Chilean politics and Egan family reform efforts
The text links ParaGax and Balmaceda factions to Chilean discontent with the Egan family and their political loyalty. It alleges Egan and son profited under Balmaceda, cites harboring refugees, and notes a push by the Junta to replace them. It mentions clerical corruption and a salve advertisement among political chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ParaGax
Chile
Balmaceda
Egan
Pat
Soine
Powers
Sam
Detter
Ratl Road Time Table Connects With Texas & Pacific
Weatherford timetable shows No. 3 and No. 4 trains with arrivals and connections to Mineral Wells and Santa Fe Railway. Lists times for routes to Weatherford and Mineral Wells and notes connections with all Texas and Pacific trains at Weatherford. A. F. McKay signs as Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratl Road
Lanves
Texas & Pacific
Weatherford
Santa Fe Railway
A. F. McKay
Missing Hon Barney Gibbs Prompts Town Inquiry
The letter asks for the whereabouts of Hon. Barney Gibbs and questions his quiet. It suggests sending J. J. Ingalls to Chile as a replacement while noting the distressing Kansas situation cooling down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Gibbs
Harrison
Egan
Chile
J. J. Ingalls
Hile
Kansas
Poverty and Starvation in Russia Amid Tax Struggles
Twenty five million Russians lack means to pay taxes and untold thousands face starvation in districts where no measures were taken this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York Firm Blamed For Guatemala Revolution
A New York firm is described as responsible for fomenting a revolution in Guatemala. The report attributes the agency’s covert involvement and outlines rising tensions in the Central American nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ris
New York
Guatemala
Boy with Double Tongue Spares No One in Asheville
A quirky tale from Asheville North Carolina tells of a boy noted for a split tongue who jokes he would become a fine Texas third party orator. The note of whimsy mingles with local gossip as residents hear the odd quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Attempted Dynamite Plot Targets Emperor Francis Joseph
An attempt was made last week to dynamite the Austrian emperor Francis Joseph. The note warns that kingship is perilous amid rising socialism and nihilism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph of
Austria
Mills as Senate Hopeful Might Be Speaker instead
The text argues Roger Q. Mills of Texas is the strongest U S Senate candidate but suggests preferring his election as speaker of the next house of representatives to benefit his current role and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
United States
Mills
House of Representatives
General Boulanger death sparks sharp newspaper talk
Newspapers condemn General Boulanger’s suicide as cowardly and unfit to lead any movement. They accuse him of lacking resolve and discipline, undermining his fitness to guide a republic’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somer
Boulanger
Waco figure praised by Mercury writer amid social rounds
Milton Park of the Mercury praises Hon George Warwick Clark of Waco while he is seen socializing with Col R J Sledge of Kyle. The remark is part of circulating chatter about political currents and opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Warwick Clark
Waco
Milton Park
The
Mercury
Warwick
Col. R. J. Sledge
Kyle
Little rebellion in Guatemala seeks union under federal rule
A small insurrection views Guatemala as a set of autonomous republics. Authors argue peace comes only if all fragments unite under a single federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of
Guatemala
French political leader Gex Boviancer commits suicide in Brussels
Gex Boviancer, once a prominent French political figure who sparked European uproar as a leader of a dangerous party, died in Brussels by self-inflicted action after mourning the deaths of his mistress. The report notes his suicide followed personal tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gex. Boviancer
Sach
Europe
France
Brussels
Judge Denies Naturalization to Sauer for Anarchist Beliefs
Juper T. M. Paschal of the 38th district refused German applicant Sauer’s naturalization after cross examining his support for Herr Most and anarchist ideas. The judge ruled such beliefs subversive to the constitution and disruptive to society, calling the denial “most righteous.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juper
T. M. Paschal
Sauer
Herr Most
Paschal
America
Grover Cleveland Becomes Father to Baby Girl
Former president Grover Cleveland and his wife welcomed a baby girl, marking a joyful addition to the family. The event adds to the historical figure’s notable personal milestones amid his public legacy.
