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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
3
The item notes Jeux Buut claiming unclaimed Pacific Islands and reports a proposed government setup by Cleveland Witterson Carlisle and Hill in Alaska. It also mentions growing gold field bookings in the Yukon and looming winter supply shortages with winter fading in September.
The Austin Statesman rails at resolutions from Waco endorsing primary nominations, arguing it opposes the entire process and casts doubt on the political system.
Wu J Bryan former President of the Transmississippi Congress was presented a mammoth silver cup from Utah miners in Salt Lake City. The trophy valued at $700 reflects the miners generous tribute to his leadership during the session.
Secretary Gage announces a planned wide study of the currency with aims to prepare reform recommendations for the monetary system. The project intends to be ready for Congress when it reassembles in December.
The Speaker assigns Texans to key panels including Layers, coinage, appropriations, weights and measures, Cranford, territories, Slayden, Pacific roads, judiciary, Hawley, in and commerce, naval affairs, Ball, river and harbor, public lands, militia, and affairs.
A subscriber asked why his hens kept dying each morning. The editor’s witty reply notes the obvious outcome that the fowls are dead and nothing can be done except burial.
The Mhio democratic platform declares all trusts and monopolies hostile and dangerous to the people’s interests and a standing menace to free institutions. It demands vigorous enforcement of anti-trust laws and additional legislation for immediate and final suppression.
Hon. W C Whitney ex Secretary of the Navy received from Moorehead ranch in Wyoming thirteen head of buffalo twenty black tail deer and twenty antelope for his stock farm near Lenoxdale Massachusetts. He now has the largest herd of buffalo east of the Mississippi and expects success in breeding them.
The Cleburne Daily Review urges local readers to back a liberal wage for its staff. Col. Baillio, an experienced editor, would lead a clean meritorious morning journal in Cleburne, reflecting the city’s progressive, prosperous stance.
Fragmented remarks describe voting bloc members who backed the Me- Kir tariff plan as self interested. Analysts say they face electoral consequences for supporting the new tariff while critics label the move a thin wafer of reform.
The Bonham News reports reactions to Texas legislature actions on a university professor and historical teaching. It contrasts Rhode Island’s Brown University and its president with Texas, urging consistency in defending academic freedom while condemning false history. It also notes German farmers challenging grain futures trading and a forthcoming imperial court ruling.
The New York Journal suggests the bicycle will reduce travel to Europe as Americans explore their own country. It notes ships fear lost voyages while thousands stay home to ride. The piece praises domestic exploration and suggests new bonds between Americans and their native land through cycling.
The Texas Farmer argues the state railway commission overvalues railways at more than double assessed value and notes earnings exceed twelve percent on the commission's valuation. He calls railway charges taxes on producers and urges taxation proportionality with other properties.
The Vinita area reports unmatched prosperity with record wheat and promising corn. Economic growth fuels town development and strong merchant sales, while farmers benefit from limited credit, keeping crop proceeds within the farming community rather than merchants.
The Houston Post argues there is no divided Democratic party with democracy prevailing wherever the majority lies. It calls on prominent figures like the Wattersons and Buckners to repent if they wish to rejoin the party. It notes Watterson sees a “bright light” in opposition to third term rhetoric and Cleveland’s shadow, urging works fitting repentance.
An exchange warns visitors in Galveston of dangerous surf conditions including strong undertow and quicksand like holes that snag feet. The speaker notes several fatal incidents among bathers from inland areas this season.
The Texas Railway News states that building surveyed lines in Texas this year could greatly raise state railway mileage in coming years. It notes extensive virgin country needing transportation facilities and asserts Texas offers unmatched inducements for railway construction.
Looking abroad over the land the author laments a nation under trusts with national and state legislatures controlled by monopolies and courts impotent against wealth. The piece argues the people are despoiled by legalized extortion and left with growing discontent.
A new religious sect organized in Nebraska aims to frighten away the devil. The article notes that until Populistic spell binders exit the scene, the new group’s need is unclear.
A renewed rumor circulates about Secretary Sherman planning retirement, prompting speculation about timing and potential successors within the administration.
Salt has many practical household uses. It helps put out chimney fires and prevents scorching under baking tins. It cleans stains from discolored teacups and removes ink spills from carpets. Salt and soda ease bee stings, salt in whitewash improves adhesion, and salt on coal fires revives them. It also helps keep moths away when sweeping carpets. Japan contemplates abolishing all export duties after this year.
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