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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1893
Page
2
Graham Deady records indicate a proprietorship entry for a business entity. The OCR shows repeated lines referencing proprietor Graham Deady and an unclear designation GRaVEs.
A tangle of notes discusses a disputed $1,000 bequest to Depew, doubts on the testator’s sanity, and a possible unwitting loan. The New York Medical Record urges sterilized milk for young children to curb tuberculosis, noting Japan’s limited dairy. The World’s Fair Liberty Bell reception is critiqued as ill planned, and healthier school children prompt calls for reform. Nicaragua’s junta and protectorate questions arise as public interest items.
Washington reports the pension bureau is investigating foreign pensioners suspended pending citizenship checks. Commissioner Lochren expected fraud findings, but most cases are being favorably acted on and payment to pensioners is to resume.
In Washington on September 21, Democrats finally secured a report on the Tucker bill repealing federal election laws after five days of effort and six hours of hard fighting to defeat the stubborn minority, aided by a committee on rules order.
Pension Commissioner Lochren released his annual report showing 96 612 pensioners on the roll, a net rise of 1944. During the year 56 705 claims were allowed and 115 221 were rejected. Pension outlays totaled 156 740 467 with an estimated appropriation for next year at 162 631 550.
Yesterday Mr. Allen of Nebraska introduced a bill making the dollar the unit of value, describing it as coinable from 412 grains of silver or 258 10 grains of gold. The measure repeals the Sherman act and lets bullion owners deposit silver in the mint with a 20 percent seignorage deduction, then have standard dollars coined for their benefit.
In the house a resolution by Mr. Loud of California requesting the attorney general for information on instructions to department officers enforcing the Geary law was adopted. A second measure seeks similar information from the secretary of the treasury about international revenue officials.
Washington, September 22. To more effectively break up opium and celestial smuggling into the United States near Puget Sound, Mr. Carlisle has ordered two more revenue cutters deployed. The cutters Grant and Perry will be sent.
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court Judge McComas overruled Breckinridge’s demurrer to Miss Pollard’s declaration and ordered a plea within three days.
An official pension bureau statement reports 55 399 4128 total pensions granted since March 4 1593 with 1712 original and 1407 increases issued since August 26.
Senate opening features Stewart of Nevada submitting an amendment to the repeal bill. It would authorize the invitation of Haiti, Santo Domingo, and other southern nations to a Washington conference within four months to adopt a common silver coin. The plan binds sending governments and, if agreed, requires open minting for bullion deposits.
Sept 20 Wastineros reports the judiciary committee met and Col Oates from Alabama submitted a favorable report. The bill, previously passed by the Senate, faces House consideration next Thursday. Objections focus on an involuntary bankruptcy clause to be narrowed to cases where attachment suits exist under state law.
The missing $134000 of gold bullion from the Philadelphia mint is traced to weigh clerk Henry W Cochran. He had been secretly extracting gold over weeks by raking under vault doors. About $100000 has been recovered, with $34000 still unrecovered as officials aim to recover it.
Texas Congressman Sayers introduces a bill in Washington to repeal the annual 1.5 percent sinking fund payment. The measure would abolish the compulsory requirement while allowing Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated to be used for purchasing or redeeming US bonds at the secretary's discretion.
Senator Voorhees says there is no power to force a Senate vote on the repeal bill and that the fight will be a test of endurance. He claims a substantial repeal majority and vows to move for longer sessions soon.
Representative Bell introduces a bill creating a United States district court at Fort Worth. It would include Tarrant and Parker counties in the Graham district and make cases from those counties returnable at Fort Worth, effectively moving the court from Graham to Fort Worth.
In the senate on September 21, Mr. Morgan offered a bill for reference to the judiciary committee. The measure would establish an appellate court with jurisdiction over appeals from rulings of any executive.
In Washington on September 21 the Senate heard a memorial from Michigan laboring men urging that future public buildings be completed by the day's labor rather than by contract.
A collision at Kingsbury Indiana between a west bound passenger train No 55 from Detroit and Chicago and east bound freight No 92 on a siding killed twelve and left twenty or more injured. The brakeman reportedly opened the switch causing the wreck. Relieved by doctors and neighbors, bodies and wounded are being removed.
Early yesterday in Curcaco Policemen Bowen and Fitzmorris attempted to arrest Chick McMullen and his mistress Nellie Foley. McMullen fired first. a fusillade followed. McMullen was shot in the back and died. Officer Rowan was wounded in the groin and may die. Fitzmorris was hit in the thigh.
A Rio dispatch says press censorship eased slightly allowing local passages if careful. Santos expected to declare support for the insurgents soon. President Peixoto’s position is desperate, and Rio officials anticipate success of the revolution and a monarchy restoration.
