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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1893
Page
2
The article notes Graham Texas students increasingly study typewriting with shorthand as an adjunct. It comments on attitudes toward money lending among friends, loyalty politics in Lorraine, and a cautious view of immigration. It urges municipal health authorities to bolster sanitary guards and street welfare amid ongoing population data.
A fragmented column blends remarks on political trials in Kentucky, coinage trends, and rail robbery penalties with international notes on Belgium, Hamilton Fish, and maritime progress. It mentions a sealed Belgian king’s letter, Grant era diplomacy, a Luzania steamship voyage, and a Vermont judge fining himself for tardiness.
An elderly resident near Chestertown Maryland is described as possessing a remarkable natural healing power. Reports say she cures obstinate diseases by touching the patient, drawing attention from locals.
Washington report says Democratic members of the ways and means committee expect repeal of the sugar bounty. Proposals include a half cent per pound levy on raw sugars or removal on refined sugars, plus possible income or direct taxes and a separate pensions fund.
In the senate Blackburn of Kentucky offered an amendment to repeal the silver purchasing clause of the 1890 act. The measure leaves the Voorhees substitute out and allows free coinage of silver from American production. The treasury secretary each month would set seigniorage, the gap between market silver and minted value, to be sold for gold to maintain gold and silver parity.
Washington reports that after quorum the Senate considered amendments to the silver repeal bill. Wolcott proposed refunding the cotton tax to states with distribution by state legislatures after passage. Perkins urged coinage reforms and a five-member independent finance commission.
The morning paper reports Mr Blount favors no action toward annexation or protectorate without full native consent. He recommends all questions be voted on by natives and foreigners, with future US policy to follow their decision regarding the Hawaiian islands.
In Washinetox on October 4 a new amendment to repeal the silver act purchasing clause was offered in the senate by Mr. Morgan of Alabama. It calls for reenacting the 1837 free coinage act and grants a 20 percent tariff duty remit to nations accepting American standard dollars at par as legal tender.
Washington October 6 A Democratic caucus of the house is called for next Monday to decide how the election bill should be passed. Northern Democrats favor a Fitch substitute introduced Wednesday. The caucus will also consider sending the bill to the senate before the silver bill is settled.
The Senate spent most of the day behind closed doors on executive business. A key debate focused on alleged home rule violations in appointments where officials reside in one state but serve in another. Allen was confirmed 24 to 21.
The Senate discusses the bill extending the eleventh census deadline. Dolph of followed with views claiming business and financial woes stem from fear of hostile tariff legislation.
In Washington on Saturday October 2 the House heard Mr Sayers of Texas chair of the committee on tiows present a bill to extend the time for completing the eleventh census to June 14. The measure passed without objection.
Wasuiseron reports a member of the bank and currency committee stating plans to re a bill that would allow national banks to circulate the full amount of bonds deposited in the treasury.
A brief dispatch from Washincroy reports Mr Carlisle has again conferred with the President to discuss ongoing political matters. No further details are provided on the topics or outcomes of the discussion.
The president signals no compromise on silver purchase until unconditional repeal advocates win a senate majority and force a vote. Carlisle will respond with a firm stance, while silver senators claim support is growing despite Voorhees failing to curb filibustering last Saturday.
The Treasury mailed interest checks totaling about 5 million dollars to cover debt interest due October 1. Gold reserves fell to 89.93 million from 95.58 million earlier this month, near the historic low from mid June. Currency balances rose by 2.65 million as currency is accumulated at interior points ahead of large pension payments. No gold is leaving the country according to officials.
Washington observers note growing rifts among Democrats over the repeal bill. Disputes focus on bond issuance and the need for extra gold if silver is coined to $800,000,000 to maintain gold and silver parity, while silver Democrats resist the plan.
The banking and currency committee continues hearings this week as bills oppose or repeal the 10 percent state bank tax. Fears rise over a committee vote with several Republicans alarmed while a Democratic member says a favorable report is unlikely. Opposing southern lawmakers may yet block action.
In the Senate yesterday the first open suggestion of a compromise on the repeal bill was made. Senator Butler of South Carolina urged a compromise as the solution to the struggle. He said the question of when a vote would occur had been asked repeatedly. A quorum was secured after some delay, with six Republicans and one Democrat present.
In Washington the district supreme court overruled Commissioner Seymour’s demurrer. The court ordered that the Palmetto trade mark must be registered or Seymour must appear to show why registration has not been made. The petitioner is effectively Gov. Tillman.
