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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
2
A historical observer notes that the upcoming election, set for next Tuesday week, is drawing scant public interest. Candidates remain largely unsure of their standing and prospects amid quiet, uncertain voter engagement.
Representatives of all the strik ing miners in the anthracite region met at Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on Monday and on Tuesday the miners accepted President Roosev elts plan of settlement amid enthusiasm. The work will begin again and a committee from Washington will start labors. The miners celebrate with a June 29 jubilation and will vote the Republican ticket, crediting Roosevelt for the victory.
Spears Brothers announce the opening of their Confectionery and Oyster Parlors in the Ruben Koenig building within a few days. Joe will maintain a complete up-to-date line of candies fruits and confections of all sorts with fresh oysters in season.
In these days of strenuous necessity of arbitration the Hon. Marcus A. Hanna, the "laboring man's friend" has taken to his bed.
John W. Gates with Generals Corbin and Young were arrested in England for speed driving in a car loaned by Thomas Lipton. The article notes the auto differs from Lipton’s yacht builders and hints at tension between American officials and European opinion.
Mr. Lawson, a coal mine expert from St. Louis, has been prospecting in the county during the past week. The article does not reveal whose interest he represented.
Scrap iron sought for a blacksmith shop. Cuas Widmeyer offers top payment for iron delivered to his shop.
Notice of sale for the Arabian Jack on the public square in Graham this coming Saturday at one o clock p m. B G Woods calls for bidders to attend and bid high on the prized animal. The ad promises a bargain for the purchaser.
A land and loan agent, R. C. McPaast, questions the value of paying 64 cents and a 2 percent commission for money, contrasting it with an eight percent straight loan he offers.
A historical Texas report notes the hangings of Jim Buchanan in Nacogdoches after a four hour trial and a mob demand to die on the gallows. It also covers Reddick Barton and Jim Wesley’s lynching in Hempstead after pleading guilty to murder and rape, showing broader lynching fears and a white supremacist stance.
The article portrays Sam Jones as a sharp speaker who criticizes the Democratic Party while supporting prohibition. It notes his strong stance on liquor law and local option, arguing that true prohibitionists should avoid partisan attack. It commends his preaching and character but urges him to stay out of party politics.
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