Graham Leader Briefs from Graham Texas and Beyond
Mr Lapouchipan claims Queen Victoria saves over 65 million dollars annually from the civil list. The Brazilian emperor sent decorations to France for doctors who treated him during a recent illness. Joux Barriers retires from Little, Brown & Co. The Colorado Utes chief Colo row’s widow’s squaw plans to visit General Harrison to present the Indian view of the Colorado border troubles.
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Lapouchipan
Brazil
France
Colorow
Colorado
The Eourtess of Japan Arrives With Many Attendants
The Eourtess of Japan, soon visiting this country, travels with two manicures a dentist fourteen doctors ten fan bearers and a large retinue of female attendants in her suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eourtess
Japan
Richest New Yorker Joan Jacob Astor Worth About 100 Million
Joan Jacob Astor, estimated richest man in New York, holds a fortune chiefly in real estate around 100 million dollars. He is about seventy years old and a widower.
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Joan Jacob Astor
New York
Widow Rosam Oliphant to Carry On Husband’s Work
Rosam MuND Oliphant widow of Laurence Oliphant will continue his literary labor. She will be assisted by two Scotchmen who have converted to scientific religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosam Mund Oliphant
Laurence Oliphant
Keeligion
Rumor of Mackenzie's Removal From Medical College Rolls
A rumor claims the London College of Physicians and Surgeons will erase Dre Sir Morell Mackenzie's name from its rolls, with a public announcement expected shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London College of Physicians and Surgeons
Sir Morell Mackenzie
Death of Senorita Castelar. Spanish statesman's sister
Recono reports the death of Senorita Castelar aged seventy three who presided over her brother's home for many years. Mrs. Mackay orders new Paris gowns described as surpassing all prior modiste efforts. One gown in old rose satin features white lace and gems valued at forty thousand dollars.
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Recono
Senorita Castelar
Hamlin Mystery Shopper Causes Clerk Confusion
An elderly Bangor shopper paid for a bag of shorts but the store clerk refused to release them until payment. The man turned out to be Hannibal Hamlin, the venerable ex vice president, in a red cheeked rusty appearance.
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Bangor
Hannibal Hamlin
Duke of Portland Faces Speech Nerves in Public Orations
The Duke of Portland governs six counties and sits in seven counties, yet he struggles to utter more than a few words in public. He rigorously prepares his remarks and reads them aloud, much like a young curate reciting church lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Portland
Mrs Harrison Leads Indianapolis Literary Club
Mrs Harrison wife of the President elect is a leading member of the Kath arine Merrill Literary Club of Indianapolis. The group favors reading over gossip and prides itself on literary pursuits.
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Harrison
Katharine Merrill Literary Club
Indianapolis
Sidney Bartlett Reaches Ninth Decade of Legal Work
SIDNEY BARTLETT, a prominent Boston attorney and still active member of the bar, observed his ninetieth birthday recently. Although ten years older than Gladstone, he continues to argue complicated cases with lucidity. His yearly practice is reported at $100,000.
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Sidney Bartlett
Boston
Gladstone
New Brunswick Ladies Order Wax Bouquet for Mrs Harrison
A group of women in New Brunswick Nid plan a wax bouquet twenty two inches tall and weighing twenty pounds to present Mrs Harrison on inauguration day. If she carries it, she will grasp the burden of office.
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New Brunswick
Nid
Harrison
Vast Austrian Match Sets Grand Wealth in Union
The marriage links Archduchess of Austria and Archduke of Salvador with near million dollar fortune. The bride holds about 1 000 000 dollars while Parliament contributes 250 000. Papa Francis Joseph offers annual support for life.
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Famrey
Valtese
Austria
Frang Salvador
Granduke
Tuscany
Parliament
Papa Francisoseph
Begging Letters to Mrs Harrison Overburden Offee Requests
The article notes Mrs Harrison reads begging letters seeking her intercession with her husband to obtain an offer number around 25 am. She stops reading once she detects the insincerity of a letter and discards it as waste. The appeals are never presented to the husband.
Young couple elopes for Texas wedding under pressure
In Clarksville Texas on March 21 James Dickerson and Corie Canon wed after a hasty escape with license. Relatives opposed the match and a chase ensued as brothers attempted to stop them, but the shotgun at hand frightened off the attackers and Justice Stanley joined they in matrimony.
