W. and N. W. Rail Road Time Table and Local News
The Graham Leader lists Rail Road time table No. 1 with Weatherford to Mineral Wells schedules and connections to Texas Pacific and Santa Fe lines. Also notes Gov Hogg opponents over sugar bounty bill, Judge Henry’s resignation and Judge Tom Brown appointment, and Austin dam leak not affecting the Redwalta project.
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N. W
Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Lesve Mineral Wells
Texas & Pacific
Santa Fe Railway
Gov Hogg Veto Praised By Little Rock Gazette
The Little Rock Gazette lauds Governor Hogg for vetoing the sugar bounty bill and calls his action an able and manly stand for the federal constitution. The paper says his defense of constitutional principles should earn thanks from all supporters of the constitution.
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Hogg
Texas
Gov. Hogg
The
Little Rock Gazette
Tax Debate Cautions on Graduated Income Plan
The piece notes Cleveland favors a graduated income tax while warning readers that the Dallas News once described it as a confiscatory scheme. It argues such a tax could punish success and reflects on party unity and justice in governance.
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Cleveland
Dallas News
Lexington Cussin’ Citizen Sparks Town Debate
A Lexington, Lee County column recalls an old cusser who roams town cussing at merchants cotton buyers and doctors. The writer notes the man was refused credit at many homes, suggests rural small farmers are county’s true engines of progress, and argues ownership of 100 acres benefits the county more than absentee wealth.
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Lexington
Lee County
Curserville
Cusser
Governor Hogg Vetoes Items in Texas Appropriation
The text praises Governor Hogg for vetoing items in an appropriation bill totaling about 340000. It argues that if the U.S. president had power to veto individual items, spending would be trimmed at Washington. It notes a Confederate constitution amendment allowing such item veto power for the president.
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Gov. Hogg
Texas
United States
Treasury
Washington
Confederate States
Taylor Texan
Longinetti
Dallas
Sam Jones A Dallas Preacher Influences Theaters And Saloon Closures
In Dallas Sam Jones engages in church and reform work influencing local authorities to annul variety theater licenses and close dens of infamy. A fire attempt against the tabernacle was thwarted as flames were discovered and extinguished during services.
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Sam Jones
Dallas
Variety Theater
Healthful living and self denial in old age
The San Antonio News argues for system and regularity for health and longevity. It claims a 70 year old can climb trees and camp anywhere, if driven by the law of health. It contrasts worth of long life with immediate pleasure and critiques filibuster attempts and their failures.
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San Antonio
Government faces Geary law crisis and judge's relief
The Geary law creates a financial burden likened to an elephant. Without funds the government cannot feed it, forcing cruel options. A New York judge offers relief by declaring No. 6 rotten, predicting natural death, and enabling disposal of the burden.
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New York
Dallas News
Texas Central to map western extension rail line
General Manager Charles Hamilton of the Texas Central railroad plans a trip through Northwestern Texas starting from Albany to meet delegations from Jones Haskell Stonewall Dickens Crosby Floyd Hale and other counties. The journey will extend westward to the New Mexico line as the company considers an extension route following a recent charter amendment filed at Austin.
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Waco
Charles Hamilton
Texas Central Railroad
Texas
Albany
Jones
Haskell
Stonewall
Dickens
Crosby
Floyd
Hale
New Mexico
Texas Central Company
Austin
No Demonstration Held in Johnstown Virginia Anniversary
There was no demonstration at Johnstown Virginia to mark the fourth anniversary of the great floor, leaving observers surprised by the absence of activity amid local interest.
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Johnstown Va
Emancipation from the Tyranny of Wealth
A pamphlet-like manifesto condemns the lust for money, arguing wealth should not define worth. It calls for moral reform and laws to aid the poor, insistence on human life over labor value, and political action to rebuke riches as the root of oppression.
Realty block sells for 2.4 million in cash in New York
A Fifth Avenue property changing hands for 2 400 000 dollars in cash is cited as a prime example of real estate as a safe investment. The piece notes Fort Worth realty may not reach such a price soon and calls it a strong holding at a lower figure.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Fort Worth
Gazette
Bellerophon and Pegasus in Mythic Feats and Meany Burglary
Ancient tale recounts Bellerophon fate through Pegasus and Chimera battle to wealth and tragedy. A separate St Louis Republic item describes W A Meany foiling burglars at Gut Ware Avenue after music box clue sparked gunfire and a fleeing pair.
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W. A. Meany
Joseph A. Duffy
Cheatnut Street
Ware Avenue
Mr. Meany
Sam Jones and whiskey woes stir Hubbard and Mt Calm youth
The Fort Worth Gazette notes a string of alcohol fueled misdeeds in Hubbard and Mt Calm during holidays. Fights, fines, and at least two fatal or near fatal shootings are linked to whiskey. The piece credits Sam Jones with sparking a moral reform effort, yet questions its lasting impact.
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Hubbard City
Nate
Hubbard
Mt. Calm
Ben Mooring
Sam Jones
Dallas
Dan
Beersheba
Fort Worth
A Bandit Captain Courtships by Green Dance Theft
A robber band leader seeks a bride through a bold dance scheme. He woos a village girl at a dance, signals his gang to steal her away with a volley of firearms to deter resistance, and arranges a priest to wed her. Couples supposedly fare well, and villages fear no further raids.
Prayer for Lincoln Emancipation Train Keeps Emblem Toast
A Mississippi slave hears of President Lincoln and prays that the rebellion stay strong until emancipation on January 1. The congregation echoes a plea for the express train of rebellion to reach the depot of emancipation without backing down.
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Lincoln
Medal found in Petersburg linked to Civil War veteran
A Petersburg man possesses a silver war medal found by a local lady. The coin sized piece bears inscribed names including Phillip Brady Co I 125 N. V. Troy N. on the front and Taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry on the back. Battle engravings include Gettysburg Auburn Hinstoi Station Mine Run Morton's Ford.
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Richmond Dispatch
Petersburg
Phillip Brady
Gettysburg
Auburn
Hinstoe Station
Mine Run
Morton's Ford
Marguerite Carnations Bring Winter Blooming Revolution
A new dwarf carnation variety from Germany blooms year round with spring or fall sowing. Annuals reach barely two feet, ideal for cut flowers and winter display. German naturalist Dr. Sauerman notes cayenne pepper alters canary plumage, while olive oil restores color, and white hens can redden eggs through similar treatment.
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Germany
Sauerman
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