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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1889

Page

2

Graham Leader reports on varied events and donations

Henry LaBooucHERE of Graham sends 250 dollars to orphan children of the late Princess Christian of Denmark. The Empress of Austria suffers insomnia and rheumatism with no relief. Paris arrivals include Rodman Wanamaker and the Count and Countess Galli. Charles Arbuckle, the coffee magnate nicknamed Baby Bunting, buys Brooklyn property for 450000 dollars. Mansfield’s production of Richard III costs 130000, armor accounting for 10000.

Henry Laboouchere Informer Pigott Austria Paris Rodman Wanamaker Count

Daughter Born to Prince Oscar of Sweden

Prince Oscar of Sweden has a daughter, continuing the royal line after he gave up his crown claim last year to wed Ebba Munck.

Prince Oscar of Sweden Ebba Munck

Reverend Harlan Engaged to New York Widow Swift

The Rev. Richard Harlan, eldest son of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harlan, is engaged to Mrs. Swift, a wealthy widow from New York.

Tne Richard Harlan Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Swift New York

Mrs Geordie McCrennan Plans Indefinite European Residence

Mrs Geordie B. McCrennan the wife of the general has reportedly decided on an indefinite residence in Europe where she has spent the past year awaiting further arrangements and possibilities for travel and stay.

King Joan of Abyssinia Seen as Cruel Ruler in Death Report

Report says Queen Joan of Abyssinia was killed in battle and described as a cruel ruler who would rather kill a man than attend a circus.

Joan of Abyssinia

Two Colored Lawyers at Philadelphia Bar

John D. Lewis and Jeremiah H. Scott are two African American lawyers at the Philadelphia bar who have practiced for years and achieved fair success in their careers.

TnHerre Philadelphia John D. Lewis Jeremiah H. Scott

Mercer preacher vows to marry chosen wife in church

The Rev. Mr. Slemmers of Mercer Pennsylvania declares his congregation will select a wife for him. He states he will marry the eligible young woman chosen by the church in a ceremony promising to take her for better or worse.

Slemmers Mercer, Pa

Prohibition Candidate Fisk Praises Harrison in White House Sleep

General Clinton B. Fisk, the prohibition presidential candidate, states that he and General Sherman feel happier and sleep better knowing their former Corinth comrade Ben Harrison sleeps tonight in the White House.

Clinton B. Fisk Sherman Corinth Ben Harrison White House

Duke of Sutherland Leaves Florida to Return to England

The Duke of Sutherland has entrusted his Florida estates to his servants and travels to New York, then sails for England next week. He has grown popular with neighbors in the orange groves region and his house has hosted numerous social gatherings this winter.

Duke of Sutherland Florida New York England

Gigantic Blonde Chinaman Interpreter at Washington Legation

Cuang FAN Moan, interpreter attached to the Chinese legation in Washington, described as a gigantic blonde Chinaman with a profile as regular as a Greek statue. He hails from northern China where sumptuary laws keep the race notably large and distinctive.

Cuang Fan Moan Washington China

Dickinson College to Grow Athletics Under New President

The Rev. Dr. George E. Reed, soon Dickinson College president, states a young man who plays baseball or rows can preach as effectively as one with a grave appearance, signaling a booming athletics program under the new leadership.

George E. Reed Dickinson College Dickinson

Invention Claim Denied by Waverly Man Crandall Named Inventor

Moses Lynan of Waverly New York denies being inventor of Pigs in Clover and says he has not sold the patent or profited from it. The actual inventor is Charles M Crandall also of Waverly manager at Mr Lymans Toy Works and noted for many toy patents.

Moses Lynan Waverly N. Y Charles M. Crandall Mr. Lyman Mr. Crandall

Postmaster General’s First Salary Sparks Requests

Wanamaker’s first pay of 577.78 prompts about 500 letters from the public. A fire company suggests buying a fire engine, a woman asks for a church fund, others request support for a school or relief for needy families.

Wanamaker

Home Happenings and Local Notices

Brief reader items report a warehouse fire and court house dome touch ups. The Geible Case superintendent is re elected. Electric railroad plans and a mail breaking charge are noted along with a bite by a rabid dog and public land figures. A fatal accident is listed and a Board of Trade meeting is hinted.

Court House Geible Case School

Guilty verdicts in murder and horse theft cases

Tom Newman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary for life. Joe Chumly found guilty of horse theft and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.