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Clarksville
Tex
James Dickerson
Corie Canon
Justice Stanley
Accident at Tulip ends in fatal shooting
In Bonham Texas on March 21 a planter J C Sims accidentally discharged a Winchester killing Miss Lucy Webster in a room where his daughter lay ill. Sims had intended to shoot a squirrel but unknowingly triggered the gun. The community reels from the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Tex
Tulip
J. C. Sims
Miss Webster
She Kept the Child at Texas depot separation scene
At the Texas and Pacific depot in Abilene on March 21 a man claiming to be the husband confronted a woman with a 3-year-old child. He demanded custody and tried to take the child, but the woman, aided by officers, kept the child and boarded the east-bound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Tex
Texas and Pacific
Dallas contractor James Prottatt Dies Suddenly on Walk
Davias Texas March 21. James Prottatt a renowned contractor left his Live Oak home in good health and social mood. At Kim and Pearl he spoke with friends then suddenly collapsed on the sidewalk from heart disease. He was about years old and once ran as workingmen's candidate for Dallas mayor.
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Davias
Tex
James Prottatt
Live Oak Street
Kim
Pearl Street
Dallas
Navarro Fair Association to Pay Debts and Expand Fairs
In Consteana Texas Navarro Fair Association met to settle debts and plan extended annual fairs with higher capital. Capt James Garritty presided and a 14 member board including I E Whiteselle F W Caruthers George T lester C B West S B Freedman D B Curtis R B Johnson Marion Martin John S Gibson EF Cherry J W Edens and Dink Evans was elected.
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Consteana
Tex
Navarro Fair Association
Capt
James Garrtty
James Garritty
I. E. Whiteselle
F. W. Caruthers
George T. Lester
West
D. Curtis
R. B. Johnson
Marion Martin
John
Gibson
EF. Cherry
J. W. Edens
Dink Evans
San Antonio Bar Picks Judge Nominee
At a San Antonio bar association meeting to recommend a candidate for the new county district judges, W. W. King led on the first ballot with 29 votes, then 7, 7, 7 on the second. King secured a majority and was declared the nominee. it is expected Governor Gey Ross will appoint the bar’s recommended candidate.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Antonio Bar Association
W. W. King
Walthall
Miner
James
Shields
King
Minor
Ross
Mr. King
Suicide suspected in Mexia death case
A young man named Compton was found dead in a rural lane five miles west of Mexia on March 21. An inquest by Justice Doyle concluded the death might be suicide after a morphine bottle, about one third full, was found near the body. The deceased is W P Compton, son of Mrs. M Compton, living six to seven miles west of Mexia.
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Mexia
Tesx
Compton
A. D. Murphy
J. L. Cogdell
Justice Doyle
W. FP. Compton
Local Man Accused in Orchard Affair Near Cisco
In Cisco Texas on March 21 an elderly man living south of Eastland is alleged to have attempted improprieties with an 11 year old orphan girl at his home. The attempt was thwarted when the girl's furious grandfather intercepted the plan after learning of the matter.
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Cisco, Tex
Eastland
Wheat and Oats Improvement Report From GoLpTHWwasItxK Tex
Wheat and oats look better as tables grow rapidly in GoLpTHWwasItxK Texas. Farmers report most have planted corn and await results with optimism.
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Tex
Marble Falls Line Extension Quietly Underway
Burnet Texas March 21 The Marble Falls extension of the Austin and North Western railway is quietly going on. Forty men were brought up from Austin today.
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Austin and
Marble Falls
Burnet
Tex
Austin and Northwestern Railway
Austin
Track lay near Falls with May 1 finish in sight
The track laying force has advanced the line to seven miles from the Falls and is expected to complete the road by May 1. Depot grounds were located Saturday.
Swiss native Conrad Frahner hosts lavish wedding feast
In Paris Texas on March 21 a number of guests gathered at the residence of Conrad Frahner to celebrate a wedding in traditional Swiss fashion. The event was prepared with great expense and featured ample provisions as the couple set forth on their matrimonial journey despite a mishap as the intended groom reportedly faltered and fell from the track.
