Investigation Continues in Fort Bend County Massacre
The Graham Leader notes an ongoing investigation into the Fort Bend county massacre and hopes the proper parties will be brought to justice.
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Fort Bend County
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
4
Archer County Progress Expands Under New Management
The Archer County Progress reports rapid improvements since adopting a new name and leadership, noting ongoing room for further enhancement in coverage and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer County Progress
Abandoned Archer County Indictment Target For Forgery
County Attorney S Abercrombie of Archer county, formerly of Young county, is sought after by officers for forging and stealing indictment and bond before he vanished. An Archer District Court indictment was pending and authorities pursue him.
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S. Abercrombie
Archer County
Young County
Archer District Court
Texas Journal of Education Debuts in Galveston
The Texas Journal of Education launches from Galveston as a new publication devoted to education. It is praised as bright and valuable for its aims and readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Journal of Education
Galveston
Robert Alcorn Installed as County and District Clerk
After a strenuous contest Robert Alcorn has taken the office of County and District Clerk of Roberts County. He was fairly elected but Burns previously held the post. A court decree favored Alcorn and the incumbent Burns was removed by a constable aided by Captain M Murray and his rangers. The county welcomes Alcorn’s successful installment.
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Robert Alcorn
Roberts County
Burns
Alcorn
M’murray
Vernon Daily Guard Praised by Local Officials
The Vernon Daily Guard is praised as a splendid paper and a credit to Vernon and the northwest. The note ends with long live Edgell and the Guard, highlighting strong local sentiment.
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Vernon Daily Guard
Vernon
Northwest
Edgell
the Guard
Bad roads blamed for high costs and foul language
A Weatherford Sun line notes that one stall on a bad road costs a farmer more than a year's road and bridge tax, and a wreck on a slick road costs more than twenty years of tax. The article adds that bad roads in Young County breed more profanity from unhappy travelers than forgiveness can cover in twenty years.
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Weatherford Sun
Young Co
Steve Brodie Falls Stunt Repeats Hurriedly by Rubber Suit
The report notes Steve Brodie completed a dangerous voyage over Niagara Falls wearing a rubber suit. It questions who will be the next person to attempt such a perilous stunt.
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Steve Brodie
Niagara Falls
Sullivan Announces Run for Congress in Boston District
John L. Sullivan declares his bid for Congress on the Democratic ticket in Boston. He vows reform, says he is done prize fighting, and aims to spend the rest of his life in Congress, confident he can command attention there.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston
Congress
Ray Hamilton scandal shocks northern readers
The report details Mrs. Hamilton as a fast woman who married Ray Hamilton after he believed he ruined an innocent girl. She supposedly bought a baby for ten dollars to influence his will, planned divorce, and aimed to marry a lover Joshua Mann once Hamilton was removed. A nurse was stabbed in a subsequent investigation arresting her for attempted murder.
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Ray Hamilton
Hamilton
Funeral of the prize fighter Sullivan’s mother in Boston
The funeral of the mother of the prize fighter Sullivan drew a large crowd in Boston as the gon attended, marking the first time in weeks he appeared in this condition.
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Sullivan
Boston
Mysterious Disappearance of Henrietta Carpenter Jos Denria
Jos Denria, a 30 year old carpenter from Henrietta, vanished after a day of ill health. Formerly he walked while asleep, even sawing on a work site before dawn. Neighbors fear foul play or accident and request any information on his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Denria
Henrietta
A Scrutiny of Malice and Gossip in Society
An exchange laments harsh judgment as a persistent kick follows any fall. It questions why many prefer evil over good in others and likens virtue to a washed fence smeared with mud. It condemns gossip and asks what reward comes from spreading rumors.
Rioters at Johnson Coal Mines Stand Trial in Stephenville
In Erath County the disturbance at the Johnson coal mines leads to trial in County Court at Stephenville. Two defendants have been convicted. one fined 460 dollars, the other 1 dollar. The ring leaders are expected to face heavier penalties upon further verdicts.
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Johnson Coal Mines
Erath County
Stephenville
Violence in the South Sparks Calls for Justice
The essay condemns bloody race conflicts in Louisiana Mississippi and the Richmond Texas disturbances. It argues neither side is wholly to blame and urges civilizaiton and humanity demand investigation and punishment of the guilty.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Richmond
Texas
South
Roberts County Lands Grievances Piled Against Land Commissioner
Judge J K Little of Roberts County cautions the Fort Worth Gazette readers about land mismanagement by the land Commissioner. He cites J H Newby who bought improvements on a dry section for 400 dollars and now faces a lease to a Scotch company requiring Edinburgh consent and a bonus to secure title. Roberts citizens echo complaints about Mr Hall.
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Fort Worth
J. K. Little
Roberts County
J. H. Newby
Young County
Sawyer
Edinburg
Scotland
Roberts
Hall
Hazardous Barrel Ride Impresses Crowds
The report notes Graham survived a rail plunge in a barrel, inspiring interest in a risky feat attempted by Brodie and many others. Officials estimate only one in fifty may survive such a journey, while observers view relief from this loafing class as a hopeful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Brodie
Henry Clay and the Tough
A New York Herald account recounts Henry Clay visiting Tennessee where a whiskey roughneck hailed him. Clay quoted a profile request and identified the man by past features, noting the man had changed from smooth faced to bearded and previously sat on a jury.
