Threatened Religious Disruption Sparks Color War Debate
The Fort Worth Gazette reports a racial schism within a colored church in Charlotte D C. factions insist on color based segregation with terms like thoroughbred and saddle clothed members. Critics warn of family turmoil and impossible pedigrees as divisions threaten unity and equality before God.
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Israel
Kfort Worth Gazette
Enactment on Fraudulent Removal of Mortgaged Property
The 19th legislature prohibits any person who has given a mortgage or other lien on movable property such as growing crops from removing or disposing of it out of state with intent to defraud. Offenders face 2 to 5 years in the penitentiary.
Dallas lawyers prepare suit over Fort Worth land title
It is authoritatively stated a Dallas firm has drafted papers to begin a suit contesting the title to 640 acres of land in Fort Worth. The Herald earlier hinted at sensational developments in the case.
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Dallas
Herald
Dallas Herald
Cisco Tax Vote Passes To Sustain Local Schools
The Cisco Telegraph reports taxpayers voted by more than two thirds to supplement the school fund with local taxes to keep the schools running for a longer period.
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Cisco Telegraph
Cisco
Old tis edition incomplete edition note
A fragmented newspaper fragment notes an old edition with missing pages and partial text. The readable lines reference archival tidbits, but no clear event, date, or names are established.
Extra pay for Mexican War veterans upheld by court
The Supreme Court ruled that all U S soldiers who served in the Mexican War are entitled to three months extra pay if not already received. The decision clarifies the scope beyond volunteers to include regular army members. The Second Auditor is mailing claim forms and auditing eligible accounts as of now.
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United States
Mexico
War Department
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Supreme Court
Marshall Herald
Wilkes Booth’s Recklessness and the Call Boy
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph account recalls John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. It describes Booth as affable yet erratic, momentarily giving a call boy five dollars before slipping away, and notes the rapid transition from admired actor to presidential assassin within minutes.
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Robert E. Graham
Ford
Holly Street
Washington
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Booth
Bob
Embrayo
John Wikes Booth
United States
Temperance lecturer Saxon arrives in Mexia for county drive
Mrs Saxon the gifted temperance lecturer arrived this morning and met a Mexia council delegation. She is hired by the prohibitionists to canvass Limestone County before the June 13 election. She lectures at the Methodist church tonight and again tomorrow. A north Texas Colored divine is also booked to win over the colored brethren. Prohibition movement gains steam in the county following past defeats in Limestone.
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Mextra
Limestone County
Descendants of Brigham Young Reach 15000 in Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Brigham Young family descendants number about 15,000. The figure highlights a large, enduring lineage viewed as a potent force with historical ties to the region.
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Brigham Young
Salt Lake Tribune
Wyoming Governor Defends Woman Suffrage Debate
Gov. Warren of Wyoming Territory asserts that woman suffrage has not lowered public officials' character. He notes women scrutinize candidates, influencing both parties to nominate their best. He cites no domestic discord from suffrage and says most Wyoming women vote, generally resulting in good.
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Wyoming
Prohibition Big Enough to Carry All Voters
An editorial reflects that prohibition can mobilize all voters in Texas and the nation, with no spoils for prohibitionists. It argues the movement will avoid thieves and office seekers while aiming to elevate society and end drunkenness, serving as a high moral banner for the country and God.
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Prohibition
Dohoney
Crantill
Fort Worth Gazette
Texas
United States
Gateseville
Wool-clip boom boosts West Texas markets
Abilene, Colorado, Uvalde and other sheep districts report daily averages near 10,000 pounds per town with prices 1 to 14 cents higher than last year. The scene is described as encouraging with hard times likely easing in West Texas, per Denton Cronicle.
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Uvalde
West Texas
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