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Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1886

Page

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River and harbor debate dominates House agenda

The Fort Worth Gazette notes the House will devote most of the week to river and harbor legislation. It cites Congr Owain's proposal for a U S sub-treasury in Galveston and comments on editorials from Gatesville Advance Sun and the Morning News on water access and policy.

House Fort Worth Gazette Gatesville Advance-Sun Advance-Sun Tue Fort Worth Dallas Sabine Pass Galveston

Knights of Labor Strike Aftermath and Powderly Letter

The strike appears over as railways resume business. Powderly's open letter to Jay Gould accuses him of wealth acquired improperly and urges arbitration and a suit against Knights members for damages. The public will judge, while courts remain available and violence is not to be resorted to.

Knights of Labor Knights Powderly Jay Gould Gould Mr. Gould Bayxen Westernnion Telegraph Company Western Union

Gould Replies to Powderly in Sharp Letter on Labor War

Mr Gould responds to Mr Powderly at once and defends his stance against the Knights of Labor. He denies being a free citizen and cites age birth and self made success while urging legality and commerce. The item also notes Berlin labor watch order and silver coinage votes and praises Frank Lubbock in Galveston.

Philadelphia Evening Telegraph Powderly Gould Garr. S.C. Croug St. Louis Republican Company Burton Green H. Coleman Democrat Mumta San Jacinto Dement Nancy Gill U. S Texas Alabama Bryant Cedar Creek Mornin John Carmean J. N. Mayfield Wien Bergen Tony Frater Dimggs Howard

Strike fallout and railway economy in the nation

The St Louis Railway Register argues the great strike is waning as knights of labor falter. It cites suppression of violence, resumption of work, and rising hiring, while warning the movement may end in failure and urging lawfulness. It notes related industry debates, tests of management, and regional commentary on labor.

St. Louis Knights of Labor Texas and Pacific Road East St. Louis Knights United States Court

United States politics and labor notes across Texas papers

The Galveston Tribune notes twenty one papers back Terrell and expects river and harbor bills to pass unchanged. Tur Navasola dirges for Major Buono in Congress. Temple Times backs Gon. Ross and lieutenant governor talk. Powprary testifies on Southwest labor troubles. Reigan and Cabell may be confirmed as US marshals. Foster favored for legislature. Western Union boycott spreads. St. Louis talks on Sunday museums. San Jacinto anniversary observed in Dallas. various figures tied to labor and politics appear across the week.

San Jacinto Irving Texas Dallas Tas Western Union Telegraph Company Pittsburgh Assembly Knights of Labor Chicago Assembly Doug Western Union Ma. Ganrano Telephone Investigation Committee Ile Garland Pan-electric Telephone Company Gould Roads St. Louis Fack Taylor Tennessee United Kingdom Taylor

Large-scale boycot feared in threatened LA strike

Telegraphic news from April 1 reports Master Workman Evans of the District TOU Knights of Labor saying the union would raise up to 810,000 and perhaps 20,000 for southwestern strikers and begin boycotting Western Union. Other items note Baltimore and Ohio strike ending, Geronimo’s band moved to Fort Marion, Chicago train stoppage by strikers, Detroit newsboys strike, New York car drivers protest, and Arthur's critical condition amid labor tensions nationwide.

Buapsrrest’s Federation of Trades and Labor Unions United States Canada Knights of Labor New York City Cnicano Evans Tou Sperial Tin Banner Hovsrox Geronimo Fort Marion San Augustine Florida Southern Pacific Railway Fort Bowie Arizona Detroi Mich Evening News Tront New York Third Avenue Arthur Bulmer Trath

East Lee flood devastates village in Tanner Mass district

Special to the Banner reports East Lee and surrounding areas struck by a reservoir dam flood. Streets filled with four to six feet of water. Homes, barns and trees swept away. Residents named include Mr White and wife and two daughters, Mr King and family. Multiple people reported missing.

Tirrsrigin Mass East Lee Reseveir Mr. White King Smd

Hazing humor and strange lore from old campus tales

A collage of eccentric anecdotes and letters on hazing incidents, aging veterans, and local curiosities. It recalls a professor joking about hazing antics and a mix of letters from various towns, noting health, longevity, and historic figures with a wry, period tone.

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