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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1891
Page
2
A critical essay argues balloon displays attract crowds but lack lasting value. It warns against sensationalism and urges higher standards, noting insurance cannot replace lost lives. It cites Lord Coleridge and links idleness to societal costs borne by working people.
The text argues the present spirit favors work for humanity and warns selfishness isolates individuals. It compares vanity to one who would make all clothing, food, housing, and furniture alone, urging participation in a cooperative world where everyone contributes a part.
A noisy critique argues modern women favor cheap fiction and factory wage work over household labor. It notes publishers, news sales, and coastal shipping all shift to meet mass demand while higher literature wanes.
Julius Loeb reports robbery of a gold watch chain and a $75 draft. He accuses Snyder of the crime. Snyder is captured in Marshall after police chase and held in Dallas. Loeb swears to the accusation while Snyder protests his innocence.
In Sarna Texas on East Mulberry street a quarrel between John Lawrence and John Southern escalated from timber moves to a brutal blow exchange. Lawrence revived, Southern unconscious with a fractured skull and possible brain concussion. Both Lawrence and his father were arrested on assault to murder charges with bonds set at 500 and 1000 respectively.
Rainmakers connected with the Kainmakers party departed Corpus Cantisti for San Diego with explosives while Chief Ejlir stayed in the city consulting with a leading organizer. Wealthy ranchers Richard King Robert Driscoll and N G Collins funded the test with $2000. A small scale test was conducted near the city as rain persisted, dampening interest in future actions.
In Piano Texas John Parker and Sam Hopkins fought over a pool game in a saloon. Parker struck Hopkins with a billiard cue then both drew knives. Hopkins suffered a deep neck wound and arm injuries, bleeding heavily and taken to a surgeon. Parker was stabbed in the chest with minor cuts.
Fort Worn Texas October 2 A well digger named Martin McCarthy died after a stone weighing eight to ten pounds fell from about thirty feet while he worked on a stone wall for Ediebrook south of the city. He was unconscious when removed from the well and died the next morning. He left a wife and children dependent on him.
Beeville district court ruled against the city in the quo warranto case brought by the state. Bee Ville had incorporated in 1890 as a city of 1000 with three mile square limits, expanding from a one mile square prior area. The decision follows a similar Oak CHM ruling on pastures and farms and municipal coverage. Irish peddler shot in Irishman Store in Texas county. attacker Bill Jocelin arrested in default of 300 bond.
In Paris Texas Delta county examined the trial of C E Walls charged with cruel treatment of his children. Testimony showed he assaulted his daughter and Walls was remanded to jail without bail. The case drew strong local concern as citizens react to the incident.
Two men brought a fourth man to police headquarters who was bleeding from a head wound. Mr. G. B. 8. Miller, a resident on Eagle Ford road, was shot by Anderson who said he mistook him for a burglar. Miller was taken to Bumpas drug store. doctors say the bullet entered behind the left ear, traversed the skull, and exited through the mouth, tearing the upper lip. His wound is deemed fatal.
At 10 o clock last night a guard wire at the Houston and Navarro streets intersection detached, sparking brilliantly and drawing a large crowd. James P. Robinson, a line conductor, rescued a frightened horse, was shocked four times, and briefly knocked unconscious before recovering. he blamed the damp handkerchief insulation for the mishap and hoped to avoid a damage suit while spectators watched the display.
Miss Cora E. Zink aged 17 died at 2 AM from arsenic taken after personal crisis. She left a letter to Mrs. Thomas expressing love for a man who favored another, saying she could not bear the daily heartbreak and would no longer live. The young woman believed the relationship was doomed.
Chas J Moore reports that during the Galveston Velasco mail transfer a squall struck two rowboat men mid bay at San Luis pass. The pair were carried toward the gulf and not seen again as the stage continued without the mail. Ira Siddens says no loss of men has been heard and the mail runs regularly.
Perry W. Hatter Pacific Express messenger flees with two bank parcels totaling 5317 50 00 from First National Bank of Waco to Gatesville and from McGregor to Waco. He left Waco for Gatesville Saturday with the first parcel and returned with the other. Warrants issued by W H Hoffman of the Waco office.
District Attorney A B Davidson has secured progress toward recovering the forfeited bond of W D Meader now jailed in Curro Tex on murder charges The 1883 bond was 10000 with insolvent sureties and interest of about 4000 has brought the total to roughly 14000 Executions have been levied on inherited property to aid the case as county commissioners met on the 27th to assist in the effort.
