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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1893
Page
2
A fragmented editorial note discusses dangers of train robberies and the need for armed trains, mixed with remarks on Canadian authorities easing immigrant checks at ports. It cites concerns over Indian education plans and the future role of Native Americans in society, urging readiness and adaptation.
A collage of satirical and reflective snippets ranges from bizarre names and a deadly pledge to kill and self to social and political critique. References to Longfellow Hogg Bacon and quail eating sit alongside remarks on Brazilian classes and imperial economics, with modern tensions in labor, transport, and media criticism interwoven.
Battle Creek Mich Oct 21 The Grand Trunk trains ran head on at 3 36 am in suburbs causing a massive wreck. Twenty six dead and twenty seven badly wounded are reported with many injuries internal and beyond quick examination. Officials work to aid victims at the morgue and hospital.
A North Carolina town reports record tide and gales from an outburst that surpasses the 1853 high water mark. The flood damages warehouses and wharves, sinks boats, and destroys property from New York to Baltimore with widespread loss of life and ships on Lake Michigan reported missing.
Arthur Kaufman of Memphis survived the Wabash wreck when Miss Taylor of Jefferson Texas tore a strip from her coat and bound his head to stop a deep bleeding wound. He views the bandage as a precious keepsake and vows to keep it for life.
Evansville report details a bloody riot at a Dixon Kentucky negro dance over a young woman. A revolver feud sparked over fifty shots fired. one white youth and one Black man killed, several wounded, many arrests reported.
In Jackson Tennessee on Thursday evening a quarrel near a saloon entrance left Bank Sherrod shot twice by Howell Hunt. Hunt fired again striking Charles Kennedy in the head as he passed by, fatally wounding him. Kennedy was uninvolved.
Three Sternblotch family members from Hampden, C. were found asphyxiated at the Kaiser hotel near the World's fair grounds. It is believed they blew out the gas in a likely accidental incident.
Anpuone Oct 21. Rev. C. W. Stamper, a Baptist preacher from near Healdton, was robbed of 125 dollars in cotton money while asleep in a wagon yard on Caddo street Thursday night.
For a few moments yesterday George Jones,
A mob seized a Negro ex convict during a vigil to hang him near death but police intervened. The would be lynchers forced him toward a tree rope ready when mounted officers arrived and halted the mob. The suspect had just been released from prison a month earlier after a two year sentence for an earlier attempt.
Cincinnati reports Dr. C Howard Strong from Cape Town has studied the Amick cure for consumption and will take medicines for sixty patients. Dr Joaquin Cuenas of Cuba and a Venezuela delegate also ordered Amick medicines. Dr Arthur Jordan in Alaska uses Amick to combat consumption on St George Island. The Cincinnati offer of free test medicines is welcomed by physicians everywhere.
In Glasgow on Tuesday night Henry Asquith, Home Secretary, corrected the impression from Edinburgh that home rule would be revived. He said the next Commons session would focus on revising the Newcastle programme, effectively shelving the Irish question for now and keeping home rule in view but not pursuing it.
City of New York reports a catastrophe at Junghuan Ford on Yellow River Douai province where three ferry boats were swept away by flood killing about one hundred passengers. Japan papers note the Florence Treat lost in a typhoon with Captain Poulson his wife four children and many crew perishing.
New York reports Patton & Co failed with liabilities of 785000 and assets of 18000. William Patton, a firm member, was jailed on charges of hypothecating 6000 of securities and diverting 250000 of 350000 losses to creditors to his personal account, while he claimed relatives could repay dollar for dollar.
In San Francisco the Chinese Six Companies assist police to arrest convict and deport highbinders under the Geary act. Forty seven arrests reported with more expected as evidence is furnished. Separately Charles L Fair, a young millionaire, wed Maud Nelson then deeded property to her before an overland train trip. he was arrested for insanity at Port Costa and returned to San Francisco with his wife present.
Advices from Rio de Janeiro report ongoing bombardment by insurgent vessels commanded by Admiral Mellos with extensive damage. Inhabitants flee the city in terror while President Peixoto organizes a fleet to resist the insurgents.
In Elmoton Illinois on October 17 a crew from Dwight dynamited an artesian well but the blast went off early. Three workers died and two Dwight men were mortally wounded while three local residents were seriously injured. Houses in the area suffered damage.
Torewa Kansas reports a Rock Island collision at Paxico on Sunday morning between a Denver passenger and a freight train. Two colored tramps were killed. One engineer was fatally injured and two other trainmen were slightly hurt.
Ad vices from Guaymas report the loss of a coasting vessel owned in Manzanaco with the entire eighteen crew members drowning.