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Grover Cleveland
Cher okee Strip Bread and Bacon Demand Ahead of Winter
The line hints at hardships for residents in the Cher okee Strip who are expected to request basic food staples like bread and bacon as winter approaches, signaling looming shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Strip
On to Velasco Phrase Returns in Fort Worth Gazette
The Fort Worth Gazette notes fatigue with repetitive travel slogans as the phrase on to Velasco replaces on to Albuquerque in local discourse, reflecting weary western readers tired of the cycling catchphrase.
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Velasco
Fort Worth
Albuquerque
The
Gazette
Campbell Safe in Wise County Jail
Bos Campbell remains secured in Wise County jail as authorities plan to pursue justice, with the outcome hinging on future legal action or fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos Campbell
Wise County
Youngest Legislator Draws Quiet Inference At Session
The representative of the flo to rial district emerged as the youngest member during the last session. Papers avoided labeling him as the greenest, but readers were left to infer that judgment from glimpses of his remarks and behavior.
Railroad building in Texas slows under commission and land laws
The Fort Worth Gazette notes limited railroad construction in Texas amid the railway commission and alien land law, indicating the state has seen little new track development and even the Fort Worth paper has reduced cross-town road building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuerner
Railway Commission
Texas
Fort Worth
Fort
Harrison backs Egan amid Chilean tensions
The administration intends to support Minister Egan despite controversy. Reports say American warships were sent to the Chilean coast to protect the American legation from the Junta. The public is warned that Egan aligns with the Balmaceda faction, with accusations he fed the New York Herald Chilean war news before Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan
Legation
Harrison
Pat Egan
Pat
Balmaceda Party
United States
New York Herald
Department
Washington
United States of America
Balmaceda
Sam
Electric Bitters touted as a universal cure
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases remove pimples boils and salt rheum purify blood drive malaria and cure indigestion. States satisfaction guaranteed or money back with bottles at Graham's Drug Store priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham's
It Should be in Every House advertisement item
A damaged OCR fragment from di Pa lists a product by New B. Wilson at 861 Clay Mt Sharpsburg claiming to cure consumption coughs and colds for a named individual King and a warning of a threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New B. Wilson
Clay Mt
Sharpsburg
Book Trust Offers Page for Page Reprint at Bargain Prices
The Book Trust promotes a ninth edition reprint of Britannica in 26 volumes at 1.40 per volume with Ameri can rewritten articles and new material. The offer claims over 500000 volumes sold in six months and highlights easy payment terms via express shipment from Chicago’s 1082 Wabash Ave.
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Ovren
Expres
Phau
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Beware of the Land Mortgage warns Kansas on debt
A Kansas warning against land mortgages argues repudiation must be avoided and urges selling excess land to prevent debt. The piece warns that interest compounds relentlessly and that borrowing from government or corporations merely postpones the evil day. It includes a testimonial for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from B F Thompson of Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Greenville Banner
Reflect on Critique Before You Judge Real Work
It urges readers to pause and consider their own possible outcome before criticizing a completed task. The advice emphasizes humility and constructive reflection over rash fault finding.
Uncharitable View Of Dissent Echoes Through Words
A critic decries anyone who condemns another for differing beliefs noting that no two minds share identical views and perfect consensus never occurs as time proceeds. The remark underscores tolerance amid perpetual disagreement.
