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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1893
Page
3
The column riffs on European royalty visiting America, China policy, and American reactions. It mocks royal etiquette, cites investments and the world’s fair economy, and comments on taxes for aliens in France. A sensational streak covers crime, engineering hopes, and a mystery woods creature near Warwick New York.
The Victoria flagship of the Mediterranean squadron sank after a collision with the Camperdown off Tripoli. About 400 officers and crew perished, with 21 drowned and 255 saved. Camperdown sustained serious damage and awaited dock repairs.
Perryville Kansas reports a cyclone crossing Williamstown and Jefferson county. A half mile wide and six miles long path left no house or tree standing. Eleven bodies found with at least five more dead. dozens injured. Fatalities include L E Evans Emery Evans Mrs Hutchinson and several Kincaide and Stewart family members. Dozens of homes destroyed with twenty believed dead and thirty houses blown down.
Ardmore area intermarried citizens travel to Tishomingo for a legislative protest against the discriminatory blood bill aimed at keeping whites from shared leased district pay. Standford obituary notes his California university endowment and wealth.
A fragment notes Tazzie Borden being named president of a new group, with unclear context and a date placeholder Jame 21. The readable item names Borden and an emerging organization.
Yesterday attorneys rested and Miss Borden faced the jury who returned a not guilty verdict at 4 30. The courtroom erupted in cheers as Miss Borden, overcome with tears, prepared to leave with her counsel. Mr Jennings expressed relief and gratitude.
The Recorder reports a promising cure for consumption at Ward's Island under city direction. Dr. W. R. Amick of Cincinnati supplied medicines at his own expense and claims the treatment benefits most third stage cases. Three of four patients improved or cured in the city test, with Amick offering free medicines for broader testing.
Seven masked men forced depot operator McCarrin to signal red as south-bound No. 3 approached Stringtown. The train sped through with robbers firing on the cars but causing no serious damage. A posse led by Deputy U.S. Marshal Able Mellelland pursued to McAllister before returning empty handed.
John McKibben dies after his family falls ill following dinner in St Louis. His daughter Mrs Stewart dies, another daughter Mrs Briggs is dying. Paris green poisoning and canned fruit poisoning discussed though no official actions taken yet. A family member with ill will is suspected, but no convictions or clear evidence.
Six men flagged a passenger train near Collidge New Mexico. The conductor and brakemen were captured but Engineer Lemon seized the moment and sped away leaving them with the robbers. The prisoners were later freed and forced to pursue the train.
About 6 o clock Wednesday evening a severe storm lashed Hamilton. Stone fronts of F H Daley and John Cooks houses were blown in, other buildings damaged, many small structures down, and trees and outbuildings damaged. No personal injuries reported.
An 18 year old daughter of Rev Langston vanished after attending a wedding west of Gotu Oklahoma. She reappeared three days later wandering in woods miles from home, described by authorities as a ravaging maniac following a dispute with her fiancé.
Report reaches about a wide robbery at the Queretaro cathedral where three thieves entered and stole sacred vessels, encorle and many gold ornaments valued around 10000 dollars. No clues have been found and the city is excited by the loss.
Rev Rodney Edwards former Trinity church leader stands indicted by a San Francisco grand jury for embezzling 1200 from widow Mrs Allen. Edwards served as trustee of her funds for years in one of the citys large Episcopal church organizations.
Francis Spies a 55 year old merchant and vice consul of Honduras shot himself in the head at his residence in New York early yesterday morning. The self-inflicted death ends his public and business career.
A 12 year old Ted Potter drowned after being ducked by older boys at Slidell Wise County. The body buried in a creek bank was later recovered after local inquiry. Also reported are bond payments in multiple counties, a four legged chicken sighting in Grayson, a coal assault on a Terrell doctor, a large marble deposit near El Paso, a high balloon sighting near Luling, and tax, railway, and agricultural notes across the state.
A roundup of rural and civic items from Texas counties includes wheat and fruit crop updates, oat and potato yields, weather and disease reports, bonds and courthouse updates, new post offices, law actions, notable incidents, and local commerce notes across Fort Worth, Denison, Galveston, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and many others.
A telegram from ApiLear Texas dated June 24 reports the Alabama habeas corpus case of G A Pearce is affirmed. Pearce, former secretary of Merchants and Planters Insurance Co of Mobile, is charged with defaulting to the insurer for 80000. Pearce jailed since Judge Conner’s ruling, will be moved toward trial after the appeal fate.
Magdaline Penfick, a German woman, was found dead in Plum Creek four miles from Kyte Texas. The body showed she had been dead about twenty four hours with a head bruise from a club or weapon. An inquest was held by Justice Spann and Sheriff Jackman investigates a possible murder.
