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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
A Paris businessman back from the exposition complains that hotel owners gouge guests. He recounts a Rue Carmartin stay near the expo grounds where a hall bedroom five flights up with one meal cost 140 francs per day, a rate he finds outrageous yet ultimately pays after disputes.
A conservative estimate by those best informed places the Galveston flood death toll around unknown figures as the city counts hundreds of homes destroyed and the full extent of casualties remains uncertain amid the unprecedented disaster.
In plain English the country and party loyalties aside the piece notes the Stamford News has been sold by W. H. Lacy to Reverend Sam's Gay. It suggests the former owner faced consequences for past behavior while the new owner prays for a change in fortune.
Wharton Barker, the mid-road Populist candidate for president, says he is hopeful of carrying the states of Georgia and Texas. There is not another populist in all this wide domain that will venture to make such a reckless prediction.
Amid wreckage and buried bodies, rescue efforts continue as trains resume and rebuilding begins. Aid flows in from around the world as Phoenix-like city planners vow a stronger port in the south while orphaned families bear deep losses. The Quincy Herald notes the Republican party adopts expansion rhetoric echoing Jefferson’s caution against distant annexations.
The Dallas Fair management extend thanks for a season ticket to Texas' greatest attraction, inviting continued support and enjoyment of forthcoming events and exhibits.
Fragmentary OCR describes Korgugh and Duggan in Stamford with a reference to a large route. No clear event dates or concrete actions emerge. The readable text hints at a proper noun pair and a route but lacks full context or details.
The piece notes that New York editors forecast a McKinley win while acknowledging editors often misjudge outcomes. It cites Graham and the Leader as examples among numerous figures who challenge predicting hard facts, highlighting uncertainty in political forecasts.
The public asks Gov. Sayers to address cotton picker issues across several counties while he handles relief for the Alveston flood sufferers. The letter suggests he sift through constituent concerns and inquire about a railroad with unclear route, plus questions about the Young County coal field dispute.
Hazen S. Pingree denounces Mark Hanna and allied trusts as corrupting the Republican party. He predicts a strong reaction by voters and questions government control by trusts in a blunt appeal before the November election.
Letter-writer criticizes a drummer for displaying a McKinley and Roosevelt badge. The piece argues the badge signals imperialist views and support for tariffs, trusts, and intervention in the Boer War, deeming the wearer untrustworthy in business.
The article notes proposed Chautauqua plans at Cloudcroft and Southern Pacific backing for Texas and Mexico teachers. It describes a new depot auditorium and waterworks extension as part of the event and mentions the Republican National Committee's $500,000 campaign literature effort with 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 documents shipped daily to states and a coded stock-like handling system.
Fragmentary report notes rain delays and farmers behind on threshing with hopes for improvement. Mentions ongoing harvest work and cautious optimism despite wet conditions impacting field activity.
J F Killesrew states he served as Texas Ranger from October 1861 to June 1865, a period of three years and six months, under contract with Texas authorities. He requests an appropriation from the next Texas Legislature for $335 per month plus six percent interest, noting no part of the due amount has been paid. He served as a frontier guard from Camp Colorado to the Brazos river westward.
A brief promotional notice urges readers to consider life insurance with Hartford Life Insurance Co. agent Geo. L. Rhea, emphasizing the value of preparedness for unexpected death and the security of a policy.
The San Francisco Examiner offers to fund a UC graduate’s study trip to the Philippines. President Wheeler names William C. Haswell to investigate island productions and trade. He will photograph plantations and factories, assess soil, climate, costs, and contract terms, and identify American goods in demand.
An old railway engineer asserts a superstition that men killed by locomotives are often found without shoes. He notes boots may be missing even for wearers of heavy footwear and suggests asking a wiser person why this occurs.
Ta Shop Vensions, a Lincolnshire firm, sells tea at two shilling two pence a pound and guarantees widows a ten shilling weekly pension if they remain widows. The firm claims over 150000 pounds per year from the scheme, with more than 1000 widows on its books.
A Portrush gentleman sent Lord Roberts shamrock and three horseshoes, including ones from the Orange Free State and Paardeberg. The commander-in-chief replied with interest and kept the keepsakes as souvenirs, noting his habit of cherishing such talismans. The piece, citing the Westminster Gazette, remarks on public shock yet cultural admiration for superstitions.
Dr Keith N. Macdonald, renowned Gaelic music expert, argues for a promising future for Gaelic song. He notes Highland belief in the language's beauty and flexibility and cites the "Song of Hiawatha" adapted to an old St Kilda air as notably effective and beautiful.
Ferdinand Peck, honorary president Lafayette Memorial Commission, presented a gold medal to M Delcasse, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The medal bears on one side Lafayette statues and on the other a dedication: Our country never forgets.
President Loubet will host a banquet in Paris for the mayors of France and the colonies on the 28th. France has over 80,000 mayors, with invitations extended to all. A Carnot banquet at the last exposition drew 15,000 mayors. this year a much larger turnout is expected.
Advertisement highlights Stark Bros Nursery in Louisiana Missouri as the source of top fruit trees and recommends Jas M Wood as the agent for Stark Bros Nursery and Orchard Co to buyers in Texas seeking fruit bearing trees.
Italian and American marble workmanship guaranteed first class with prices lower than elsewhere. See designs and prices before ordering to save money.
A wealthy donor, cured of deafness, gave 10000 dollars to Dr Nicholsons Institute. The Nicholson Institute announces free Ear Drums for deaf people unable to pay. Send inquiries to 12058 780 Eighth Avenue New York.
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