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Paris
Tex
Conrad Frahner
Switzerland
Corn farming gain shifts Navarre county outlook
Corsicana Texas reports Navarre county farms planting more corn than ever in a single year. Local farmers plan to diversify beyond cotton to corn oats and hogs to cushion against cotton crop failures. If prudent foresight had guided last winter and spring, many farmers would not now face shortage of meat and bread.
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Corsicana
Tex
Navarre County
Horse thieves recaptured with 26 branded horses in Texas
Henrietta Texas March 21 Twenty six head of horses allegedly stolen in Parker county were recaptured in Montague county yesterday by Sheriff G C Wright and U S Marshal Jeff Mynett. The horses bore the H brand altered to H E connected, and the suspects are jailed here.
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Henrietta
Tex
Parker County
Montague County
G.C. Wright
United States
Jeff Mynett
Man Granted Bail in Tex Murder Case Transfer Ordered
In iWemesreap on March 21 Judge Burkhart set bail at 25000 for Joe Biassingame Jr. on a murder charge tied to ex-sheriff T S McDade. Grand jury filed indictment. case moved to Brazos county for Bryan term trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iWemesreap
Tex
Joe Biassingame, Jr
Burkhart
T. S. McDade
Brazos County
Bryan
Jailed Texans Escape Amid Jail Breakout at Graham
Bill Johnson Sam Burns and two Abbott brothers escaped from Graham jail last night. Johnson linked to horse stealing, Burns from Wise county, Abbott brothers brought from Indian Territory. Parents in Dallas county, siblings in Greer county. Sheriff not blamed. jail condition cited.
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Graham
Tex
Bill Johnson
Sam Burns
United States
Abbott
Johnson
Rockwall County
Wise County
Indian Territory
Dallas County
Greer County
Artesian well construction begins at Bremond Texas
The saw company that built the successful artesian well at Waco has started work in Bremond. The tower and small houses are nearly finished and the crew expects to be ready soon. The well will be owned by the Houston and Texas Central railroad company.
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Bremond
Tex
Waco
Houton and
Texas Central Railroad Company
Bank a certainty spurs brick hotel plan in Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Texas March 21 citizens discuss creating a stock company to build a brick hotel this summer pending arrangements. The bank is now a certainty as nearly all shares are taken, meeting a need for several years.
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van Alstyne
Tex
Maireh
Montgomery family burns in Texas improve as mother struggles
In Cisco Texas on March 21 the young daughter of Mr James Montgomery is improving after clothing was burned from her body. doctors hope for full recovery. Her mother remains seriously burned and may lose use of one hand.
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Cisco, Tex
James Montgomery
County Site Election Looms for Montgomery Courthouse Move
Montgomery Texas residents await a decision on April 27 after an election order to choose whether the county courthouse stays in Montgomery or moves to Conroe. Both towns push for the location, with strong local support.
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MontGomery
Tex
Conroe
Washouts Delay Trains on Southern Pacific and Atchison Routes
Washouts halted service on the Southern Pacific near Yuma and on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe in New Mexico. Trains are delayed with expected disruption of at least two days on the former route.
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el Paso
Tex
Padife
Yuma
Atchison
Burglary in Ex Paso Strikes Mrs Ely Home
Burglars entered the rooms of Mrs. C. W. Ely this morning and stole jewelry valued at a sizable sum. Detectives are on the case but no clues have yet surfaced.
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Paso
Tex
C. W. Ely
Out of Danger in Tex County Shooting Incident
MiraM Texas March 21 Little Wise Rovers who was accidentally shot by Hon J T Polly's son last Saturday evening is recovering and expected to be all right in a few days.
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Miram
Tex
Man Shot Near Pearsall Ends in Fatal Wounding
News reaches Pearsall Texas that J I Pendergast was shot and fatally wounded March WM by Sam Rideaway at Bigfoot eighteen miles east of Pearsall. The quarrel began over a division of corn.
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Pearsall
Tex
J. I. Pendergast
Sam Rideaway
Bigfoot
Farm Show in McKinney Markets Wheat and Corn
Field reports from McKinney Texas on March 21 show many farmers in town to market wheat corn and cotton in substantial quantities. Wheat ranges from 45 to 57 cents, corn about 52 cents, cotton prices not fully listed.
