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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
4
Arendt Arendt of Lincoln Nebraska hanged himself after his sweetheart Miss Mary VanHoe jilted him in heartbreak prompting the tragedy reported in The Graham Leader.
A coal mine near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania caved in on the 15th entombing twenty five miners. A few bodies have been recovered and rescue efforts continue amid hazardous conditions.
The bridge spanning the Mississippi at St Louis has been completed and formally opened for business. A grand celebration accompanied the opening ceremony, marking a milestone in regional transportation and commerce.
Alvin Adams founded the Adams Express Company fifty years ago carrying goods in a carpet bag. He now represents about twelve million dollars, one of the few successful carpet baggers on record. others went home or turned to honest work.
Judge Maxey of the United States Court at San Antonio rules against Dick Duncan in his habeas corpus hearing. Duncan, convicted of murder in state court, challenged Texas penal code as unconstitutional. Counsel plans appeal to the Supreme Court.
Immigration conventions were held at Fort Worth and Dallas with permanent organizations formed. The Fort Worth event aims to attract settlers along the Fort Worth and Denver railroad line, while Dallas focuses on settling the western country along the Texas and Pacific. Leading men near these lines show great interest and expect rapid west Texas settlement.
Department of Justice and Treasury agree to repatriate twenty one Chi namen from San Diego to China via San Francisco. Decision aims to cut costs by returning the detainees abroad rather than repatriating them through Mexico. Also notes Texas business opposition to railway measures and criticizes urban wealth vs farmer influence.
J. B. Walker editor of the Gainesville Register was beaten by three deputy U.S. Marshals in his office last Saturday. Deputy Mynett led the attack. Walker lies in critical condition. The assailants were charged with assault with intent to murder, posted bail via habeas corpus at 3500 dollars each, and were remanded after failing to secure it. Strong lynching threats arose but were contained.
Dallas attorney Seth Shepard enters the gubernatorial race following Throckmorton’s withdrawal. Supporters hail him as a brilliant man who would make a capable governor.
The State Prohibition Convention at Fort Worth nominated a ticket for statewide offices: Governor E C Heath Rockwall Lieutenant Governor J M Thompson Carson Treasurer W D Jackson McLennan Land Commissioner 8 G Tomlinson Hopkins Comptroller 8 G Mullens Navarre Attorney General J B Goff Travis Superintendent of Public Instruction A Clark Hood A proposal for a female suffrage plank was rejected by a small majority.
A May 4 cyclone near Hamilton Texas led to reports of strangers on a public road carried into the air by the storm. Witnesses say a man on horseback and a woman were lifted in a cloud and later vanished with no trace found, suspected torn apart by the storm.
A San Antonio Times item mocks Senator Vest for shabby appearance while noting the Senate cannot dethrone his influence. The quip frames Vest as a colorful political figure despite personal style critiques.
The Marshall Star attacks J Weisman and Co for leaving Marshall after profits, arguing such behavior reflects poorly on the town. It urges home advertisers to support the local paper to keep the town vibrant and notes caution in eye care with a saltwater wash and physician care for eye disease.
Secretary Blaine owns a 400 acre farm near Elizabeth Pennsylvania and coal rights under 1 100 acres of surrounding land. He bought part of the land over twenty years ago and has not mined coal there since 1875. He rarely visits the farm.
Hon J W Throckmorton of McKinney Texas on May 12 1890 withdraws from the Texas governor race citing illness after la grippe and fatigue He states the people should choose another standard bearer and thanks supporters while wishing a more capable successor directs Texas toward a grander civilization
The Fort Worth Gazette notes Throckmorton’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial canvass will strengthen Attorney General Hogg’s chances. It predicts that most pro commission supporters will gravitate to Hogg, aligning the race in Texas around that issue.
A formal county judge seal note from Texas records dated May in Graham, signed by H. D. Williams as County Judge of Young County.
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