26 Apr 1878
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1878
Page
1
The article covers a general strike among cotton operatives in England, Texas political chatter, a murder case appeal, tariff and finance notes, births and deaths, and calls for county political organization in Washington County. It mentions Congressionals, the Brazell murder appeal, and local party activity with appeals for canvassing and nominations.
Mr. G Angier-Chace of Fall River Massachusetts, longtime treasurer of the Union Mills company, admitted to stealing six hundred thousand dollars from the firm. He resigned, confessed, and now faces legal action, with calls for a long penitentiary term.
Gov Brows, vice president of the Texas and Pacific rail road, told the house judiciary committee that the company has the right to mortgage its property west of Fort Worth as indemnity to the government for aid in constructing the road.
The Banner reports a petition to Congress against the sugar tariff citing a few dozen refineries concentrated in New York City. It argues the committee’s bill is unfair and favors refiners, proposing a uniform two to seven sixths cent per pound duty to lower prices for all, while challenging Ways and Means for alleged refinery influence.
The Waco Examiner accuses other papers of bias against farmers while urging standards for governor candidates. The Banner opposes class-based choices, arguing a farmer or lawyer alone does not qualify. Many names have been floated and a convention selection is awaited for broad support.
The International charges 3.50 per bale for cotton from Gause to Galveston but only 1.00 per bale from Hearne, ten miles away. Rockdale merchants pay higher freight on shipments and receipts than Bell county rivals, due to competition via Waco and the Central line. Lawmakers urged to establish an equitable tariff. In Chicago and Cincinnati banks pledged to redeem notes in gold, signaling potential resumption and changes in gold premium.
The Austin Gazette notes Hon Seth Shepard of Brenham may seek Congress before the district convention. It cites strong support and predicts a contested nomination if Hancock also runs, while Dallas reports Robbins Jones and others watching the situation amid rail and county news across Texas.
The queen issues a proclamation prohibiting torpedo and ammunition exports. Fifteen steamers are chartered to carry troops from India. Chatham orders raise of all infantry regiments to full strength by Monday.
The house committee on banking and currency met with two lead New York bankers who urged maintaining the resumption, but warned it would not be assured without retiring part of the currency circulation and continued favorable foreign exchanges.
A laboratory assistant burned the inside of the thumb while bending glass tubing. The assistant applied a soda solution which relieved the pain and allowed immediate use of the thumb without scrivation, according to the report.
Mary Kate Mendez by attorney sues Manuel A. Mendez for divorce alleging she was abducted on Oct 18, 1872 after a walk, forced into a hack at gunpoint to a second location where a marriage license was produced and a revolver threat compelled marriage. They lived together two months before he deserted her.
The Beacon endorses J. T. Swearingen as fit to represent Washington County in the legislature. It urges Texans to elect the best men who will enact reforms and constitutional amendments, revise local governments, and promote wisdom and justice against ignorance and vice entrenched in the code.
The Greenback movement grows rapidly described as a prairie fire that will soon consume the material it feeds on.
Henry Love of Lexington Kentucky was robbed and murdered. His body was carried twenty seven miles by the killer and dropped from a thirty foot bridge into the Chattahoochee River. The murderer was arrested and confessed to the crime.
A disjointed quotation debates the value of wit over heart in society. It argues that common sense spurs action, while grand theories invite ridicule, yet recognizes the duty to pursue happiness and personal improvement.
A fragment discusses Ciceronianism and the deeper mystery of language and mind. It questions why form can exert force beyond the conveyed meaning and how language carries thought beyond mere expression. A. Wright notes Popular Science Monthly January notes a child’s innocent misprint.
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