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Newspaper

Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1878

Page

2

Fray and political notices in the 1875 article

A collage of 1875 political items and local notices. Mentions Fray August 16 1875 Greenback paper, San Antonio meeting failures, Mexia Teachers convention, speeches at Lampasas, land office frauds, Fort Worth convention Throckmorton, Wash Jones, Grayson wellborn, Richmond Virginia, Diaz era tension, Donaldsonville executions, Illinois presto party, Davis regime editors, local precinct meetings in Brenham, Texas, cotton harvest, and calls for honest county delegates and opposition to Radical influence. The piece blends political chatter with local civic notes and editorials.

Lampasas Dispatch Wash Jones Phil Claiborne Col.lang Belton Journal Bell County Markley and Allen Tennessee Valley Telegraph Dallas Terrell A. H. Longley Austin Flo Wheeler, Shepard and Sayles Independence Federals Austin Arpadican Jack Hamilton Longley

General Rains described as political general for Missouri troops

Tue Austin Gasett presents Gen Rains as a political general in Missouri during the first war years. He led a Missouri brigade in 1863 but was relieved for alcoholism, with Gen Parsons taking over.

Austin Gasett Rains G. B Missouri Parsons

Out for the G C and SF Railroad

Fragmentary note from the Bedford Beacon urges action to secure the G C and SF Railroad before it is lost. The text implies urgency and a call to readers to support or protect the road.

G. C.and SF Railroad Bedfvil& Beacon

Greenback ticket sparks claim of Democratic collapse in Texas

The Independent Greenbackers tout a State ticket as the end of the Texas Democratic party claiming 500 clubs 70 colored 30 40 thousand ex Democratic votes and the full Republican vote They say many dissatisfied Democrats may abstain aiding Hamman while DeGress says Republicans won’t nominate but back Greenbacks The Republican party is finished

Texas Austin Hamman Col. DeGress

Radical factions loom in Sixth district campaign

San Antonio Express notes a pending congress race between a so called double team tied to the San Antonio convention. It cites strong political foes of Mr Ireland and remarks on Radicals absence and proximity to Mexico. It also references Treland’s policy of More money more world more silver more greenbacks and republishes the voting places and presiding officers list.

Cork Esponpent San Antonio Express Congress San Antonio Ireland Mexico Treland

Debunking irredeemable money and greenback folly

Editorial critiques the push for fiat currency and bond conversion to greenbacks. It warns that increasing paper money without coin value would erode purchasing power, branding the greenback idea as dangerous and ruinous to the United States.

Tae Austin Stefesior United States

Pro-Tridentic Civic Rally Endorses County Officials

Citizens praise Democratic conventions for selecting capable county leaders. Advocates favor Mr. Jolia Hele for county commissioner and Captain J. M. Williams for state representative, urging support to improve finances, reduce costs, and reform the courthouse system. District court expenses and jail crowding are noted, with calls for a county farm and revised convict labor.

Borrors Agfin Washington Conte Jolia Hele J. M. Williams Mackey Day M. HH. Williams

Draft mule bins opened at anny HQ in San Antonio

Report states bins opened at anny headquarters in San Antonio for 300 draft mules. Artillery under Capt Rodgers ordered to Fort Clark. It is believed in San Antonio that trouble will arise, with rumors spreading about distant fans.

Anny San Antonio Rodgers Fort Clark

Yellow fever reports rise with new cases across ports

Dispatches from New Orleans note a slight fever increase with cases in Port Gibson Port Hudson and Bayou Teche. Port Eads reports no new cases while Grenada Miss counts 125 cases and 26 deaths. Business is suspended trains pass through stations. A case is reported in Memphis.

New Orleans Port Gibson Port Hudson Bayou Teche Port Eads Grenada Miss Memphis

Railroad Contract Negotiation Delayed by Trustee Shortage

An advertisement in the Galveston News reports the Galveston Colorado and Santa Fe railway directors have contracted to negotiate bonds. Stockholders meeting for ratifying the contract is postponed to September 6 due to only one trustee being provided, instead of the usual two.

Trent G. C. and 5. F Galveston Belton Galveston Journal of Commerce Galveston, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway England

Political currents shadow Tue Vietona Aerecete and allies

Tue Vietona Aerecete remains wrapped in political shroud after a disputed Coke contract linked to Senatorships. Tue Marshal Gerard notes strong tension between Gov Hubbard and Judge Roberts with a plan for the governor to enter the race in October for the State ticket.

Tue Vietona Dreland Coke Tue Marshal Erard

Grand Ball Adverts for August 31 Evening

Advert announcing a grand ball on Saturday evening August 31. Friends are invited to attend at ten o clock with good music and a gay time. An appearance by a cannibalites showhl tot fil te paid an appearance.

Removal sale of stock by Wotipka and Horner

Wotipka and Horner announce removal of their merchandise stock to Alviott Bailing south-east corner public square, prepared to accommodate old and new customers, offering country produce at market prices. August 6, 18.

Yaarme Wotitka & Horner

Schoenau Barbecue at Canhicet's Store September 11 1875

Barbecue event at Canhicet's store on Saturday September 11 1875 with a 9 AM start. Includes a banquet, speeches by candidates from governor to constable, political discussion on reform and home rule, and a dance on the platform. Admission ten cents for gentlemen. ladies free.

Canhicet Aticnl Canididiten Governan Austin

Saloon Advertisement by Dexa TEAS B GERBER Proprietor

Dexa TEAS B GERBER proprietor advertises a well stocked saloon with finest liquors and imported goods. It notes a private sitting room attached for patrons and references Stone Wall Whiskey, dated January 1 1878.

St. Lewis

Notice of Local Printing Prices and Honest Dealing

A brief notice announces printing services with a claim of neat style and fair pricing. It emphasizes accuracy in descriptions and prices that defy coinage, inviting readers to compare value and quality.

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