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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1893
Page
2
A long, fragmented column mocks thefts, royal alliances, and social trends. It jokes about Graham Feader's robbed bulge, a wife killer, czarist marriage hopes, bank failures, Mexican border surveys, and Vanderbilt gossip. It notes baby farmers sentenced in Australia and Philadelphia, university quirks, cholera vaccines, and European unrest.
The Ford theater building on Tenth street housing the War Department record and pension divisions collapsed yesterday. Twenty one workers died and forty four were injured. rescue crews reached the basement by 7 p.m. A relief fund and congressional warning prior to the collapse are noted.
Six men robbed the Mobile and Ohio southbound passenger train at Forest Lawn Illinois near East St. Louis at 9 39 PM Wednesday leaving St. Louis. Several shots were fired but no injuries. passengers frightened. Express car loot amount unknown.
Surgeon General Wyman inquires in Constantinople about a cholera report in Turkey. In Baghdad the first case appeared May 20 with spread among Arab settlements. Bassarah reports twenty deaths daily. Cholera also reaches Red Hearts Newserry and Charge dAffairs.
Archbishop Sem bratowicz was mobbed by forty Polish students as his visit to the pope stirred protests against the Greek Catholic church. Eggs were hurled, he was beaten, police clashed with protesters, and nineteen students were arrested after a hot skirmish.
N Y prison records report Sapione Martello executed by electric chair at 11 51 am after two contacts. The 1892 murder in Saratoga involved Giovanni Parrelo whose throat was cut and stabbed in six other locations. Jealousy and Anna Guy, Martello’s mistress, linked to the case.
Six masked men robbed the People's Bank of Bentonville in Rogers Arkansas yesterday afternoon, taking about 15000 dollars at 2 30. Two robbers were wounded as they fled toward the Indian Territory. The bank's president and a citizen were killed, while the assistant cashier and another citizen were wounded. A posse pursues the robbers.
Judges of the Federal court sustained the injunction for closing the World’s gates on Sunday and instructed counsel to prepare an order providing for the injunction as prayed.
In Huntmoroys West Virginia on June 10 a mob attempted to seize two prisoners from officers. The officers opened fire killing two members of the mob and dispersing the crowd.
New York on a Saturday morning reports the death of Edwin Booth the renowned actor at 1 15 this morning He would have reached sixty on November 13 1893 His passing marks the end of an era in American theater with Booth’s career spanning decades and attracting worldwide attention.
Wasninever notes that the president has decided to call an extra session of Congress in September, following earlier signals and public anticipation. The move aims to address pending legislation and urgent national matters.
In the gati trust convention yesterday the report of the committee on resolution was announced. The resolutions declare the adoption of measures to strengthen the organization and guide future activities.
Thirty members from thirteen states left the main anti trust convention to form a separate group. Gen J B Weaver of Iowa was elected chairman with McClellan of Kansas as secretary. Speeches by Ignatius Donnelly and others urged bimetallic league to meet in Chicago in fall for broader political organization.
The cannon ball train on the Tron Mountain derailed at Leoper station due to a misplaced switch. Baggage, express, two chair cars and three sleepers left the track. many passengers were shaken with several listed as severely injured. Among the injured are Lizzie and Patrick O Connell, Shint Lawyer, Peter Maurer, Jerome Hill, and others from St. Louis Philadelphia and Arkansas. Only Lizzie O Connell and Patrick O Connell are noted as not seriously hurt. The Modere rowing team members Alex Malcom and Fred Gastreich suffered minor injuries but will continue to Austin for the regatta.
Reports from Texarkana Arkansas to Vienna Austria detail brutal attacks including a nighttime assault on Mrs. Ward in Texarkana, a drowning accident at Summers Springs Minnesota that killed six and a windfall of deaths from various causes, plus a prison dispute in Helena and a suicide in Chicago as well as floods in Bukowina causing eleven deaths.
News from Papantla Vera Cruz confirms the assassination of Hon Jose Mercado a prominent attorney widely known in the region. Details are scarce but the act shocks Pourse Mexico as authorities investigate.
In Dancerrep Texas on June 10 Harry Graham a Black man was executed for murder. He fled after a Titus county shooting and exchanged fire with officer Leadbetter near Omaha depot. Graham was captured and hanged after a long pursuit and confession denial.
Mrs Nellie Davis wife of Robert Davis recently jailed for the Marysville safe robbery went to Gaines ville jail and handed four bags of tobacco to her husband. A jailer found a small bottle inside one bag containing muriatic acid. She was arrested and released on 750 bond.
The south bound local derailed after crossing Duncan Creek bridge ten miles east of Avnens Texas yesterday morning. Six cars including the caboose plunged into the creek. Passengers Thomas Melvin J J Laseter J J Odom B Fain and Warren sustained injuries while wounded were brought to town for medical aid.
