Alcibiades the Just and His Legacy in Norton’s View
Norton’s Union Intelligencer recalls ancient Athens banning by vote the man called Alcibiades the just and contrasts it with modern fame, noting how Alcibiades’s political genius was dulled by excess. The piece quotes Plutarch calling him profligate and indecent, and ends by suggesting descendants find it pleasing Norton defends their ancestor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Union Intelligencer
Athens
Alcibiades
Plutarch
Murder in Baylor County near Wichita River camp
Seymour Texas August 21 1880 report of a murder at Mr Waddingtons camp ten miles north west of Seymour on the Wichita River. Two masked men demanded money shot Waddington killing him and wounding his son who seized an old rifle and fired. Sheriff and county officials investigate with scouting parties seeking speedy justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Texas
John Austin
John Waddington
Parker County
Wichita River
Bogard
Preston
Cunningham
Republicans Name Davis for Texas Governor in Hearne Meeting
The Republican state executive committee met in Hearne on the 25th and nominated ex Governor F. E. Davis for governor with EK Siemering as lieutenant governor J B Williamson for court of appeals J D McAdoo for attorney general 8 D P Wood for comptroller W Thomas for state treasurer and Jacob Keuchler for land commissioner. An executive campaign committee was formed to coordinate with other parties and withdraw Davis in case of independent fusion. Gen Robertson arrived and discussed with Davis, signaling possible independent Democrat Republican fusion and Greenback withdrawal of Gen Haman if the fusion succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Executive Committee
Hearne
FE. J. Davis
EK. Siemering
Bexar
Court of Appeals
J. B. Williamson
Harrison
J. D. McAdoo
Washington
Wood
Smith
W.thomas
Collin
Land Office
Jacob Keuchler
Travis
Texas
Greenbackers
Gen. Hamman
Tea and Coffee Effects on Judgment and Imagination
A scientific writer contrasts tea and coffee noting tea mainly revives judgment and adds cheerful feeling, while coffee also influences reasoning yet does not markedly heighten imagination.
Liquor From Animals and Grain Described In Noted Claim
A historic note asserts liquor may be produced from animals as well as grain and that two flies can turn a mere tail into whisky, reflecting quirky claims from a bygone era.
Credit Mobilier death list shocks nation at large
The New York Herald reports a widespread epidemic titled credit mobilier causing many deaths. Notable figures from Massachusetts to Iowa are listed as victims. The piece mocks stock dividends and political corruption while warning of the disaster spreading across states and press outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Credit Mobilier
Asia
West Indies
Pennsylvania
Washington
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Ames
Hoax
Union Pacific Railroad
Alley
John B
Allison
Iowa
C. M
Sweet Allison
Bingham
John A
Ohio
Dawes
Welkin
Buckeye Bingham
Ben Butler
Colfax
Smiler
Indiana
Schuylar
Henry L
Plymouth Rock
Garfield
James A
Mobilier
Congressional Cemetery
Washington, D.C
Kelley
William D
Patterson
James W
New Hamp
Boston men establish Rockport beef packing plant in Aransas County
The San Antonio Express reports a Rockport Texas plant run by Boston interests. It processes every part of cattle including tails for frizzles and uses blood for fertilizer. Lean beef is canned, hides salted, and bones used for fertilizer and ivory analogues. A second note recalls Corpus Christi storm damage with docks, wharves, and vessels affected, and other scattered items from the August period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Boson Beef Packing Company
Rockport
Aransas County
Boston
New England
Europe
Corpus Christia Ledger
DeRyee & Westervelt
George French
Nellie Bweeny
St. Joseph
Daniel Goos
Sidbury
Central Wharf and Warehouse Company
Anderson
John Worsner
Collins
Ethel
Wild Mustang
Hannah
Lottie
Shoo Fly
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C. W. Johnson
Graham
Young
R. Hollingsworth
Ral Esburg
Collating
Agen
J. A. Woolfolk
Belknap
O. KE. Finlay
Graham, Young Co
Young, Palo Pinto
Stephens
J. F. Arnold
R. F. Arnold
Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-At-Law
Rafelam
Ryus
West Side Public Square
Drs. Price & Atkinson
Ryus’ Drug Store
J. K. Davidson
Graham, Texas
Office West Side Public Square
J.H. Davidson
Young County
J. F. Ricci
Palestine
Graham City
J. H. Hatfield
Ryus & Kuipe
West Side
J. B. Austin
Itc
Graham, Tex
Henry Wayne
Cash Banking House
Henry Warren & Co
Weatherford, Texas
B. B. Garrett
A. B. Cant
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St
John Meisterhans
Sor
Texa
L. J. Bower
Baker & Confectioner
Graham Hotel
M. J. Richards
Northwest Corner Public Square
Jeff
S. R. Jeffery
Prolierre
Exas
St. Lis
G.G. Wagner, Cotton Fachr
Commission
Étton
Cat Weatherford
Hilliard & Spiler
T. Hilliard
E. T. Hilliard
George Spillr
T.hilliah
Pernanes
Gror
Baylor County
Congress
Scofield
Glenni W
Hoax Ames
Mariner
Navy
Wilson
James F
Lowa
Newman
Karl Marsh
Brenham
Rube Carruthers
Greenville
Illinois
New York
Los Placitas
New Mexico
Horace Maynard
Turkey
White House
Key
Maynard
Post Office Department
D. M. Key
United States
Tennessee
Gen. Longstreet
Chicago
Prince of Wales
Sbithke
Wales
Thennam
Rube Carrothiers
Ian Garfield
Kind
Richmond
Dob. Doggett
D. D
Methodist Church
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