Flanagan Removed From Office in Local Notice
The Graham Leader reports the removal of Flanagan from office. Applications for positions in the office of collector of internal revenue for the 4th district should be made to Robert M. Henderson of Sulphur Springs Hopkins County. The notice notes party change from republican to democrat signals national improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Were Flanagan
Collector of Internal Revenue
4Th District
Robert M. Henderson
Sulphur Springs
Hopkins Co
Rosecrans Appointed Register of the Treasury
Gen. Rosecrans of California is named to the treasury register post. A petition for a Texas man for the same position was dismissed as baseless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosecrans
California
the Treasury
Texas
Ex Senator E G Ross Named Governor of New Mexico
Ex senator E G Ross of Kansas is appointed governor of New Mexico. Ross served as U S Senator during Andrew Johnsons impeachment trial and aligned with Democrats.
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E. G. Ross
Kansas
New Mexico
Mr. Ross
U. S
Andrew Johnson
Hay to Appoint 100 Postmasters in One Day
The first assistant postmaster general Mr. Hay plans to appoint 100 fourth class postmasters in a single day. He is not very well, but expects to recover and accelerate his pace to take full advantage of the opportunity.
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Hay
Prohibition Debate Shapes Texas political Clash at Austin
Contending factions in Texas politics hinge on national issues as Capt Taylor presses influence in Austin while Bayard and Terrell pledge speeches at a Missouri college. The column notes opposition to prohibition and flags a forthcoming fight over liquor policy amid territorial power plays and local uprisings.
Texas Cities Battle for 150,900 Population Lead
A spirited contention among Dallas Fort Worth Waco Galveston and Houston centers on which will reach a 150 900 population first. The piece cites Dallas dependence on liquor interests and railroads Fort Worths boosters Galvestons generosity and educational aims to crown a regional power struggle with political and economic stakes.
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Texas
Waco
New Haven
Yale College
Galveston
Dallas
Vny
Queen City
Local paper praised as best read and essential in town
The local paper is extolled as indispensable for marriages and deaths, divorces and births, civic events and school roll of honor. It claims unrivaled access to town and county affairs and local news, asserting universal readership and advertising value.
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Lhe
Whitelaw Reid
Indictments stolen from Clay County clerk’s office
A Tuesday night burglary at Clay County clerk’s office resulted in the loss of all indictments from the last district court term. No suspects named. investigation ongoing.
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Clay Co
District Court
It Was a Famous Speech About Judge Terrell
The letter discusses Judge A W Terrell's Missouri university address condemning private corporations and land speculation. It accuses Terrell of enabling land grants in Texas and criticizes legislative actions on charters and school lands. The piece laments omissions and urges Texans to heed his warnings.
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A. W. Terrell
University of the State of
Misouri
Texas
Missouri
Terrell
Texas Senate
Senate
Missouri University
Judge Terrell
Ihlibois
Tos Inme Syndicate
Ercell
Haskell County
State University
Legislative
Terre
Custer Statue at West Point Removed on Mrs Custers Request
The General Custer statue unveiled at West Point was removed after Mrs Custer protested. McDonald created the piece at a cost of 7500 dollars funded by public subscriptions. Critics found the caricature offensive, prompting the War Department to order its removal.
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General Custer
West Point
Prohibition Party of Texas Emerges in Dallas May 1885
A new political party forms in Dallas on May 11 1885 the Prohibition Party of Texas unveils a name a platform and a plan of work. The organization aims to promote temperance and moral reform through its program and activities.
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Prohibition Party
Texas
Dallas
Prohibition Party of
A Judge Leads His Son to Jail
Judge John Laporte of Huntington County surrendered his son John Laporte who was accused of murdering John Irvin at Warrer's Mark. The father said he swore to enforce the law and turned his son over to officers, hoping for vindication if the act was justifiable.
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Huntington
John Laporte
John
John Irvin
Warrer’s
Colonel Taylor in Texas Capital Row Drives Capitol Work
The Galveston News reports State Senator Taylor of Illinois, head of a Chicago syndicate with the Texas statehouse contract, may influence Texas politics. His presence could accelerate construction using Texas granite and boost allies, while delays risk alienating Texas supporters and enhancing Democratic power.
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Taylor
Illinois
Texas
Chicago
Logan
Springfield
Colonel Taylor
United States
Capitol Board
Capitol Syndicate
Indiana
United States Senate
Texas Capitol Board
Timgs
Texas Capitol
Galveston News
State elections slated in ten states this year
Statewide ballots are planned for Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia Ohio Iowa Kentucky and Mississippi this year authorities announced. The outline emphasizes scheduled voting across multiple jurisdictions within the year.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Iowa
Kentucky
Mississippi
Prohibition Views Reported by White House Family
The piece notes Miss Cleaveland supportive of prohibition as a general idea while not opposing wine at family tables. It mentions Mrs. Hayes also favoring prohibition and banning stronger drinks from official premises, with a remark about Rutherford taking a nip at others’ expense.
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Miss Cleaveland
White House
Howard Crosby
Gail Hamilton
Miss Cleveland
Hayes
Rutherford
Sam Smith’s Philadelphia Herald exposes frauds and quacks
The May issue of Sam Smith’s Herald condemns pernicious journalism and scams, naming Gov. Bunn of Idaho and urging President Cleveland to remove him. It details connections of W. L. Allen, notes efforts to shut down harem schemes by Van Raub, exposes Health and Home publishers, warns Pennyroyal sellers, and reports Smith’s $25,000 damages award after a May 21 verdict before Judge Arnold.
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Sam Smith
Philadelphia Herald
Smith
Gov. Bunn
Idaho
Cleveland
Bunn
Anthony Comstock
N. Y
W. L. Allen
Texas
Byron H. Va Raub
Leon Springs
van Raub
W. H. Hale
iTealth and Home
Washington, D. C
Algernon H. Wilcox
Tom Chichester
Fry
Philadelphia
Louisana Lottery Co
He Rald
Arnold
Prohibitionists Aim To Submit Amendment In Next Legislature
The Dallas Mercury reports a clarification from prohibitionists who deny forming a separate party. They seek to place a prohibition amendment to a public vote in the next legislature, with candidates pledging in writing to support the measure. They insist democracy excludes whisky interests and promote moral advancement. The Fort Worth Gazette promotes Branwood Railroad expansion.
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Democratic Party
Friends of Prohibition
Dallas Mercury
Young County Board of Equalization Notice
The Honorable Commissioners' Court of Young county Texas will convene June 22 1885 as a Board of Equalization Any person aggrieved at an assessment may seek a reduction by order of the Court The seal and signature of A T Gay appear with W R Benker noted as Deputy.
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Board of Equalization
Commissioners’ Court
Young County
Texas
A.D
A. T. Gay
C.C.C. C.C.T
W. R. Benker
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Graham Leader
J. W. Graves
Graham
Capt. Taylor
Austin
U.S
Bayard
Hough Terrell
Spain
Italy
Saxon
Turnaco
Tin
Baido
Wei
Ntesville Advance
Re Ecord
Une
Unty
Beutlaw
Tom Varnell
Asse
Hill
Uty
Fowler
Whitney
Oper
The
Presbyterian
Herald
Fort Worth
Petr Smith
B. B. Paddock
Fort
Peter Smith
B. Braddock
Branwood
Young County Estrays
A.J.L. Mercer
H. Pinkston
H. D. Williams
Jack Hunt
D. H. Williams
W. L. Cornett
J. Hawkins
C. Rutherford
Said Rutherford
F. Gay
W.R. Beyepic
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