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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
The Leader notes subscription rates with one copy for one year and six months. Editor P A Martin signs the notice. Graham Texas post office marks indicate second class mail matter.
James B. Morcum prominent lawyer of Breathett Co Kentucky was shot dead while performing his professional duties at the county courthouse on the 3rd. The killing is tied to a Kentucky feud and follows years of local tension.
A reader poises a hypothetical 1900s political ticket for William Randolph Hearst and John Mitchell, asking how such a pairing would be received. The remark signals debate over leadership style and party strategy.
The record notes that five months ago the President urged Congress to create a tariff revision commission as a practical remedy for trust evils. The remark frames a policy approach tying tariffs to corporate abuses.
Some critics argue the Washington Monument is not high art and deserve to be compelled to climb it to judge its value. The remark frames the monument as an experiential critique rather than a formal assessment of artistry.
Russia signals intent to establish a Monroe Doctrine style policy in Asia and boasts a force strong enough to enforce it, indicating a strategic shift in regional power dynamics and potential friction with other powers.
George Gould asserts the current prosperity will last twelve months, enough to convince a certain class of Republicans that their party caused the boom.
Fifteen people perish after two steamers collide in a dense fog off the Atlantic coast near the fifth meridian. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the crash and determine causation.
D H Turner of Dempsey town Pennsylvania says one of Dr Kings New Life Pills nightly for two weeks made him feel in his teens again. The pills are advertised as best for liver stomach and bowels and are vegetal and non gagging. Sold for 25 cents at Edgar Matthews Drug Store.
The New Jersey trolley lines have been absorbed by a holding company with capital of $25,000,000. They remain unshaken by the Northern Securities decision. The Texas Legislature appropriated eight and a half million dollars while state revenue totals about seven and a half. Our representative Mr. Crawford voted against the bill.
Vermifuge has achieved a world wide reputation as the best of all worm destroyers and its tonic influence on weak unthrifty children. It neutralizes stomach acidity, improves digestion and assimilation of food, strengthens the nervous system, and restores health, vigor, and elasticity of spirit to childhood. Zoe at Gorehan Drug.
A Palo Pinto district figure William Gibbs is attacked for nepotism and insulting ex Governor James Hogg. The piece labels Gibbs a peanut politician and notes prior accusations of stealing county instructions. It praises Hogg and predicts Gibbs’s misrepresentation by his constituents.
An old bottle label proclaims the tonic consists of iron and quinine in a tasteless formula with the claim No Cure No Pay. The price listed is 50 cents.
The Birmingham News notes Attorney Folk appears to perform a bloodhound stunt in a poignant St. Louis drama, highlighting the sensational courtroom flair and local legal intrigue surrounding the case.
Drs Adams and Hubbert with Dr McMordie offer eye ear nose and throat care in Mineral Wells Jacksboro and Graham Texas. Adams opens Graham office to examine free for Young and adjoining counties. incurables told upfront. Testimonials from patients treated across Texas emphasize restored vision after cataracts cross eyes and related conditions with over 7000 treated. Office at Blakeney Pharmacy Graham Wednesdays and Thursdays. operating rooms at Hillburn's Jewelry and Optical Store. Ice house opened by Walter Kelly. local soda shop and Palace of Sweets offer cold drinks and evaporated fruits. Adams King concessioners add ice cream soon.
The Austin Statesman jokes that with pistol use being commonplace, a convicted offender should wear two or three six shooters strapped to his coat for twelve months. Each gun would be two feet long and six pounds in weight to deter future offenses.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a universal cure for lung and throat troubles. Mrs C K VanMetre of Shepherdstown says it cured her severe bronchitis after a year with no relief. The ad claims it helps croup whooping cough grip pneumonia consumption and offers trial bottles free with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
It is reported that the Rock Island will extend its line to Houston and Galveston irrespective of traffic arrangements negotiated with the Central. The move signals a major expansion by the railroad, challenging existing alignments and potentially reshaping regional rail service.
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