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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1889
Page
4
The Dallas Fair now running draws crowds daily in Graham with the Expo building near capacity. The memo about moving the Federal court from Graham cites expected railroad completion as a delay to any removal act.
Dallas officials weigh a $100,000 investment on a Northwest railroad against funding a branch office for the St. Louis Republic. The decision hinges on regional growth goals, budget constraints, and anticipated transportation benefits.
The Fort Worth Gazette reports only about six thousand dollars of the forty thousand needed to start work on the Fort Worth and Albuquerque project has been raised. Each day of delay in collecting donations pushes back the start of construction on the Albuquerque segment.
The Throckmorton Times quotes itself defending against an Archer City lawyer who has attacked the Times and the Leaper. The paper declares resilience after years of storms and vows to meet the lawyer’s brazen effrontery on any payround hinge.
The Fort Worth Gazette questions Attorney General Hope and contends Hogg is a clear governor candidate. Supporters claim he opposes special interests and serves the public, while critics doubt his candidacy.
The text alleges a conspiracy in the Cronin murder case with jurors bribed by bailiffs to acquit defendants. It describes six weeks of trial, jurors manipulated, and calls on citizens nationwide to fear for justice in Chicago and society.
A mixed item recounts 1859 land patent notes from General Land Office letters and 1889 court communications about survey claims, field notes, and patent eligibility. It also reports Johnstown police chief Harris describing flood era social decay, crime rise, and moral decline, with town conditions strained by liquor and vice.
Large mastodon bones found a few miles north of Canadian suggest the animal may have stood about four times the size of an elephant. The partial remains indicate a massive prehistoric mammal once roamed the region.
The Times-Star reports Frank Tolliver and Grace Martin wed at Pine Spring in Rowan County Kentucky. The couple are siblings of leaders from rival factions who have long murdered each other in the county, and the marriage is described as a peace gesture.
Governor Hill described a new South during his Atlantic exposition speech, saying a holler civilization now underpins progress and contrasts with the antebellum era. He emphasized development and reform shaping the postwar region.
In these days when the world is trying to regulate everything by legislation it recalls the view of the famed patriot philosopher and Democrat Thomas Jefferson that the government which governs least is the best.
The M. E. and T. Railway offers Round Trip Excursion Tickets to summer resorts north east and southeast. For rates maps and time tables contact G. F. Thomas ticket agent Henrietta Texas.
A San Francisco notice promotes Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla as a cure all for nervous and run down women. Testimonials claim the product strengthens health, with exaggerated lines regarding wealth and health, urging purchase of six bottles for 85. Local residents named include Mrs J Barron and Mrs Fred Loy among others at multiple streets.
Washinetron October 19 The president appointed Gen Green B Raum of Illinois to be commissioner of pensions. Raum will be sworn in at noon today and enter on duties Monday morning. He is a prominent Grand Army of the Republic member and was presented to pension office chiefs after the oath.
A letter to a prominent Weatherford citizen claims officials assured construction of a Rockstand line to Weatherford on its gulfward route. The rumor, tied to a nonresident owner of valuable property, excites local interest by promising Weatherford expanded shipping facilities and independence in transport.
An investigation reveals an official receives 25 dollars a day for services from the relief fund with others paid proportionally. Distribution of the fund stalls as long as distributors receive such pay, delaying relief.
A speaker praises Wadley as dependable in clothing purchases noting neat fits and good wear. They express trust in Wadley’s word and quality, claiming always satisfactory results when buying there.
Citizens hype Wadley's as the cheapest shop in town praising low prices and bold claims. Patrons say no one can touch Wadley for value and quality in new goods and shaves.
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