Unclear State Senate and California Migrants Spark Debate
The Graham Leader notes frustration as a Texas senate session stretched 88 hours with no quorum. It critiques the U S Senate for silver coinage doubts, reports hundreds of unemployed Californians entering Texas and being jailed for poverty, and cites Gov Hogg ordering their release. The paper mentions Dr J W Gallacher and Giraud on coinage and promises future comment.
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California
Texas
San Antonio
Hogg
Alamo City
J. W. Gallacher
Giraud
Farmers and Politics Shape Local News in Dallas Ledger
The editorial urges farmers to seek low printing bids for supplies while weighing good crops over politics. It notes the populist brand and calls for farmers to study Congress records during long winter nights. It critiques Gov. Hogg over treasury deficits and contractor lawsuits in Cleburne.
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Dallas News
Congress
Senate Fights Back via Prolonged Debate Dignity Highlighted
The senate debated repealing the Sherman act with a dignified majority forcing a vote on the minority. A lone senator spoke thirteen hours and others followed, lasting until 1:45 A.M. Friday, leaving the body exhausted and described as helpless by rules that allow endless talking to block legislation.
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U.S. Senate
Senate
The Sherman Law and Wall Street’s Power Debate
Graham Texas October 14 1893 letter argues the Sherman law did not cause the financial panic. The author contends treasury discretion to favor gold over silver created parity loss and price declines. He blames Cleveland and a few rich men for sectional divides and upcoming political clashes.
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Graham
Texas
Wall Street
United States
Cleveland
Congress
Earth
Washington
We Must Endorse Silver in People’s Interest
F. W. Girano Sr argues a 24 hour settlement to protect common people from banker–politician interests. He condemns Republicans and Democrats as corrupt for 25 to 40 years and urges an honest dollar with full purchasing power, a non discretionary, ironclad silver policy, to erase sectional lines and unify bankers and laborers.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Capitol
Washington
F. W. Girano Sr
World wheat supply and U.S. share analyzed
The global wheat output is 2 279 000 000 bushels with the United States supplying 397 000 000 bushels. The U S amount exceeds its own needs by nearly 70 000 000 bushels, a factor given Europe’s widespread deficits in major wheat growing countries. The note extends to all food staples, highlighting strategic strength in supply.
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United States
Europe
Coming Revolution in Politics Warns of Change in Voter Mood
The Brenham Herald argues a political reform sweep is underway as voters educated in business practices reject favored, amiable but financially troubled leaders. It suggests many incumbents cannot adapt to modern currents and may be swept from office.
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Brenham Herald
School of Business
Tramp Sells Mock Jimson Seed In Yoakum Urban Tale
A vagabond, walking from Shiner to Yoakum, found jimson weed seeds resembled onions. He sold tiny seed packets with onion samples and made money before slipping away by rail, claiming a thriving scam. No one confirms he bought anything.
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Beacon
Yoakum
Shiner
Jimson
Judge urges protection of virtuous women against slander
Judge Clint's charge praises noble girls driven to work for family support and condemns slander against young heroines. It calls for swift punishment of those who ruin virtuous lives. The report notes Morris and Dave Taylor, brothers aged 17 and 15, picked 907 pounds of cotton in one day near Pilot Grove, Grayson County.
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Grand Jury
Morris
Dave Taylor
Dave
Pilot Grove
Grayson County
Compound Oxygen touted as cure all by doctors
A pamphlet claims scientists cannot destroy disease germs yet and promotes Compound Oxygen as a germicide and vitalizer. It asserts cured incurables over 23 years, cites failed tonics, and offers a 200 page book with testimonials sent free from Starkey & Palen with multiple city addresses.
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Starkey & Palen
Axen Sr
Partiperputia
Broadway
New York
Sutter St
San Francisco
Church St
Toronto
Canada
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds Ad
Cure claims for consumption, coughs, and chest troubles with a money back guarantee. La Grippe sufferers report speedy recovery after use. Sample bottle offered at no cost, with large bottle priced at 50 cents or one dollar. The 8. G. Graham Drug Co. administers the offer.
Murder of Polish merchant in Sinaloa linked to gang plot
Stephen Zakany, a Polish merchant who owned a grand hacienda in Sinaloa, was assassinated at his home five years ago. Governor Canedo appointed Judge Murcia Martinez to lead the case. Santiago Miranda confessed after police followed a chain of leads from multiple suspects. Miranda said three or four accomplices hired the killers. they were arrested as warrants were issued.
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Mexico
Sinaloa
Pacific
Canedo
Fuerte
Murcia Martinez
Jefe Politico
Cumiches
Santiago Miranda
Miranda
Mare
Jaylord
Deans Feery
The
Onto Chemical Co
Mathew Johnson
ProTenmen
Tax Onto Chemical Co
Olignor
Aelen Morrisor
W. L. Lopboay
Chio Chemical CO
Opera Bicek
Lima
GHIQ
A Smart Boy Learns Time in Odd Way
A mother teaches Freddy about days hours and minutes then he claims an instant is a hole in the end. The exchange ends with Freddy’s grasp of time as he prepares to start school Monday. Doctors praise foot baths to relieve tired feet and swollen ankles offering guidance on care and shoe fit.
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Freddy
Fred
John
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