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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1889
Page
4
The Graham Leader questions the rise of crime but argues perjury is increasing as the most difficult crime to punish. It laments frequent false testimony in trials and calls for stronger legal and moral remedies and for lawyers to uphold higher standards.
The jury found J. W. Davis guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of B. C. Feins at Fort Worth. He was sentenced to be hanged, a sentence that aligns with prevailing opinion on the case.
Local readers report a strong odor near the post office and offensive smells from hog pens livery stables and decayed flesh. Residents urge a corporate approach to curb nuisance and protect public health.
The Weatherford Sun urges restraint in debates over removing the Federal court from Graham. It notes mob trouble last winter sparked regional debate and supports awaiting criminal prosecutions to reveal public attitude. The paper asks sister towns to avoid arguments until verdicts are reached.
A local card in the Progress attacks the Leaper and the Throckmorton Times over a recent Archer Justice court theft case. The writer accuses a self described lawyer of misusing the law to secure a light fine and questions the lawyer's knowledge of jurisdiction.
A new push in Congress aims to remove the Federal Court from Graham with candidates including Weatherford Henrietta Wichita Falls Vernon and Cisco as principal contenders. If moved Vernon emerges as the preferred location though Graham resists and a railroad may influence the vote.
A Mineral Wells Herald warning urges girls to beware promising suitors who are alcoholics. It cautions that wives often face unhappiness when attempting to reform drinkers, arguing reform is unlikely and heartbreak follows marriage.
Young County favors a district man for the upcoming Legislature and aims to choose a candidate who will not oppose railroad interests. The selection signals local priorities in state politics.
Dr Arch Cochran of Dallas pursued public roles after losing the governorship and a bid for Justice of the Peace. He attacked the new administration and sought any post, from consul to deputy collector, and has now been appointed deputy collector and is content.
The state appears to have a narrow Democratic majority in the latest election results. Analysts caution that margins remain slim and outcomes could be contested as results finalize.
The Quanah Quirt is presented for exchange, noted as an excellent paper and now added to the listing.
A San Francisco Examiner report recounts a Western Addition woman briefly stricken by a dangerous remedy mix up after taking a mineral sarsaparilla. She recovery followed using Joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla after consulting Mrs. Fowler of 327 Ellis Street who confirmed her cure. The article praises the product’s liver kidney and digestive action.
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