19 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
1
A mob of 200 to 250 unmasked men stormed the Bryan jail at 9:45 PM, breaking doors and releasing three prisoners including Louis Whitehead, George Johnson, and Jim Reddick. Witnesses report hangings and a nearby bonfire with torches, while police were absent.
A Louisville Commercial editorial argues children should go without shoes in summer. It cites a boy and girl’s spring barefooting, noting rough feet toughen with exposure and claiming that touching the ground is essential for healthy growth, echoing an old farmer’s view about crops.
The quote argues the silver dollar should be restored, condemning demonetization as fraud by a venal Congress and thieves. It hints at recognizing people beyond appearances, noting editors and delinquent subscribers may not match their clothing.
Ex governor Brown prepares for departure to Europe meeting Baltimoreans in Budapest to study its model street railway and share travel tips. He recounts trunk-keeping as a safe rule, then pivots to a roads sermon noting how road quality boosts transport and profit for road users.
The Weatherford Democrat labels a state executive demand for 30 cents per pop as bossism, criticizing the campaign levy as an undue burden on voters and questioning its political motive.
The remark laments that if effort in commerce matched political drive, society would face harsher economic times and stronger public demand for progress. It suggests a call for equal diligence across sectors.
A garbled 19th century humorous vignette lists wry maxims on politics love work and weather. It puns on engagement cabbage thrift and headlines a note about a new novel A Mere Accident. Texas Si signs off with folk wisdom about speech and appetite.
An East Texas Wood county trial before a colored jury saw the judge order the twelve jurors to retire. In the jury room sounds of commotion followed and the foreman returned to say no verdict could be found in the drawers or behind the door, the room yielding no vardiek-in de drawers.
A plan to erect smelting works is announced for Vancouver British Columbia. The project indicates significant industrial development for the city and may impact local employment and trade. Details on the company, capacity and completion timeline are not provided in the brief notice.
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