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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
2
The text warns that in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri a person can bore a hole in firewood fill with powder and place it to blow up a thiefs house, while other states ban such acts as misdemeanor.
A nineteenth century reflection mocks nihilists by noting Czar Alexander consumes five quarts of champagne each day. The speaker argues that such excess shows their senseless plotting against the czar and their own ruin, favoring champagne over dynamite as a safer spectacle.
Cora Tanner confesses she delights in casting off skirts and wearing bifurcated garments, or trousers, asserting this choice mirrors her true feminine instincts despite her artistic talents.
An aerial contest at St Augustine between an eagle and a fish hawk ends when the hawk drops its load, a large flounder. The fish falls a yard and is captured to make a meal, a scene described as a fresh yet oddly familiar tale.
The census process opens June 1 with fifty days for towns and cities and thirty days for country districts. Data collection should finish by June 30 and principal results may be ready by August 1 if Mr Porter delivers quick calculations.
The text argues that if the public knew the army and navy casualties, they would be horrified, but the real magnitude is the railroads' damage over the past year. It claims 5,282 military deaths and 26,000 wounded would pale next to railroad havoc, implying national disruption.
A US native notes his slang overload when visiting Europe and in America. He observes slang adds force to talk abroad but finds simple elegant diction stronger and more expressive overall.
A former inmate released from Auburn penitentiary recalls being escorted by then governor Grover Cleveland in 1871 after a murder conviction. He says Cleveland personally accompanied him to Auburn to witness the sentence and later signed his pardon as Albany governor in 1890.
Times reporter criticizes Nye's Oakland lecture noting a peculiar charm but also a sharper, clipped appraisal of the speaker's delivery. The account emphasizes the tension between audience perception and editorial taste.
In Texarkana on April 25 a mob hunted a black man accused of assaulting Mrs. Silas Jones near Cameron. After arrests and disputes over the suspect, a prisoner was shot dead by buckshot at a schoolhouse where he was guarded awaiting transport. The violence followed residents’ vigilante action and fear in the Cotton Belt region.
A major rainstorm hit Neavy, Texas, Wednesday evening, flooding streets and cellars. Bridges washed away, eastbound trains halted at the town, westbound held at Colorado, first heavy rain since October. A funnel shaped cloud observed Thursday mystified hundreds with unclear damage reports.
At John E. Lee’s farm six miles northwest of Baird on Monday afternoon a conflict with Calvin May left Lee with one eye knocked out by a stick or club. The eye had already been blind from war fever, and Lee is under medical care. An officer was sent to May’s house to bring him in.
In Manor Texas yesterday W M Arnold and Ben Eppright were arrested after a knife fight leaving a head wound. Both posted bond for court today. Rumor says a joint stock company plans a large gin and cotton seed mill. The town sees a real estate boom amid three days of rain delaying farming.
L D Vanenberg of Grayson county filed suit in the district court seeking 75000 damages from the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad for injuries to his right hand. He lost the hand after it was caught between two cars while coupling at Whitesboro in December when employed as a freight train conductor for MK&T.
Shooting incident reported in Hal Tex on April 21 involving Phil Manson and John Sherrod, two farmers. Authorities investigating cause and potential charges as details remain sparse.
Manson and Sherrod faced off in a tense encounter. Manson, armed with a shotgun, reportedly did not fire as Sherrod approached with an 88 calibre Winchester. Sherrod fired seven times, striking Manson twice. wounds deemed not dangerous. Sherrod surrendered to Sheriff Perry.
News from Decatur Texas reports a fatal pistol duel near Gum between Will Jarnagin and Andy Foster. Jarnagin died within half an hour from a 38 caliber wound after five shots were exchanged. Foster was wounded in the head and is expected to live. Both men were described as quiet and peaceable.
In Darras Texas on Wednesday afternoon a Waters Pierce Oil Co tank leaked damaging a cellar and flooding the floor. About 7000 gallons were saved from a 20000 gallon tank with an estimated 13000 gallon loss. Three workers C H Hoffman G W Reeves and Percy Carter were overcome by fumes. Hoffman remained confined to his home. The break was described as a sound like a rushing train.
