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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
Advertisement rates published by Frank H. Bowron editor at the Graham Texas post office header. Locals priced at w cents per line per insertion. Display rates 25 cents per inch for small space, 15 cents per inch for larger, 12% cents per inch for full page. Special yearly contracts offered.
The Presbyterian Assembly in session in Kansas City last week approved a measure by a 90 to 77 vote to discourage tobacco use among ministers candidates for the ministry and Sabbath school teachers.
Chas Becker was condemned to die in the electric chair for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. He faced the sentence calmly and even smiled at the pronouncement as wine to friends in the courtroom last Friday.
Fighters in Chihuahua refuse Huerta funds for guerrilla upkeep and declare they operate for personal gain. Former Constitutionalists and Federal officers and soldiers lead the group, some once prominent in Chihuahua politics, now fighting independently of any party or movement.
The late Joel Chandler Harris home The Wren's Nest was dedicated in his memory. The adjacent Snap Bean Farm area featured Uncle Remus themed booths and ginger rabbit cookies. The Uncle Remus Memorial Association and its Women's Auxiliary bought the property for 25000 with contributions from the Harrig family Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie.
The article reports Carranza's willingness to send delegates to a peace congress to settle Mexico's international affairs while opposing an armistice with Huerta. ABC mediators push for Carranza’s representation only if he agrees to an armistice, with Wilson hopeful a terms agreement may emerge to sustain a new government against Carranza and Villa.
A severe quake lasting about thirty seconds struck Wednesday. It was reportedly stronger than prior Canal Zone tremors last October but officials say it caused no serious damage to the canal.
Last Wednesday Washington thermometers neared the warmest May day on record from 1870. Elevated Weather Bureau readings hit 95 degrees while street indicators rose higher. Heat overwhelmed many people in several large cities.
Tom F. McClure cites a breach by a prohibition candidate who re entered the race after selecting the committee. He says the field would have two pro candidates and the opposition could win, prompting his withdrawal in the interest of prohibition.
Gen. Villa accuses the Catholic party of backing Huerta and orders all priests and nuns expelled except those guarding young girls. He promises safety to twelve priests sent north but forbids their return and says church schools will not reopen next year.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle warned in New York that England has reached the limit of endurance with militant suffragettes. He predicted public demand for suppression, warned of nonviolent limits, and said an aroused mob would ignore sex. He added Ulster men would oppose an Irish Parliament if home rule progressed.
Madrid speculation centers on Col. Roosevelt attending his son Kermit's wedding to Ambassador Willard's daughter. Observers note potential royal etiquette issues with Alfonso's Bourbon Court. The talk links the trip to Franco-Mexico talks and future U S influence after Wilson's presidency.
The Empress of Ireland sank within fourteen minutes after hitting the Danish collier Storstad in the upper St Lawrence. Of 1,387 aboard, 433 saved. many women and children perished as crews failed to reach decks before flooding. Rescue ships Lady Evelyn and Eureka responded within twenty minutes. H G Kendall praised for keeping Storstad's propellers going to help seal the hole. Only 20 of 150 Salvation Army members aboard survived.
The city ordinance barring driving over sidewalks will be rigidly enforced after June first with fines from 5.60 to 25.00. The stock law is to be enforced as well and W. E. Eddleman has been elected City Marshall to oversee these matters.
A list of candidates for local and judicial offices includes E. W. Fry for Representative 99th Dist and J. W. Akin Edgar Scurry for District Judge 30th. Leslie Humphrey seeks District Attorney. R. B. Humphrey for Congressman at Large. W. P. Stinson J. W. Jackson for County Judge. B. W. King for County Superintendent. A. L. Brantley C F Marshall for County Attorney. A. H. Jones O H Brown Mal M. Wallace J L Munsey W J Jennings for Sheriff. C. W Hinson Pick Campbell J L Graves for County Clerk. A F Stewart J C Casbury Rube Loftin F M Burkett I B Padgett for Treasurer. J C Owen M P McCracken L H Bud Harris W A Fraser C Rutledge Rutherford for Tax Assessor. W E Crim Henry G Fiie Henry Groves J E Parsons for Tax Collector.
A Sunday school picnic is planned for Saturday June 20 1914 at Murray tabernacle. The event includes a cold drink stand a dinner for everybody and a program in the forenoon and afternoon performed by Sunday School members.
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