Elected Senators and Local Political Struggles Highlight Texas News
The piece surveys upcoming U S Senate elections to succeed Maxey, notes editorial staff changes at major Texas papers, and reports state political tensions. It mentions the Houston convention backing the White Elephant, a pro dem platform in Waco, and local crime and law updates including a Texas gambler conviction and a bank suspension in Marshfield Missouri. It also covers the French newspapers report of a mitten clue and a ransom kidnapping in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Austin Statesmen
J W. Cardwell
Galveston News
Moore
Ce - Tar
Fort Worth
Houston
Clint
Dallas
Alabama
Patong
Sun
Ireland Nomination Sparks Paper War Between Dallas Times and Houston Post
The Houston Post and Dallas Times race over Governor Ireland's renomination fuels a quarrel among papers. The Post claims credit for Ireland's nomination. Bill Sterrett counters, calling the Post a new convert. State papers debate honor and influence as the secretary of state’s fate looms.
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Dallas Herald
Houston Post
Gov. Ireland
Post
Dallas Times
Governorbillsterrett
Ireland
Bill Sterrett
Sterrett
Post and Times
Gazette, News and Statesman
The
Times
Postponement of International Postal Congress to February
A cablegram from the post office department states the international postal congress planned for Lisbon on October 1 is postponed to February next. The delay is likely due to extensive cholera quarantine in Southern Europe.
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Washington
Post Office Department
International Postal Congress
Lisbon
Europe
Public Education by Taxation Urged by Rev Briggs in Houston
Rev G W Briggs argues the public must be educated not for elitism but for practical citizenship. He says government should tax to fund universal elementary education and limit university tuition as unaffordable and un-American. He asserts churches should support public schools to avoid failing the masses.
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G. W. Briggs
Houston
Public Debt Decrease Estimated in August
Washington reports an estimated drop of 0.010 million dollars in the public debt for August, indicating a modest reduction in national liabilities.
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Washington
Death and publishing house changes noted in Texas papers
George B. Leving returns to manage the Stock Journal and Wool Grower after departing Loving Publishing. Fort Worth Gazette reports John Sealy of Ball Hutchings Co. dies in Galveston after battling a neck carbuncle. paralysis of the heart cited as immediate cause.
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Thexes Live Stock Journal
Texas Wool Grower
Oemes
Serine & Sete
Texas
Gazelle
John Sealy
Ball, Hutchings & Co
Galveston
Remount Street
Avenues
Sealy
Tohem
Galveston News
A Railroad Wreck Near Stillwater Claims Two Lives
A northbound Bee line freight on the Cleveland and Lorain and Wheeling rail joined near Stillwater and jumped the track. Engine No. 4 was wrecked and fourteen cars overturned. Engineer John Exton and brakeman James Bulger were killed. Conductor Daniel Savage and other crew members survived, while one brakeman perished after being trapped by wreckage and burning ties. Both victims’ remains were sent to their homes today.
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Fghta T
Cleveland & Loraine & Wheeling
Stillwater
John Exton
James Bulger
Daniel Savage
Duncan
Itive
Wash Jones Campaign Sparks Free Grass Debate
The Waco Day reports Wash Jones backs free grass in the old way as campaign echoes reach Senterliti. Supporters urged to back him if the issue takes precedence over party obligations, otherwise remain quiet and let the campaign proceed.
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Wash Jones
Senterliti
Wash
Claiborne Blames Tongue for Loss of Chair Seat
Gen Claiborne says his political downfall as state executive committee chair was caused by his tongue not the chairmanship. He contends the fault lies in his speech rather than the position.
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Fort Worth
Claiborne
State Executive Committee
Patrick seeks priestly blessing for Republican marriage
A dialogue shows Patrick asking Father Faithful to bless his plan to marry a colored woman now that he intends to join the Republican party. The priest urges Patrick to return to democracy and warns against political exploitation for votes.
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Patrick
Republican Party
Beecher Endorses Cleveland Over Blaine in Political Writings
Henry Ward Beecher published clear support for Cleveland over Blaine, calling the governor the proper man for the presidency and condemning Blaine's morality. Beecher plans to declare his stance fully after returning from vacation as hay fever illness delays his return to work.
