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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
4
The Graham Leader notes proprietor J W Graves reports a constitutional convention in August. It also states State Senator McDonald of Paris has announced candidacy for governor.
Gainesville congressman elect J. W. Bailey is expected to succeed Silas Hare in Texas fifth district. Bailey, described as a gifted orator, would bring notable eloquence to congressional proceedings.
A note salutes Seymour as assured of railroad service by July 1 and congratulates the sister town on a booming advance, while cautioning that many such booms fade like morning mist.
Prince Bismarck resigns as chancellor of the German Empire due to disagreements with the young Emperor William. The aged statesman steps down as the ruler and court confront differences over policy and direction.
Maryland delegate Barnes Comp ton was removed from the house by party lines while Mead the contesting Republican was seated, signaling a strong working majority despite electoral outcomes.
General George Crook renowned for breaking Apache raids in Arizona and New Mexico and for capturing Geronimo died in Chicago last Friday from heart disease.
The Blair educational bill, in Congress eight years, was defeated in the Senate by 31 to 37. Senator Coke led the opposition and celebrated the loss as a triumph for "Old Lungs." Senator Reagan also opposed the measure, and its defeat is described as burial forever.
Godeys Lady's Book for April surpasses all fashion magazines in America and its own prior issues. Noted for exquisite fashion plates described as the glass of fashion and the mould of form. Price is $2.00 a year from Godey Publishing Co., Philadelphia.
The piece notes large numbers of formerly enslaved people moving to North and South Carolina and Texas. It cites Senator Butler of South Carolina proposing deportation to Africa, while suggesting the freedmen might better join northern efforts to solve the race problem.
Rev Sam Jones opens an immense taberna cle on Houston Street for an event in Fort Worth. Over 200 ladies and gentlemen join a special choir led by Rev John M Barcus, formerly Graham M E church pastor 86-57, now at Mulkey Memorial Fort Worth.
James Redpath contrasts two Jefferson Davises in American history one a conspirator and traitor tied to Andersonville the other a man of integrity who served the nation faithfully from youth to old age.
The Dallas News notes the Dallas and Pacific road as a definite institution building northwest to southeast with swift future growth. The article mentions bonds for both divisions to be floated soon, reflecting the public confidence in a multi million finance project driven by brains and business. Flood warnings follow reports from Pirrstdure dated March 23 as heavy rains swell rivers.
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