Tom Newman Joe Chumly

Oklahoma land rush grows beyond estimates

Land Commissioner Hall reports the Oklahoma boom and influx of settlers into Texas. He has traced vacant unappropriated public domain under the homestead act and now estimates more land than his initial 300,000 acres, potentially totaling around 4,500,000 acres.

Avetin Hall Oklahoma Texas

Sherman City Council Eyes Joint Electric Settlement

Sherman May 4 meeting shows planned joint session between the electric light committee the Sherman electric light and power company and Thompson Houston light company to amicably settle differences and discuss selling lights to a private firm A proposed electric motor line between Sherman and Denison is being talked of by capitalists.

Sherman Electric Light Committee Sherman Electric Light and Power Company Thompson-Houston Light Company Denison

Paris Street Railway Progresses Toward Cemetery Track

The Paris street railway will complete one mile of new track to the Odd Fellows' cemetery by June 1. The city council appointed a new school board and ordered a dog tax ordinance. Federal court officers seek a special term of U S court in the city this summer.

Paris Paris Street Railway Company Odd Fellows Federal Court United States

Fire at Arbuckle warehouse sparks arson suspicion

In Davias on May 2, a small blaze under Mr. Jas. Arbuckle's Jefferson street warehouse was extinguished quickly by the night watchman. A kerosene can and kindling were found beneath the building, suggesting an intentional attempt. The warehouse was not insured.

Davias Jas. Arbuckle Jefferson Street

Marriages by Rabbis Questioned After Law Review

Austin May. The recent legislature authorized Jewish rabbis to solemnize marriages but the act lacks an enacting clause and is presumed invalid without the constitutional preface. If any marriages were solemnized under its authority, the legal question should be examined.

Austin May

Galveston Jury Completes Gieble Case Arraignment

The Galveston jury is completed and Ed Gieble, a police officer and ex-deputy sheriff, is arraigned on murder charges for the death of Robert Crawford in Galveston on December 26, 1888. Evidence remains to be presented, and the defense appears stronger than at the preliminary exam.

Galveston Gieble Robert Crawford Ed Gieble

Wash ttaway Murder Verdict Concludes in County Court

The case of Wash ttaway, a colored man charged with murder, was moved from Hopkins county. A jury deliberated for one to two hours and returned a verdict of not guilty.

Washttaway Hopkins County

Family mistreatment charges in Assonx arrest of Williams duo

Bill Williams and his niece Maude Williams were arrested in Assonx on a family mistreatment charge. They traveled from Bell county in the spring and lived together, claiming marriage. They waived an examining trial and expect to post bond.

Assonx Bill Williams Maude Williams Bell County

Preparations Advance for Encampment on June 1

In Galveston on May 25 preparations for the encampment ground are moving quickly with assurance readiness by June 1. A special board meeting decided to extend closing entries to June 3.

Galveston

Woman Arrested in Mail Thefts by Federal Statute Charge

Amanda Webb, a colored woman, was arrested by United States Marshal Knight Sheriff May and Policeman Andrews on May 25 at 10 o clock for breaking open mail not her own in violation of federal statutes.

LuneMax United States Knight May Andrews Amanda Webb

Osterman widows and orphans home fund chartered in Austin

The Osterman widows and orphans home fund of Galveston was chartered today in Austin. Trustees named include B. Adone I. Rosenfield H. M. Trueheart W. L. Moody and Leopold Fellman, to use the Osterman estate donation for the orphans and widows fund.

Austin Osterman Widows’ and Orphans’ Home Fund of Galveston B. Adone I. Rosenfield H. M. Trueheart W. L. Moody Leopold Fellman Osterman

Courthouse Dome Color Change Prompted by Citizens

The courthouse dome color, long a source of dissatisfaction, is being repainted from yellow to light brown. Private subscriptions funded the project, raised by local citizens.

Mansuari

Wool Sale At Sctiption Springs Fetches High Bid

The wool growers association at Sctiption Springs sold about 40 000 pounds of wool in bulk today to the highest bidder at 259 1/2 cents per pound.

Sctiption Springs Wool Growers’ Association

J T Johnson Re-elected McKinney Superintendent

J T Johnson was last night re-elected superintendent of the public schools of McKinney by the city council. This is the fifth time he has been so honored. The other teachers will be elected some time next month.

