Political notes from Texas conventions and elections
A Dallas report discusses dog tax proposals and nuisance control, Bartin’s defeat with Joan Bine in Cherokee, and Palestine convention results. Webb Finnigan is open to the governor race, while papers debate Carter in Fort Worth, Weath erford, and Hogg endorsements. The piece critiques newspaper vanity and affirms support for what’s right.
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Way” Bartin
Joan Bine
Cherokee County
Palestine
Long
Ballo
Parker County
Carter
Fort Worth
Weatherford
Tarrant
Wise
Young
Jacksboro
Texas
Hogg
Congress Row and Local Police Effort Noted
The article rails at treasury surplus raids by Dallas deputies and a Graham division effort, then attacks a recent House clash sparked by Representative Cannon with a riot-like scene and insults. It mentions New York bricklayers idle, Belgium miners, Madrid cholera, Queen Victoria’s Scotland visit, Chicago theatre fire, and a local arnica salve ad.
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Tietriet
Texas
U.S. Treasury
Dallas
Graham
Democrats Endorse Platform At San Antonio Convention
Judge West reviews the San Antonio Democratic platform noting support for railroad regulation and opposition to sub treasury and rail state ownership. He defends party discipline, praises Gorman’s stance, and emphasizes unity after the convention. He regrets the attack on the Federal judiciary but says the party remains larger than any one man.
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San Antonio
Tam
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Democratic Party of Texas
Supreme Court of the United States
Democratic Party
Justice Fuller
Tata
Silver Mine Found in Marion County Arkansas
Word from Harrison Arkansas reports a possible paying silver mine in Marion county discovered under peculiar circumstances. Five years ago John McAdams was convicted of counterfeiting and sentenced to five years. He reportedly dug the silver used to make the counterfeit money from a vein near his home and was discharged recently. He has shown silver samples proving a high bullion percentage, causing great excitement locally.
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Littis Rock
Ark
Harrison
Marion County
John McAdams
McAdams
Topeka swindler Frank Rolands arrested in Ixp after fraud spree
Frank Rolands of Topeka Kansas, linked to swindles against Globe Investment Wichita and a Chillicothe land deal, was rearrested in Inpra xapouia while attempting another real estate scheme. He bonded, fled on forged checks, and organized a fee commission before further arrests. An officer pursued him to Kansas last night.
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Inpraxapouia
Ixp
Frank Rolands
Topeka
Kas
Globe Investment Company
Wichita
Chillicothe
Ohio
Texas
Roland
Kansas
Fragmented editorial note on a plant loving friend
An Iowa editor hides at present while his foreman tries to fix matters so he can come home. A letter about a lady friend’s plant collection becomes the subject of a scandal misprinted wording. The town roars as the husband confronts the editor who escapes by leaping from a second story window.
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Iowa
Bishop Whittle
Exposition notes throw light on civic figures and events
The article previews a Dallas fair with notable attendees including Ex-President Cleveland Ex-Mayor Hewitt and Jay Gould. It mentions a grand music hall seating thousands the Dallas Choral Union and Inn e 138th Regiment Band with a Cantata Faith Triumphant. It also covers political commentary on railway segregation and remarks on President Harrison and local appointments in Texas.
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Cleveland
J. C. Inman
Hewitt
New York
Jay Gould
Fair
Dallas Choral Union
Inne
138Th Regiment
Choral Union
South
Senorita Enriquita
R. de Ors
Signor Battistini
Madame Rosa E. Jones
Mr. H. Bergan
Beatrice Bitters Promises Relief for Dyspepsia and Liver Ailments
A vintage advertisement extols Electric Bitters and Beatrice Bitters as cures for poor digestion and liver troubles. It claims large daily searches for the remedy, notes a $1.00 per bottle price, and lists R.G. Gasham & Co. as druggists.
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Dolhiee
Kher
Beatrice
R.G. Gaahiam & Co. Draggiets
English syndicate takes option on Aspen silver mines
Dexver Colorado August 31 The News states an English syndicate led by G C Morgan has secured an option on the silver mines near Aspen Colorado The engine sum named is 2700009000 dollars.
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Dexver
Col
G. C. Morgan
llAhe
Aspen
Enginegs
Texas publishers win relief from ready print price hikes
The Abilene Reporter notes Texas printers and publishers faced high charges from the Western Newspaper Union and Palmer & Rey. An auxiliary Galveston house and O Paget’s action led to lower ready print prices, easing burdens and signaling better times for Texas publishers and their families.
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Texas Newswe Union
Galveston
Western Newspaper Union
Dallas
Exas
Palmer & Rey
O. Paget
Texas
Abilene
Pay for What You Read in the Newspaper
The item condemns free publication of facts and urges payment for newspaper circulation. It notes Gen John B Gordon faces opposition in Georgia politics, mentions Dr Felton as a rival, and discusses varied political and social topics from Georgia to Texas, including Oklahoma, Nevada, and North Carolina.
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Fort Worth
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Joe Brown
State Alliance
Felton
West
Gordon
Times-Herald
Texas
Lone Star
Home merchant fairness versus traveling peddlers warned
Abilene Reporter warns readers that home merchants offer fair pricing and reliable guarantees while peddlers with imported goods may swindle customers. It argues against trusting itinerant sellers who lack long-term accountability and endorses buying from established local merchants for durable, serviceable goods.
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Abilene
Advertisers and their impact on business success
A compilation of opinions on the power of advertising from John Wannamaker A T Stewart and others. It notes that strong ads must be concise and illustrated and warns against overlong pieces and untrustworthy campaigns. Also features a testimonial praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with a note on free samples.
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Ada RE
Hard
Groton
Graham's
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