 Norrill No. 3 R. Lindsey Og T. J. Lamons W D Bolding J W Graves of Graham. They begin work today and are to be prepared to give an account of yourself.
A Graham fishing party led by R. G. Graham and companions set out on Rock Creek. Late night fishing turned chaotic as a fierce thunderstorm tore trees, flooded the creek, and toppled tents. The next morning they found no fish in the creek, only in the tin cans.
Josh Burgess and Miss Mary Parsons were united in marriage at the bride’s uncle Ed Parsons residence at Gooseneck Bend by Elder Warren Cunningham on Wednesday night.
In Precinct No 1 2 p m May 26 1900 at the courthouse Democratic chairman Aynesworth and secretary Wood led a convention to choose delegates for the county meeting June 9 The basis of representation was one delegate per 25 votes cast with Precinct 1 allotted 13 delegates A three member committee Gibson Simpson and Akin selected the slate of delegates for county Curve l
On motion delegates were instructed to vote for R. F. Arnold for Associate Justice Court Civil Appeals Capt A T Gay for Representative and R. M. Love for Comptroller. G L Aynesworth chaired with Jas M Woop secretary. Also notes a trip by B Street and Dada Lien to Haskell and R M Davenport visiting Graham. Paper notes aiming for an on time edition.
Rev W P Harmonson filled appointments here Saturday and Sunday. Misses McComas Fisher and Etta Grubba enjoyed a horseback ride last Saturday and anticipate another. Young people socialized at the McComas home after prayer meeting. Will Tate the singing teacher did not arrive. Some visited Red Top for a day of dinner and social time. Rev Reagan preaches Wednesday before the first Sunday and Rev Hill Friday night before the fourth. Harmonson and family returned home Tuesday. Localite.
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