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Henry Clay
Blue Grass
Tennessee
Mr. Clay
Suah
New York Herald
The Two Who Stood Up at Sam Small Sermon
The Buffalo Express recalls a Sam Small sermon in which a Tennessee Georgia mountaineer jokes that only Small and the man would stand for heaven and hell. Spence of Grant University notes these whites have humor despite ignorance. The tale ends with the preacher unable to speak for fifteen minutes after the audience erupts.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Spence
Grant University
Sam Small
Sam
Hell
Buffalo Express
Brown's Tron Bitters touted for nerve relief
Advert reads that neuralgic persons and those troubled with nervousness from overwork will be relieved by taking Brown's Tron Bitters. It notes the genuine product has a trademark and crossed red lines on the wrapper.
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Genuine
Trial report on Justice Field attack and fatal shooting
Deputy Marshal Nagle testifies that killing Terry was necessary to prevent harm to Justice Field and himself. An eye witness says Mrs Terry concealed a bowie knife from her husband after his death and urged bystanders to search him. Nagle describes Terry attacking and drawing a weapon before the fatal shot. Dallas News.
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Marshal Nagle
Terry
Justice Field
Nagle
United States
Dallas News
Electric Bitters Trusted by Doctors and Druggists
The verdict is unanimous from W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio that Electric Bitters cure liver, kidney and blood diseases. Thousands testify to relief with one customer cured after six bottles for rheumatism. Available for fifty cents at Ryus Drug Store.
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W. D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Sven
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Ryus
Road grading progress on Texas lines prompts right of way push
Jacksboro Gazette notes graders already finish most segments of Dallas Pacific and Southeastern lines and Santa Fe Fort Worth & Denver gap of about ten miles remains. The paper urges securing right of way through Jack County to speed construction toward Jacksboro.
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Dallas
Pacific
Santa Fe
Fort Worth & Denver
Jack County
Jacksboro
Inmate Maggie Estes Dies by Morphine Suicide
Amarillo report states Maggie Estes, inmate at Carrie Wilson's bagnio, committed suicide by morphine. Estes had killed A. F. Truitt, a Fort Worth real estate man, over a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Carrie Wilson
Maggie Estes
A. F. Truitt
Fort Worth
Language adaptations of John Smith across nations
The piece lists how the name John Smith changes in many languages and regions. It cites forms such as Joannes Smithus in Latin, Giovanni Smith, Juan Smithus, Bans Schmidts, Jean Smeet, Ivan Smittowski, Jovan Shimmit, Johne Smithson, Ton Rua Smithia, Jinon Semidd, Jantli F'Smitti, Jon Smikton, and Voe Self in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joannes Smithus
Giovanni Smith
Juan Smithus
Bans Schmidts
Jean Smeet
Barks
Ivan Smittowski
China
Jovan Shimmit
Iceland
Johne Smithson
Tuscareras
Pocahontas
Powhattan
Ton Rua Smithia
Wales
Jinon Semidd
Mexico
Jantli F’smitti
Jon Smikton
Turkey
New York Sun Nominates Hill and Gray for Democratic Ticket
The New York Sun proposes Hill of New York for president and Gray of Indiana for vice president under a We are Democrats banner. It calls the ticket good and symbiotic though no comment on the odds of success, prompting questions about the Sun’s right to steer Democratic choices.
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New York Sun
Hill
New York
Gray
Indiana
Butler
Cleveland
Sun
California Sensation Joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla Spurs Sales
A Petaluma report describes Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla as a California sensation with rapid nationwide spread. Claims include free trials in San Francisco for ailments like typsia headaches and indigestion, asserting the remedy cures without payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Joy
San Francisco
Californii Ane
Cleveland Quietly pursues law practice in New York
The former president Grover Cleveland resumes legal work in New York as Democrats and tariff reformers continue to regard him highly. In 1892 his influence is anticipated to resurface, potentially lifting his political profile once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New York
Land Loan Offer From McPulin and Akin at Court House
A framed advertisement invites readers to obtain loans for business, land purchases, fencing, or land opening. Agents McPuain and Akin promise on time, straightforward interest, no red tape, and no large middleman commissions, with terms up to one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPuain & Akin
Graham
C. W. Johnson
A Woman's Discovery Brings Cure for Consumption
A Shelby county woman named Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly battled a seven year disease attacking her vital organs. Three months of relentless coughing eased after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, with one bottle claimed to cure. Hamrick & Co. endorses the remedy and Ryus' Drug Store offers free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Ryus’ Drug Store
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
A 19th century style ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists price 25 cents per box with sale by J. E. Ryus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. E. Ryus
Newspaper fairness praised by betrayed craftsman
Mr. Talmage thanks the craft and asserts newspapers show a spirit of fairness. He says he has been betrayed by many classes of men but never by a newspaper man, and notes the profession’s honesty is rare. A craftsman who suffers a big scoop feels betrayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
San Antonio Times
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J. W. Graves
Henry Clay and
the Tough
John Smith
Jim Wadley
Wadley
Jim
Petaluma Conarler
Young County Nurseries
L. J. Bower
R. Hollingsworth
Granamw
T. J. McCarver & Co
State OF
B. Stone
Henry A. Hambright
H. A. Hambright
County of
Young
Gqrtoh
A.D
A.T. Gay
Gr.ham
ALT. Gay, Clerk & Young Co
T. B. Cillier. Sherif of Young Co
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