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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1893
Page
2
A wide mix of notes covers labor scarcity and tramp laborers in the West. trade issues over sealskins and Behring Straits decisions. polar exploration boasts and rumors about Peary and Nansen. It also mentions Park Ridge youths, burglary insurance, a crowded park, and wartime fear in Chicago Congress.
Senator Lindsay of Kentucky positions the administration as pro silver coinage and backs repeal of the Sherman law. He refutes claims Carlisle is an enemy of silver and denies collusion with New York bankers, stressing Cleveland as a trusted ally and friend to silver. He asserts consistency between repeal aims and federal support.
Congress Breckenridge will return to Ken in ten days to stand re election and deny paternity charges from Miss Pollard. He will try to prove he never introduced Pollard to Mrs. Blackburn as his future wife. Pollard awaits trial with witnesses ready to testify to Breckenridge calling her his wife. She seeks Breckenridge to sign her complaint as acknowledgment of the charges.
The interior department considers opening two additional reservations under similar terms to the Cherokee strip. Kickapoo in Indian Territory is already decided, with allotments in progress. Utah’s Uncompaharge and Tintahute span about 2,000,000 acres each with mineral and farming value. Colville in Washington state may open early next year, covering about 3,000,000 acres.
A bill amendatory to the Geary law was introduced in the senate by Mr Hoar. It extends the registration time for Chinese laborers by three months after passage and repeals witness requirements that bias against Chinese in law cases. The measure preserves the first six sections of the Geary Act until a China treaty regulates immigration.
Patent Commissioner Seymour was summoned to appear before the district supreme court to show cause why a writ should not issue to compel the state to register the trademark Palmetto. State's Attorney Townsend brings the suit after an examiner refused registration and an appeal followed. The issue hinges on whether the state can regulate matters beyond its borders.
Washington Sept 13 House committee on elections ordered a favorable report on the bill to retire federal election laws and will give it exclusive House attention after Thursday amid expected bitter partisan fight. Washington Sept 16 Gold bullion weighing at the Philadelphia mint revealed a shortage of about 5000 ounces valued at $105 000. the vault was sealed in 1487 and Col Bosbyshell found the bullion reserve unmoved since he took charge.
Wasnixeron reports at noon Saturday Mrs. Cleveland gave birth to another daughter. Mother and baby are reported doing well.
Wassineror Sept. 15. Yesterday in the senate the repeal bill was taken up and Mr. Daniel of Virginia spoke in opposition to the measure.
He argued the world monetary convulsion stems from three causes: massive debt, long falling prices for over 25 years, and the destruction of the bimetallic credit base under European influence. He urged more money and warned Sherman act repeal would contract currency by 750 million annually.
President Cleveland refuses to grant concessions in the silver fight and will not promise recognition of silver even if the repeal bill passes. Senators who met with him Saturday report his position as unconditional repeal or nothing, boosting the repeal camp while Democrats in the Senate plan a careful canvass to win enough votes for passage.
Reports say the Cleveland administration plans to enforce the Geary act with vigor. Yang Yu, the new Chinese minister, may depart if enforcement proceeds, while the attorney general orders marshals to deport unregistered Chinese to designated ports.
The report from Wasinetos on September 13 states the house islikely to advance a repeal of federal election laws. A repeal bill from the committee on election of president and vice president is agreed, while Giaehteane seeks time for a minority report. Debate widens on the bill’s consequences and party positions.
The house galleries were crowded as Republicans and repeal Democrats filibustered over the Tucker bill to repeal federal election laws. The day ended with a resolution by Tucker to revoke all leaves of absence and the chamber adjourned after the lengthy session.
Washington report states after talks Secretary Gresham and the president signed an agreement authorizing Major Key to surrender the sheep to Mexico. Sheep will remain with owners, and boundary location will be referred to the mixed commission for determination.
Washington Sept 14 The bill to repeal the federal election law will be presented in the house today but debate timing remains uncertain. Mr Tucker of Virginia leads the measure promising open discussion yet signals a rules committee move to force a vote if minority filibustering continues.
The national congress of business men met in Wastineros with about 10 delegates from boards of trade and commercial interests. D. R. James of New York called the assemblage to order urging immediate repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman act and consideration of the country’s financial interests. B. H. Warner of Washington selected as temporary chairman.
Washington reports the ways and means committee heard protests from the Manufacturers' Club of Philadelphia and the Woolen Manufacturers' Association against any tariff changes on wool and woolen goods during a full day of testimony.
Washington Sept 14 Congressman Yates of Alabama proposes a bill to annex Utah to Nevada, aiming to create a larger state with proper size and sufficient population.
The president announced the christening name for Baby Ruth's sister as the chosen baptismal name. The disclosure confirms the family’s expected naming choice amid public interest in the Ruth affair and White House announcements.
Reports from Ardmore and Rio Janeiro describe a deadly shooting after jealousy drove Jessie Cowden to seize a revolver and kill Dr. M. A Baldwin. Simultaneously fierce winds whip Wisconsin, while Rio Janeiro battles rebel bombardments and extensive fire damage to the arsenal, navy yard, museum and surrounding areas.
