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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1884
Page
2
The Graham Leader notes the eastern Galveston beach near destruction from recent gale activity. It urges early city action to shield the shore and preserve its famed beauty for residents and visitors. The piece also praises Dallas County Attorney Clint for prosecuting criminals and suggests he could teach county attorneys in a state program.
The Pallas Times notes Buck Walton, a candidate for Attorney General, wrote a book titled The life of Ben Thompson. It questions how the book might have influenced or reflected his political platform had he not authored it.
The Henrietta court house contract is let to Strain Riley and Swinburne for 34800 dollars and must be completed in nine months.
Temple Houston of Mobeetie announces candidacy to fill the state senate seat formerly held by Matlock.
The Wills Point Local Chronicle argues that all puff pieces must be paid for, claiming promotional blurbs cannot be made to read uniformly and thus require separate compensation.
It is believed at Austin that Mr. Maidenbrook of the Houston Post has been appointed by Gov. Ireland as chief commissioner to the New Orleans Exposition.
The Age suggests professional jurors will not serve until the jury fee is abolished and proposes making jury duty compulsory for county taxpayers. It calls for service to be required like road work.
The Galveston News endorses Isaac A. Patton of Alva as a strong candidate for land office commissioner. Patton, former Eighteenth Legislature member and land fraud board participant, is praised for duty and fitness, while incumbent Walsh is urged to consider stepping aside.
The Galveston News, Austin Statesman and Houston Post back Barnett Gibbs for lieutenant governor. Their apparent agreement suggests possible unity on a state ticket despite Gibbs and Ireland differing on key issues in the 18th legislature.
A Texans' call to end legislative control of public lands argues past frauds, land boards, and court backlogs. It urges apportionment of lands to counties for sale or lease by commissioners courts, to fund free schools and reduce litigation and syndicate influence. The author warns timely reform could save millions for education.
Washington reports a bitter feud between Denison and Gainesville over the branch of the Federal Court. Denison threatens to oppose the Santa Fe railway right of way unless Gainesville yields, while Arkansas and Missouri lawmakers weigh a Muscogee compromise to block a Fort Smith or North Texas court site.
May 2 report from Dalias notes the public interest committee has advanced talks with foreign parties on a new Dallas line. Details remain incomplete but a charter is expected to be filed within a week or two with strong capital backing.
Report notes rising rape incidents in Texas during 1984 with law enforcement and public safety concerns highlighted. Authorities discuss investigation challenges and community safety measures amid ongoing cases.
The Austin Statesman condemns the Dallas district judge for admitting bail to Adams, the murderer of Burns. It argues wealth and influence shield the guilty, while justice is blunted. It calls for firm enforcement of law and a public stand against corruption that spares high‑status criminals.
A Massachusetts man aged 60 insured his life for $1,000. He later received a check for the policy as the insurer declared him dead at the limit of life tables. The note explained he had outlived the policy and his claim was paid.
The editor calls Miss Chamberlain the reigning belle at Newport for the coming season. An error leads to the phrase ringing bell, provoking sharp rebuke in the composing room after publication.
The piece argues Tilden is securing Democratic delegations to Chicago just as Blaine did for Republicans. West Virginia Oregon Iowa favor the Sage of Gramercy, now Kentucky joins from the South, demanding his nomination. If he refuses, the November 4 result will correct Republican thefts and crown Tilden president. Retribution is imminent, slow yet forceful.
Fort Worth Gazette notes the Cunningham verdict and Adams bond business tied to murder cases in Texas, highlighting influence and connections with powerful friends.
Dallas correspondence notes that final action on the Morrison bill is likely next week. Debate centers on whether it will push the party toward aggressive tariff reform or force a return to tariff for revenue with protection. The piece also critiques chaotic House procedures and crowded calendars hindering business.
The New York Star backs legislation to punish wife beaters with the whipping post and argues it would reform the offender and deter crime. The Shreveport Times countered that imprisoning a strong brute harms his family more. The San Antonio Times favored whipping as a cheaper, effective deterent to reduce misdemeanors.
The Rev Dr Henry M Scudder, long Brooklyn pastor and India missionary now at a Chicago church, told his congregation that no city in Asia compares to Chicago or New York for unmixed wickedness and utter moral depravity, claiming the continent hosts a class of villains lower than India or China.
The County Attorney argues in a Post letter that the editorial misstates his handling of cotton swindler witnesses. He explains Cammack, Easton, Lohenstein, and Baum were treated per law to secure necessary testimony, with Easton and Lohenstein offered but declined. He condemns the perceived loophole used to push Baum as witness and cites a Dallas Mercury quote about justice.
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