Traveling Agent Mae reports varied items from 1873 letters
A shaded collage describes fur trade prices with Mexican dollars in New York, a $100 draft sent to the U.S. Treasury by a conscience-stricken Philadelphian, the Japanese minister Krvonary returning home after four years in Washington, and an incident in Louisiana where Avi Franklin was hanged after attempting to assault two white women. It notes lobbyists in Washington, county paper woes in Texas, an invitation to Judge L C Alexander’s banquet, and political returns from 66 counties showing Roberts leading. The Houston Age and San Antonio Express dispute sword lengths in a light quarrel.
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Denison
Cleburn
M. Dickson
John Duffy
Dickson
Duffy
James Duffy
John’s
The
San Antonio Express
Rockdale
Grimes County
Austin
Marlin
Verce
Stuart
Len
Denison News
Dr. Young
Tax Figures and Shipping Notes From Dim Text
The readable fragment cites 1878 Texas taxes at 3.5 with unclear units and a state tax total of 2,059,420.46. It also mentions a New York voyage of a ship and a Senegambian reddid in Texas, hinting at possible import or shipment notes.
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Texas
Monroying
Liserie
New York
Pictures by foreign artists sent to Paris expo returned for duty
The article notes a number of foreign artists’ pictures shipped from the country to the Paris exposition are now taxed on their return. Gov Hunsdkp commuted a death sentence for one inmate at Bastrop to life imprisonment, leaving two others set for hanging on the 14th inst.
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Gov Hunsdkp
Bastrop
Indiana race heats up as Orth challenged by Biccass
Biccass files to contest Orth's seat in Indiana. McC. claims to have accumulated evidence that could discredit Orth. Orth is described as a radical in the report.
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Biccass
Godlove S. Orth
Indiana
McC
Orth
Bondholders Biontep TM Named by Dallas Commercial
The Dallas Commercial comments that bondholders are awful old fellows yet hopes to see several hold the Dallas and Wichita railroad. One appears at a standstill due to funding shortages.
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Biontep
Dallas Comercial
Dallas
Wichita
Murders in Switchrland Close to One Hundred Eight
The country Switchrland with under 3 million residents saw 108 murders last year while capital punishment is abolished. Personal crisis reports reached 97, a higher rate than in any other European nation.
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Switchrland
Appointment of Jac S Moseby as United consul at Hong Kong
A note in the Senate records lists Jac S Moseby as appointed during recess to serve as United consul at Hong Kong. Moseby, linked to ex Confederate circles, is described as a friend of certain Grant era figures.
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Senate
Jac. S. Moseby
Hong Kong
Moseby
Grant
Weekly Banner to Enlarge Columns and Size in New Year
The Weekly Banner announces a major enlargement adding six columns to reach thirty six per issue starting January 3, making it the largest weekly in interior Texas. Daily Banner will not grow now due to current patronage, though expansion is hoped soon. The owners pledge continued effort, confirm no major price change, and urge patrons to settle debts.
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Times
Banner
Texas
Baxner
Washington County
Daily Banner
Senate Debates Trade Dollar Reshape and Legal Tender
Senate members Buck of Kentucky proposes retirement of the trade dollar and its recoinage as standard dollars. Voorhees of Indiana calls for inquiry into making the trade dollar legal tender for debts. Blaine of Maine seeks inquiry into recent elections to protect citizen rights. In the House, 229 present. Wood of New York faults presidential inattention to South Carolina voting violations amid broader outrage. An acrimonious debate follows.
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Washington
Senate
Buck
Kentucky
Voorhees
Indiana
Blaine
Maine
House
Wood
New York
South Carolina
President’s message fuels southern indignation and bloody shirt talk
The president faces southern anger as Blaine Conkling Ingersoll and other war hawks gain influence. Blaine’s resolutions appear in the Senate signaling a renewed bloody shirt campaign. Republicans plan spending to bolster third parties while Hayes’ peace policy in the South is said to be abandoned.
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South
Blaine
Conkling
Ingersoll
Blain
Senate
Hayes
Tobacco dealer fined for unlawful leaf tobacco sale
A Fannin county merchant was arrested and taken to Tyler on a charge of selling leaf tobacco without a license. He paid a fine of $1 and costs, with expenses exceeding $200, the result of not knowing a special license costing about $500 was required.
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Pierce
Fannin County
Tyler
Fees and Perquisites of Office Reform Urged
A county editorial argues for financial reform seeking debt relief and a new courthouse. It criticizes excessive officer fees including sheriff and tax collector pay, urging legislature to cap all county fees and allocate revenue to reduce taxes. The piece calls for state action to standardize compensation and improve public finances.
President's Message Seeks Quarantine and Fiscal Restraint
The Galveston News reports Congress received a lengthy message from the president. It urges a national quarantine, addresses civil rights bill concerns, and favors avoiding radical financial changes. The speech says a stable year is needed and anticipates a smooth resumption of specie payments. Overall, the document is described as weak in tone.
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Congress
Galveston
Fenare
Faco
Bulldozing Incident Reported Near Marshall
Ammistead Tucker, a Black man living eight miles south of Marshall, was attacked after voting. Four miles from town, a band of Black men dragged him from his mule and gave him two hundred lashes for voting. Tucker fears retaliation and avoids filing a complaint as bulldozing has persisted for years.
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Marshall Herald
Ammistead Tucker
Marshall
Tucker
Herod
Convention Opens in New Orleans Under Gen Cyrus Bussey
The commercial convention met in New Orleans on Tuesday and was called to order by Gen Cyrus Bussey. Gov Nicholls delivered the welcome address. Gen Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia was elected permanent president and N G Hester of New Orleans secretary. Key topics include the Texas Pacific Railroad and permanent improvement of the Mississippi River.
