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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1889
Page
7
New York reports Sunset Cox died at 6:35 p.m. after a long vigil by his wife Mrs Cox and friends. Attending were Dr Lockwood and staff as well as nurse and servants. The event followed a day of near calm in a hospital room lit by solemn farewell.
The New Orleans convention of the cotton exchange and cotton trade adopted a resolution fixing tare differences. From October 1, 1889, cotton will be sold at net weight with twenty four pounds off gross for jute covered bales and sixteen pounds off for cotton covered bales. Cotton coverings to be standard weight three quarters of a pound per yard.
In Lafayette Louisiana on September 11 a brutal murder was reported six miles from town on the Abbeville road. The bodies of Ros mond Cormier a colored man and his 15 year old daughter Rosalie were found in a roadside cabin. Coroner's inquest identified Hoosemond over 60 years old as the killer after regulators ordered him from his home months earlier and he did not obey.
Information from Richmont Virginia reports a theft from a trunk belonging to a young woman in Louisa County. About $2900 total was taken, including $200 given by her fiancé to hold until their wedding. The thief forced entry while the family attended church and disappeared with the cash.
Early today in Stafford Missouri Mrs. Andy Savage was shot at her door by an unknown man and killed. A man named Davis was arrested, protested innocence, and faced a tense crowd pushing for lynching before being moved to Springfield jail for safety.
Gov. Francis commutes William Anderson's death sentence for the wife murder to life imprisonment. The decision, received by Sheriff Pohlman, notes Anderson was not sane when he killed his wife with a baseball bat about a year ago in St. Louis.
William E Harding, tied to the Sullivan Kilrain fight, asserts Steve Brodie did go over the falls and was part of Brodie’s party. Harding promises a detailed account and says Brodie will soon attempt another fall over the American falls.
William Bule of Hopkinsville shot and killed James Lemon, a Louisville and Nashville railroad conductor, at Baker's station after refusing to pay his fare. He fired three shots, then escaped into the woods.
Southern Interstate Railway association session in St. Louis closes without accord on grain rates from Missouri and Kansas to Texas common points after eight days of discussions.
Abraham B. Tapper of the 248th assembly district was elected Grand Sachem in New York. The report notes the selection occurred in a formal assembly setting with community leaders present.
In Logansport Indiana Benjamin Talbot a former slave lays claim to about 640 acres in the city’s central area. Talbot settled there fifty three years ago with the McBane family from Kentucky, bought land from the government, and fled to Canada after the fugitive slave law. Their attorneys recently confirmed Talbot's title as indisputable.
The case of Treasurer Dana and his son William from the Douglass Ax company remains unresolved. Counsel M Storey said book examination is ongoing with no new findings and could not confirm any charges beyond embezzlement.
In Manion Indiana on September 9 authorities announced that the men who attacked Mrs Aseneth Street and her daughter have been indicted on felony and conspiracy charges. Most defendants are influential citizens and heads of families. The crime cited is a penitentiary offense.
Dispatch from Coffeyville Mississippi reports the Le flore and Tallahatchie trouble, thought settled, is still menacing with a latest tally of seventy five dead inspectors.
In Alaska a party of 400 miners is reported trapped in the wilderness with likely no food. Civil authorities fear severe privation and possible deaths as cứu efforts are organized to reach them.
In Bele Fontaine, Patrick English was killed last night when struck by a freight train. About 150 feet away this morning Milton Elliott, 53, died in the same manner at the same spot.
Dresseu Beet Kansas City Missouri September 11 The senate dressed beer committee after a short session this morning adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. The members of the committee left for their homes this evening.
A boiler used on John W. Snyder’s farm, half a mile east of Carbondale, exploded at 11:35 AM today. Five men were killed in the disaster.
In Jellico Tennessee yesterday morning a mine accident in the Jellico coal mines killed eighteen men. Details are scarce as officials assess the scene and inform families. Local authorities in Lynchburg Va report the incident and are awaiting fuller reports.
Cutch Work Louisville Sept 11 reports John Green was convicted of the murder of his wife Jennie Green at Georgetown Kentucky and sentenced to hang. The crime occurred ten days prior.
Two suspects were brought before a judge in Opeika with Huff held on a $10,000 bond to keep the peace and Sims on a $2,500 bond. Both remain in officer custody while Patterson, the third duelist, remains at large.
