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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
2
An antiquarian reports Gen Jackson appeared on Chalmette battlefield in a full regimentals suit but wore a stovepipe silk hat instead of a chapeau bras. Dr McGlynn insists he would rather be burned at the stake than retract a word he has spoken.
A German baron is arrested in New York for failing to pay a board bill. The nobleman appears to lack American funds though he has a wife, leaving an American heiress unable to rescue him from his troubles.
Joan Burns, the London labor leader, writes to friends in America expressing sympathy for the labor movement here but says he cannot accept the American Federation of Labor invitation to visit and participate in the eight hour movement.
The passage outlines the distinguishing feature of Australia’s voting method as an absolutely secret ballot, a private booth for each elector away from mercenary ticket-peddlers, and a ballot printed and distributed solely by the state.
Barnum will build what he calls the largest and most complete ampitheatre in the world on a plot near Central Park upon his return from Europe. This stirs anger among Madison Square Garden managers who threaten to import the Paris Hippodrome as a rival attraction.
A public denunciation accuses the St Louis morgue of disgraceful revelries. The speaker calls for discernment in the city and foresees morbid mingling of death with pleasure, warning that cemeteries could soon host picnics.
A R Sporroro Librarian of Congress is described as having a Slav face and American brain. His book knowledge is exceptional and he is active in Washington social and literary gatherings.
The navy rejects the monster 110 ton gun describing it as an ornament to war and a practical failure. Of seven such guns built, four have broken down before any half hour of firing, exposing serious reliability flaws.
A Montreal man was condemned to pay one dollar as damages for approaching a person in a factory to collect a debt. The court held debtors’ domicile is the proper place to demand money, and that street requests for debt can amount to an assault.
The article traces the rise of arbitration as the preferred method to resolve disputes. It notes that although might settled many early conflicts, recognition of arbitration as a fair principle shifted national differences toward peaceful resolution, and its application to labor strikes followed with success.
An eastern pauper offered a $1000 prize for the best editorial. Four hundred sixty four entries were received and sixteen were selected. The winner would be named, illustrating how public suggestions compare to actual editorial practice and challenging those who claim they could run a newspaper better.
Andy Gray, a local bar tender and aspiring pugilist, tried to kill himself with morphine yesterday afternoon in Houston Texas. Doctors Turner and Koebeg used electricity and medical care to revive him and keep him alive though his condition remained serious and uncertain.
The Tom Green county commissioners set tax rates for district school ad valorem courthouse and jail road and bridge and state. Two cattle cars were sent to St. Louis for Cammons Bros of Senora Tenn. M. B. Pulliam sold 9500 muttons privately noting strong demand and prices over 50 percent higher than a year ago due to mutton exports to England via Chicago dressed beef interests.
Greenville Texans marching to Denison for a grand concert and banquet with four north Texas bands. F presiee left for Emory as special judge in a major land suit. A warm day ended with a brisk norther and a forecast of falling temperatures and possible snow or cold rain.
A group from Hkipenheim Texas travels to Barclay Falls county to identify a man who shot himself on February 19. Authorities found about $300 on the body but no ID. Citizens believe the deceased may be a robbery suspect known to them.
Col. Wilcox son of Galveston with Judge Denny and Col. D A Nunn of Crockett bought heavily in Haskell County real estate. Nunn toured the panhandle visiting Clay Wichita Wilbarger Baylor and Knox counties and praised Haskell as the finest in the state while purchasing large tracts locally.
Beenxvinne Texas February 24. At Flana gan Saturday brakeman Mark Wilkins fell between moving cars and was crushed. He was breathing his last when rescuers arrived. The road had operated twelve years and this was its first brakeman death.
S W Barber of Dallas was tried in Manrnant Texas district court on assault with intent to murder. The charge was reduced to simple assault and the fine set at 50 dollars. A motion for a new trial was filed.
In El Paso on February 25 a reported personal confrontation arose when ex District Judge Inigo of Juarez challenged Mexican customs official Zubiata to a duel. The incident is causing a local sensation this morning.
Manswant Tex Feb 28 W A Price hurt by a train near Woodlawn had his leg amputated.
Capt. N. A. Boyce of Boyce, a prominent Ellis figures in a dramatic escape and rescue tale from Waxanacair, Texas, dated February 24, highlighting local prominence and unusual circumstances surrounding the event.
A county farmer and Willie Aldredge, brother in law to Dallas judge Aldredge, were returning home in a wagon when a train whistle spooked their skittish horses. Willie sustained painful injuries. Capt. Boyce was badly hurt, ending among rocks. They were taken to Harry Pickett's residence for care.
A cyclone swept Gainesville Texas at 2 am causing extensive damage. The Masonic hall lost its roof, Santa Fe depot nearly wrecked, and East Gainesville homes were blown from foundations. Property damage is estimated around 400 dollars with no serious injuries reported.