In federal court Judge Maxey refused an injunction in the El Paso water company versus city of El Paso case. The company sought to block bond issuance for artesian wells and waterworks. Based on Brenh am vs water company, the injunction was denied. appeal to the Texas Supreme Court follows as the city proceeds with its own waterworks and bore program.
W. W. Fly, U.S. customs inspector, collided with two Mexican smugglers near Larevo Texas. One fought back, was struck with a six shooter, then fled into the Rio Grande and drowned. The other escaped back to Mexico.
Farmers in Fannin County Texas report good progress despite a week of rain that stalled fieldwork. Eastbound trains through Dodd City since last Saturday have carried witnesses jurymen and officers to the federal court in Paris.
In Wurrespoxo Tex on April 22 a brakeman riding the engine pilot attempted to throw a switch. He fell with a foot across the track and engine trucks ran over it. He was taken to Sedalia hospital.
Paris Texas April 28 Barrington McDonald died Tuesday night after being shot by his son Mon day. The son had a history of insanity and, after escaping confinement, obtained a loader pistol and fatally fired his father when he reached him.
A tale from Newbury South Carolina recounts a Confederate soldier who saved a woman aboard a railroad train from a drunken mob of Negro troops. He then confessed to killing a ruffian and was executed after a court martial. The anonymous Texan dug his own grave, declared he was ready, and faced death.
A dramatic scene describes a volley of fire as a brave Texan falls at his grave. The crowd roars and honors him for defending the honor of unknown women, a grand tribute to southern chivalry attributed to A Dicker.
An explosion at the Colebrook furnace in Lebanon Pennsylvania at 6 yesterday morning caused four blasts. Shaking buildings and rattling windows followed as the furnace jacket and roof were blown away. Engineer William P Wright was severely burned and the blaze was quickly extinguished. damage figures reach several thousand dollars.
A 10-year-old boy Ben Corboy produced a revolver during recess at Room No. 8, Brazil Ind., and shot Cora Bra bach also about 10. The bullet hit her hand and face but was not fatal and caused heavy bleeding. The motive was information she had given a teacher about his misconduct. The boy fled as the city marshal pursues.
A party of young ladies walking home from Hazlegreen in Sinsinna Mound Wisconsin on a Tuesday afternoon arrives at a road where Miss Murray suddenly collapses and dies. It is believed a ruptured blood vessel caused by laughter sparked the fatal incident during a lively conversation.
Mrs. Eliza Lins of West Belle vue Allegheny county sues Edward Minick for breach of promise seeking 20000 damages. She says engagement begun Oct 1 1888 and she remained single and ready to marry, while Minick refuses to keep the contract. The case has caused a sensation due to Minick's wealth.
Caryvenne Wy April 24. Authorities plan to smother the fire at Union Pacific No 4 in Rock Springs. Hundreds work to seal the entrance for four months, with potential flooding if the fire remains. Fifteen men were injured in the initial explosion. all but two expected to recover. No further fatalities reported. About twenty Chinese workers detained in the mine.
Chaney Luke and two companions attempted to ford Mid die Boggy on horseback near Nelsons Crossing, thirty miles southeast of town. Luke’s horse failed, both rider and animal drowned, companions narrowly escaped. body not yet recovered.
Two hundred paper hangers who struck against a thirteen week wage reduction remain out of work. An arbitrating committee met with employers but failed to settle the dispute and the men expect to stay out for the rest of the season. Many are working for themselves.
The schooner F. J. Brinsfield sank off Point No Point on Saturday. Seamen David Prim John Harkum John Betts and Robert Elison all colored drowned. Captain John HL Elison of Rappahannock Va. was rescued from the cross trees in an unconscious condition.
The court martial of Bowman H. McCalla of the U S Navy, from the Enterprise, began at noon at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Charges mirror the court of inquiry and include severe and cruel treatment and violations of the articles for the government of the navy.
Mayor Cregl for Eberold issued orders to close all pool rooms in Chicago. The directive took effect Monday afternoon after rooms were open at noon. Police Inspec Rooms carried out the closure across the city.
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