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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
4
Boston capitalists plan a billion for Texas enterprises and northern business men back away from political strife. The San Angelo Standard criticizes a carload of writers in the state seeking lavish free advertising while charging high rates for work that local artists could do cheaper.
The piece argues that if Hogg followers are true Democrats then Texas cannot be considered a Democratic state. It contends Hoggites are communists anarchists and centralizationists while asserting the majority should rule and criticizing a creed shaped by papers and lawyers.
The piece argues that Jena eight or Hogg has broad support for governor but could be blocked by the two thirds rule. Opponents might unite to force a dark horse and deny the majority. It urges adopting majority rule to prevent minority interference in party decisions.
A Gazette reader from Excenstor Springs, Missouri, notes Missouri Democrats support Hogg and oppose the Chicago Republicans and railroad commission. Abner Taylor questions the stance while anti Hogg forces are urged to reconsider.
Commentary contrasts Dallas and Waco efforts on railway regulation and commissions. It cites figures like Gustave Cook and R. M. Hall, critiques the Hallite plot, and argues the constitutional amendment seeks to affirm Texas power to regulate railways without mandating a specific commission. The Greenville Banner frets over broad federal oversight.
A fragment describes a ship named Welcome, commanded by R. Green, bound for August sailing, carrying over a hundred Quakers and malignants with W. Penn aboard, as reported by Esaias Holdcraft of London. The note ends with a general to Master M brig Set, now safely behind.
An unclear reminiscence from Justice Lamar references a resident named John Dillard and a gift of an Alderney cow. The text then veers into garbled details about Mam Winsberg, Tex, Jones-Comal, and an arrest related to BE W. Stewart, with scattered names of vicinities and misconnected events.
Col Newcomb a longtime G A R figure in Texas is removed from the rolls over alleged non enlistment in the Union army. A former secretary of state under Davis and postmaster under Arthur he is a noted Republican power who may trigger party tensions in Texas.
Mr. W. R. Logan represents Clarke & Coutts of Galveston in Brownwood arguing the appeal. He urges restricting soliciting to high quality work like Rand McNally and laments local press undercut by out of town firms. He warns against underbidding the country printer and harming Texas commerce.
A compilation of fragmented remarks on Indigenous resistance to assimilation in America, followed by a New York dispatch on cholera in southern Spain. It notes Hamilton’s assessment that the disease may threaten Europe, with containment measures expected in France. It also includes political and local notes on Texas officials and infrastructure.
A series of violent storms cause extensive damage and loss across Mt Carroll Illinois Sublette and nearby areas. Rivers surge washing out fences spreading destruction. Dozens injured with no confirmed fatalities reported. More severe weather hits Earlville Bakuryvn Illinois with multiple fatalities and many homes destroyed. Experts assess widespread property loss and farm impacts.
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