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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
1
The Leader delivers the day’s news via private wire from the Graham Cotton Exchange. This column promises the very latest updates, gathered through their network and arranged for readers seeking current events.
Judge Alton B. Parker, former Democratic presidential candidate, delivered a strong speech opposing W. R. Hearst, the Democratic nominee for governor, in New York on October 24.
Washington October 24 President Roosevelt issues the Thanksgiving proclamation naming Thursday November 29 as the holiday.
Washington October 24 reports the president’s retirement of secretaries Shaw and Moody and lists changes to the cabinet. George B. Cortelyou remains Treasury, G Van L Meyer Postmaster General, Chas J Bona parte Attorney General, Victor H Metcalf Navy, Oscar S Strauss Commerce and Labor. Strauss is noted as the first Jewish cabinet member in the government.
New Orleans reports no killing frost across the cotton belt overnight. Weather observers note mild conditions as growers prepare for harvest and protection measures.
Washington Oct 24 okla homa and Indian Territory warmer Thursday fair West Texas Thursday fair East Texas fair Thursday fair and warmer with fresh northwest winds.
Mabry, Short & Co advertise as buyers of cotton and all kinds of poultry in Graham Texas. They claim the best stock in town with right quality and prices and emphasize that the price is the key.
Miss Emma Blakely employed at a Baird Tex hotel was stabbed to death by a Mexican employee who was in love with her and engaged to a railroad man of the T P railway. He wounded himself and faces probable death. A mob sought vengeance but the sheriff moved him to Abilene jail. Miss Blakely, sister of Prof JW Blakey, was buried in Baird Saturday.
The Standard Oil Company has been convicted by a jury in Ohio for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Similar judgments are expected in Texas and prosecutions are pending in several other states. The Seymour Banner notes A H McClerkin, once of Graham, joined Proffitt telephone exchange. Archer City pursues a railway bonus and an ambitious timetable hints at a future railroad arrival.
J C Vaughan advertises town and country property for sale. Prospective buyers are urged to see Vaughan before making a purchase to discuss terms and available parcels.
In Murray Texas Thomas Price apologizes for being listed as a Republican candidate for commissioner of precinct No. 2 after voting in the Democratic primary. He states he supported the Democratic ticket and will back Larry Pratt for precinct 2, expressing regret at the mistaken designation and requesting a correction in the next issue.
Seymour boasts a large express wagon praised by the Banner for its city fied appearance. The item highlights local pride in new municipal style and mobility, with residents noting its modern look and practical use in town commerce.
Lang, SEE vs. K. Graham advertises land broker experience and units for sale near Graham. A 552 acre tract four miles west priced at 1100 per acre with eight percent interest and long-term payments. an 248 acre parcel eight miles north near Loving with tillable land and grass, priced at 10 per acre with deferred payments. Buyers urged to get value and not overpay.
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