Cronin Case Sees No Jury Yet Secured
In Graham, no jury has yet been secured in the Cronin case as reported by The Graham Leader. J. W. Graves is listed as proprietor.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
4
In Graham, no jury has yet been secured in the Cronin case as reported by The Graham Leader. J. W. Graves is listed as proprietor.
A London strike ends with employers granting terms. A New Orleans dispatch dated Sept 14 reports escalating race tensions in Mississippi with white and black groups burning houses. Safety and lawful enforcement appear strained as violence grows.
John L Sullivan shows moral improvement after embracing politics, quitting drinking, and settling debts. The piece notes politics as a better-managed endeavor than prior pugilism, framing his shift as a positive development.
Thomas E. Jackson and Ed Ahearn fought a prize fight in St Louis on the 17th. Jackson was killed and the match described as a horrible affair. The fighters lacked boxing skill and every punch drew blood. Ahearn is held without bail for murder. referee, seconds, timekeepers, and stakeholders are held as aiders and abettors.
Three weeks have passed since the Cronin trial began in Chicago and about half the jury has been empanelled. Justice appears very slow, and the accused will soon exhaust challenges, speeding up the jury selection process.
Report notes two reasons prospectors linger in Young County. They admire the picturesque country while poor roads hinder their exit, trapping them longer than planned. Local observers highlight this paradox as it shapes settlement patterns and mining activity.
General Warner declines the position once held by Corp. Tanner and the job is offered to General Merrill of Massachusetts. Merrill is a veteran, but reportedly favors more conservative views on surplus than the Corporal.
A letter from a Texas reader praises The Cisco Round-Up for starting a home made bacon theme in state papers. The writer compliments a neighbor, expressing long time belief the columnist would say something worth repeating.
Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton found guilty of assault with intent to murder nurse Mrs. Donnelly and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. The piece labels her as beautiful yet unprin cipled and suggests Mr. Hamilton will seek a divorce and likely choose better in marriage.
Judge Sawyer praised the decision as common sense and highly commendable. The ruling effectively amounts to an acquittal of Nagle in the Nagle Habnes Corpus case, with his discharge on his own recognizance.
A pointed critique questions journalists and editors who claim to teach agriculture and wealth while ignoring the real struggles of farmers. It urges readers and merchants alike to demand explanations for poverty, debts, and worn appearances across classes, including lawyers and creditors.
Benjamin Butler supports giving the treasury surplus to soldiers. He is recalled for a past deal in southern silverware at New Orleans. The writer notes that if he kept quiet the spoon connection might be forgotten, but prints revive the association.
Judge Little of Roberts County is removed and A A Parsell becomes county judge. The vote count was exposed as a farce with 48 votes in a precinct with three residents. In Miami 38 illegal votes were cast and the Little faction is being expelled from office.
The Harrisburg Telegram announces a forthcoming elegant volume on the Johnstown disaster. Editor's text and eminent artists will provide portraits and views from original drawings and photographs. Experienced canvassers are sought as local agents to solicit subscriptions and write for territory.
The prevailing chatter across weekly exchanges points to James S. Hogg as the leading choice for governor. Proponents claim his popular appeal grows as he faces criticism from Dallas News and other major papers.
Vague fragment states a demand for a senior figure to resign and mentions gathering people to unleash violence with a gatling gun. The wording is unclear about names, places, or exact events.
Vernon Guard cautions on a boastful man claiming close ties with farmers and seeking votes. A 900 pound cow shipped to Chicago yields about ten dollars, while 900 pounds of hogs bring at least thirty six dollars. Ft Worth and Young County readers urged to heed frugal meat-saving advice.
The piece notes Mrs Tanner plans to do washing before James accepts another office. James, her celebrated husband, has held office for years and may pursue a public post despite her influence. The tone mocks the idea but praises the couple’s independence and calls Corp Tinner honest and guileless.
In Seyn the local option won by a 66 to 44 vote. The tally confirms supporters prevailed and outlines the margin of victory.
The Wyoming statehood convention approved a suffrage chapter adding women’s right to vote. Requirements demand English literacy, full citizenship, and six months residency. A few corporate attorneys opposed each clause. Ballots will list all candidates and be issued by state officers.
An incurable consumptive, weighing under seventy pounds, found a note on wrapping paper about Dr. King's New Discovery. After using sample and full bottles, she recovered to 140 pounds and good health. Send a stamp to W L Cole, druggist, Fort Smith, for details. trial bottles offered at Ryus Drug Store.
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