In Red Rock Basrror Texas on Saturday Justice court proceedings were interrupted when W Wilson attempted to flee. Deputy Ed McClure restrained him as Wilson drew a knife and cursed. Denie Harris, Wilson’s father in law, joined the confrontation, leaving Wilson fatally wounded and Harris with minor injuries.
A southbound Fort Worth and Denver passenger train collided with gale blown box cars loaded with ties about six miles north of Channing. The cars and contents were destroyed by fire and the engine badly wrecked. No injuries to passengers or trainmen beyond a severe shock.
In Bosuam Caldwell wounded Hunter after a pistol misfire. both colored men arrested. In Run over by Car Avpany A F Wayne injured in Central yards. In Austin Miss Graham niece of ex Governor Roberts and a child hurt by runaway team near a railway dam. In Frost J T Lemmons arrested on three forgery charges. In Hower Henry Ledbetter and Perkins injured in arm fight. In Moscow Tillman Scott crushed to death while coupling at Benders mill. In Blossom Tom Murrell knocked unconscious by unknown assailant. In Greenvale a young man described.
A man posing as Charles Conwell presented a forged £50 check at Celeste and had it endorsed in Greenville. After cashed, the forger fled to Commerce, where he ran up fines, spent all money, and was later captured and jailed for forgery. Authorities traced funds via a negro saloon-keeper and arranged his return to Greenville for confinement.
George King died yesterday at his father in law E Kruger residence. He had been visiting his child in Dallas and had shown signs of distress since his wife died in January leaving an infant. He was seen with morphine Wednesday and was found dead before a physician arrived. He leaves a six month old baby and no other relatives in town.
In Teveris on June 6 a horse ran away, slammed into a bridge, throwing Robert Lawrence, his wife, niece, and others from the wagon. Lawrence suffered a severe upper lip injury and nostril damage, Steele sprained his wrist, and a boy was lightly hurt while others escaped unharmed. On June 7 in rok Mansuans, R C Childs and Anna Anderson wed in town after a late night ceremony. the groom had been from Wills Point and the bride was about 16.
A southbound Missouri Kansas Texas train fatally struck a man three miles north of Waco Texas yesterday afternoon. The victim identified on his papers as Thomas Wayne was found with dismembered limbs. Authorities believe he jumped onto the tracks to end his life and his remains were brought to Waco for burial.
Harry Campbell presented a 33 note to Penham National Bank in Bosna Texas to withdraw funds. Cashier Blair refused the withdrawal and a warrant was sworn. Campbell was arrested charged with forging and attempting to pass a forged instrument. Bond set at 40, he remained jailed in default.
New Bosvox John Williams colored jailed on infanticide charges after his wife’s child died under peculiar circumstances following his spring release from prison. Waco Clement Blocker, a negro, jailed for wife beating. his wife Maria and Bob Blocker jailed for administering poison. Mesquite Mrs Lila Dean accidentally shot by 11 year old brother while playing with a revolver. wound serious unknown. Calvert’s Death R P Calvert mashed between freight car bumpers. longtime Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe agent. Beeville B N Bolton kills Harry Woods. surrender after shootout while hunting cross ties. inquest planned.
Little Eddie Westbrooks, seven miles east of Ennis, Texas, was bitten by a rattlesnake while working in a field. He is the son of farmer T. T. Westbrooks.
Mand Saved of Paris Texas reports J. S. Rhodes, while sawing at Arthur City on Wednesday, had his hand cut off. He recently moved from Delta County.
A sweeping digest lists Calvert mumps, Karnes county crops, Rockport turtle shipments, and Stripe of Texas topics from Madison to Williamson. Reports cover local option in Meridian and Matagorda, decorations day, rain, flood of crops, opera talk, bicycle clubs, and new post offices.
Trade remains heavy as stop over tickets to the World's Fair ease travel costs from St Louis to Chicago. Electric car excursions draw crowds from Florissant while racing in St Louis thrives with a mile track, strong rivalries, and ongoing improvements to city streets.
A sweeping digest of world events notes Mrs. James G. Blaine abroad and a Mexican death of Pert Arrella aged 150. Reports from New Castle Wyoming on a bear kill and Kansas coal miners strike. Banks suspended in Tacoma and U.S. financial strains with imports exceeding exports. Immigrants arriving in New York, counterfeit money in Peoria, and a rainbow sighting in Sedalia. Fires, drownings, and accidents across cities. political shifts in Nicaragua and Mexico. storms in Arkansas and Galacia floods. Historical notes include Brigg’s trial, Florida watermelons, railway accidents, and a Philadelphia stabbing.
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