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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1891
Page
2
A discussion on immigration law critiques banning pauper children from landing, arguing limits are essential to curb charity excess. The piece contrasts American views on titles, church establishment, and social costs with British concerns over religion and taxation, noting travel habits of Americans abroad and the impact of poor roads on the nation’s economy.
A notorious train robber, Capt. Bunch known as a desperado, visits Fort Worth as a strange scene unfolds. A child Tim Christian dies after a freight train rolls over him on a Frisco track six miles north of the city. Fort Davis disease spreads among Mexican and Negro communities, alarming locals and prompting county medical action. In yet another tale, Lina Andrews loses her wedding as a fiancé Grant fails to appear, leading to an arrest for marriage fraud.
Mivroia Texas Oct 15 G W Williams of Rockdale committed suicide last night by taking twenty grains of morphine. He arrived here Friday with a cotton planter shown on exhibit and was found on boarding house steps around 6 pm Sunday. He died after medical effort through Sunday morning. Knights of Pythias members handled the remains and sent the body to Rockdale via the International and Great Northern train. He had warned others of his intent, but was not watched.
In Paiis Texas on October 14 Willie Ham ilien, a two year old daughter of Policeman Hamilton, escaped a fatal burn when flames engulfed her dress in the sitting room. Mrs Hamilton, away briefly, heard the screams from the yard and rushed back to extinguish the fire as an older sister helped. The child was not seriously burned, though her hair was singed.
Fort Worth Texas October 17 Captain Buneh described as a notorious train robber was in Fort Worth last Tuesday night with a woman he reportedly planned to marry a Teab driver drove them to a point during the night Buneh left Fort Worth on an early Wednesday morning train bound for Mexico Stafford the cab driver who transported Buneh and the other man says he knew they were wanted but would not reveal details to the police He declined further comment
In Bacux Lane Texas on October 17 a cropper named Dennis Green fired at George Montgomery as he told him to leave the Montgomery property seven miles below, near the Wharton county line. Green fled and has not been seen.
In El Paso on October 16 the valuable Oregon street property, long disputed between the city and the United States government, was seized by the sheriff and troops ejected. Major Hinton of Fort Ellis telegraphed General Stanley and was ordered to hold the property. The site has changed hands again as Major Hinton posts a company of the Twenty third infantry on the disputed ground.
The drought relief comes with good rains across the area. Cattle and stock are in poor shape for winter as water scarcity forced cattle to strip feed and heads of streams, reducing winter range and leaving stockmen worried about the coming season.
Attasis Tex Oct 17 Lowry Thaggard suffered a severe injury at Jogerson Lumber company when his left arm was torn and mashed in the saw cogs yesterday morning. The forearm muscles were completely severed.
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In Franklin County near Wiggsboro Texas an elderly woman, Mrs Casey aged about 55, was found murdered in her smokehouse after returning from field work. Her throat was cut and she suffered numerous stab wounds and slashes. A small robbery of 4.30 was noted. The crime occurred Tuesday afternoon and a desparate struggle left the scene torn and bloody. Local searchers recovered the body with aid from neighbors.
Wednes day night at a South Austin avenue saloon Missouri Kansas Texas south division conductor Minnehan was shot in the forehead by bartender Robert Allen after a confrontation over drinks. Minnehan died about three hours later, following the fatal wound.
In Pants Tex on October 13 two women Fannie Stallings and Mamie Taylor clashed in a public dispute. Taylor attacked Stallings, was cut, then grabbed a pistol and fired at Stallings with no effect. Both were arrested. Taylor remained at home due to critical condition while Stallings faced charges.
Henry Davis, a black man, was bitten on the hand by a skunk while asleep near his cabin on Ham s branch. The bite swelled and he developed hydrophobia symptoms, now in a critical condition and under medical care in Fort Worth suburbs.
John Hays was thrown from a wagon by a vicious young horse Sunday evening near Jus. Tex. He narrowly escaped death as he hit a barbed wire fence. Doctors found no broken bones and he is improving after examination.
