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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1893
Page
3
A column mixing satirical commentary and local curiosities. It lampoons performers who tumble from the sky, praises discipline as longevity, teases imperial politics, mentions a Chicago coffin firm’s collapse, and jokes about Wilkes-Barre courtship mishaps and a Princeton-adjacent aging student. It also mocks California tales, alimony awards, Nile theories, horse stealing, and Washington descendants selling apples.
The king of Italy bans royal relatives from visiting Monte Carlo after nephews spent his 750,000 francs in Rome as they gambled away ready money. The decree threatens military service in Africa, a timely warning to Humbert’s hangers on.
The German people resist the young emperor’s hobby of armaments as government efforts to push the army bill fail. A new Reichstag house will rise in July, yet it may not be more subservient than the adjourned one as autocratic rulers face the people’s superior will.
The text recalls a provocative strike over facial hair, noting New York waiters demanded smooth shaved faces and prevailed. It contrasts with a prior, odd dispute about strawberry peels and chewing while working, which also ended in a victory for the workers.
Jefferson Davis rests in Hollywood Cemetery after a lengthy funeral procession through Richmond. 30,000 spectators lined streets draped in black as dignitaries and veterans escorted the casket to the state capitol and finally to a grand brick vault flanked by flags and floral tributes from New Orleans to Richmond.
A rear coach of Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis train No 54 from Memphis left the track near Newsome station. Eleven people were injured, six hospitalized at St Margaret's. Survivors include Mrs Susan Stephens critically injured and Mrs Ellingsworth seriously hurt.
Miss Bertha Manchester, 23, a former high school student from a prominent New England family, was murdered in Riven Massachusetts on a Sunday. Police described horrific mutilation with deep head wounds and severed flesh, a blood stained scene near a store, bruised features, and a rifled bedroom. No clue yet.
A cyclone like storm hit western Phillips and Lee counties near Marvel along the Arkansas Midland railroad. Houses barns and fences on Dorset Norton and Wooddale plantations were demolished. One Negro was killed and two others seriously hurt. Crop damage was extensive.
On a Thursday night on the Greenville levee W G Morrow of Little Rock Arkansas the engineer of the tugboat Napoleon shot and killed Effie Baker before shooting himself. Morrow had lived with Baker for a long time but she recently left him for a Black man. The murdered woman came from a wealthy Lawrence county Mississippi family.
Lew Brown, a known sporting man, was shot and killed by Emma Woods in Newark just before 5 am. The two had lived together four months and a jealous quarrel is blamed. The murderer was arrested.
In the Bay of Bengal a deadly cyclone sinks the ship Germania with seventy four men perishing. Report from Losvox dated May 30 notes the disaster and lists the casualties. A second item mentions Princess Eula in New York on June 2.
After a day at the races in elegant style the princess and her party dined at the clubhouse. The princess enjoyed coffee and cigars as she watched Chorister win the first race. She then presented a $100 donation to the Catholic orphan asylum.
Washington reports official word from Mr. Baker about Nicaragua after his departure as minister. The U S steamer Atlanta arrived Greytown while tensions with rebels rise. Secretary Gresham expects Alliance to reach Corinto with little risk to American interests.
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad board of managers adopts a rehabilitation plan issuing 30 million dollars in collateral trust bonds at 6 percent. Pledges totaling 22 million are secured. the remaining amount will stay in treasury for improvements.
Bremmingham June 3 Brooks Storey the express robber who escaped Mississippi penitentiary three times and was captured at Americus Georgia jumped from a car window on the Queen and Crescent train Thursday afternoon while in charge of Deputy Sheriff Montgomery.
In Ava on June 2 criminals pried open a window to enter the Bank of Ava during lunch. They took about $50 from an unlocked safe and left before the cashier returned, leaving no trace of the robbers. Police have not located suspects.
In Was Hixatos on May 29 Secretary Hoke Smith overturned an order by ex Assistant Secretary Bussey. The revision redefines disability as not service connected, reducing the pension by about $20 million annually.
Purcell Thomas, an aeronaut, fell during an umbrella descent from the Hardee house and died within an hour. His wife and four children witnessed the fatal leap, leaving the town in mournful shock.
