Grass lands and treason of barbed wire fences
The State Land Board is sending grass commission to enforce open access on public lands. It denounces barbed wire fences that bar others from common property and calls for lawful action against trespass. The Houston Age editorial urges equal use of grass and water. The Galveston News comments on President Cleveland and aims for a tolerant, discreet approach in finance and policy.
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State Land Board
Grass Commission
Land Board
Houston
Cleveland
Congress
Galveston
Irish National League Leader Rebuffs Defeat Talk
Patrick Kagan, president of the Irish National League of America, rejects claims the league is dead. He notes about 600 branches will be active for the national convention in Chicago next January. Parnell and T D Sullivan are expected to attend. Sullivan to become mayor of Dublin on January 1.
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Omana
Patrick Kagan
Irish National League of America
League
New York
Chicago
America
Parnell
T. D. Sullivan
Dublin
Sullivan
Irish National Party
Anticipated tariff label may fail to sway vote for nominee
The Mail doubts a cut and dried tariff address with a Democratic label will carry a Congressional campaign. The Abilene Reporter notes wells found under ant beds near town, depth 11 to 13 feet. The Clipper dismisses Judge Fleming as governor candidate, urging west to unite on another. A Charleston cyclone with 80 mph wind causes 1 123 000 in damage. Senators Maxey Ireland Terrell Renan Mills expected before the 20th Legislature.
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Abilene
Messrs
Tom Henderson
William Curry
Clipper
Judge Fleming
Big Springs
Charleston
S. C
Ex-Governor Reuben E. Fenton Dies at Bank Desk
Jamestown telegram reports former governor Reuben E. Fenton died at 8 PM today while at his desk in the First National Bank where he served as president.
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Burnaloo
Jamestown
Reuben E. Fenton
First National Bank
Desperate Knights of Labor strike effort yields cautious signs
The Knights of Labor efforts for a major railroad strike show limited progress as workers fear renewed action after costly failures. A separate incident reports a Longview man shot another in the head, the bullet digging to the bone but causing little lasting harm. the wounded man recovered quickly and joined the pursuit, illustrating harsh violence in the era.
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Knights of Labor
Terrel Star
Longview
Armed Cuban Party Leaves for Florida to Back Filibuster
The treasury department reports a group of armed Cubans departed Cuba for Florida. It is believed their aim is to organize a filibustering expedition to overthrow the Cuban government. Revenue cutters have orders to intercept and prevent landing.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Cuba
Florida
Revenue Cutters
Westbound Santa Fe train shooting near Belton
In Bell county two ladies and a child were wounded when assailants fired into a west bound Santa Fe passenger train two miles from Belton on the night of the 25th inst. The suspects were arrested and held on bail under $2,000.
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Bell County
Santa Fe Road
Belton
Suit Filed by Fort Worth Bank Against Widow for Embezzlement
City National Bank of Fort Worth sues the widow of Jno Nichols for 46000 alleging Nichols embezzled and transferred the funds to his wife. The action seeks repayment and is filed against the widow as the recipient of the alleged funds.
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City National Bank, of
Fort Worth
Jno
Nichols
Wasteful towels show party contrast in costs
The piece claims the treasury paid $4 500 annually for towel washing under Republicans and $1 000 now, arguing this reveals greater dirtiness of Democrats. It frames the cost drop as evidence of Republican waste.
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Treasury Department
Noise Drowns Out Politics in Local Trombone Clash
A crowded scene as political trombone noises are overwhelmed by a chorus of option tambourines. The event leaves little room for policy talk, focusing instead on bells, drumbeats, and crowd reactions.
Duel Threat Over Slander Aboard Ship Sparks Naval Fracas
A New York politician, a friend of General Grant, challenged a lieutenant aboard the flagship Tennessee after slanderous remarks. The lieutenant declined due to navy rules, the politician threatened to shoot him, the admiral blocked shore leave, ending plans for the duel. Also in Springfield Gardner shot the arresting officers Camp and Goll. Camp died, Goll wounded. Gardner died from his wounds.
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Bar Hirper
New York City
General Grant
Tennessee
Democrats Demand Removal of San Antonio Postmaster Newcomb
Democrats in San Antonio express surprise and disgust at the delay in removing Postmaster Newcomb. They accuse him of partisan acts including serving as a Republican convention delegate, delivering Blaine speeches, and editing a Blaine campaign paper. They urge Texas senators and congressmen to unite to press his removal.
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San Antonio
Newcomb
Union
Houston
Blaine
Blaine and Logan Club
Knight
Democrats
Texas
Frost Widespread Across Northwest Territory
The Signal Services report a killing frost last night over most of the Northwest Territory reaching northern Minnesota. Saint Vincent saw 27 degrees, while Minnesotan readings fell to 25 at Minedosa. The St. Paul air remained crisp yet frost-free as visitors head south.
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St. Paul
Miinn
Northwest Territory
Minnesota
St. Vincent
Minedosa
Culberson Urges Rapid Republican Removals in Administration
Hon D B Culberson told the Greenville Banner during the reunion that Cleveland was too slow in removing Republicans from office. He argued Democrats should fill key federal posts to ensure harmony and cooperation among department heads and subordinates nationwide.
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Greenville
D. B. Culberson
Cleveland
Col. Culberson
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Maxey
Ireland
Terrell
Renan
Mills
Springfield
Ill
Dallas
Leonard Gardner
W J. Cam
Fred Goll
Gardner
Washington Street
Camp
Goll
J. M. Howett
Joun H. Stone
Weatherford
Dallas Nurseries
GEM Drug
Rwee Oee
W.C. Beckham & Son
Graham
Sels
Northwest Corner
Jere’s Saloon
Billiard Hall
S. R. Jeffery
Public Square
Ed. Huggins
Kanzler & Jowell
Woood
Yfevsey i
G. W. Parker’s Stand
4Th Street
Commercial Square
Graham, Thy
Daily Mail
Jacksboro
J. J. Callaher
G. H. Crozier
H. B. Dorsey
W. Eastin
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