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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
7
Bandits stop a Mobile & Ohio mail train at Buckatanna Mississippi with revolvers. They seize about 2700 dollars from the express car and 24 mail pouches, leaving 70,000 in government money unseen. Authorities set a $1000 reward while rumors link the crime to a broader railway spree.
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Nelson ruled the meat selling statute unconstitutional for interfering with interstate commerce and violating the privileges and immunities clause. Henry F Barber was discharged from custody and an appeal to the Supreme Court was noted.
The Seattle team posted a 230 yard hook and ladder time of 51 seconds, beating the best amateur mark by one second and the professional sprint test by 30 seconds. The crew has trained since a recent city fire. In Onnanoma, a morning of excitement and turmoil followed as agitators and malcontents sought to overthrow the city government and charter.
Prrisuena Pa Sept 25. The Leader reports the Knights of Tabor executive board has been suspended due to no funds in the general treasury to pay salaries. General lecturers, possibly except Mr Wright, called in for the same reason. Mr Powderly plans resignation in Aslana in November to join the practice of law.
In Westchester County New York a starving woman was found in the basement of the Church of the Sacred Heart before Sunday services. Father Coles heard groans and found the emaciated woman, well dressed with $15 in her satchel. She is unidentified and the circumstances are under investigation.
St Louis reports say Oliver Wiseman a famed bookmaker may die from consumption and has lay in bed for weeks. He runs a bucket shop in the city and owns the Bath Exchange, with large life insurance. He was active at eastern races before illness and is a known eccentric in sporting circles. In Shreveport, Constable Morris shot and killed Paul Oliver after arrest abortive to a colored woman. Morris claims self defense and surrendered to authorities.
Cincinati Sept 24 The drive to win the world’s fair for Chicago grows stronger as Marshall Field contributes 105000 to the campaign. Business lines unite to back Chicago’s bid and secure the prize for the city.
In a home catastrophe two lightning strikes caused a fatality and injuries. A girl six years old died while in her mother s arms as the fire spread. The mother was badly injured with a chance of recovery. a 13 year old girl was struck and a 9 year old boy unhurt. The father regained consciousness as rescuers worked and the funeral for the child was held today at 2 p m.
Simon Barouch, an alleged qubezzier and fugitive from Australian justice, was brought before United States Commissioner Kitchcock on extradition proceedings. The case arose after Barouch’s brother, a government supply agent for the Austrian army, was arrested for embezzlement and Barouch allegedly seized lands left in his brother’s possession.
Jennie Hatfield, daughter of John Hatfield, charged with begging by the children's society in Kansas City. Her father, a former baseball player turned bookmaker in Chicago, left his wife and took the eldest daughter, claiming she was the only legitimate child. Jennie was placed under care of the society. Separately, a warning of possible land fraud schemes targets eastern cities, with bankers reporting eastern inquiries about Kansas and Texas counties.
The negroes of this city and surrounding area held the twenty sixth anniversary celebration with a parade through town to Turner hall. Prominent white and colored speakers addressed the crowd and various festivities followed in Turner hall.
In New York Cronin murder trial jury panel resumed at 1 pm with 34 veniremen questioned and dismissed without result. Peremptory challenges stood at 49 for the state and 65 for the defense by night, as reported from the era’s prosecution notes. Meanwhile New Brunswick reports the state inspector killed twenty head at Vieichmanns distillery in Milestone Somerset County and twelve more on adjoining farms due to pleuro pneumonia linked illness.
The American Bankers Association held its annual convention in Ransam City today. It drew about 1000 delegates from across the United States, marking the largest gathering of bankers to date.
Eight prisoners escaped from the Harlan courthouse jail in a daring night breach using a handspike. Several escapees face murder charges, and authorities pursue the fugitives. Separately in Lancaster England, cotton manufacturers plan a two week mill closure to quell a cotton corner with operatives' consent.
Fletcher Winant, a East River shipper with his father at 48 South Street, was found dead in his room at 13th Street early today. He shot himself in the mouth, leaving two letters to his father. His home is in Brooklyn and the firm is described as wealthy.
Lonnos, Sept 25. Stevedores on the East India deck walk out again claiming companies fail to hire seasoned hands as agreed after the previous strike settlement.
From Paris and London reports the Boulangist faction suffered a heavy loss in yesterday’s election. They secured only twenty one seats and their total representation after reballoting will not exceed thirty, signaling a major setback for Boulangist influence.
Louisville report states George A. Cloyd, a young merchant, was found dead in Greensburg after shooting himself amid heavy drinking. The incident occurred today.
The will of the late Hon. S S Cox filed for probate directs all real and personal estate to his widow. The document was submitted in New York on September 22.
A report from Pleasant Hill states Mimi Septi struck the house of T Spaulding at 3 30 Sunday night. One bolt fell down the stove pipe during the incident and caused a disruption.
Bairiaorr Maryland September 28 Robert Garrett has returned noting improved health and a weight gain of sixteen pounds since leaving the town.
London reports the novelist Wilkie Collins died on September 23 after a period of serious illness, ending a venerable literary career.
An entertaining anecdote recounts my wife's mother taking up cycling in Central Park. After a rocky start with a borrowed bicycle she fails to stay upright, colliding with bystanders, and eventually powerfully sails downhill before a windy ascent ends with a dramatic fall. The episode sparks amusement among onlookers and ends with the author noting cycling remains popular but not within the family.
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