Railroad schedules and local notes from Graham Leader
A collage of railway timetable data for Weatherford and Mineral Wells, remarks on the Dallas Fair, Canadian annexation questions, potential circuit judgeship for A P McCormick, train robbery concerns near San Antonio, Fort Worth police actions on crooks, Kansas papers criticizing Ingalls, and Ohio race intrigue with Gov Campbell amid libel suits.
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Port Worth
Dallas
Fort Worth
Kansas City
Ohio
Campbell
Hill appears at Grady monument unveiling amid presidential convention talk
The piece notes David B. Hill attending the Grady monument event amid speculation on Georgia support for Hill in the coming presidential convention. It critiques the notion as political theater and questions the loyalty of Republican officeholders to resign or retire, hinting at possible pressure from Harrison to influence the timing.
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David B. Hill
Grady Monument
Camedzans
Georgia
Hill
Ascorgia
Fire destroys Hildress county courthouse and records
A devastating blaze levelled the Hildress county courthouse during the night, destroying the building, records, and valuable papers. The new structure, insured for only ten thousand, likely caused by arson, is a heavy loss for the county and its administration.
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Hildress County
Childress
Appeals in Greer county murder case reach federal court
A Texas death row convict, Morris, challenged Greer county jurisdiction claiming it is not in Texas. After state courts upheld his conviction, he sought a writ of habeas corpus and was granted a hearing in Oct. The case resumes at higher levels, risking possible new trials if jurisdiction shifts, amid a related prairie violence report in Mentor Indiana.
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Greer County
Texas
Indian Territory
McCormick
Graham
Col. Dudly
Paris
Morris
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Marshal
Supreme Court
United States
James E. Bailey
Boone County
Iowa
Morgan
Nebraska
Rera Baiey
San Bernardino
Cal
Bosque County
Clarke & Courts
Eastland Chronicle
Redistricting Hope for Young County Independence
In Texas redistricting talk, Young county may break free from Wise county's influence. The text suggests Jack and Young could form a district on their own, reducing Wise county's control over their representation.
Defaulter Teller in Louisiana Bank Case
Evoerse F. Gareta, a paying teller at the Louisiana irs bank, is named a defaulter in a sui of 190000 dollars. The loss was first discovered October 8. He is described as of good moral habits, with no drinking or gambling, and bank officials seek to learn where the funds went.
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Evoerse F. Gareta
Louisiana Irs Bank
Unveiling of Henry W. Gray Statue at AUunta
Gov Northen presided at the unveiling ceremony for the Henry W. Gray statue in AUunta on the 21st. Gov David B. Hill of New York delivered the oration. Alexander Doyle designed the heroic statue with allegorical memory and history figures flanking a pedestaled base.
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Henry W. Gray
Auunta
Northen
David B. Hill
New York
Henry Waterson
Alexander Doyle
Grady
USA
Man Found Hanging Near Trinity River Fort Worth
The decomposed body of Martin Mooney, a Fort Worth and Rio Grande railway employee, was found hanging from a tree near the Trinity in Fort Worth after a payday cashing spree and a night of drinking. Police suspect murder for money. wagon tracks link the city to the site as investigators pursue the killers.
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Ark
Trinity Fort Worth
Martin Mooney
Fort Worth and
Rio Grande
Hell's Half- Acre
Not Cheaper Money But Better Men
A discussion on economic reform emphasizes personal responsibility and the need for capable leaders. The speaker argues poverty stems from poor choices and calls for men of action who value time and labor, capable of improving industry and reducing taxes through wiser governance.
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Dr. Jordan
Tennessee Mountains
Legislatire
Congress
Effects of Smoking on Amherst Graduates
An Amherst study reports 71 percent of the class gained in measurements during college while 29 percent declined or stayed the same. Non smokers outpaced smokers in weight by 24 percent, height by 87 percent, chest girth by 42 percent, and lung capacity by 8.36 cubic inches. Dr. J W Seaver of Yale notes similar gains for nonusers over eight years, and observes that all crew candidates abstain from tobacco and many athletes are non smokers.
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Amherst
By Marriage and Croup Advice in a Mixed-Tone Column
A travel tale features a self styled colonel by marriage from Texas who denies Confederate or Rangers ties and explains his rank comes from marriage to a deceased colonel's widow. The piece shifts to an ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy and to farm guidance urging debt repayment prudent agriculture and early loan options to farmers in tough times.
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New Mexico Line
Higgins
Devil’s River
Texas Rangers
Kunnel
Kunnel Thompson
Waco
Ocala Democrats Defined by Farmers Alliance Meeting
Farmers' Alliance men at Bryan adopt a term Ocala Democrat describing a pro sub treasury stance. They pledge followers to support the subTreasury and oppose any candidate who rejects it, aligning against Texas Democrats who condemn the sub treasury.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Bryan
Ocala Democrats
Ovala
Democratic Party of Texas
Texas
Gazette i Aca
Parched corn dinners and Civil War reminiscences
A Confederate soldier recalls cramped rations at Chattanooga and a dinner with Colonel Field and his father. The Owensboro Messenger notes actors superstition about yellow flowers amid a theater fire loss, while Calvert churches report ministers scarce except for Baptists and Methodists, and Austria funds the Chicago Fair.
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Braggs
Chattanooga
Field
Owensboro
A Sad Case and Survivorship in Law
A letter to Chief Maddox from a California woman seeks information about a long unknown father. The piece notes a Pennsylvania court debate on survivorship after the Johnstown flood, where a family perished and inheritance questions hinge on who died first. An Eastland Chronicle remark mentions a Chicago Grant statue unveiling.
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Maddox
California
President Harrison and Lige Face Indiana Return
The report notes that if President Harrison loses a second term he will go back to Indianapolis to pursue restoration of free speech there. It also mentions Lige sharing the same plan. The Republican National Convention is urged to meet on April 1 to adopt a reciprocity plank.
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A. P. McCormick
Heyeh
Harrison
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Lige
Anc
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