Burglars forced a rear door at J. T. Brown & Co on Flores Street drilled into the safe with a heavy sledge hammer, taking about 75 in cash and a 50 check from King Iron Bridge Co. The workers left tools except fire drills. Police have not identified the crew. eighth burglary in ten days marks professional operation.
In Brossom Pratuer Texas on February 26 a tale repeats an old fort legend said to lie about three miles above the Brazos river mouth on Red river. Supposedly built by LaSalle followers who stayed a year or two after his murder, the site lies about twenty five miles west of Paris, now washed away by river changes.
A man rushed Deputy Sheriff Sol Whaley of Waco and John D. Pitts of Hubbard City last night and inflicted several gashes with a razor. J H Hughes, a barber, was arrested and jailed. He admits the act but says he mistook Whaley for another man and regrets the injury.
Walter Clark a brakeman on the coal train between this point and Thurber fell under the wheels yesterday. Both legs were crushed and amputation is necessary. Clark, from Greenville Ohio, had been at his job about a month and is described as a young man of exceptional character with many friends.
News from Toyan Texas reports Juan Jimarez, a Mexican, shot Morgan Livingston, a white man, at Santa Rosa Springs on February 22. Livingston is gravely wounded, Jimarez fled, and authorities are pursuing him. Livingston may die from the injury. His horse was later found.
Linpen Texas February 26 Judge Shep pard Monday passed the death sentence on Tom Miles Henry Holden and Fletch Holden the murderers of James McGregor at Atlanta Texas and sentenced them to be hanged on the 16th day of June Sam Jackson one of the principals in the murder was yesterday granted a new trial but the first three will undoubtedly hang.
In Galveston on February 26 a colored man named Ben Washington died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Gus Huey during a Sunday night altercation. Huey is involved in the incident. Authorities report the case as a fatal shooting.
Harry Frettelliere a young man from San Antonio was adjudged insane yesterday afternoon after a period of normal behavior until October 28. He traveled to Piedras Niegras on business for a local firm returning November 5 and soon developed a mild madness. He believes conspirators are pursuing him and has sought police protection repeatedly.
Desperate effort to break Seguin jail noted yesterday morning. Sheriff Autrey brought three dangerous prisoners for safekeeping. Illinois Press association members arrived, then left for Mexico. George Forsyth of Providence died, body entrusted to Knights of Pythias awaiting father. Fred Weil’s mule theft examination postponed due to key witness absence.
In Galveston Texas two damage suits were filed in federal court against Charlies Dillingham as receiver of the Houston and Texas Central railway. Mary A Burke seeks 20000 for her husband I W Burke a freight engineer killed near Milliken October 1 1889 when his train struck box cars freed from a preceding train. Evely Allen sues for 20000 on behalf of herself and her minor child widow of M H Allen a freight conductor killed near Waller October 25 1889 in a collision.
Deputy Marshall Bill McCall brought General Alexander and Wesley Smith two Chickasaw men charged with the Leader post office murder of Frank Billy twelve months ago. Also in custody are Joe Richardson and Gilbert Cane for attempting to murder Israel Leven Christmas. Deputy Marshals Swain Traynor and Hutchins arrived with those charged in the Jim Starr homicide from last month.
C A Swansen bought 15 000 acres of Japan flat land near San Angelo from McKinney Bros for 4 dollars an acre on behalf of Swedish farmers. The land will be subdivided into 160 acre tracts for sale to families arriving for spring planting. A new town named Sweadaha will be laid out in the colony.
Oat sowing is finished with a good stand for early plantings. Ground is favorable for corn planting starting this week. Mrs. Lamson, formerly of Dallas, died Saturday of consumption and was buried Sunday. Wheat growth is only tolerably well due to the warm winter.
Kansas buyers arrive in Bamnp to purchase three and four year old steers. They bought thirty carloads from C. O. Morris and the Virginia Land Ranch and Cattle Co and shipped them to Moline Kansas. Forty more cars are reportedly to follow. Cattle sold at satisfactory prices.
Captain Gunn sheriff of the county arrived in Paris from Bonham with Fred Bolton an escaped convict who broke jail six months ago. The capture ends Bolton's six month evasion and brings him into custody in this county.
Por Life. Houston Texas February 27 Alf Giles received a life sentence for the murder of the negro Rain.
Nine year old Minnie Kaufmann of Pittsburgh speaks a private language understood by sister Elizabeth and her mother. Minnie translates words into English or German, names many objects with unique terms, and can ride a colt tame when addressed in her language.
An English railcar scene shows a passenger asking to stand in a crowded carriage. A second man argues against the request and seats himself as the guard ejects the objecting traveler. The episode ends with the guard forcing the aggrieved passenger off the train.
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