The foreign affairs committee reported favorably the McCreary substitute. It extends the Chinese registration period by six months and removes the word white from the Geary act. The measure allows testimony from any person except a Chinaman to prove entitlement to register, and defines Chinese labor. Mr. Geary plans to oppose the bill.
The committee on judiciary completed its review and ordered a favorable report on the bankruptcy bill. The involuntary clause remains the main point of contention, and about seventy changes were made to the bill.
Washington October 3 The house debate on the elections bill yesterday was very one sided with four speeches by Sinem Dinsmore Arkansas Denson Alabama Cooper Florida and Clark Missouri all from the Democratic standpoint.
Washipton Oct 5 In the house yesterday Mr Martin of Indiana secured the adoption of a resolution calling upon the secretary of the interior for information as to the number of pensions allowed and rejected since March 4 1893.
Washington reports a telegram from Secretary Fishback at Buenos Ayres saying the revolution is ended and peace prevails across Argentina.
Wasuixotox October 5 The senate committee on foreign relations took final action on the nomination of J. J. Van Alen to be ambassador to Italy. It is understood the action was favorable to Van Alen.
A 25 year old Montpelier man named Fred Horan robbed East St. Louis Jockey club treasurer Capt. E W Sinclair of 784 55 then fled after a struggle. He was later caught and the money recovered in a brief pursuit through St Louis streets.
Hardin the last Centralia train robber was taken from Detective Smith at Oden by the sheriff on a state warrant en route to St. Louis. Detained in Salem jail with pals Jones and O Dwyer as 300 railroad men reportedly head to lynch him. Hardin confesses to the robbery and his wanderings.
A strong southeast gale caused rapid flooding in Mosier, submerging wholesale and part of the retail district four feet. Water entered up to Royal Street, four blocks from the river, with fifteen feet rise above normal. Whole areas flooded, goods damaged, streetcars halted, boats used in streets, and one man reported drowned.
Commanders of Britain France Italy the United States and Portugal state they may act to prevent further attacks on Rio de Janeiro. They have informed Admiral de Mello that no assault on the city will be allowed. Germany abstains saying it will not interfere in a domestic quarrel.
In Brunswick Georgia on October 2 twelve new cases were reported nine white three colored with ten white and two colored. The epidemic has struck hardest at the negro population, many fatal cases noted, prompting scientists to investigate. The disease shifts from the lower classes to more favored groups as it continues.
The first white child born in the Cherokee strip arrived in Perry on Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Emil Heady formerly of Missouri. The baby was named Perry and attracted a steady stream of visitors with gifts. Boomers plan a public celebration and have raised funds to trust for the child until adulthood.
A violent storm hit Shreveport Louisiana at eight o'clock last night demolishing chimneys unroofing homes uprooting trees and tearing down electric lights and telephones. Torrential rain and fierce lightning left the city in darkness with streets blocked by debris and signs. The full extent of damage is not yet known.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railway will not attend the Southwestern Traffic association meeting in St. Louis next week to elect a chairman. Secretary Jewett received the notice by order of Traffic Manager Miller, who is currently in Texas.
A rear end freight collision on the Louisville and Nashville five miles south of New Haven yesterday morning killed Andrew Burke and engineer Higgin. Ad J
Harrissons Pa Oct 6 Benjamin Tennis the self confessed criminal assault felon and murderer of little Agnes Cooper Wright was yesterday morning sentenced to be hanged.
A refugee who traveled from the lower region arrives in New Orleans and seeks asylum under option four. The report notes the arrival and processing steps at the city intake.
A severe storm wrecked Bayou Cook killing 150 oyster fishermen and causing extensive devastation in New Orleans. Total deaths reach 206 in and around the city with losses surpassing 1.25 million dollars. Pointe la Hache and Bohemia suffered severe damage, laked coast from there to Mobile bore the brunt, several schooners sunk, railways damaged, and Mobile dredges lost.
The U S ship Ranger reported Harrison B Thornton in charge of the Cape Prince of Wales Indian school was killed by three young Indians after being lured from his home. His wife escaped with aid from friendly Indians who later avenged his death. Thornton, nephew of Supreme Court Judge Thornton, had opposed liquor traffic and had accused a revenue cutter captain of connivance. The three attackers fled, two were killed by pursuing allies, and the third escaped.