Senator Voorhees gave notice of an amendment to the rules. When a bill or resolution left unfinished has been debated thirty days any senator may move to fix a time for a vote. The motion shall be non amendable and non debatable and upon passage the vote occurs at the set time.
In Washington on Saturday Senator Jones argued the pending repeal bill is a veiled move to force a gold standard on the nation, not merely to repeal the Sherman act. He spoke near 1 pm, used typewritten notes, then addressed questions before resuming his prepared remarks. Senator Voorhees moved adjournment after invoking John Paul Jones and the Senate adjourned at 5 04 until Monday 11 am.
Wasntoron October 17 The silver faction blocked business for two hours delaying the repeal debate. An informal understanding, not yet perfected, between repeal leaders and foes led to a pledge to avoid night sessions and permit Mr Potter to proceed. If finalized, night sessions will end.
A conference among senators from different factions yields a compromise plan to repeal the Sherman act in four years, reduce monthly silver bullion purchases to about 2,700,000 ounces, authorize treasury bonds redeemable in five years with interest under 3 percent, retire small notes, and substitute silver certificates or coined silver bullion with seigniorage for this purpose.
The senate voted to recess rather than adjourn last night, delaying morning business and extending time for debating the financial bill. Some silver supporters planned filibuster but with few members present they abandoned that tactic and agreed to the change to finish daily work.
In executive session lasting about four hours, the senate confirmed J. J. Van Alen as minister to Italy amid strong opposition. Republicans except Dixon and Aldrich of Rhode Island objected, while several Democrats including Hill Pugh Vance and George also opposed, citing charges raised in a New York paper.
The attorney general informed the House that the government was not a party to the receivership and had no notice. He warned of grave doubts about the legality and harmful effects on government interests, and said additional legislation will be required.
In San Francisco on October 17 a New York officer obtained extradition papers for Bert Popper, charged with entering into a bigamous marriage with Mrs Lelia Hallock of Marichez Long Island. The alleged wife died by suicide in the Gault house Chicago on September 4 after claims of Popper desertion.
Washington October 21 The house passed the emergency deficiency bill after Chairman Sayers presented it. The measure appropriates 127500 dollars for custodians and janitors of public buildings and 200000 dollars for clerks to members.
Yesterday Sherman outlined the political shift while Republicans urged repeal of the basing clause of the silver law. Mills and Butler clashed over caucus influence as Democrats claimed responsibility. The day ended with sharp exchanges and a recess until 10 oclock.
The Senate resumes after recess with Mr. Morgan opposing a Dolph motion to amend the journal to reflect Mr. Allen’s presence at 6 30 P M Monday. He criticizes a Hill supreme court decision as manipulative and insists the court merely recognized Congress rules for quorum.
A Senate finance committee report cites a Treasury response showing a three month deficit of over 21 million dollars and annual expenditures around 394 million if trends continue. The secretary warns a definite year forecast is impossible but a year end deficit near 59 million dollars seems likely if conditions persist.
The house approved the Mc Greary bill by 167 to 9 after amendments by Geary and Caminetti. It extends the Geary law six months, defines Chinese laborers and merchants, mandates photographic ID, requires marshals to execute deportation orders, jails Chinamen without bail pending writs, and bars felons from registration.
It was reported in Washindon that papers circulate on both sides of the senate to secure pledges for cloture. Senator Hill is said to be gathering signatures from Democratic repealists. A compromise is discussed, but administration supporters require postponing the repeal bill’s effective date.
Washington on October 17 reports that the administration rejects compromise on the issue before the senate and declares it will not consider concessions. It signals readiness to let the senate proceed with its current course through December.
Washington Oct 16 remarks indicate senators offered amendments to curb reading of speeches to affect quorum and voting. Proposals include disqualifying senators with national bank stock interests from coinage votes and closing debate on resolutions as in the House of Representatives.
Senator West makes slow progress in gathering signatures to urge Chairman Gorman to call a Democratic caucus. By yesterday morning only sixteen names appeared on the paper. Silver senators are weaker and repeaters more confident, but nothing certain yet. Compromise gains ground hourly.
Washington on October 19 reports a dull week ahead in the house. Lawmakers postponed the bankruptcy bill until next week and after morning business, moved to debate the printing bill.
A 19th century digest reports on a 2000 horsepower express locomotive design by Duggs at G W with 100 mph speed and 12 foot driving wheels, plus Senate probes into Union Pacific receivership and Thurman act amendments. It notes rail earnings, a Perry marriage, a Oklahoma City alienation suit, a Curtis Robinson will dispute, a Memphis attorney struck from rolls, San Francisco streetcar consolidation, and other international incidents and crimes.
John Queenaway a 20 year old engineer at the state capital printing works in Guthrie Oklahoma died after being overcome by escaping gas from a gasoline engine. The incident was discovered after he collapsed and died.
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