12 Apr 1878
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1878
Page
1
The paper reports a minor clash among smugglers in Mexico and downplays the revolutionary claim. It notes Rev. Dr. Seymour declining a Springfield bishopric, a perjury case in Waco, and a continued U S Commissioner's Court matter. Additional items include mail service contracts, population estimates for a St Louis city, railroad strikes in Kansas, and varied political and industrial notes.
A garbled estimate imagines threats of New Yorkers as 1.2 billion ually to fill twelve hundred million drinks. If stacked, they would form a 28 409 tile high column and stretch a drink 28 yoo miles long, amusing even the oldest toper.
Bitz Lonetey, jailed for defiance, writes to Capt. Mast claiming religious conversion thoughts. He laments newspapers provoking misery and credits press coverage for his notoriety while seeking relief from taunts and debt anger.
Reports describe a new robbery on the Texas and Pacific line between Dallas and Fort Worth at Eagle Ford station. Authorities suspect a Denton headquarters with Bass seen with a deputy. a large force may need State police aid. The prior Robbery yielded only about $50 in express money and some letters.
On Wednesday last, snow fell at Parsons and extended to McAllister in the Cherokee Nation, marking a notable winter day.
Judge Rufus Y. King of Lee county is presented to the Democratic State Convention for the nomination as State Treasurer. Washington county Democrats pledge strong support, calling him a capable and incorruptible public servant, veteran of Terry's Texas Rangers, and esteemed county judge. They urge the state to back the right man in the right place.
The Democrat favors whipping posts as cheap justice for petty criminals while the Denison News opposes it arguing it would cost more than 250 dollars and that men of honor would avoid such a stance. Proponents claim the whip would redeem the debased, with history suggesting it works like a charm when tried.
The Houston Telegram reports a Friday shooting in Orange led by lumberman Manual Ferguson who, drunk and armed with a dirk, disrupted a saloon. Deputy Sheriff Jett was struck and a bystander wounded. Ferguson was shot by the crowd and died with boots on. The crowd then dispersed amid indignation. Professor Newcomb remarks on the vastness of space compared to Earth.
A misquoted and garbled line references taking carpets to the yard to beat away beliefs about what does not exist, echoing a satire of skeptic rhetoric. The fragment hints at a casual diatribe about disbelief and self reliance in a public setting.
A fragmentary line from a 19th century text notes a person named J. Markmillan in a discussion about marriage and endorsement, with unclear surrounding context. The readable portion centers on a tense tone and personal initiative within a dated prose excerpt.
The article argues Texas should build more factories to replace eastern imports, highlighting cotton seed oil mills and new plants in Dallas, Hempstead, Navasota, and St. Louis Chicago exports. It notes Brenham’s advantages, large seed markets in Washington Burleson Lee Fayette Austin counties, and small but growing cotton seed shipping profits. It also surveys local news, politics, crime, and social events across Texas towns.
Kopfer says Galveston funds, if turned over along the Santa Fe line, could complete the Galveston to Belton railroad in one or two years. The Galveston press welcomes the demise of the dependent. the Texas House elects Charles W. Field of Georgia as door keeper, replacing Polk of Missouri.
The Houston telegram rebuts the Austin Gazette claim that cotton is not profitable. It notes Texas annual cotton output at 700000 bales worth 35000000 dollars, supporting dry goods and daily necessities. It contrasts age records, noting Old Parr at 1653 and a South American man reportedly 180, both fed by simple habits.
A fragment recounts Chicago politics with four regular parties the Democrats Republicans National Greenback and Communists plus independents. It notes uncertain aims of communists and fears property rights loss. A Denison tramp story contrasts wages and a chain gang plan. A Cratesville group chant mocks school and church order.
The three day Baptist Sunday school convention at Gay Hill adjourned with the formation of a Sunday school. Rev. Drs. Crane Dodson and Roun treet led the meeting. A generous dinner was shared by attendees, and Independence friends showed strong interest in church work.
A April 26 event near Brenham marks Texas Independence with the reading of the Texan Declaration by Lewis R. Bryan and an oration by Albert G. Haynes. Attending groups include Independence Grange, Temperance Council, local Sunday School, Baylor University and College faculties, Brenham Greys, plus surviving Battle of San Jacinto veterans invited to attend.
A moral on selecting a husband stressing love plus trust and character. warns against marrying for passion alone, noting a virtuous partner is needed. cites dangers of a dishonorable husband and the life-long consequences. The Texas Sentinel debut, edited by E R Carrick and Maj S G Spann, appears in Sanger. Ex Governor Moses of South Carolina is jailed in New York for forgery and will be sent to Charleston.
A short essay urges that true beauty comes from health and education. Keep clean skin and teeth, breathe fresh air, sleep well, and avoid tobacco. Nourish mind with books and lectures to let the soul shine through the eyes.
The Caldwell Eagle reports Burleson County voters approve a resolution backing the Gulf and Santa Fe Railroad. The county pledges $200000 in local aid if a depot is built in Caldwell and the road is completed within twelve months after bond disposal, with county taxes exempted for five years. The Austin Gazette seeks Democratic voter input on a congressman candidate. The BANNER plans to publish its preference later.
The House approved 288 to 6 a bill authorizing the president to appoint James Field of Missouri as brigadier general on the army retired list. Gen Shields, a Mexican War veteran, is a key Democratic figure in Missouri.
Five hundred acres are planted in tobacco in Knox County. The note mentions Tepnesed and a coded line about a lassie and charms, but the readable fact centers on the tobacco acreage in Knox County.
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