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New Orleans
Cyrus Bussey
Nicholls
Fitzhuzh Lee
Virginia
N. G. Hester
Texas Pacific Railroad
Mississippi River
Indignation Meeting in Navasota Targets Town Marshal
A Saturday indignation meeting in Navasota urged removal of Jas B Farris town marshal and defeated tax assessor candidate. The cadet publishes an extra with full proceedings. Resolutions called for Farris removal and a county collection planned to cover expenses of men arrested and transported to Austin. The election was described as the most orderly ever in Navasota.
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Navasota
Jas. B. Farris
Farris
Austin
Sherman backs moving Indian bureau to army control
General Sherman favors transferring the Indian bureau to military supervision arguing the army can civilize Indians as well as civilians and prevent recurring wars. He criticizes current agencies as a swindle to natives and the government, and believes any change would improve the situation.
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Sherman
Indian Bureau
Greenbackers Meet in Washington Aiming for 1880 Convention
A meeting of prominent greenbackers in Washington issued an address to the people. They plan a possible 1880 national convention and maintain party organization in support of the Republican Party. They expect influence in the next Congress.
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Washington
National Committee
Republican Party
Dallas daily shuts down after brief, unprofitable run
The Dallas Ca, after a little over a year, ceases publication. It failed to pay and reflects that Dallas had too many papers with divided patronage. The public misunderstands the costs of running a daily newspaper.
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Dallas Ca
Dallas
Cal
President Hays Drops Grand Jury Presentation Request
The president’s action regarding Miller the Indianapolis embezzler is misrepresented. Miller and his friends repaid the bank and President Hays asked the district attorney not to present the case to the grand jury for the present. The grand jury retains its right to investigate as if formally presented.
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Miller
Indianapois
Hays
Grand Jury
Austin County News Thefts and Trials At Eagle Lake
On Friday J W Farrar T Pryor and E Bremees with R Jackson were captured by a posse at Eagle Lake charged with cattle theft from the San Felipe area. They were jailed to face district court. A horse claimed by a negro after incarceration was proven his property. Prospects for the narrow gauge line look better than Santa Fe. Misses Wears of Hempstead gave a concert here Saturday night. An attorney boasts of a manly art and a sober head. Bellville challenges Washington County to a baseball game with an organized club and qualified officers. Harry.
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Betrvitze
Baxnex
J. W. Farrar
T. Pryor
E. Bremees
R. Jackson
Eagle Lake
San Felipe
Circulation of Burglary Suspicions and Circus Trade in Texas
The Pleasanton judiciary voices distrust of local citizens amid burglaries and hints that a resident known as the man rand brother holds more knowledge than claimed. San Antonio hosts circuses en route to Texas with De Rea's Mexican show performing well before a debt sale in St. Louis prompts seizure. A Ku Klux Klan bill will be introduced and funds allocated to enforce laws. Democratic caucus backs a Blain resolution amendment to extend to the north.
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Pleasanton Jewrival
Rand Brother
San Antonio
Texas
Fam de Rea
St. Louis
Bratxe
Senate
Republican Caucus
Blain
North
Advertising Sheriff Administrators and Legal Sales Prompt Public Interest
The text notes ongoing press and public interest in sheriff sales and legal notices, suggesting the legislature may not pass a bill mandating publication changes. It signals political attention to official notices and the role of media in public sales.
Senator Matthews Presses Texas and Pacific Bill
Senator Matthews of Ohio urged passage of the Texas and Pacific railroad bill as a just measure for the southern states. He said its benefits would extend beyond the South to the entire country.
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Matthews
Ohio
Texas and Pacific Railroad
South
Roths child case slated for trial in Marshall district court
The Roths child case was set for trial in Marshall district court on Tuesday. The State announced readiness for trial. The defense asked for a continuance which was refused before an application for change of venue was made.
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Rothschild
Marshall
French Mint Director Arrested in 13 Million Franc Silver Theft
M Desecove, director of the Bordeaux mint, has been arrested on charges of stealing 13,000,000 francs in silver bars and substituting galvanized copper bars. Meanwhile Trape dollars are bought in large quantities in Hong Kong for shipment to the United States with one firm claiming $200,000 en route to New York.
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M. Desecove
Bordeaux
France
Hong Kong
United States
New York
Stephens Nearly Injures Knee On Capitol Steps
Hon. Alex H Stephens narrowly avoided serious injury while climbing the capitol stone stairs. He strained his knee and may be confined for several days.
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Alex. H. Stephens
Capitol
Tyler Democrat Calls for Smaller Home Printed Papers
The Tyler Democrat argues Texas has too many patent papers both inside and outside. It contends patent papers are a humbug and urges reducing the size and printing the paper at home.
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Tyler Democrat
Texas
Turre Faces Drought as Water Supplies Dry Up
In Turre there has been no rain in BI for three months. Caddo reports water supply exhausted and the nearest creek lies over four miles away, leaving residents without accessible water.
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Turre
BI. T
Caddo
Burglary at Flakes Store and Varied Texas News
A Galveston flakes store was burglarized with 1100 dollars stolen. Reports note wild geese damaging wheat in Williamson County and the Johnson Guards of Hempstead receiving new uniforms. Houston and Dallas area items include a coal mine near San Antonio, county politics in Kaufman, and a sheriff and judge in Bastrop region amid broad statewide notices.
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Williamson County
Johnson Guards
Hempstead
Texas Pacific
Congress
Bastrop
DeRea
San
Georgetown
Sam Carpenter
Gainsville
Colorado County
Rains
Greenbacker
Sayers
Kaufman County
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