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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
2
The Brenham Banner reports legal and transient ads rates, local agent listings, and political commentary. It notes the Madagascar massacre executions, trade statistics favoring exports, and discussions on the state encampment site and Brenham units preparing for the Columbian Exposition.
Weather prognostications from W T Foster of St Joseph discuss April storm waves crossing the continent, with rain and wind expected across the United States. Other items note bank concerns, the White Star Majesty voyage time, Rome police actions on anarchists, Texas vetoes blocking McKinley sugar bounties, and a vast New Orleans railroad and land deal involving Mormon emigration to Old Mexico.
The Ft Worth Gazette editorial argues for a $100000 appropriation to promote Texas at the World’s Fair. It says an investment, plus citizen and organization donations, helps attract settlers, capital, and development, and that voting against Browning’s bill harms the state’s welfare and liberal image.
A Times correspondent urges emigration to Africa as a solution to race tension but notes black willingness to leave is uncertain. The piece discusses colonization plans, race relations, and a need for fraternity among races. It also reports the Texas veterans association meeting at Brenham on April 20 21 with free travel for veterans and dependents on the Ft Worth and Denver line. Additional notes cover dental awards in Baltimore and remarks on Secretary Blaine and Louisiana’s stance on offenders.
The piece cites Sexaton InGitus praising the Farmers Alliance as stronger than many admit. It notes Ingalls spared by the Alliance, a Senate seat shift, O M Dallas remarks on Mafia busts, and Cass Dana's Atlanta tour with views on silver coinage and free coinage trends.
State notes report Galveston union tailors on strike while nearby communities face smallpox cases near Luling and a horse thief wave near Wichita Falls. Other items include Brownwood seeks water works, a fatal train accident near Tascosa, and a fire at Gate City lumber sheds. Various local incidents and civic updates fill the page.
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