Two Men Hanged for 1889 Gatesville Murder Case
Ed Powell and Jim Leeper stretched hemp at Gatesville for the murder of J. T. Mathis in Coryell county on December 17, 1889. Their case went to the courts of last resort, with efforts to induce Governor Hogg to commute the sentence. Both protested their innocence to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Powell
Jim Leeper
Gatesville
J. T. Mathis
Coryell County
Gov. Hogg
Corsicana Court Rules Lawyers Need Not Pay Occupation Taxes
A Corsicana court holds lawyers cannot be forced to pay occupation taxes as officers of the court. The piece ridicules legal theatrics and highlights Capt. W. A. Abbott of Des Moines praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used for eight years in his family. 60 cent bottles available from D. R. Akin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Law and Order
W. A. Abbott
Messrs
Percival and
Hatton
Des Moines
Chamberlain
D. R. Akin & Co
Sage Cardinal Gibbons in the North American Review
The United States economy nears English conditions with worsening poverty. Tenement homes show squalor and destitution while bread grows dear. The author notes rising violence as families suffer and workers face harsh life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage Cardinal Gibbons
The
North American Review
United States
England
Texas Plans Big Exhibit At World’s Fair
The Gazette urges Texas to prepare a major World’s Fair exhibit and counteract the Gossett amendment’s alien land law effects. It argues nature has treated Texas well and highlights the need for energetic effort to gain national support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gazette
Velasco Port Inhabited by Frogs Mosquitoes and Malaria
The article notes Velasco Texas new deep water port as so plagued by bullfrogs mosquitoes and malaria that a white man cannot live there according to contemporary reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velasco
Texas
Euch
Call for Public Hangman in Texas Prosecution Boost
A Fort Worth editorial argues for a state public hangman to handle death sentences amid rising Texas executions. It notes about twenty murderers await capital punishment, many seeking appeals or commutations, and laments bungling by inexperienced sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Baslanie
United States
Ft. Worth
Purcell Man Praises Pain Balm Cure For Paralysis Case
Frank Cornelius of Purcell Indiana Territory reports LT induced Pinson to buy Chamberlain pain balm for his paralyzed wife. After using the balm the woman’s face straightened and pain and soreness eased. The ad sells 50 cent bottles through D R Akin and Co.
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Frank Cornelius
Purcell
Ind
Ter
Pinson
Chamberlain
D. R. Akin
Georgia bill prohibits appointing relatives to public offices
A bill introduced in Georgia would make it a misdemeanor for the governor or any judge or public officer to appoint or aider in appointing to any public office a relative within the fourth degree. It would declare the appointed office vacant if violated and aims to curb nepotism as a step toward better government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Supreme Court
National Congress
Bean Jar Promotion by RK G Granam & Co
An advertisement touts a lottery style Bean Jar offer by RK G Granam & Co promising a $100 organ free prize for buying $1.50 worth of drugs and calling for details. The teaser invites participants to call for particulars.
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RK. G. Granam & Co
Weighing Population Growth Against Currency Questions
Gen Weaver warns that a population increase of 38 million since twenty five years ago accompanies a $502 million decrease in money. He argues this linkage makes currency issues a dominant national concern, surpassing other issues in urgency.
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Gen. Weaver
Boston Globe
Vegetable Pitts Advertised by G Graham & Co
Announcing Gannett's Pitts are purely vegetable and for sale only by R G Graham & Co at SS RK. The notice emphasizes low rates and availability through the company for buyers seeking inexpensive produce.
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Gannett
R. G. Graham & Co
AcELREE B. B. Ginger Cordial Remedy for Diarrhea
Mild and pleasant ginger cordial sold by R. G. Graham & Co. advertised as a household remedy for diarrhea flux and similar ailments.
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R. G. Graham & Co
Masons Debate Location of Grand Lodge in Texas
The Masons of Texas debate moving the grand lodge from Houston to Fort Worth. Subordinate lodges favor Fort Worth citing central location rail accessibility and proposed donations as reasons for the move.
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Bonham News
Texas
Grand Lodge
Houston
Fort Worth
Fort Orth
Royal Colic Cure Sold by BR. G. Graham & Co
Advertising blurb for a patent remedy titled Royal Colic Cure claiming to cure colic diarrhea cholera morbus and bilious colic. Listed price 26 an contain and offered for sale by Br. G. Graham & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
BR. G. Graham & Co
Rope Maker Alump Hreys Death Mirrors Guiteau Curse
In the Savannah News a superstition ties the rope maker who crafted Guiteau's hangman's rope to his paralysis and death. The article notes others spared but affected by the murderer's execution, while the rope maker outlived many younger men with minimal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteau
Alumphreys
Writs From 1848 1850 Tie to Nauvoo Mormon Tales
Carthage Illinois reports county treasurer John W Bertsche discovering aged papers from 1848 to 1850. The documents include writs summons and executions from Justice of the Peace John Banks Rocky Run township. They reference thefts by Mormon associates and links to the Nauvoo Expositor.
