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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
4
William J. Bryan faced a tense welcome in Omaha when the governor introduced him awkwardly. The governor asked if Bryan was a singer or a speaker, then admitted he had never heard of Bryan or his speeches, leaving Bryan to deliver the address amid unfamiliarity.
Washington Letter recalls Representative Lanham of Texas stumbling over a young woman's feet as he entered a street car. The woman reacted with a sharp retort about his clumsiness. He offered an apology, but she refused to blame him. She forgave him.
President Robert C. Morrin of the New York Republican county committee faced relentless requests for influence to place supporters in the new administration. He advised district leaders to recommend only those they most desire to have appointed, promising to consider them. A district leader replied with a Dutch boy flood parable, noting his efforts to stave off the flood of seekers.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt faced a tester in the Waldorf Astoria corridor who offered a tip on a Mor ris Park race. Vanderbilt declined, saying he cannot afford gambling and is saving to buy a new automobile, holding an estimated fortune of 40 to 50 million dollars.
Soak half a box of gelatin in half a pint of cold water for one hour. Add one pint boiling water and one and a half cups sugar with juice of lemons. Boil, strain into molds. When set, invert onto a dish and garnish with charlotte russe tops.
A dirt-poor but cleanly dressed elderly woman on a curb is consoled by three well behaved children who kiss her and offer comfort after learning she had lost her children. Their simple gesture brings a rare smile and new hope to the wo man, described in a Detroit Free Press reflection.
An old description outlines Boston a seated version of blind man's buff. The blind man stands center and calls out numbers then players swap seats quietly. If he tags someone they switch roles and the new blind man calls numbers. Occasionally all change places prompting a scramble.
G W Roberts of Eliza beth West Virginia reports an old man deemed incurable by doctors was cured using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims the combination ejects poisons and heals blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Bitters 50c Salve 25c at Edgar Matthews & Co.
Paul Kruger criticizes England and America for support to Britain in the Boer War. He claims Britain supplied horses and mules while America sold munitions and aided conquest. He predicts future historians will condemn the US for neutrality violations and empire support.
Cuban police have trapped and arrested organizers of the Nanigoes secret society once feared for robbery murder and terror in Havana Their reemergence after American departure was halted as leaders face swift action The crackdown signals renewed resolve to deter conspiracies and restore order with stinging public retribution hinted at by locals
An old advertisement promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and carries E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Reported by J E J Ford Commissioner Precinct No 1 Young County Texas and left with J W Green about 12 miles southeast from Graham: brown two year old filley branded % on right thigh and D on left shoulder unbroken. Date April 28 1902. Reported by W P Stinson Commissioner Prec No 2 left with M W Souter about 16 miles from Graham one day more about 10 ears old 14 1 2 hands high and tied JT on left thigh. Date May 13 1902. Reported by W P Stinson Comr Pree No 2 left with J Dinsmore 18 miles from Graham one sorrel mare about 14 1 2 hands high about 7 years old white streak in face branded left shoulder 0 on left thigh and 8 on left jaw. Date May 12 1902. Gro McLaren u C O C T.
The Dallas Semi-Weekly News presents the facts in the case, asserting a truthful account as readers seek reliable details.
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