In Loxpon Daisy Montague a ballet girl leaves a theatre at 1 am and is joined by a man near King's Cross. A second man stops them and a dispute ends with two shots. The woman dies instantly followed by the other man and the shooter who kills himself.
In New Orleans basile and Paul Julian brothers of Roselius Julian, held on accessory charges, were jailed in Southport after arrest. A mob seized three at Southport jail and hanged two near a grove, another to a magnolia tree near Camp Parpet. Two more cousins were dragged to Camp Parpet, flogged, and ordered to leave Jefferson parish.
In Gurari Kla Sept 23 a small riot erupted in Perry with rival lot claimants clashing. Authorities planned dispatch of troops to restore order as thieves and thugs terrorize locals. Oscar Cunningham of Cincinnati lost a leg after an accident with a car. John Wilson was shot accidentally, and Harry Dix sustained a severe head wound. Fifteen miles east of Perry Harrison was fatally shot in a land dispute.
Ed Correll proprietor of the Hotel de la Plaza in Monterey along with his accessory J. W. Belch were sentenced to be shot after arrest on charges of attempting to rob and murder a wealthy German Jew. Correll, once a Dallas citizen, had lost 15000 in Dallas speculation and later worked as a clerk at the Pickwick hotel in Fort Worth.
A rain storm in Webb City, Missouri, yesterday caused cellar flooding, sidewalk washouts, damage to lead mines, and other destruction, totaling more than 10,000 dollars.
Six men died when a sawmill boiler exploded near Whit tier. Victims named are Richard Nichols James Keeley Ben McMahon James McMahon Jesse Genter and Henry Smith.
Washington reports public hearings before the ways and means committee concluded yesterday. The committee intends to begin work immediately on the new tariff bill.
Washington observes the centennial anniversary of laying the Capitol cornerstone with a solemn and impressive ceremony. The event highlights a long history of construction and national significance.
A morning attempt at a train robbery occurred around 2 o clock south of Centralia, as reported in early dispatches mentioning Cestentia Til and the date September 22. Additional details were not available in the fragment.
A south bound Illinois Central limited from Chicago to New Orleans was halted by three robbers after coaling. Engineer Young and a fireman were wounded, but the messenger, conductor, and a passenger named Sanders repelled the attack. One robber was fatally wounded. the loot, about 50,000 dollars, was not taken. The injured suspect, Daniel Jones, was jailed with others sought. O Dwyer Harding and Nichols named as gang members with O Dwyer arrested next morning.
A London dispatch notes that Dr. Amick of the United States has a consumption cure under consideration at the Rome congress. English, French, and German physicians preparing to interview Amick in Cincinnati after a World’s Fair visit. British drug houses were deterred when only registered physicians are allowed access to his discovery. A Paris clinic speech linked Amick with Pasteur as a benefactor of medicine and praised the U.S. medical profession.
In Valley Springs Mississippi on September 21 the white cap outrages near Bethlehem were revived as a white cap member testified for the state. A verdict of not guilty surprised all. One assailant was postmaster. He sought federal aid and, after examination at Potts Camp, the white caps were held for federal court in Oxford for trial.
Official dispatch from Dar es Salaam reports German colonial forces storming Wahehes stronghold in Ugogo with severe fighting. Lieut. Fleishback was killed and Lieut. Richter wounded. Dr. Zintgraff banished from the Camerons for two years for criticisms of German native policy. Decree against Dr. Wolff rescinded.
At 9 20 p m Monday the second section of Big Four express No 45 crashed into the rear of the first section eight miles north of Kankakee Illinois. Nine people are dead with three more believed buried and a score injured.
In Kansas City on September 23 a confrontation occurred as the American Protective Association held a meeting. As members left, Catholics attacked, with several on each side slightly injured before police intervened and dispersed the crowds, making multiple arrests.
Mise Viola Deitrich aged 20 of Koxono headed a gang that robbed four people Sunday night. She lured victims by asking respected citizens to escort her claiming fear of being alone on the streets. The women and two accomplices were arrested after leading them to a dark street.
A pencil marked barrel head found near the harbor mouth reports the loss of the schooner Senator Frye of Gloucester. It says the fourteen crew members went down with the vessel and all were drowned.
Reported wreck of the Big Four passenger train that left at 8 oclock yesterday evening near Kankakee Illinois. Seven to ten people killed and a number injured. No further particulars available.
In Yorktown Texas on September 23 Raymond Eli and William Bell colored men quarreled over a cotton sack. Eli slashed Bell with a butcher knife, disemboweling him. Albert Harper fetched a doctor twelve miles away. Bell’s condition was dire. Eli was jailed in Helena after attempting flight.