At 4 PM Saturday at William Struve's gin three miles east of Cald well Adolph Kiseden a 17 year old lad was caught in the lawn and so badly mangled that he died at midnight. He was a son of Mrs. EB. A. Kiseden of Baexname. His remains were brought here and interred.
J Carl ton surrendered to the magistrate in Worrnam Texas on Monday admitting he killed Henry Chambers with a shotgun. He said he did so in defense of his son who was assaulted by a negro with an ax during an attempt to retrieve a wagon tied to his claim.
Mrs George Bouchner of Ravenna Texas reports the birth of a son on the 11th weighing 19 pounds, the largest at birth in the United States. Both mother and child are well, and the event stands as a notable local record.
A frost in Illinois and Iowa destroys late corn and vegetables. In Ohio Joseph Hobe tried to kill his wife then killed himself. Elizabeth Bisland marries Charles W. Wetmore in New York. James McQuire dies in a Braddock fire. Jay Gould returns to business after a collapse. Fire wipes Greenwood quartz mill near Deadwood. Oklahoma rivers wash out boomers property and rail lines. Numerous crimes, suicides, court actions, and disasters across the United States and abroad.
Cariaco IL Oct 17 The plan calls for an 1120 foot tower to loom over the fair site, taller than any previous flagstaff, with 25000 capacity and two elevators reaching the lookout. Andrew Carnegie funds the project while Keystone Bridge Co of Pittsburgh to erect the metal structure and finish by February 1, 1803, with heavy daily penalties for delays.
A Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway crash at Crete Illinois yesterday morning killed three Inter Ocean staff members and an engineer and seriously injured several others. The engine derailed after hitting an open switch and was buried under wreckage. McCafferty and Henry were on the engine writing a midnight ride story. Washburne had rejoined the party.
George Kennan denounces the Russian czar as well meaning yet misled by advisors and asserts the czar pursues Jews as a biblical mandate. He criticizes Pobedonosieff as an emblem of medieval inquisition and notes the czar’s derailed ministerial conduct guiding persecution policy.
William Suthers of Baxter County near Mountain Home died by his own hand in a novel method. He spent Tuesday night arranging his affairs and placed a loaded rifle on his chair. He triggered it with a stick touched by his feet, causing instant death. He left a wife and three children.
Mel bourne attempted another rain experiment at Rock Island yards in Goop Lane Kansas at noon Saturday. Warm still weather gave way to a drizzle by morning and darkened skies. rain prospects faded as clouds dissipated and cicnda swirled above.
Mrs George Forschler died after a heavy Capina vessel fractured her skull during a quarrel in their bed. Coroner's inquiry led to the arrest of her husband for murder. The incident occurred Oct 7 in New Orleans La.
A United States steamship Despatch ran aground on Assateague shoals off Virginia near Cape Charles during a voyage from New York to Washington. Severe weather and fog hampered attempts to reach safety as the ship, under Lieut. W. E. F. Cow, battled heavy seas and a gale while anchors failed to hold.
In Washinotoy Indiana detectives arrested four suspects over a courthouse fire. Samuel Harbin, a day laborer, confessed and implicated Auditor James J. Lavette and A. B. Hawes, with Basil Ledgarwood named. Harbin alleges Lavelle hired him to burn the courthouse for 500 dollars, only five paid. Police seek Machrel Lavelle, brother of the auditor.
Cutcaco Oct 16 A farmer’s wife Mrs Dinon Messman driving with two children across the Milwaukee and St Paul track near Bensonville was struck by a train. Mrs Messman and one child were killed while the other child died of injuries.
Boston on October 16 reports Senator Hale of Maine stating that Mr. Blaine is a well man who eats and sleeps well. He dismisses Tuesday paralysis rumors as nonsense and asserts Blaine’s health is sound.
Edward Gilpin, resident near Stillwater, was shot in the head by his 19yearold stepson Ira K Miller Thursday night. Miller surrendered to officers after the shooting. The incident occurred Oct 12 in Guinn O T.
In Hawkey Texas on October 15 Rev J M Lindey was working at Flowers Bros gin when his left hand became caught in the saws. The injury was severe and required amputation.
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