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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1889
Page
4
The Graham Leader notes Barney Gibbs as a rival to the Commission Bill, a habitually quotable figure who leans popular with papers. It reports the lower house tinkering with libel law, with newspapers urging Senate action and the session producing few popular measures.
The governor plans clemency for twenty ill inmates on the penitentiary committee’s recommendation. The piece condemns the murderers of Clayton and argues they should be hanged, criticizing Northern press and southern stigma.
The Dallas News lists 2311 Texas citizen opinions on the railway commission bill: 377 favor, 1792 oppose, 42 indifferent. It notes Senate action and hints that inaction could trigger further political fallout. It also reports passage of a House bill allowing defendants to testify in their own defense, aligning with federal practice. The paper offers a two-dollar cash-only access deal.
The New Era declares a shift in U S politics with Grover Cleveland leaving the presidency and Benjamin Harrison assuming office. The piece weighs hopes for conciliatory federal policy, protectionist aims, and party struggles over Southern interests amid a wary public mood.
Washington reports the president signed acts including a light house at Point Isabel Texas and a public building at Fort Worth Texas. About 125 bills await his action with key measures in the army and agricultural appropriations and the defense bills.
By virtue of the 1888 tax rolls and as Tax Collector of Young County I seize and levy on lands and town lots in Young County to be sold at public outcry for cash at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1889 the 2nd day of the month between legal hours to cover taxes and costs. The sale will continue daily until completed.
Bell Boy, a young Kentucky trotter, sold for 51000 dollars in Lexington, the highest price ever paid in America and 11000 dollars above Maud S. The promising horse goes to a New York buyer.
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