McKinney J. T. Johnson

Pickens County Chickasaw Progressives Meet in Ardmore

Several hundred citizens including whites and Indians of Pickens county Chickasaw nation gathered in Ardmore for a progressive party convention. They passed resolutions urging the secretary of the interior and the U S attorney general to block disfranchisement of Chickasaw Nation citizens under a recent act.

Gainesville Pickens County Progressive Party Ardmore United States

Kentucky Republicans Nominate a State Treasurer

Kentucky Republicans nominate a state treasurer amid mixed reviews as the party readies for upcoming campaigns. The article notes a broad slate of candidates and party strategy in a volatile political season.

Kentucky

Suspension of traders sparks floor split at Board of Trade

In St Louis on May 24, a dozen junior board members were suspended for blowing toy whistles during trading hours. The board upheld the suspensions prompting a mass walkout to another room where most option trading occurred. The seceders threaten a new exchange setup.

St. Louis Board of Trade Pew Exchange

East Tennessee Farmers meet in Chattawooola with 200 delegates

The East Tennessee Farmers convention opened in Chattawooola Tennessee with about 200 delegates. Papers covered forestry blood stock farming and other topics. Prof S W Dadnew of the University of Tennessee spoke on Old and New Methods of Education in the South and outlined Tennessee's Knoxville Experimental Station work.

Chattawooola Tenn East Tennessee Farmers’ Convention S. W. Dadnew University of Tennessee South Knoxville

Tragic Run-Over Death Near Rail Section House

Riverstar May 22. Juan Savanna a Mexican section hand on a spree slept on the International and Great Northern railway track opposite the section house. A north bound passenger train could not stop in time and he was killed with his head feet and one thigh severed from his body.

Riverstar Juan Savanna International Great Northern

Carlon Gala Equestrian Tournament Winners Named

About 1,500 spectators witnessed a high spirited equestrian contest in Carlon on May 24. Tom McDaniel won first place, Nate McDaniel took second, and Tuck Thurman earned third in the three prize event.

Cannon Carlon Tom McDaniel Nate McDaniel Tuck Thurman

Gas Explosion Wrecks Vanness Hotel in Boston

A gas explosion in the basement of the Vanness hotel on Elliott street in Boston blew out windows across the area and injured many people as the lower part of the building was wrecked. Fire and rescue crews responded to the morning incident.

Boston Mass Vanness Elliott Street

Court in Texas District Session Opens with Many Dismissals

United States district court for the eastern district of Texas convened in this city with Judge Alexander Boarman presiding. A full juror panel attended as the docket was read and a great many cases were continued or dismissed. the session is not expected to be extended.

Tytor United States District Court For Eastern District of Texas Alexander Boarman Shreveport

Bourne Mills Plans Profit Sharing for Workers

The Bourne Mills Corporation directors announce adoption of a profit sharing plan to start July first. After that date 6 percent of mill profits will be distributed among employees.

Riven Mass Bourne Mills Corporation

Bradley Chosen Chairman at Kentucky Republican Convention

The Republican State convention in Louiswinur Kentucky on May 24 nominated John Z. Barrett of Louisville for treasurer with little opposition. Hon. W. O. Bradley was made chairman for the gathering ahead of the August election.

Louiswinur W. O. Bradley John Z. Barrett Louisville

Catholics approve contract for 880000 stone church

In Fort Worth on May 24 Catholics awarded a contract for a grand stone church costing 880000. The building will measure 80 feet by 126 feet with two spires, the taller rising 225 feet to the cross. The foundation is already in place.

Fort Worth

Bitten by a Dog in Lewisville Causes Alarm

Reports spread yesterday evening that Sammie Miliken second son of W D Miliken was bitten by a mad dog. Investigation showed a very severe bite on the left arm with the thumb torn open and lacerations.

Lewisvillle Sammie Miliken W. D. Miliken

Jersey bull gore fatality near Marshall report

News from Marsnaly cites John Henderson six miles north of Marshall gored by a jersey bull this morning. The horn pierced the abdomen and entrails, and the wound is described as fatal.

Marsnaly John Henderson Marshall

Remington rifle accident fatally shoots Clarksville youth

In Clarksville on May 24 a hunting trip ended in tragedy when a Remington rifle carried by a boy named White discharged. Lewis Kelley was struck in the head and died instantly.