Burglars Haul At Jefferson Residence
Burglars entered the home of S. M. Ward in Jefferson Texas and removed a watch and chain along with 137.50 dollars from the traveling preacher Rev. Leonards of Tennessee, who was injured.
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Jofferson
Tex
M. Ward
Mr. Leonards
Tennessee
Farmers Busy Planting As Prospects Stay Flattering
Graia Fine GRAFBURY Texas March 21 Farmers work hard with wheat and oats looking exceptionally well and crops progressing amid favorable conditions.
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Grafbury, Tex
Fifty Seventh Day of Texas Legislature Reports Passages
A lengthy Texas legislative day notes multiple bills advancing. Measures on professorship donations, death statistics, sheriff deputy limits, governor bonds, veterans certificates, and election vote counting move to engrossment or passage, with a sustained debate on the normal school question and a pending constitutional amendment.
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Gresham
Colorado
Santa Fe
House
Senate
Tin House
Abercrombie
Texas
Kaufman County
Parricide Verdict In Texas Case Sentences Bryant
Bonita Texas March 23 The jury finds Neely Bryant guilty of manslaughter in the killing of his father in November. The punishment is set at two years in the penitentiary. The defendant expresses happiness at the judge's sentence.
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Bonita
Tex
Neely Bryant
Bryant
City council approves 12 cents tax levy in Warrenheutt
At the meeting last night the Warrenheutt city council levied a special tax of 12 cents on the $100 in order to pay off the city’s current indebtedness. The measure was approved to address outstanding obligations.
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Warrenheutt Tex
Government nominates numerous federal posts and court appointments
Washington nominees include W Judd for US marshal in northern Mississippi John Burton for marshal in Mississippi Aren Kursheedt for eastern Louisiana and Slaughter for district of Nebraska William Whitman named associate justice in New Mexico Samuel Thayer and others receive medical and legal posts Cyrus Dussy and Rathbone Gardner gain interior and Rhode Island positions Slaughter and Whitfeld receive postmaster general roles plus several navy yard and treasury appointments noted.
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John §. Burton
Mississippi
United States
Aren * Kursheedt
Louisiana
Slaughter
Nebraska
District of
W William S. Whitman
New Mexico
Supreme Court of the
Territory of New Mexico
Smith A. Wohlfield
Ohio
Abraham D. Hazen
Pennsylvania
John W. Marci
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
J.G. Granville
Philadelphia
Wiliam M. Thomas, Jr
Maine
Netherlands
Charles E Mitchell
Connecticut
Nathan ©. Murphy
Arizona
David M. Lives
New Orleans
Johin P. Ward
Oregon
Willamette
Whitelaw Reid
New York
France
Julius Goldschmidt
Wisconsin
Vienna
Eugene Schuyler
Andrew C. Bradley
Districts of Columbia
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
John Kk. McTie
Frank R. Atkins
Dakota
Territory of Dakota
Iowa
Tracy
J. B Davis
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Bancroft
Department of State
Berlin
State Department
Blaine
Windom
T. E. Byrnes
St. Paul Minn
Treasury Department
J. M. Smith
Byrnes
Minnesota
Voorhees
Eustis
Senate
John A. Kasson
Walter Whelps
Geo. I. Bates
Cyrus Dussy
Interior
Rathbone Gardner
Rhode Island
Elbert D. Weed
Montana
James €. Perry
North Carolina
Alexander C. Smith
Joseph F. Party
Otho &. Michiles
Iastor
Medical Department
Suling A. Petzki
Gilbert P. Colton
Charles I. Hunter
William Ke, Chase
Sturgis
D.T
John Outer
Parker
D. Tiames
W. Kellorg
Wykes
M. T
Wim
Wallace
Indianapolis
Dud
B. F. Butler
Phelps
Bidine
Noble
Allison
Palmer
Wealthy Nora Springs man sues for libel over caucus article
Horace Ginge sues the Advertiser of Nora Springs for 10000 dollars alleging a contributed piece defamed him by accusing him of reflecting on foreigners as town caucus officeholders. The suit is set for April hearing.
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Mason, Crry. Te
Horace Ginge
Nora Springs
Hag
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