Weatherford Mail Rail Time Table and Political Notes
The Graham Leader reprints a rail timetable with departures from Weatherford and Mineral Wells, connecting to Texas Pacific trains. It also notes Dallas county political shifts, sub-treasury disputes, usury law cases in Abilene, and comments on local church, finance, and national figures with a tone of editorial snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Texas & Pacific
Swith Santa Fe Ae
F. McCkay
W. R. Cour
Dallas County Democratic Committee
Treasury
Parnell and his rise and fall amid Irish home rule
The article recalls Charles Stewart Parnell as a great Irish patriot and leader of home rule, noting his persecution, scandal with Mrs O'Shea, and the impact on his party. It reflects on his strength in Parliament and ultimate decline, then shifts to a local advert praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm and its uses, with a Graham Texas druggist listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadlerine
Robert Emmet
Ireland
England
Hibernia
House of Commons
Samson
O'Shea
Parnell
Cleveland baby sparks broad newspaper debate and satire
A whirling column combines editorial sniping and social commentary about a Cleveland infant, political quarrels in Texas and Georgia, opposition to alien land laws, and European war talk. The piece mocks readers faulting papers over arrears, notes third party shifts, and jests about wedding attire.
Fusion debate over Alliance and party loyalties in Texas
The piece attacks Mercury for promoting fusion against the Alliance, defends Democrat and Alliance unity, and criticizes renegade claims. It notes Weatherford Enquirer as its successor paper and reports Jepce Goopricu of the Waco district court ruling the alien land law unconstitutional with the case heading to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Democracy of
Texas
Alliance
The
National Republican Committee
Jepce Goopricu
Waco District Court
Supreme Court
Judging People by Their Roads
Bushnell argues roads reflect a society’s progress or stagnation. If roads show motion and improvement, society is advancing. if they show decay, the people are savages. He notes roads symbolize civilized life and that Young county faces a hard row for stumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Tariff game and political maneuvering in the era
The piece criticizes Republicans for avoiding tariff debate while facing pressure from industrialists. It notes Massachusetts Governor Russell challenging Henry Cabot Lodge to discuss campaigns on all political questions, with Lodge narrowing to silver. It mentions editors slain in Texas and a World’s Fair corn restaurant as a lighter note.
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Ohio
Masachusetts
New York
Russell
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Strength and Health Remedies and Local Notices
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness and digestion, claiming benefits to liver, stomach, and kidneys and recommending large bottles for 59.6. The Aransas Pass Beacon lampoons delinquent subscribers as black hearted and threatens office shears, with a quip urging restraint in swearing. Bucken’s Arnica Salve is praised as the best for cuts, bruises, sores and skin eruptions, with a money back guarantee and price of 25 cents per box.
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R. G.graham
Aransas Pass
Beacon
Prince Russell Mail
Buck’en
Arnica
la Paaran
G. Graham d& Co
Notable Midnight Speech Sparks Revolutionary Talk
George Francis Train foretells deaths of Bor Balmaceda and Parnell during a late supper address. He claims hypnotic news from an Atlantic cable and laments a world in upheaval while railing at various national figures. Separately an advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with local distributor info.
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New York
Bor
Balmaceda
Parnell
George Francis Train
Puber
Museum
Psycho Train
Train
Atlantic
Tam
Bandit
Poltroon
Texas Property Values Rise in 1891 Assessment
Property values increased by 56,370,912 in the past year, bringing Texas total assessed property to 850,000,000 in round figures for 1891. The state is portrayed as having ample wealth and influence beyond its size and political clout.
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Texas
Pay The Printer and the State of the Alliance
A long satirical sermon urges readers to honor printers pay debts promptly and avoid guilt, then shifts to brief notes on Kentucky alliance splits and Texas issues. It cites a sick man restored by paying a printer, remarks on Oklahoma statehood delay, and jokes on tariff logic in Ohio.
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Meegar
Peac
Texas Alliance debate and sub treasur y scheme discussed
The Fort Worth Gazette recounts Mr Sam H and others dispute the state s position on a sub treasury plan. It notes post 1890 reflections after the St I convention and the shifting stance of Jones Evan F Stump Ashby and associates as factions and loyalties realign amid charges against Macuneism and bogus charters.