Clarksville Lewis Kelley White Young Kelley

Saunders Advances Funds for Board of Trade Building

President Saunders of the board of trade reports $21,000 in bonds issued toward the $25,000 goal for a new building. The lot on Congress avenue has already been purchased and is ready for development.

Austin Saunders Board of Trade Congress Avenue

Railroad Brakeman Morley Dies in Yard Accident

May 22 report from Brennay states Mr. M. D. Morley, a brakeman on a Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe freight train, was killed in the railroad yard about 10:30pm. Authorities believe he fell between moving cars.

Brennay M. D. Morley

Jugular Vein Cut Incident In Brement

A negro man suffered a cut jugular vein from a razor on Saturday night. Four negro men are in durance awaiting investigation. A woman is suspected to be at the bottom of the affair.

Brement Durance

Skunk Bite: Boy‑struck by Skunk In Bed Incident

A five year old boy near BeeleneRvilla was bitten when a striped skunk crawled into his bed Monday night. The father rushed him to Gainesville to seek treatment but the stone failed to stick. The incident unsettled the family due to hydrophobic skunk traits.

Beelenervvilla

Connecticut House Passes Telegraph and Telephone Tax Bill

The Connecticut House approved a bill on May 24 imposing a zero cent per mile tax on telegraph companies with more than two lines, a 70 cent tax on each telephone transmitter, and a 25 cent per mile tax on wire.

Haktroxp Conn Connecticut House

Sugar Import Ship Shawmut Arrives With Bulk Cargo

Boston, Mass May 23 The steamer Shawmut under Captain Fuller arrived with the barge Atlas under Captain Sturgis in tow carrying 28 400 bags of centrifugal sugar marking a new bulk import venture for the port.

Boston Mass Shawmut Fuller Atlas Sturgis

Harrison Kelly Elected in Fourth District Special Election

Torekka Kansas May 25 A special election held yesterday for the fourth congressional district chose Gen. Harrison Kelly as the successor to Thomas Ryan who became minister to Mexico. Kelly ran unopposed and is a farmer.

Torekka Kan Fourth Thomas Ryan Mexico Harrison Kelly

Proclamation Bans Texas Cattle Imports to Michigan

Governor issues order prohibiting import of Texas cattle or any cattle raised south of the 46th parallel into Michigan until November 1. Based on resolutions from the livestock sanitary committee, the prohibition applies to all such cattle entering the state starting May 25.

Lassine Mich Livestock Sanitary Committee Texas

Indians Plan Demand After Standing Rock Council

Standing Rock Dak May 25 The Indians held a large council and agreed not to sign the treaty unless paid 11 million dollars for their land. They express hurt over government treatment in relation to the 1867 and 1876 treaties.

Standing Rock Dak

Convictions at Cameron

Cameron district court reports Luke Williams charged with murder. Proceedings detail the case and potential verdicts as of the May session. Additional defendants and evidence status not specified in the fragment.

Cameron Luke Williams

New Trial Refused in Tobe Stewart Case

The motion for a new trial was heard before Judge Stine last evening and overruled. Stewart's case will be carried to a higher court.

Wichita Tobe Stewart Stine Stewart

Miners Parade with Arms Threaten Mines at Braidwood

Word from Braidwood reports miners marching with weapons and threatening to burn the mines and shoot anyone who goes to work at price. The sheriff departed with a posse from Jone r at noon.

Joner Braidwood Price

Light Guard to Attend Semi-Centennial Event

Will be There Houston May 24 report notes the Light Guard held a key meeting Wednesday night and decided to join the semi-centennial observance.

Houston Light Guard

Tracing Missing Friends Reach Hamilton City

Five visitors arrived in Hamilton Ontario on May 24 to seek traces of friends believed to have been on the passenger train wrecked and buried near Junction.

Hamilton Ont

Wreck Victims Sought Include Mrs Smith and Her Daughter

Traces were sought for Mrs Smith and her 11 year old daughter from San Francisco and for Miss Maggie Gleason of Chicago. A button from Mrs Smiths ulster was identified among wreck articles.

Peru rail viaduct destroyed by cloudburst near Lima

Advices from Peru report the Verrugas viaduct on the Maya railroad near Lima collapsed in a cloudburst. The $500,000 structure rendered the railroad useless, and Peru also faces a yellow fever outbreak.