At HaL.vi.e Vex Texas on September 28 John Long, a brakeman, was struck by a tank spout and knocked from the caboose to the ground as a stock train passed the water tank. He died instantly from the impact as the train moved at high speed.
Kyrie Tex September 29. James Young, a young worker at Go forth’s gin, had his hand and arm drawn into saws up to the shoulder. His arm was terribly lacerated with flesh stripped from the bone and several fingers cut off. Doctors fear mortification if infection sets in.
In Hotano Lena Jopling 45 of Temple was badly burned Sunday afternoon and may not recover after an accident caused by careless handling of matches. In Waco Willard Jackson was bitten by a large coach whip snake, two bites in one day, not venomous but dangerous. she is not in immediate danger.
Henmitia Texas October 3 The jury after a long deliberation returned a verdict Thursday morning in the Jke Graham murder case finding the defendant guilty of murder. the verdict will be appealed.
A long stretch of Texas news reports drought impacts high taxes and flood risks across counties. Cotton, wheat and stock alike suffer. rains bring relief in parts while fires, accidents, and shootings touch towns from Fort Davis to Dallas fairgrounds. Local officials push roads, schools, water works.
Melbourne reports heavy wind shifts and a misting rain that alternates with clear skies. Residents discuss a count of atmospheric wonders while predicting possible snow as temperatures drop. wagers on Thursday night rain filled local gossip. A separate report details Col Dunham killing James Cunningham over a domestic dispute triggered by an anonymous decoy letter.
Sr. Pact Minn Oct 1 two more Wheat Hold your crop circulars issued. Ignatius Donnelly president Minnesota Alliance urges farmers to hold wheat for thirty days, warning prices are below value and the market would be flooded if sold. He says not official, but personal belief farmers are robbed of one fourth value and should stop sales to let market adjust.
Oct 1 report says General Boulanger killed himself at the tomb of Madame de Bonnemain after visiting her grave. Bonnemain, long his mistress, died July 17 and left 1.5 million. Boulanger’s action followed news of their liaison and his flight from France. The incident aroused great public excitement.
The jucta seeks to force Minister Kan to surrender all refugees from the United States legation and claim arrest rights beyond its walls. Several foreigners have been arrested including three Americans. Police were stationed around the legation block but withdrawn Friday after protests by Minister Egan.
Freight train No 85 collided with a section of passenger train No 2 near Kent Ohio on Wednesday morning. Four people were killed including the engineer and fireman and thirty passengers were injured. The Olin family were traveling to a reunion in Bennington Vermont.
Bostos Massachusetts October 3. Turner & Bro bankers at 89 State Street have failed after two years in business. They were believed to have ample capital but heavy speculations caused embarrassment. Also in Curenco October 3 George Heller, ex clerk of International Packing, arrested for alleged forgery of pay checks totaling 3000 and 10000 dollars.
In Mowionrny Alabama on September 28 at about 6 o clock in the evening Col Bradford Dunnovun general superintendent of the Alabama Midland was involved in an incident the details of which are being reported. Further official statements are awaited.
The document dated Oct 2 describes General Boulanger’s intention to die the next day to avoid political persecution. He laments past troubles, vows duty, urges followers to persevere, and invokes love of France while signing his name Exyxest BocLancen.
Couriers report a mass of about 3000 settlers surged toward lots at noon with shouts guns and wrecked horses many unhorsed and buried in mud. Several killed and injured including Daisy of Guthrie News who died after a head injury.
In the Detroit Free Press account a man named Bill, dying on a mountain slope, speaks of past dreams of riches and the Golden Gate as he questions if he will find gold beyond the divide. Ralph sits vigil as dawn reveals his friend's final exit.
The Forum argues for a liberated university that ends time worn college curricula and incentives. It proposes treating students as adults, removing nursery like fears, and abandoning marks honors and degrees as relics of past cultures. The piece envisions scholarship linked to real world life.
Outlook presents a graphic description of Bryn Mawr girl students rooms highlighting study furniture and color schemes. One room features a wide window sweep and dainty white and gold touches with books and bright brass kettles, while another shows a sunlit high ceiling with cushions a divan and framed images. A large tea table with china and brass is noted, evoking a well lived in atmosphere recalling the Paradise room with a long sofa and ample pillows.
In a clipped exchange, Herbert dismisses further inquiry about a brother and a pig camera while others discuss electric light photographs and descent burners being installed at the house. Herbert exits, never to return, leaving behind unresolved tensions and questions about family and home.
A fragmentary tale presents a riddle about something missing across years and a suggestion of back pay. A punished worker is promoted after a hammer incident. A flea’s leap is described as 500 times its height, implying an improbable wall-jump analogy.
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