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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
2
A garbled excerpt discusses agnosticism Latin terms, claims of profits from Africa exploration, and unsettling notes on sugar beet farming. The piece mentions Judge Mastereo swearing off liquor, robberies near Frankfort, and broader disarray in social values amid European and American concerns.
A madman who killed Detective Mall near Sikestown Missouri is described as insane by his father. A timely wedding saves a young couple from a life of imprisonment as a gang’s criminal case unfolds. The report covers the suspect’s behavior, alleged confessions, and the broader crime notes from Jackson and neighboring areas.
A sprawling local column reports various events from across the country including executions scheduled, bond releases, industrial strikes, and flood damages. Notable items involve political actions in Louisiana and Pennsylvania, labor actions in Brooklyn and Pittsburg, and incidents in New York City, Chicago, and Seattle.
Reports signal a major quake felt in Lima with wide speculation in London. Meanwhile, maritime health concerns rise as a German steamer from Brazil enters Lisbon quarantine with four yellow fever cases aboard.
A confidential circular about green goods received by mail at Barclay Josuva Texas is linked to a robbery at W L West store where three men forced entries and robbed patrons and depots. Separate Texas dispatches describe a Cotton Belt derailment near Spur with robbers, a fatal ride-along death, and a prison inmate’s self-inflicted injuries after a fall from a cell gallery.
A 7 year old girl from Collec ttox Gose's family was chased by an 18 year old Black youth who struck her with a tree branch. A 5 year old boy intervened with his dog to aid her. The suspect Lem Johnson was identified and his mother punished him. he has prior incidents of attacking children in the streets.
Thomas McAlpine a noted San Antonio saloonkeeper was arrested in connection with the Gildea postmaster trial on perjury charges. He testified for Gildea claiming a January 8 money order application while prosecutors assert January 6. Additional arrests are expected as the case proceeds. Died at His Wounta.
President Armstrong notes growing interest in the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition with many business sponsors posting valuable premiums. A new premium department will organize and label exhibits by contributor and prize, highlighting efforts of farmers artisans and inventors. More premiums will be added daily.
Residents near Tayton Texas report a brutal six gunfire murder at about two in the morning. The corpse lay in blood with a bullet riddled head as cries pierced the night. A rope lay nearby suggesting attempted hanging. The incident follows a similar crime in Lee County weeks earlier blamed on a deceased suspect.
Fort Worth Texas reporters note that several insurance firms have paid spring palace claims and the balance will be settled soon. Secretary Greene and President Pad dock have worked three days to finalize settlements, with ample treasury funds remaining to cover all debts and begin next year with capital. Uncollected subscriptions totaling fifteen thousand dollars were pledged early and are expected to be paid next year.
Weathertown Texas reports the debut of the Daily Constitution on Monday evening. The issue mocks a Republican subscriber who doubts hell and God and ends his paper due to harsh treatment of Republicans. Col Styles and Mr Baker exchange blows after a 1¢ publication, with Baker knocking the editor down. Both men are noted as prominent and well liked.
In Grapewaren Texas on a Tuesday night John Cooksey was found gravely wounded in front of W. Sicksholt’s home with a gunshot to the forehead and died about the early hours. His wife sat nearby grieving and the couple’s infant child was left behind. Cooksey’s family resides near Calaveras Texas.
Selections review June 20 lessons on temperance missions and Jesus life teaching. It covers Beatitudes hunger and thirst after righteousness, forgiveness of sins, sowing and reaping, bread of life, prayer, treasures in heaven, and victory over temptation. Includes historical note on Daniel in Babylon and missionary example.
In Bancray Texas residents report receiving confessional circulars marketed as green goods. The messages mimic legitimate notices to deceive unwary readers while law enforcement warns they are worthless trash. A separate report notes a freight train incident near Junction with a man injured.
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