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New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Cleveland
Tam
United States
Blaine
Beecher
Deplorable Accident Kills Mrs Clayton in Decatur
Special to The News Decatur August 29 A terrible accident at George Murphy’s residence leaves Mrs. Thomas J. Clayton dead instantly after a gun in the hands of George Murphy Jr. is discharged while Mrs. Clayton and Mrs. Murphy sit on the veranda. The 15 year old boy is described as bright and well liked and deeply mourned.
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Decatur
Thomas J. Clayton
George
Destructive Storm Ravages Evansville and Nearby Areas
A hurricane struck Evansville Indiana at 9 am causing at least three quarters of a million dollars in damage. Homes roofs and shade trees were torn away and several steamboats were injured. John H. Roelker lost a near demolished foundry. J W Throop and Silver Thorn steamboats damaged. churches and a schoolhouse severely affected.
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Evansville
Ind
John H. Roelker
Lumber Dealers Seek Graham Trade For Full Stock
Lumber dealers urge Graham customers to maintain a complete supply of the best lumber cement paint and related goods and invite the Graham trade to buy from them.
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Graham
Piegan Indians Funding Tight After congress cut aid
Acting Commissioner Stevens said the Piegan Indians are not to blame for their distress. A 875,000 maintenance request was reduced by the House to 40,000 and later raised by the Senate to 650,000, yet still insufficient to feed the Indians for the year.
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Wasarxerox
Stevens
Congress
Bureau
House
Senate
Republican Nominating Urged As Gosling Withdraws
United States Marshal Gosling, once the prominent Republican candidate against Democratic nominee Joe Sayers, has withdrawn in favor of Judge Rector of Austin citing lack of time and inclination for a close canvass. Republicans in San Antonio seek another candidate to enter the race.
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San Antonio
United States
Marshal Gosling
Joe Sayers
Judge Rector
Austin
Dinner Dilemmas Prompt Domestic Help To Order Tongue
A young housekeeper with limited marketing experience frets over meal orders saying veal and lamb have already been used. The butcher suggests options including a leg of mutton, beef, or tongue. The housekeeper approves tongue, relieved at the suggestion and requests a leg of tongue to be sent.
Immigrant Home Stead Sales Rise in Texas Frontier Policy
The Land Board records show Texas selling more homesteads than ever as immigrants seek land under a frontier law dedicated to cattle raising. Opponents warn against public lands being kept for cattlemen, while proponents insist immigrants are not deterred by critical rhetoric.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Land Board
Houston Post
Cleveland to Leave Boston Electorate Next November
A Boston gambling wager claimed Cleveland would depart the city in the forthcoming November vote by two to Blaine's one.
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Boston
Cleveland
Blaine
Miners Attack Guards Shocking Riot Near Snake Hollow
Reports from Columbus and Ontario describe a mass attack by about four thousand miners on guards at Snake Hollow, leaving one guard dead and several wounded. Telegraph lines were cut, delaying sheriff and governor communication as troops were summoned and trains dispatched.
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Columbus, Onto
Hock @¢ valley
Sné 2 Hollow
Overnor
Columbus
Hocking Valley
JouumBes
Onto
McCarty
Athens County
Too
Buechtel
Sam
Snake Hollow
Wm. Hare
Logan
Jacob Liftehise
Murray City
Duffy
Lancaster
Circleville
New Iexington
Nts
New Straitville
Hocking County
Fourteenth Regiment
Democratic schooner targets last navy fragments
Bill Chandler and Secor Robinson are described as the final living fragments of the American navy. A Democratic schooner is set to strike them mid-ships on March 4, sending them to the depths with the Tala poosa.
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Bill Chandler
Secor Robinson
Waco Examiner Backs Ticket With Full Support
The Waco Examiner endorses the ticket firmly and pledges full backing, signaling unwavering editorial alignment with the lineup. This show of support emphasizes collective commitment and anticipated cooperation across the board.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Health of Body and Mind
A Victorian-era ad claims gloom and weariness fade when the blood is purified by Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It asserts the remedy “purifies and vitalizes the blood,” leading to better health and sanity of mind.
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Ayer
Heaviest West Texas Rainstorm Wipes Out Property
Fort Davis reports record rains with six inches falling since Sunday and over seven inches for the week. West Texas wide showers bring grass and water, but flood damage includes destroyed houses gardens and outbuildings in Presidio county as rain continues.
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Fort Davis
West Texas
Presidio County
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