In Oana Neb Oct last night the Farnum street theatre fire drew a five story shell blaze and a second alarm to Twenty seventh and Leavenworth. Six firemen and a bystander were injured as west wall collapse buried three rescuers. losses exceed 50000 dollars. Names given include John McBride Tom Reune Jim Downs James Mattson J N Scott John Simpson and J B Gaynor.
In Kenwood a gathering of Poles Italians and Hungarians ended in a melee after supper. At 10 oclock Franz Pelletti and Adolph Cuelo began a brawl that escalated. Pelletti was fatally injured with a crushed skull. three others were seriously hurt. Names of injured were not learned.
New Orleans reports a devastating gulf storm on Monday leaving nearly 2000 dead and 5 million dollars in property destroyed. More than half the regional population is reported dead with most homes destroyed and survivors left destitute without food or clothing.
In Paris Kentucky on October 4 a dynamite bomb thrown into a room where Houston Kelly and Eliza Dent were lying on a mattress after a dance left both victims instantly dead. Authorities investigated the deadly incident as a targeted blast in the home of Eliza Dent.
A strong wind and rain storm swept New Orleans Sunday night into yesterday morning, causing extensive property damage. Buildings were unroofed some houses blown down and six persons were killed with several others injured.
In Kineston Wisconsin on October 2 during Mrs. Bowe’s funeral service the floor of a room collapsed sending about fifty mourners into the cellar. Several were injured and Mrs Avonberg sustained injuries that may prove fatal.
In Lincoln Nebraska on October 5 the Democratic state convention drew a large crowd as the quarrel between the administration and Bryan silver faction raged. The administration emerged victorious and Bryan withdrew from the Democratic party.
Mansfield Oregon reports a Sunday boating tragedy near the Coos Bay entrance as a party of seven capsized. Four people are confirmed dead including Bb. x. DeLouney and two children. a John remains unconfirmed. Coast guard and local authorities search for others.
Clarksville Tenn October 2 50 year old Jacob Burguo fatally assaults his young wife and then dies by his own hand cause listed as jealousy Ousy.
A broad Texas summary notes the governor's request to delay salaries to December amid only 65 000 in the treasury and 150 000 in expenses. It reports fires, drownings, a new scale-less fish near Corpus Christi, court actions in Gainesville, a boy’s fatal injury near Matagorda, and various local crimes and curiosities across the state.
A wide range of notices from Texas counties report new construction projects, school developments, road and jail plans, and local incidents. Highlights include a new brick cottage for veterans at the Confederate home in Austin, a schoolhouse cornerstone in Graham, road funding debates in Bexar, and rail and farm activity across Jefferson, DeWitt, Bastrop, and Dallas counties.
St Louis hosts T P A day crowds as street illuminations light up downtown with 75 000 plus lights most electric. The Washington University panorama with 1200 lights showcases America’s discovery in flames. Other arches flags and floral displays dazzle traffic and spectators. Illuminations repeat Oct 3 5 11 and 19 with low railroad rates boosting attendance.
A colored woman once sent to Citys insane asylum has gradually whitened skin from head to neck, with a black band across the scalp, prompting fellow inmates to fear witchcraft. County court is asked to relocate her as physicians remain puzzled by the change.
The article notes sea water improves a horse s coat brightness and eye sparkle. It cites Cape May and other resorts where practitioners give sea plunges to horses, with some New Yorkers sending stables to seashore temporarily for bathing during Europe summers.
A series of deaths afflict the Weeks family of Albion Indiana. Sherman Weeks was killed risks while trimming a tree. A brother died in military service from wounds. Cornelius died by striking copper cent. Thomas leaped from a train and died. Charles killed himself by poison. Edward Weeks disappeared after moving west years ago.
Perfumes largely derive from flowers or imitate floral scents. Attar of roses is commonly ranked first among perfumes, with other rose preparations also holding high esteem for a long time.
The passage asserts Constantine the Great committed multiple murders including his wife and sons and several relatives. It claims he orchestrated numerous assassinations, was responsible for extensive bloodshed, and professed Christianity only nominally.
A Dutch West Indies bread fruit tree grows forty to fifty feet tall with fruit that starts green, becomes brown, and turns yellow when fully ripe.
A New York law firm top income reaches 250000 annually with half to the head, while the most responsible judgeships pay only from 3000 to ground.
The Bowery saw the first horse cars in 1835. Now New York has nineteen street rail roads using 2000 cars and 20,000 horses and carrying 225 million passengers each year.
The Victoria Cross, famed for conspicuous bravery, is described as being formed from Russian cannons captured at Sebastopol, illustrating its famed origin and exceptional status.
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