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Fort Worth
Sam H
Dixon
Texas
St. I
Jones
Mercury
E. Newton
Joons
Pla
Macune
Stump Ashby
Evan 4
Sensationalism Sought to Boost Republican Campaign
A Washington correspondent reports a Republican leader urges using a sensational issue beyond tariff to rally voters in the presidential race. The strategy aims to capture interest by highlighting Canada and Mexico, with protectionism viewed as unreliable and abandoned by top figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Washington
Repub
Canada
Mexico
Matteo
Governor Campbell and the Birmingham Forgery Question
A fragmented report ties Governor Campbell to forgery allegations, noting a contentious campaign involving 18 direct charges. It contrasts McKinley’s stance on free silver with tariff opposition and his efforts to dodge duty while facing political attacks. The piece mentions attempts to flee to Iowa to avoid repercussions.
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Campbell
Birmingham
McKinley
Congress
Iowa
Watterson on tariff critique and tax burden
Col. Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal argues that if skies rain and silver dollars flood the galleys, those profiting would reopen the tariff system and restore the country’s wealth as the tax burden on farmers remains unchanged.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Merchants Pressed for Names to Prove Soundness
Fragmentary lines note merchants urged to publish names to show solidity and reliability, emphasizing the need for solid and substantial proof before trust is placed. The Dry Chronicle reflects on the burden of public credibility and the demand for verifiable reputation.
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Graham Leader
J W. Graves
Balmaceda and
Boulanger
Galveston News
San Antonio
Dallas
Pat Egan
Pat
Abilene
B. B. Kenyon
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank of
That Place
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Theonsted
First Baptist Church of
Scruggs
R. T. Hanks
Dy. B. Akin & Co
Seper Garza
John J. Ingalls
Chicago
T. M. Paschal
Dallas and
Cleveland and
Harrison
Popator
Broomfield
Boston
Dominick
Ox O'Malley
Hennessy
Orleans
Bien O'Malley
New Orleans
Hexwerta Lawak
Niraubeau Lemer
Sen Facinte
Republic of
Tr Kae
Risay ES
B. Jones
Spring Hill
Lown
D R, Akin & Co
Draggists
Graham, Texas
Cleveland
Grover
Southern Mercury
Bro. Cole
Tracy
Gazette
Hogg
Jimmy
Europe
Lestus Parsios
Weatherford Enquirer
Sun-Constitution
Jas. W. Vincent
E. E. Hull & Co
Bushnell
Kentucky
Strength and Health
D. R. Akin & Co
Graham
Tex “8
Greenville Herald
Hercules
Enawe
Pume
FO Palmer & Rey
Sansome Street
San Francisco
Cal
Jonson & Akin
Ratiam
Young and
Condties
Morrison Street
Brid
A. Bb. Gant
Wotary
Atlice
Beckham Buildin
Phlete A. Martin
aAttorney
O. EK. Finaaly
Graham, Young Co
Texias
H. Schuster
Raham, Texas
John Poilmann
I, Sots & Shoes
Araham
West Side Public Square
B. B. Garrett
Kramer
J. W. Proffitt
S. A. Bull
Belknap
J. W. Caton
W. C. Runt
N. E. Fem
A A. T. Gay
Totles
G. B. Jewell
Wadley Stand
Kentucky Alliance
Farmers Home Journal
Farmers Alliance
People's Party
Rockwall
Houston Post
Coryell County
Gatesville
Coryell
Fannin County
Corsicana
Oklahoma
John J. Ingal
Mr. Ingalls
Fred Douglass
D. M. Howard
D. R. Axis
Dory
J, R. Akin &C
Jraham
Henrietta Chy Mulls
Yantis & Neely, Proprietors
R. G. Graham
R. G. Graham & CO
J.C. Short’s “Brick
Cranam
Carey Lombard Lumber Co
Weatherford and Mineral Wells
J.porter & Son
Torder
Iwra EL AM
Arkansas
United State
North America
Bey
Carous
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