Augusta Me Sept 10 grand jury indictments reported that nearly every druggist in Augusta was indicted for liquor selling and in the county out of sixty five indictments fifty five were liquor law violations. Drugists promptly paid fines and costs averaging about 100 dollars per case.
In Wheeling West Virginia on Saturday a shooting affray at North Springs left three miners involved. Collins and West clashed over a longtime grudge. Lester and West attacked Collins and fired, Collins shot back wounding both. A fatal shot from West killed Collins and Lester later died of his wounds.
The blaze began Friday at a carriage factory and was finally extinguished. Many victims lie in hospitals as King Leopold and ministers visit them. M Corvolaine, owner of the factory, has been arrested and ordered detained.
Aronson Kansas Sept 10 John Frendel a farmer near town became insane Saturday afternoon He locked his wife and three children in the house set fire to it and hid in a barn to watch The woman and children escaped via a back window to a neighbor’s house The house and contents were destroyed Frendel was jailed Saturday night awaiting further proceedings
A general raid in Milwauker Wisconsin at midnight seized wagons and furnishings from gambling houses. About fifty men were arrested as these establishments, closed for nearly a year, reopened during the grand army encampment.
Prof. Hogan an aeronaut prepared to start from the Burrato New York fair grounds today when his hot air balloon, fueled up, caught fire and collapsed. He detached his parachute just in time as the balloon crashed to earth before him.
A lone highwayman halted the stage seven miles west of Onrovin in Pidwell's canyon. The express box was seized and two passengers had possessions taken. Authorities believe the robber did not gain much.
Kansas City reporters note that U.S. Senators West Coke and Plumb of the senate committee investigating the western beef business arrived in Kansas City this evening. Senators Farwell and Manderson are expected tomorrow to begin the committee’s sittings here.
The Aurora Watch company assigned today for the benefit of its creditors to Truman & Day of Aurora. Liabilities are estimated near 2,200,000.
Norfock Va Sept 9 T L Waller a prominent Sewells Point merchant was killed in his store early yesterday with robbery listed as the motive.
The first snow of the season covered Herr today, with light accumulations reported across the town and surrounding areas. Residents prepared for wintry conditions as temperatures dipped and forecasts called for continued unsettled weather.
Boston Sept 11 The approximate gross earnings of the Atchison railroad system for August were 2 517 871 dollars up from 2 505 904 dollars for the same period in 1888 indicating a modest rise in revenue.
Hon W A Huff prominent would be duelist and his friend Capt Rolf Sims of Macon Georgia were arrested at Setua Alabama this afternoon. The two men faced authorities following reports of a planned confrontation.
Col Tronmonger of Fresno recounts being bitten forty nine times while handling and performing with venomous serpents. He claims a personal remedy of ammonia and mistletoe solution followed by whisky, and notes snakes drink water to replenish poison. He disputes reports of snake charmers captivating prey and recalls past theatre performances and a Sacramento fair incident.
A convict describes a dire medical episode where his bowels inflamed nearly killing him. He notes his line includes tarantulas, scorpions, and centipedes and reveals he has been stung by all. He claims a single remedy has served him across encounters.
A comprehensive set of hygienic and caregiving guidelines for illroom management. It covers room selection, sunlight use, ventilation, temperature, bedding changes, cleaning routines, furniture care, prevention of bed sores, skin care with alcohol and zinc oxide, staff attire, patient comfort, meal presentation, bathing technique, hair care, keeping household noise and visitors distant, and equipment hygiene. It emphasizes minimizing disturbances and avoiding overfamiliar visits.
A Croatian religious fraud triggered mass frenzy as a forest shrine appeared with a hole claimed to reveal the Virgin. Thousands worshiped and offered gifts while some beat nonbelievers. Five peasants and a peasant woman were arrested after confessing a two year plan to stage the hoax.
A Boston officer found a man lying unconscious on the sidewalk with a large Newfoundland standing over him. The dog growled and blocked access for about twenty minutes until the officer could summon aid. Both man and dog were taken to the station and placed in the same cell while the man slept off his intoxication.
The Paris exhibition admissions reached 10,022,000 up to July 31, compared with 4,119,000 in the same period of 1878. The peak daily turnout recorded was 25,000 visitors.
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