In Palmer Iowa M A Baldwin a young doctor living with his mother boarded housemates Jessie Cowden and a rival, both in love with the same woman. After a dispute in a store Baldwin seized a melon knife and was shot in the breast by Cowden as he prepared to leave, dying from the wound.
Vienna reports the arrest of two Kattenberg women accused of systematically murdering infants. They allegedly ran a lucrative trade, kept a ledger detailing sums, clients, ages, and disposal dates, and conspired to conceal bodies. Authorities pursue other involved parties.
In Monroe county Mississippi on Friday night Nathalia Jackson Leo Carter and Rufus Brough colored were lynched for complicity in poisoning the Woodruff family by putting poison on rat bait in a well killing three. Ben Jackson husband of Nathalia was lynched a week earlier. The two women confessed knowledge of Pen s intent and were acquitted by the coroner s jury. Brough supplied money to buy the poison. All three were hanged on the same limb by a mob.
In Elser ton and surrounding counties 23 men were arrested for wholesale silver dollar counterfeiting. A Danielsville trader boasted of free coinage, prompting United States Deputy Marshal Elder to intervene and arrest the entire ring within a day.
A large party of Hungarian coal miners rioted at Cliff mines on the Montaur railroad near Coraopolis Pennsylvania on Monday over the seizure of a watch. Regivars clubs and stones were used. Five Hungarians were shot, several others bruised or cut. No arrests.
Torexa Kansas September 12 The Hughes court martial returns a guilty verdict against Col Hughes for refusing to obey orders to eject the Republican house last winter resulting in his dishonorable discharge from the state militia.
A terrific wind storm swept through Warsaw Wisconsin yesterday afternoon unroofing buildings tearing down lumber piles scattering lumber and toppling shade trees. The storm caused general havoc leaving the town in danger of further damage from fire and high winds.
Randall Wrights, being transported from Fort Worth, leaped from a moving train near Proctor in Coleman County and sustained a broken leg. He faces charges of train robbery and a doctor advised leg amputation.
Burrato New York Sept 14 Van Broecklin former ex secretary of the board of fire commissioners pleaded guilty in superior court to stealing over $65,000 from the city by padding payrolls.
Simla dispatch reports Col Gate stating satisfactory boundary arrangements with the Russian commissioner on the Khusk river between Russia and Afghanistan.
London reports that radical newspapers, reacting to the home rule bill defeat in the house of lords, largely urge abolishing the Lords as a result of the setback.
In Borvato New York on September 15 authorities file assault kidnapping and bigamy charges against Mrs Nellie Spreel. The case centers on alleged unlawful actions and a disputed marriage history.
Dr J J Buchanan a Fort Worth educated physician and his wife and child moved to Texarkana two weeks ago on State Line avenue. The wife says he vanished after visiting furniture shops and is convinced he was murdered. She describes a happy marriage, stable finances, and says detectives have not found any clues.
In Loxpow on Sunday Rev Frederick Davies publicly insulted Mr Gladstone by refusing a handshake at the Episcopal church and during the sermon denounced attendees for worshiping a creature rather than the creator. The incident provoked strong indignation among worshippers.
In Kansas City a brutal office murder occurred Saturday in the business district. Jane Wright an employment agent was discovered slain with face bruised hands and feet bound. The crime appears driven by revenge. police see no robbery motive and suspect Italians Mme Wright swindled.
Joe Reynolds a former Frisco secret service agent was arrested in Minden Kansas city on a warrant from Frisco secret service man J Dobbs alleging complicity in the Mound Valley express murder and train robbery. Reynolds had priorly been released on forgery robbery charges with Wells Fargo after a prior arrest.
614000 Paravetrma Pa Sept 13 Wm B Gregg of Duluth Minn who recently insured his life for 14009 is reported drowned after a boat capsized on Lake Superior. Gregg was captured in New York and brought to Philadelphia awaiting extradition papers from Minnesota J T Clark who was with Gregg swore to the drowning and is also under arrest.
The North China Herald reports the August 12 flood as the largest since 1800. In Chuntiene Fu metropolitan area 1400 villages are destroyed and Kiang Tung records about 1000 deaths.
Hollis Johnson and Andy Zweifel fought in a Granbury saloon on a Saturday night around 11. Zweifel was stabbed twice but the wounds are slight according to police reports and no further injuries are noted.
A sweeping Texas item list reports prison system strain with 3875 convicts and talk of selling state lands for convict farms. Incidents include a Waxahachie cabin collapse injuring a Mexican child, a Sanger shooting attempt, a Vernon postal mystery, a Bonham murder arrest, Swiss immigration interest in Texas farming, a Galveston saloon shooting, and railroad commission exemptions for the Texas Mexican road. Damages awarded in Denton, farm fires in Industry, a deadly beating near Hearne, native Indian attack, and local tax and slander cases, plus various accidents and legal actions across the state.
The article notes travelers reaching Marshall received tickets to Shreveport from helpful local residents. It also reports many local incidents from Texas and surrounding areas, including deaths, arrests, property fires, and court actions across various counties and towns.
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