From Le Chuen a report of a minor native disturbance at an English mission describes English women fleeing across rooftops to escape a mob. Local officials later dispersed the rioters and restored order.
A farmhouse two miles south of CannonspunG owned by Samuel S. Kiles was burned yesterday morning. Three small children perished in the fire, authorities report.
The United States and Pacific express companies reported a large safe at the Peru Indiana depot robbed Wednesday night. The theft included about $800 and many valuable money order books.
Loyd's sanitary inspector in Bagdad Asiatic Turkey reports cholera outbreak at several Tiger stations and at Bussooh.
Reports from Sedalia to Philadelphia describe mumps in telephone operators, a Franklin statehood history note, a heavy 1893 Wyoming wool clip, a Carthage bank coin, court fights over whisky trusts, and a cyclone near Dayerville. Also noted are a zinc discovery near Dover Missouri, New Orleans burglaries, policy shop crusade in Kansas, a resignation of Indiana's chief justice, and other varied incidents including fires, floods, robberies, and deaths.
Reports span Dakota wind damage to crops and Indiana storms unroofing plants. Deaths include William Van Pelt in Chicago and Miss Priscilla Thompson’s salt water speak easy case in Philadelphia. Other items note Richmond lovers killed by train, ex postmaster Doty fined, and Kansas tax delinquencies.
A farmer Wm Biffle of Gainesville Texas shot himself in a domestic dispute with his wife. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon and left him gravely wounded with the chance of death. In other news a bridge wreck near Surer Texas injured several passengers on the Waco express. A couple from San Antonio wed in Floresville despite parental objections. A three year old child died in Waxanacate Texas after a wagon shed shelter caught fire while the father worked nearby.
Beaumont Texas June 2 Charles Sarefino a merchant tailor on Crockett Street reports his shop robbed Wednesday night five pairs of new pants and one gray sack suit taken. Goods valued at 78 dollars were to be delivered yesterday and today. Entrance was by a pass key with no violence. third robbery at Sarefino's within a year.
Hill Deering ex policeman and Carr fought in Ab Deans saloon. Carr suffered seven wounds including a fractured skull. Deering was arrested for aggravated assault and handed to county authorities. Carr badly injured. dispute blamed on a woman. In Galveston Frederick Ahlschier, longtime city drummer for Moore McKinney Co, shot himself fatally on the beach. suspected insanity with no clear motive.
In Denison Texas on Tuesday night Jack Hall known as Happy Jack a Fort Worth division brakeman for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway lost the little finger on his right hand during a coupling in the yard The finger was badly mashed but amputation may not be needed Savoy Texas saw farmer James Frank injured June 3 when a tethered bull yearling tripped him and his head hit a stone leaving him insensible for hours with serious injuries.
A mill worker who was clearing straw on the apron had his left hand pierced by a needle when his elbow swung. The needle drew in a length of twine, knotting beneath the hand. Several ligaments were cut to free the hand. He later had the third and fourth fingers amputated and faces possible further loss of the hand.
Train No 2 on the Fort Worth and Denver railway wrecked six miles east Quanah. The fireman was killed and crushed beneath the engine. Engineer Samuels died later. Baggagemaster Rial is badly burned but will recover. Passengers unharmed aside from shock. Cause cited as a cow on the track. Special trains dispatched from Wichita Falls and Fort Worth. Officials expect to bring the dead to Quanah and aid to scene volunteers.
Maximo Martinez a Mexican resident of San Ignacio led a revolutionist party that sacked the town and killed neighbors. He was sentenced in a U S court to three years for violating neutrality laws. Mexico seeks extradition to face murder kidnapping and arson charges. testimony forwarded to Washington.
Theodore Epple, mate of the snagboat Dallas, walked from a chair on the bow into twelve feet of water and drowned. The body was recovered ten feet deep about 100 feet from the boat at 10:40 a m. An inquest was held by Justice Skelton. Authorities believe intoxication contributed to the accident.
Beaumont Texas June 1 The 1 oclock passenger train was held Tuesday night for several hours by a freight wreck. The Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City freight engine jumped the track and ran on the ties a mile and a half. Forward truck and tender stayed on rails. Boxes and journals badly damaged. Damages estimated at $500.
