A West Point Romance and the Tragic End of O Rourke
A long narrative recalls Patrick Sarsfield O Rourke of the class of 1862 at West Point. Born in New York to Irish parents, he rose as a gifted cadet and hero who saved a child of Horace Clark. Jealous rival leaves him heartbroken, he departs for the front and is killed at Chambersburg at age 28 as brevet brigadier general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Old Country
Little O'Rourke
Northviver
Horace F. Clark
Commodore Vanderbilt
O'Rourke
Free Academy
Clack
Congress
O' Rourke
Rourke
Academy
Kendrick
Miss Clark
New Yorkery
Clark
Cozzens’ Hotel
New York
Mr. Corlies
Corles
Fifth Avenue
Cozzen's
Harrisburg
Curtin
Chambersburg
Boston
The Secret of Success and Its Guiding Power
The piece argues success stems from concentration and effort. It warns against despair and envy, praises honest work and bold action, and urges public-spirited independence while aiding others when possible. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the value of striving.
Tobacco and vice traced in Hancock courtroom speech
Judge Hancock denounces alleged jury tampering and secret service funds in the Boyce case. He condemns deputy marshals for pressuring jurors and questions motives behind the prosecution while defending juror independence and due process amid trial stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
New Mexico
Washington
McFarland
Boyce
Boyee
Sam
Bob McParland
Bob
Wills
Andersonville
Adams Leonard sue Anglo American Land and Claim Co
Adams and Leonard bankers sue the Anglo American Land and Claim Co of Chicago in district court for 314000 to recover payments on acceptances tied to railroad construction. Attachments worth 20000 were issued in federal court against Louis Goldsell & Co. of Denison to secure creditors. Weather and emigration news accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Adams & Leonard
District Court
Anglo-American Land and Claim Company
Chicago
Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railroad
Louis Goldsell & Co
Denison
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Abilene
Texas
California
Southern Pacific
Texas Prosperity Cited by Kansas City Times
The Kansas City Times notes Texas shows strong growth with more congressmen and a governor’s attempt to buy back surplus state bonds totaling 2 million dollars. Bondholders refused to surrender at less than 31.40 dollars per dollar, indicating solid state prosperity.
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Texas
Kansas City Times
Lone Star State
Truthful boast at bachelor party lands in curious light
A gentleman at a bachelor party boasted of twenty five years of marriage without ever giving his wife a cross word or look. He failed to note that he dared not risk it.
Murder Mystery Near Lampazos Tablas Ranch
A murdered German man, about 30, found near Tablas Ranch twelve miles beyond Lampazos, is linked to unusual documents found on the body. Items include multiple money orders, a note from J. W. Riddle, drafts against Lindsay Hemming & Co., a signed vote for 25.50, a New York county bill, and a 75,000 mark German bank deposit. Authorities seek the murderer and request Texas papers to help identify the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampazos DE Naranjo
Mex
Tablas Ranche
Lampazos
J. W. Riddle
J. H. Studie
J. H. Piper
Lindsay, Hemming & Co
H. Studie
Gainesville
Texas
New York County
J. H. Studte
FreLip
Naranso
Strike Hits Trades as Painters Lead Walkout
Mr. Lewis reports journeymen painters begin a strike on March 7 over wage disputes with their employers. They seek a uniform three dollar per day rate, which bosses refuse. Tensions also affect masons carpenters bricklayers and shoemakers with some quitting work, though no widespread stoppage yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Parson Divides Subjects Into Two Heads
The parson declares his subjects are split into two heads, while Fogg and Mrs. F. remark that they share a single thought, and he then naps as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogg
Perseverance and Tenacity Drive Life Success
A concise exhortation urging perseverance decision and willpower as keys to achieving the full measure of success across life endeavors. Emphasizes steadfast effort and determination as essential traits for progress and attainment.
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Leader
Elm Street
Public Square
Graham
Tribu
Ature
Church Directory
Third and
Cherry Streets
J. G. Purwan
Eprtscopal
D. W. Sartwell
Sevices
Presbyterian Church
Ejret and
Elm Streets
Eld
W. T. Compere
Cumberland Presbyterian
Young County Lodge
A. Farmer
W. M. Gro. Wilder
Adelphi Lodge
V. Wagaconki
Twin Mountains Lodge
L. T. Davis
Joan Humpaniss
C. W. Johnson
Young
J. Hi
Glasgow
Graham, Texas
OQ. E. Finlay
Graham, Younge
Young, Palo Pinto
Stephens
John F. Brim
Graham, Young
J. ¥. Arnold
F. Arnold Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-At-Law
Graham, Trexas
Wiil
Ryus
West Side Public Square
R. Hollingsworth
Qeal
J. H. Davidson
Palo Pinte Road
W. W. James
M. F. Holman Holman
R. N. Price
Dassatrisian
Ryus’ Drug Store
B. C Drury
North
Oak Street
Graham High School
FE. W. Dallas
John Meisterhans
Sikes
Weatherford, Texas
Mammy Sikes
J. E. Ryus
Brick Drug Store
Ftraham, Texas
Lizzie Larkin
Christ
Cadet O'Rourke
Signali Zing
Judge Hancock
John Hancock
U.S. District Court At
Austin
Rube Boyce
United States
Tumy
Secret Service Fund
San Antonio
Bronwnsville
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