News Briefs Touch on Divorce Trials and Oil Booms
The column cites a divorce suit charging mental unsoundness amid speculation of misconduct, mentions Dr. Mary Walker’s tobacco usage, and reports Erath county wheat and oat yields. It notes oil reserves in Pennsylvania, a Galveston to South America cable line, and political results in Georgia. Frank James surrenders to Governor Crittenden. the Mississippi steamer Robert E. Lee burns with loss of life.
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Galveston
Corpus Christi
Tampico
Vera Cruz
South America
Callo
Peru
Robert E. Lee
Ppt
Ravelers
New Orleans
Wicks
South
Democracy versus special interests in tariff debate
The Galveston News analyzes John Hancock's tariff remarks arguing protection hurts wool growers and harms national welfare. It condemns class favoritism, urges democracy to pursue the greatest good for the greatest number, and warns the Democratic party to take a clear stand against taxation for private fortunes.
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John Hancock
Mr. Hancock
Hancock
San Antonio
Texas
Union
Congress
Democratic Party
Galveston
Dallas Man Dies After Circus Side-Show Ties
Al Austin connected with the side-show privileges of Batcheller and Doris's circus. He died in Weatherford last night and the circus management sent his body by express to his relatives in New York City.
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Dallas
al Austin
Batcheller & Doris’s
Weatherford
New York City
Land title suit in Texas counts vast acreage and wealth
In Waco a federal case Brien versus Herrick seeks half interest in thirty seven leagues across six counties with base equity around $200000. The docket includes two civil rights cases, and a school tax election may be proclaimed. Local officials report deaths and cemetery land deals proceed. Cleburne reports a Bible seller robbery with $500 missing and a suspect jailed.
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Eliza M. O. Brien
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Mass
M. E. Sullivan
King and Brady
Houston
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Goodrich and Clarkson
Marlin
E. J. Gurley
Branch and Barnard
Galveston
Napier
New York
Don A. Pardee
United States
State of Texas
Jennie Lewis
Hill County
McCormick
McKee
Bigger
Shirley
Texas Central Railroad
Masonic Fraternity
Eastwood Cemetery
Fatal accident in East Nashville during drag ride
A drag accident in East Nashville leaves Miss Laura Easley dead after her fall from the vehicle. Chas. B. Porter Miss Alice Raines Geo. B. Burton and Miss Easley were in the drag when horses frightened. Easley died at a neighbor's home after remaining unconscious until 8 PM. The others stopped the horses and survived. Separately German citizens in St Louis dedicate a 33 foot granite monument to Friderich Hecker at Benton Park commemorating his roles as a Union soldier and citizen.
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the Times
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Governor Porter
Alice Raines
Felix R. Raines
Geo. B. Burton
Laura Easley
Miss Easley
Mr. Burton
Mr. Porter
Miss Raines
Enoch Easley
Memphis
St. Louis
Friderich Hecker
Benton Park
Hecker
Europe
America
Building Plans and Sheep Flocks Demand Clear Goals
The Texas Wool Grower urges would be builders and shepherds to define a definite goal before acting. It compares planning a home to planning a sheep flock and warns against trusting to chance for success. It notes lightning struck the first orange tree known to be damaged at St. Augustine, Florida, last week.
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Texas
St. Augustine
Florida
Peabody grant aid to Texas schools debated in letters
Dr Curry writes O N Hollingsworth urging continued support for Texas public education while noting statewide needs and differing state receipts from the Peabody Fund. Hollingsworth replies stressing limited resources and the aim to build public sentiment for education through careful grants.
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Curry
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O. N. Hollingsworth
Texas
Institute
Houston
Bryan
Sherman
Huntsville
Normal College
Nashville
Hollingsworth
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Peabody
Mr. Hollingsworth
Independent Colonel Crisp Again Seeks Congress
Col John T Crisp of the Kansas City district runs as an independent against the Democratic nominee. He claims proximity to the party while the Democrats withhold its nomination. In 1880 his candidacy helped Republican Col Van Horn win. Crisp was once named in Hopkins county court for murder but avoided conviction as wartime witnesses had faded.
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Kansas City
Congress
Democracy
Col. van Horn
Kansas City Journal
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Hopkins County
Crittenden
Missouri
Jesse James
Roberts
Georgia Governor Race Rumor of Gartrell Challenge
The piece discusses rumors that Gen Gartrell may contest Georgia gubernatorial results against Hon A H Stephens. It argues Gartrell has little chance and aims to boost Republican prospects while reciting old claims of fraud and intimidation that the writer doubts can be proven.
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Georgia
Gartrell
Indier
Georgia Papya
Santa Constitution
Macon Tele- Messenger
the Columbus Ker
Savannah News
St.yAwnes
Gen. Gartrell
A. H. Stephens
Young County Estrays Report from Local Justices
Several estray notices filed in Young County list horses taken up by owners with details. Er. B. Norman Ben Waters and C. E. Brown report gelding, bay horse, bay roan horse, black horse with distinctive markings, including heights from 14 to 15 hands and ages around 6 to 12 years. Each animal bears brands and saddle marks. appraisals range from 65 dollars to unspecified amounts.
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W. P. Jones
Ben Waters
A. B. Jamison
J. P. Prec
C. E. Brown
H. D. Williams
J. P. Pree. No
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