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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1882
Page
2
The Graham Leader announces its publication office on Elm Street near Public Square and notes second class mail entry at the Graham Post Office with editor W. L. Graves.
Local option in Limestone County on the 10th. Ex marshal Russell plans a Texas return to run for Congress. Hoods Brigade Association to meet in San Antonio on the 27th. Senate committee to report Fitz John Porter relief bill. Northwestern Texas stockmen report high profits. Payne and 29 arrested in Indian Territory, evicted by Phil Sheridan. Democratic county convention set for Brownwood on the 21st to select delegates to Galveston. Judge Bonner declines re election. Watts urged to succeed. Texas delegation mostly opposes Migger for US attorney. Comptroller burned $4.45 million of state bonds signed by Gov Davis. Iowa votes on liquor prohibition amendment outcome not yet learned. Hon B H Hill improving. may return to Atlanta. Dr W J Crawford of Dallas enters Congress race. noted orator. Judge Terrell declines Sth district bid. Nim Norton seeks Texas Post Office Inspector job. Wilbarger County to hold first district court this week. Judge Williams busy as counties grow. Star-routers plead not guilty in ongoing trials. Judge Wylie aims to push cases vigorously.
The text reports that the president ignores Mr. Conkling and that Governor Cornell has a better chance for the next presidency than Mr. Arthur. It suggests Conkling lacks influence with the administration.
A speaker urges Congress to pass or push measures of interest to Graham and northwest Texas rather than see bills die in committee. The plea criticizes delaying or shelving legislation while voters await concrete benefits.
The writer urges the upcoming Galveston State convention to nominate new leaders. They seek a Governor who won’t commute or pardon convicts, a thrifty treasurer, a General Land Office commissioner who respects legislative laws, and a comptroller skilled in bookkeeping to avoid legal troubles. The editorial calls for a statewide clean up.
The article defends the 1881 law allowing sale of alternate railroad and internal improvement lands set aside for common schools. It explains the purchase process, payment schedule, and notes that proceeds go to the common school fund as permanent revenue for Texas students. It argues sales benefit education and state finances, urging speedy sales to eligible buyers.
The speaker for Cadet Whitaker argues about oppression related to color at West Point. The writer questions Whitaker's motives and whether the ear split was self branding or a new cadet fashion, pondering fear of abduction or popularity.
The article notes free LA schools operate ten months yearly with scholastic age six to eighteen. Teacher salaries range from 700 to 1500 dollars annually, and average student cost is 26.58 dollars. A full academic course is offered. It asserts that adoption of necessary measures to fund and sustain good schools leads to enlightened populace and civilization.
Special to the Houston Post reports Dr Cagle shot at Eizel four times and wounded Dr Walkup in the leg, doctors fearing amputation, Cagle jailed and demanding investigation. The piece also notes a creek drowning, county teachers’ convention, and fervent praise for Parker County’s congressional candidate while criticizing rival campaigns.
State lawyers plan a July 16 meeting in Galveston to organize a state bar association and to discuss a state convention three days later. Supporters say the move serves professional interests and the advancement of jurisprudence through exchange of views among practitioners.
The Galveston News endorses Minnesota's stance against pardoning Frank James. It argues for swift capture and punishment, condemning leniency as setting a dangerous precedent and calling for his expulsion or execution to deter future crimes.
Mrs Jesse James made her first city stage appearance with an accomplice delivering a life story recital. The lecture featured a martyr portrayal of Jesse James and drew about 1500 attendees as Mrs Samuels joined late and the audience wept at references to his death. In a separate note Dallas county greenbackers elected delegates to Fort Worth, urging support only if Wash Jones runs as a strict greenbacker.
The Eastland Review rebuts Tyler Courier claims Davenport once served as rail line attorney. It says he never held such a post but shows pro railroad bias during senate years and urges voters to support S. W. Lanham. The piece attacks Republicans in election contests and notes Eastland ties in state offices.
Nat Q Henderson announces candidacy then withdraws claiming he cannot unite the entire democracy. He steps down for the party's good. A new Iron Mountain railroad superintendent named Jerrigan is appointed.
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