Albert McGerman, 19, held on horse theft charges, died by suicide in his Henderson jail cell yesterday. Constable Crook found him hanging from a leather strap suspender at the door top. His wife, living in Gilmer, was notified of the tragedy.
Dallas Texas May 3 the Dallas and Oak Cliff railway company filed an amendment to its charter raising capital from four hundred thousand to two million nine thousand dollars and changing its name to the Dallas and Fort Worth rapid transit and terminal company stockholders authorized issuing one million ninety thousand dollars in bonds to cover lines built to Oak Cliff and the extension to Fort Worth
Sherman Texas May 30 Charles Butler a youth was bitten through the hand and next day showed hydrophobia signs and was killed. The boy was taken by his mother to the madstone owned by Robert Shannon in Fairview where it was applied and considerable virus was drawn from the teeth punctures.
Reliable information reports two men attacked Julian Gomez at his ranch near the Starr county Nueces line. They overpowered Gomez and a boy and assaulted his two daughters, then rode away and remain at large.
In Savoy Texas on a Saturday night a break in at Stringer and Pritchett’s dry goods store ended with missing merchandise valued at 50 to 75 dollars. A Keen butter anger was left behind with a price tag, bearing no relation to local merchants. In Bronxwavup Texas a Brady area shooting left John Bigham of Comanche wounded in the leg and a Mexican suspect killed after Henry Mann the bartender fired multiple shots.
Van Austyne Texas May 3 Tom House and Mr Sibley took part in an orange eating contest with the smallest amount paying the bill House ate 31 and Sibly 23 House claimed he was not orange hungry The oranges were the largest in town San Antonio Texas June 1 Charles Krautz a young farmer of Leon Springs died after being struck by a train Coreman Texas May 30 B Teague accused train robber behind bars police seek second suspect Corsicana Texas June 2 Lizzie McHenry a white girl fourteen found bathing with about twenty white boys in Postoak creek she is charged with vagrancy.
Seaty Texas report says three young negro children on A Meyer's farm near San Felipe were burned to death Monday while attempting to light a cook stove with kerosene.
A Terrible Accident reports in Gainesville Texas on May 31. Buck, a young farmer living near Valley View, was cutting wheat when a tragic incident occurred. Neighbors and local authorities investigate the scene for details and cause.
Vernon Texas May 30 A wild mule attack injured Hon John Robbins Wheatland while he attempted to control the animal breaking his leg in the county.
In Torrent Texas on Sunday Evening Lewis Watts colored man reported robbery of his money totaling 24.9 dollars a watch and a 300 dollar check all items taken during the incident authorities investigate and seek the culprit or culprits.
Amid chatter of smoke abatement in St Louis a civic push arises with about two thousand citizens backing devices to cut smoke in business districts. Banks pledge around 2 million dollars to support urban restoration and comfort during the summer and fall festival season. The Travelers' Protective Association plans a World’s Fair event on June 10 in Chicago with potential new leadership at its helm. A florist’s shop venture grows into a sizable daily bouquet delivery business after a bold marketing gamble. Free bath houses are planned for spring construction across three city locations, costing 135000 dollars, funded by the Board of Public Improvements and fed by city water.
An express train engineer on the Pennsylvania railroad spotted two red flags and halted abruptly as a runaway couple sought to elope. Afraid of being overtaken by the thundering train, they aimed to reach a place to marry, using red handkerchiefs as signals to guide their escape.
A 4 year old girl playing near a leaf fire in upper New York City caught fire. A passing tramp wrapped his torn coat around the child and extinguished the flames before carrying her to her mother. The tramp vanished into the crowd, identity unknown.
A C P conductor found a ticket issued in 1856, the railroad’s first year, good for a single trip between Grange and Bridgeport and stamped for one day only. The original purchaser missed the train and rode by boat. The present presenter was the original purchaser, and the card was used for the trip.
A housewife repairs torn linen by sewing with embroidery cotton matching the fabric and reinforcing edges with a dense backstitch. Similar care is advised for linen and towels with thin areas or frayed edges to prevent further damage.
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