San Francisco Cal Peru Lima

Magee wins county Republican convention in Pittsburg region

In PittsnurG Pennsylvania on May 24 the Magee faction won the county convention securing fifty members while the Quay faction took twenty two. The Flynn faction appears defeated in the contest for county commissioner control.

Pittsnurg Magee Flynn Quay Phta

Hydrophobia scare closes Wis. town school in Trimboree

nED Wing Minn May 24 A disease believed hydrophobia is epidemic in Trimboree Wis The school district closed the school and forbids children to leave home Men are hired to kill stray dogs in town

Ned Wing Minn Trimboree Wis

Flem ing Goff Gubernatorial Contest Readings Show Gain

Clarkston West Virginia May 24 The Flem ing Goff gubernatorial contest committee finished reading depositions from four counties and Goff holds a clear gain of two at this stage with preliminary results pending further review.

Clarkston W. Va Fleming-Goff Goff

Liquor Prohibition Bill Defeated In Ul State

In Sprixarinip Ul on May 4 the bill to prohibit liquor manufacture or sale was defeated with 55ayes and 62nays. The vote outcome blocks the proposed statewide liquor ban.

Sprixarinip

Ennis Canning Plant Machinery Ready for Operation

Ennis on May 22 reports the canning factory machinery has been installed and is now ready to begin operating.

Ennis

Gambling raid at Field club ends with Seaton fined

A London court continued hearings on gambling arrests from the Field club raid. Prosecution secured a conviction against Seaton, proprietor, with a £50 fine. Players were discharged as authorities vow to suppress gambling clubs amid a booming number in the city.

Loxpon Seaton Mall London

Newfoundland French shore tension escalates at crisis point

Advices from Bay St. George Newfoundland report growing strain between Newfoundland and French fishermen on the disputed shore. The British warship Lily's commander has proclaimed he will not allow Newfound and fishermen to set nets for herring and would confiscate nets if they do.

Halipax N. S Bay St. George N. F Newfoundland Lily

Samoan Conference Deliberations Open Without Indemnity Vote

In JeRLIN on May 25 the Samoan conference session reported no difference of opinion. The indemnity issue for the killing of Germans at Apia by natives was not discussed and is referred to the working committee, seen as a sign the matter can be settled there.

Jerlin Apia

Mexico Welcomes Georgia Ex-Governor and Exposition Invite

Ex Governor Bullock and Georgia committee arrive in Ciudad de Mexico to present President Diaz with a formal invitation to the Atlanta Exposition in October. Diaz accepts graciously but does not commit to attending the event.

City of Mexico Bullock Georgia Diaz Atlanta Exposition

Collision sinks steamer Cynthiana on the river

A morning collision near Montreal between the Royal Mail steamer Polynesian captained by Hugh Wylie and the Donaldson line steamer Cynthiana captained by John Taylor caused the Cynthiana to sink and eight crew members to be lost.

Montreal Can Royal Mail Polynesian Allen Line Hugh Wylie Cynthiana Donaldson Line John Taylor

Reid Presents Credentials to President Carnot

Whitelaw Reid, the American minister to France, paid an audience on May 24 with President Carnot and presented his credentials. Reid pledged to maintain the high esteem shared by President Harrison and the American people for France.

Parts Carnot Whitelaw Reid

Lord Salisbury Addresses Primrose League Meeting

Lord Salisbury spoke to Primrose League members at Loxton on May 24. He warned the alliance between the Parnellites and Gladstonians was shifting and urged peace for Ireland over disorder.

Loxton Lord Salisbury Primrose League Parnellites Gladstonians

President Caceres Opens Extraordinary Congress in Lima

Lima reports President Caceres opened congress in an extraordinary session. The body convened to legislate on matters deeply affecting the republic's international affairs.

Lima Caceres

Duel in Paris Leaves One Slightly Wounded

Paris reports M. De la Barge a deputy for Lotre and editor of the Lyons Republican fought M. Jockrey in a sword duel today. Jockrey was slightly wounded.

Paris M. de la Barge Chamber of Deputies Lotre Lyons Republican M. Jockrey Jockrey

Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Opens Before 12000 Parisians

In Paris on May 22 the inaugural performance of Buffalo Bill's wild west show occurred before Carnot and about 12,000 spectators on the grounds near Porte Malus, drawing a mix of Parisians and visitors to the camp.

Paris France Buffalo Bill Carnot Porte Malus

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