In Kincore Texas on June 24 Thursday Will Curry a colored man married Bob Williams sister. Williams enraged by alleged theft sought Curry at his home at night and opened fire. An elderly woman in bed screamed and collapsed dead from fright. no injuries were reported.
Boxham Texas reports John Adams a farmer twelve miles south of town took morphine on Wednesday. A doctor was called but Adams refused treatment saying he would rather die than take medicine from any doctor. He sank into a stupor around 9 p.m. and died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock.
Emma Cannon 15, daughter of Rev. E. F. Cannon, died after taking poison at breakfast in Grimeswell. A note to her parents asked that a ring be given to her youngest sister and cited opposition to her chosen suitor as the motive for the act.
In Austin, Bob Organ, a Black man from the eastern city area, was badly beaten by his wife and another man named Justice after finding them in a compromising position. Organ's condition worsened as doctors removed twenty three bone fragments from his head. Justice escaped. the wife is jailed pending Organ’s status.
In Weiumcrox Texas on June 16 a five year old girl fell with a lead pencil in her side and doctors removed the instrument from her body. The incident was treated by local physicians and no further complications noted.
Fry, walking west on the elevated railroad between Tenth and Eleventh streets stations, was struck from behind by a special train. The engine whistle shrieked but he did not hear it and died instantly in a crushed, bleeding mass as train crews and passengers rendered no aid.
Waco Texas June 23 W E Jackson a horse trader visited Sheriff Burke's home playing with the sheriff's six year old son. A quarrel with Ed Shields a colored trusty led to a fight in which Jackson was cut and stabbed. Shields jailed as an accomplice to a murder but later to testify in Kellum murder case.
In Suermay Texas on June 21 a boy named Walter Lindsay, about 14, was hurt when a gun discharged while he tried to place it in a wagon. The bullet entered the left arm near the wrist, traveled to the elbow, and exited through the upper arm muscles. doctors fear permanent stiffness in some fingers.
A Mexican sheep herder was shot and killed on the James Chapman ranch in Schleicher county, about 100 miles southeast of San Angelo, after he refused a camp relocation order. He died from a Winchester wound. no arrests have been made.
A southbound gravel train on the Houston and Texas Central railway derailed in Chamber's creek bottom after a track slide. The wreck delayed a northbound passenger train about an hour. Conductor Dave Meyers suffered bruises from jumping, and the engine 124 fireman sustained a barbed wire injury.
The Texas university budget allows 5000 for library books and 4000 for equipment for the school of applied mathematics. The law chair vacancy from Prof Roberta resignation awaits election. Bassett of Brenham and Jones of Galveston mentioned as possible chair candidates.
A farmer's daughter near Trier Texas was assaulted late Monday evening while milking a cow. A man forced drugs, dragged her to a cornfield, and assaulted her. Farmers are armed and the sheriff pursues the suspect.
Mrs. B B Scott who operates a boarding house on Clarksville street fired a shot at her husband and a woman as they fled down the back stairs. She was arrested on a charge of assault to murder.
In San Antonio on June 22 John Mead aged 74 collapsed from the heat while walking from the fair grounds. He sat by a telegraph pole and died within minutes as the thermometer reached nine ties.
In Little Elm Jim Isum and Major Johnston, both farmers, renewed an old feud and Johnston was fatally stabbed in the left side. The incident comes from Denton County Texas.
In Holland Texas an altercation near six pm yesterday left Steve Fulton and Perry Holland stabbed. Both men are deteriorating and expected to die. In Mineola Texas city marshal Terrell returned from Dallas with J M Kennedy under arrest on embezzlement charges. Kennedy is a colored school teacher.
Gatesville Texas June 22 Cy Miller rode a cow in town when his horse stumbled and fell over the animal. He was thrown to the ground sustaining painful bruises.
Rail expansion rumors link Central to Louis Chicago and St Paul lines with new connections via North St Louis and the Term system as Santa Fe enlarges its city presence. Smoke abatement gains momentum with manufacturers leading the effort and ordinances taking effect August 17. Furniture makers plan to relocate plants to capitalize on hardwood supply and rail distribution. World’s Fair stopovers and hotel demand rise while a busy summer schedule includes races and trotting at the fairgrounds.
Lagartijo, famed matador of Madrid, announced retirement after a dramatic final appearance. Bulls from the Duke of Veragua’s herd charged as the crowd cheered, causing a slip that left Lagartijo momentarily prostrate before assistants redirected the animal. He escaped unharmed and remains a celebrated figure valued at about a million.
A New York fashion correspondent recalls a Southern reader’s praise for Lord & Taylor’s and describes the timid shopper’s transformation after warm, attentive service at the store. The piece frames a trip highlight as the memorable moment after buying stylish items. An English milling syndicate, including Senator W D Washburn, plans a $1,000,000 dam on the Mississippi at Minneapolis to boost water power by about twenty feet, rivaling Niagara.
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