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Carthage
Ill
John W. Bertsche
John Banks
Rocky Run Township
William McAuley
Nauvoo
Fravers M. Higbee
Higbee
Judge Higbee
Smith
Joe Smith
Hyrum
Francis Higbee
Best Gas Motor Highlighted for Safety and Simplicity
Observers praise the Hercules Gas and Gasoline Engine by Palmer & Rey of San Francisco as the safest, simplest, and best gas motor available. It operates without an electric battery, avoiding common spark-engine troubles. A descriptive catalogue is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Palmer & Rey
San Francisco
SAXET SAXET SAXET advertisement inquiry at D R Akin Co
Local notice invites readers to learn about a Saxet event by visiting D R Akin and Company for details. The fragment prompts questions about the Saxet sale and directs to the agency for information.
Texas World Fair Site in Jackson Park at Chicago
The Texas World’s Fair Association reports a prime Texas site in Jackson park for the Columbian exposition. The 500 by 150 to 250 foot parcel lies near the main city entrance with Lake Michigan views. Texas seeks $100,000 to begin building by October 1, 1892, to satisfy the commission.
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Texas World's Fair Association
Engineer’s Department
Chicago
Jackson Park
Texas
Lake Michigan
Illinois
California
Texas World’s Fair Association
Texas Association
National Columbian Commission
Country Town Editors and the Bribe Myth
The author argues editors in country papers are unfairly blamed for bribes and bias. He notes editors face accusations from both sides, the desire of towns to “boom” property, and the urge for editors with “snap.” He recalls seeing prideful locals seeking fame through editorial mentions.
Cotton Picking Job Offered in Graham Texas
Wanted 100 acres of cotton picked at 75 cents per hundred. Apply to G. H. LeGranp in Graham Texas. MeoriMeNe cures headaches in 30 minutes sold by D. BR. Axis & Co. druggists in Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. LeGranp
Graham
Texas
D. BR. Axis & Co
Graham,Texas
Dallas lawyers push for new appellate court in Dallas
Dallas lawyers seek to locate one of the new appellate courts in Dallas, arguing regional access and faster rulings. The initiative centers on establishing the court in the city to serve North Texas and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
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Mic Noble
Che Graham
J. W. Graves
Book Trust
B. F. Thompson
Iowa
SS RK. G. Graham & Co's
Cardus
Savannah News
Bell S
Saxet
D.R. Akin & Co
Country Town Editors
Hercules
Palmer & Rey
Sansome Street
Cal
Marr. H
Dawail
R. N. Price
Graham, Texare
Graham & C'O's
Humboldt
Ly A Airy, Btc
Humboldt, Tenn
Betler, Ath Belknap, Young Co
Young and
Morrison Street
Brock
A. B. Gant
Ite
Bee
Beckham
Phlete A. Martin
O. E. Finuay
Graham, Young Co
Schuster
John Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
West Side Public Square
B. B. Garrett
Kramer
Thomson
Suramer
J. RB. Thomson
Prop
Young County Estrays
N. J. Timmons
KE. W. Johnson
W. J. Hughes
W. L. Walsh
Croup
J. W. Celston
W. ©. Hunt
J. L. Mercer. Com
Riley Dunningham
D. R. Akis
B.S. Dery
First National Bank
Henrietta City Mul
Yount
Gr.h. AM
B. J. Semmes & Co
O. F
Ease Goods
Neleon
W. H. McBraver
Lstillery
TEXA
R. G. Graham
J. C. Short’s ‘Brick
Craeam
Carey Lombard Lumber
Bilinds
Weatherford and Mineral Wells, Texas
J. Porter
Sox
Ira Elam
Thmx Ag
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A. Cour
Woo Jonnor
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