Fort Worth and Texas Politics In Fragmented Dispatch
The article notes Archer county may build a courthouse, mentions Comptroller McCall avoiding scandal, and predicts an elective commissioner bill for Gov. Hogg to veto. It cites Burnett and Muikey near Dallas and warns of Trinity flood risk if rivals are expelled. It references a bill allowing county judges to accept guilty pleas in vacation and mocks a press visual compare to poems. Fort Worth threats of trade loss and a crooked treasurer in Arkansas are touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hogg
Fort Worth Gazette notes brash improvements and local fire aftermath
A fragment from the Fort Worth area reports the Gazette’s new style may reflect local bravado as Texas PR prairie looks steadier amid floods. It also covers a courthouse fire incident, civic reactions, and local figures including Wm Vaughan and Jim Hogg era concerns.
Governor Palmer and a Civil War memory at Shiloh
A Graham citizen recalls General Palmer as a brigadier in the Federal army. At Shiloh, Palmer told a courier he would hold the line against the world the flesh and the devil. The Confederates attacked with a howl and a yell, and Palmer’s men had to yield the position.
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Dees
Vernor
Llinois
Graham
Palmer
Shiloh
Move West for Health and Wealth in Young County
Advert says eastern settlers suffer in harsh climate with medicine bills and poor diet while land in Young County offers 5 dollars per acre. It urges readers to visit, see rosy-cheeked children, and consider selling up east to prosper in Texas amid better conditions.
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Young County
Disappearance of Fort Worth Politician Collier Sparks Concern
Fort Worth reports a prominent local politician Collier has vanished for weeks. His wife and four children await news as papers consider foul play. Colleague and community members describe him as a devout man who avoided temptations.
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Fort Worth
Collier
Panther City
New Orleans mob slays eleven Italians in jail siege
In broad daylight 3000 citizens stormed the New Orleans jail and shot dead eleven Italians accused in the Hennessy murder after a hung jury. Prominent locals joined, while the Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade endorsed the mob action. A detective aiding the defense hides. jurors seek safety amid threats. The Italian government seeks reparations, and some accused are released on bail in distant Texas.
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New Orleans
Hennessy
Mafia
Cotton Exchange
Board of Trade, Produce and Stock Exchanges
O’ Malley
United States
Italy
Gold Discoveries and a Senate Medical Rate Bill
A humorous reminiscence recalls Graham's costly gold finds and a wandering printer. The piece notes cheap discoveries and local excitement, then shifts to Senator Scale's substitute bill regulating medicine with fees per visit and per mile, including parts for childbirth and multiple births. The bill is humorously described as expunged for using the Senate’s dignity.
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Graham
Col
Gus Graham
California
Col. G
Bob Arnold
Vernon
Senator Scale
Senate
Reprint Encyclopedia Offer Delivers Page by Page Edinburg Ninth Edition
Texas progress linked with culture as two Houston men duel with empty pistols at ten feet. The ad from Br. 5 Peale Co Chicago promotes the 25 volume Encyclopedia Britannica reprint at 1.50 per volume with a credit toward the full set and mail or express options.
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Edinburg
Expres
Peale & CO
Wbash Ave
Hicago
Texas
Houston Post
Pain Free Childbirth Claim Heads to Readers
An advertisement proclaims pain unnecessary in childbirth claiming no suffering and quick safe labor with 20 000 endorsements. It urges readers to send two 2 cent stamps for full details and confidential testimonials from Frank Thomas & Co Baltimore Md. Bowl County Suit Settled Texarkana Bowie county case centered on county seat location ruled in favor of Bowie county center of county.
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Chilbirth
S &E
Frank ,Thomas, & Co
Baltimore, Md
New King's Discovery Cures Consumption Says Burlington Man
Frank Mauffican of Burlington Ohio reports severe coughs and chest trouble. Doctors called his illness consumption and incurable but he improved after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles free at Graham & Co Drug Store. A local pharmacist also praises Chamberlain's cough remedy for winter sales.
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Frank Mauffican
Burlington
Ohio
King
G. Graham & Co
Jefferson Davis not dead says ex Governor in Texas tribute
In a Texas address ex Governor Lubbock lauds Jefferson Davis as living in memory and future generations. He portrays Davis as a greatest man, noting his leadership during the Civil War and the Confederacy’s struggle, with strong reverence for his legacy.
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Erson Davis
Lubbock
Texas
Jefferson Davis
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Dus Ciadca
Confederacy
Austin
Advertise Your Business to Build Local Prosperity
Smiths and merchants urged in this era to place self ads in local papers to show a thriving community. Peter Cooper’s dictum highlights that regular notices reassure distant readers and boost commerce. The era emphasizes honesty in politics business and social life as essential to trust and growth.
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Peter Cooper
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Eader
Raves
Coxe
Texas & Pacific
Weatherford
Santa Me
McKay
Progres
Archer County
Dallas
Connor
Burnett
Muikey
Trinity
Dallas Néne
Tennyson
Albuquerque
Vas
Pavitic
Southeastern
Bill W Woodruff
Arkansaw
Mississippi
Tennessee
Louisiana
Scientific American
Cal
The
Leaver
Blazes
Bela
Jim Hoggays
Wm. Vaughan
Hill County
Ettale
Holman
H. de
C. E
O. J. Cook
Paris
Sienff Cross
No Man’s Land
Kansas
Coats
Moanhta Phas
Athens
John J. Ingalls
Book Trust
Chamberlain
M. Soomey
Kanes
D. R. Akin & CO
Drg Ois As
Natio Bank
D. M. Howard
Ranchmen's Supplies
Mineral Wells
Carey Lombard Lumber Co
Weatherford and
B. F. Howard
Humboldt Marble Works
H. Schuster
Starkey & Palen
Arch Street
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Das
Areh St
Philadelphia
Sutter St
San Francisco
B. E. Mejilton
Greham
Millikan
Bryson, Jack Country
Jon Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
Graham, Texas
West Side Public Square
Nd Graha Daily State Line
W. S. Dewey
B. B. Garrett
Kramer
TEXS
Steinerre E.p
McFadden
Henley
Sherman Register
Dallas News
Graham's
Temple
Tyler Record
China and Furniture
W. S&s. MicJimsey
S. R. Jeff Rae
B. J. Semmes Co
O. F. C. Taylor and
Belle of
Nelson
Case Goods
W. HH
Bond & Lillard
R. G. Graham
R. G. Graham & CO
Short’s Brick
Craham
J. Porter & Son
Manuafacturers
Loggins
Henrietta City Mills
Yantis & Neely
Lone Star State
Union Mfg
W. S. Holt
Main Street
Little Rock
Ark
Dexa
Sumter
Ab. Lucason
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