Weatherford Texas Rail Road Time Table Notice
The schedule for the Weatherford line shows departure and arrival times for several trains with connections to Panhandle and Pacific routes at Weatherford and Wells. A. F. McKay, Superintendent, notes connections with the Santa Fe Railway. The fragment lists times around morning and evening for trains No. 2 and No. 4, and a Mineral Wells stop.
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Santa Fe Railway
A. F. McKay
Tur Indians and Army Service Discussed
The article notes Tur Indians being enlisted into the United States army with prospects of little activity and steady government rations, viewing it as a possible method of civilizing them and enabling easier support under military discipline.
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United States Army
Grand Jury Probes Missing Waiting Clause in Texas School Bill
Travis county grand jury investigates loss of waiting clause in school text bill. Reportedly a mixed piece of legislation with unclear provisions and potential gaps prompting scrutiny.
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Tur Grand Jury
Travis County
Benjamin Returns to Washington from U.S. Tour
Benjamin arrives in Washington after a nationwide tour. He reports satisfaction with the trip and notes that people seem more pleased with him than before.
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Benjamin
Washington
United States
Prince of Wales Said to Be Awfully Tired
Report notes the Prince of Wales appears awfully tired and clings to life with tenacious effort amid uncertain health. Public interest grows as observers describe his fragile condition and ongoing struggle.
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Prince of Wales
Silent naval chase pursues evasive Chillan captain
Rumors of sea clashes circulate as U S war ships hunt a Chillan captain who escaped federal authorities at San Diego. Within forty eight hours the pursued commander is expected to avoid Uncle Sam's surveillance and slip away to safety.
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Tur
China
Italy
San Diego
Uncle Sam
Blaine Compared to Provoking War for Presidential Glory
The fragment suggests Blaine could spark a war to boost a presidential image and warns to watch Jimmy, described as a slick figure.
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Blaine
Jimmy
Monument to Jefferson Davis Sparks Charity Call
An appeal urges funds to erect a memorial for Jefferson Davis while suggesting aid to the living may matter more. The writer notes Davis already has a symbolic monument in every true Southerner and dismisses the need for stone monuments.
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Jefferson Davis
Barbie Ehalt
Boomer intruders in Indian Territory spark government eject action
About 6200 white intruders have moved into Indian Territory and formed contracts with some native residents. The government plans to eject these boomers, causing unease among white settlers in the territory.
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Governor Hogg under fire over appointments and reform claims
Waco Day sharply questions Gov. Hogg's record as he swears to uphold the constitution yet appoints two men in illogical ways. The paper calls the moves harmful to reform and labeled them unqualified under the instrument's terms.
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Gov. Hogg
Waco Day
Notable Texas Items and Tragedies Blink News Circles
The Brenham Banner reports threats and policies on immigrants and emigration treaties. Dallas sees a magazine explosion near a powder store with no serious injuries. Col J D Morrison, a San Antonio lawyer, killed his wife and himself in a Sunday act of insanity.
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America
Dallas
Lancaster
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Morrison
Unsure fragment hints at appointments at large
The readable portion mentions appointments being made and a positive stance toward them, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or actions to detail.
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Coudlty
Little Hands Poem By Frask L Stanton
A short mourning poem reflects on a mother’s tender care for her deceased child. The speaker recalls tired but loving little hands, the mother’s kiss, and a final promise of a kiss reaching the child in heaven.
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Shining Lands
Frask_L. Stanton
Drake Heirs to Drake Fortune Prompts Texas Ties
A report claims Sir Francis Drake’s estate will be divided among eight direct descendants, with about 490 million dollars in principal and 3 percent interest for 500 years. Texas posts Fort Devis and Fort Hancock to be abandoned under a new troop-consolidation plan. Davis murder case pending in Fort Worth, possible commutation unlikely. if executed he would be the first white man hanged in Tarrant County.
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England
Sir Francis Drake
Explorer
Exas
Drake
Texas
Fort Devis
Fort Hancock
War Department
Proctor
Eagle Pass
Supreme Court
Davis
B.C. Evans
Fort Worth
Tarrant
Hogg
Tarrant County
Kentucky man roams Fort Worth finds missing cash
Willis Tisdale from Kentucky visited Fort Worth last week. He drank with new acquaintances and woke in a vacant lot among empty cans missing $30. The incident ends with him walking away wiser and poorer. President Harrison’s southern journey urged unity and temperance praise from a prominent advocate.
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Willis Tisdale
Kentucky
Fort Worth
Farmers' Alliance Attacks Governor Hogg and Rail Rush
The Farmers' Alliance denounces Gov Hogg as a bad man and seeks to strip him of railroad commissioner appointments while urging 8 D Duncan to be named. The piece also links tips to Dave Culbers with President Harrison. Census mortgage data for Iowa shows growth from 1880 to 1889 and highlights debt per person and statewide impact.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Gov. Hogg
D. Duncan
Dave Culbers
Harrison
Texas
South
Iowa
Alabama
National Economist
Ilinois
Prone
Texas constitutional amendments proposals and new judicial structure
The text outlines several proposed amendments from the Texas Legislature in 1891, affecting sections of Articles 6 7 and 16 and the installation of a new judicial framework. It covers ballots voting For or Against amendments, the establishment of a multi tier court system with a Supreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals and Civil Appeals, district and county courts, and the jurisdiction rules for judges and writs. It specifies election timings and officer qualifications, plus local options for licensing of intoxicating liquors and financial provisions for the State's funds.
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State of Texas
Board of Education
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Commissioners Court
Senate
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Supreme Court
Criminal Appeals
Commissioners Courts
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Galveston
Harris Counties
United States
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War Court
Court of Criminal
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Court of Civil Appeals
Courts of Civil Appeals and Criminal Appeals
Commission of Appeals
Courts of Civil Appeals
Civil Appeals
Probate Court Jurisdiction and Election Proclamation
The text outlines probate and county court powers, including issuing letters testamentary, administering estates, and appointing guardians. it details appeals in criminal cases, writs, and vacancies. It then discusses a constitutional amendment proposal, election proclamation duties, and the scheduled August 11, 1891 vote in Texas with wording for ballots.
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