Acts of the last Legislature received by county officials
The Graham Leader notes that the Acts of the recent Legislature have been received by county officials and describe them as a volume more interesting than the typical Medical Almanac. The piece also mentions the Dallas Post Office boys refusing Sunday base ball due to Wanamaker. A P M General proposes to elevate his employer's moral status and to have them patronize his breeches making establishment in Philadelphia.
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Dallas Post Office
Wanamaker
P. M
Philadelphia
Liberty City Council Bans Women in Mother Hubbard Dresses
The Liberty City Council passes an ordinance prohibiting women from wearing Mother Hubbard dresses in public, claiming it protects personal liberty while critics call it a sump tuary style restriction infringing on dress freedom and social norms.
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City Council of
Liberty
State
Mother Hubbard
No Flies on Texas and Baptist Disputes in Dallas
The Fort Worth Gazette cites Texas slang and a Dallas Baptist church dispute over Dr. Hayden and Dr. Hank. It notes rivalry and calls for church action against alleged sin. Former county residents Charles Marlow, George Marlow, and Louis Cliff were released from Dallas jail and paid as witnesses for the government after testifying in a case that was later squelched.
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First Baptist Church of
Dallas
Hayden
Hank
Charles and
George Marlow
Louis Cliff
C. B. Pearce
Graham
Acquittal in Dallas Federal Court Ends Gordon Benbrook Case
Brock, who admitted robbing trains at Gordon and Benbrook with Brumley and the Burrows brothers, was acquitted after his confession was not admitted. He testified against others but no convictions followed, leaving federal authorities unable to identify and punish the true culprits.
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Brock
States
Major Pearce
Arkansas
Dallas
Gordon
Benbrook
Brumley
Burrows
Rube
Jim
The Chieftain proposes Temple Jonston as Ross successor
The newspaper reports The Chieftain backing Temple Jonston to succeed Ross as the menior of Taxas, signaling a possible leadership change.
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Temple Jonston
Ross
Mennor of
Taxas
Reading girls form restrictive marriage association
A Reading group of girls forms a marriage code forbidding unions with men not in perfect health, of good character, who drink, smoke, or lack employment. A Reading boys counter threat proposes boycotting the club and marrying only women who meet even harsher standards like patching pants and sewing on buttons. Love laughs at locksmiths and endures tobacco too.
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Reading
Redding Boys
American colony banqueted new minister in Mexico City
The American colony in the City of Mexico hosted the new minister at a banquet with no casualties reported. The San Antonio Express notes Minister Ryan’s Kansas background and liquor tolerance, suggesting mescal gives him a mild physical glow rather than intoxication, a point the president considered in the appointment.
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Mexico
San Antonio Express
Ryan
Waco
Removal of Marshal Jones Stirs Cross-Party Criticism
The Wichita Herald reports the removal of Marshal Jones for abusing his official position by entering Oklahoma to enrich himself ahead of April 22. It questions the fairness of the move noting Marshal Needles, a Republican, is equally guilty, implying political double standards.
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Marshal Jones
Oklahoma
Jones
Marshal Needles
Wichita Herald
Faith cure debate and Johnstown disaster summary
A faith cure controversy cites Canon Wilberforce claiming healing by prayer amid medical opposition. Separately, a May 31 Johnstown flood devastates the town after a reservoir dam bursts, with thousands feared dead and hundreds of bodies recovered, coffins ordered, and property damage vast.
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Johnstown
United States
Farmersville Times and Baird Star Call Judge Hart Murderer
The Texas weeklies label Judge Hart a murderer and criticise the Court of Appeals for reversing Tom P. Varnell’s murder conviction. They allege Varnell killed old man Land in a cold blooded act but refrain from abusing the court, which ensures a fair trial.
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Farmersville Times
Baird Star
Texas
Judge Hart
Court of Appeals
Tom P. Varnell
Old Man Land
Varnell
Runaway Boy From Bowie Family Seeks Return
A notice from Bowie Cross Timbers asks for help locating 16 year old Johnnie C. Cowger who was last heard from May 19, 1859 in Bowie. Parents Mrs. M. A. Cowger and J. W. Cowger of Newport Clay County Texas offer rewards for information.
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Bowie Cross Timbers
Johnnie C. Cow
Conger
Livestock Weights Listed in Chicago Auction Yard
A sales note from Chicago dated May 30 1889 lists stock weights from 1000 to 1100 pounds and 800 to 900 pounds. The terse entry references Anston Stock Yr TEX COR with no additional context or buyer information.
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Anston Stock
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Graham Leader
J. W. Graves
Fort Worth
Alex
Hanks
Baptist Church
Faith Cure
Atlanta Constitution
Canon Wilberforce
St. James
Biowge Gavne and
Odeey Marktt
Correctei Ealy
THE
Chicago Live Stock Commission Co
Chicago
Aule
Paler
Texas Fed
Crtcaco Live Stock Commission Co
Suonmangy
Evass & CO
State St
Lll
Harrison
Chesapeake
McCarver & Co
Parker
B. B. Garrefpt
Contractor & Builder
Kramer
Chii
Call Sherrill Bros
K. L. Rickman & GO
North Side Public Square
J. E. Ryus
J. M. Haman
J. E. Dunbaugh
J.m.haman & CO
Weatherford
ST Louis
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