Jon Falls, aged 15, was convicted of murder in Barnam Texas and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. He killed his father William Falls in their home near Trenton by striking him with a brush ax during a midnight assault and shot at a hired helper multiple times before being restrained.
In Mesquite Texas Mrs White caught fire after striking a lamp igniting her clothing. Her husband tore away the flames as their baby was accidentally burned by the burning garments but saved in a frantic moment. Mrs White sustained burns though not severe. Mr White suffered near-crippling burns to hands while the baby suffered arm and body burns.
In Durway Texas on Chalk Mountain eight miles north of town two boys aged 11 and 16 robbed J T Hammick's store of small articles such as pipes candy and gum. They activated a windmill and flooded the area then shared candy in church. They were arrested Monday morning and held on bonds of 100 each for court appearance.
Charles Schleiper, a German confectioner in Pants Texas, believed a mob sought to burn him. In his delusion he tried to kill himself and slashed his throat face and chest. He lives with a wife and children in a precarious condition.
Constable Fondrer of Auburn county, Texas, brought in a man named Russell from Mississippi who is wanted to answer a whitecapping charge. Russell is jailed awaiting the Mississippi sheriff’s arrival. A $200 reward was offered for his capture.
A meteor as large as a flour barrel was seen falling from the eastern sky at night in Terret Texas on Thursday, briefly turning darkness to a lurid hue and stirring old superstitions among witnesses.
Alexander Ellingson a young man from Avestis Texas cut his throat with a pocket knife Wednesday night and died from the wound. Authorities cite bad health and unemployment as factors. medical aid arrived but could not save him.
Conductor Telfair reports south bound train No 4 between Hutchins and Wilmer in Dallas County was rocked last night by falling rocks. A girl about eight years old sustained slight injuries from a rock strike on the line near Wilmer.
Fionesville Texas September 25 Ernest Griedin a well known Floresville citizen was horribly mangled in Krueger's gin yesterday morning. He was attended by physicians but died yesterday evening leaving a large helpless family.
Dallas, Texas at about 8 pm last night a Black man named Sherman Lawrence shot and killed a white man named Mason Miller near Trinity.
Eyewitness accounts describe a fatal exchange on Trinity Street after a man fired at Miller from Tick as he and others walked near a brewery. Frank Marr cites Lawrence’s involvement and says law enforcement is actively seeking Lawrence, with witnesses detailing the moments before the shot.
In Watts Texas on September 18 two Black men, Lucius Watts and Joe Scott, fought at Rawdon's gin. Watts fired first, Scott armed with a Winchester returned fire. Watts fled and hid while Scott pressed. Watts killed Scott with a first shot breaking his neck at close range.
A north-bound freight train on the Sabine and East Texas road was wrecked near Colmesneil after striking a cow. The locomotive overturned from the track, Engineer J. M. Neil was trapped but not seriously hurt, the fireman escaped unharmed, and three flats were wrecked. The track was torn up blocking service until repairs.
In Ennis Texas two miles from town a farmer was shot at four times but not hit. The conflict stems from a prior beating of Mr Survant by Looney. Looney was arrested, later cleared on the initial charge and held on aggravated assault. No arrests in yesterday’s shooting.
Farmers across southern, western, and northern parts of the county report forests burning in multiple areas. Fences and lumber stocks are consumed, trees lose leaves, and many are dying from the drought with dogwood trees especially affected.
Mexia Texas Sept 19 A convict attached to the gang near Canaan on the Houston and Texas Central railroad was shot and killed yesterday morning while trying to escape. He was riddled with bullets after a violent clash with guards. The man had been in custody about a week and was serving a five year term.
A Hillsboro arrival reports Ben Burton a white grocer near the negro quarter was found shot behind his counters. A white man is under arrest on suspicion of the deed.
A negro woman died suddenly at the Bowie place five miles south of MarsHall on Saturday evening. An autopsy analyzed the stomach and doctors believe poisoning by strychnine caused the death. No arrests have been made.
A guard named King was cut across the left breast near the heart in Kus Texas on Friday night. The nine inch gash was inflicted while he and a fellow guard could not identify the attacker. He reports no memory of the event and his associate denies knowledge of it.
Gatesville Texas September 20 William Lykins resident nine miles west of Gatesville was brought to town in an insane condition and placed in officers care yesterday. He had attempted death by his own action in his smokehouse on July 4, an incident noted at the time.
A broad Texas digest notes September 1 1892 state cash 1 322 258 down 511 784 year over year. Revenue 450 332 last year 184 270 now with expenses 266 062 more than receipts. Refund of 180 000 from federal treasury skews cash but state funds are tight. A Brewster county judge rules against Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio RR for 879 078 120 acres recovered across numerous Texas counties.
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