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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
4
A miscellany of items from the era including tariffs, French policy, and public works. Topics include Teeven Mills tariff reform,royal obsequies for Dom Pedro, electric lights in Velasto, Norway Russia fears, Mexican and German industry, insurance on Exposition buildings, and OK territory papers by party. The piece reports on Mott peace efforts and the tight Texas speakership race between Mills and Crisp.
A British Conservative platform mulls redistricting Ireland to shift seats to London, plus Welsh cuts, local county government, state life insurance for workers, and compulsory arbitration boards. It also supports free schools while edges toward state socialism in open debate.
The piece cautions that many fraternities promise high returns from small sums and rely on late payments, leading to bankruptcies. It argues most safe investments yield five percent or less and condemns schemes offering higher returns as likely swindles. It urges valuing the home newspaper to build literacy and interest in current affairs.
Lieutenant Allen R. Foote urges reform of postwar pension laws in the December Torum. He argues the system spawns pauperization and profiteering by pension agents and calls veterans to fight for change. Foote, founder of the Society of Loyal Volunteers, promises further Forum coverage on the issue.
A New York republican paper reports a poll of 350 lawmakers nationwide showing 54 senators favor unlimited coinage and 162 of 244 Democrat and farmer members backing free coinage in the House. Presidents veto would not block a House passage but could defeat a Senate bill. Senate split: 48 Republicans 31 Democrats 1 Farmers Alliance.
The 52nd Congress Speakership race concluded Monday evening on the thirtieth ballot with Crisp 11 and Mills 105 among top totals while Springer and Stevens had one each. Minor officers were nominated Kerr clerk Yoder sergeant at arms Turner door keeper Dalton post master. Springer to present chaplain candidate and renominate Dr Milburn. Caucus adjourned at 11:30 p.m. hailed as most memorable since the war.
Marie Nevins Blaine files for temporary alimony and attorney fees in Deadwood South Dakota, citing crippled condition and seeks 1000 dollars for alimony and 500 dollars for legal costs. Hearing set for December 20. Complaint alleges James G. Blaine Jr. abandoned her, child custody sought, and future support for her and child.
A severe winter storm threatens Devil's Lake North Dakota with heavy snowfall and strong winds. Authorities urge motorists to stay off roads and prepare emergency supplies as conditions deteriorate.
The article urges readers to simplify living to match incomes and avoid costly fripperies. It champions thrift, practicality, and dignity, suggesting comfort, neatness, and kindness as true riches. It notes that happiness comes from health and love, not displays or fashion.
The American Cultivator notes husking corn remains done by hand with a wooden pointed finger. Husking bees once linked youths for exchange favors, now scarce due to farmer independence. Red ears once caused a kiss from each girl, a rare thrill in olden husking days.
The Boston arrives in Montevideo as Rear Admiral Walker orders the Chicago Atlanta and Bennington to rendezvous there. Yantic and Essex will meet them, while Chilli is expected to offer no satisfactory indemnity. The president plans a firm message demanding full reparations and apology.
A fragment from the Appeal Avalanche mocks a former general’s wish to “ram red-hot words” at Southerners in the senate. The piece parodies a German printer’s fate, likening it to being mopped up as retaliation in a newspaper office.
Esoce Breenixe, chairman of Milam County Democratic Executive Committee, states Milam and Texas democracy greet Washington supporters of the nation. Texas in March will express opinion by sending a telegram to Roger Mills to take his seat in the U S Senate.
The Tui emperor of Japan marked the thirty ninth anniversary of his birth on November 3 receiving numerous tokens of affection from his subjects amid celebrations and tributes.
Governor Russell explains how independents in Massachusetts shifted toward the Democratic Party since 1884 and now influence the 1892 race. He argues tariff reform must lead the national platform, warns against free coinage of silver, and urges the national party to give Massachusetts a fair chance to influence the outcome.
The New York City board of health condemned grapes on the market after signs of poison appeared on stems. An investigation found Bordeaux mixture spraying left copper sulphate traces. The agriculture department said over a ton of such sprayed grapes would be needed for one poisonous dose.
To every subscriber who pays for The Easier one year in advance, the Texas Farm and Ranch will be sent as a first class agricultural journal. Now is the time to subscribe and act quickly to receive the annual issue.
Tuesday afternoon Tom Brooks was thrown from Jas Devers’s race horse near Independence. The horse spanned to Capt. T C Clays place a three mile distance and caused a scene as mounted onlookers chased to learn Brooks fate. He lay-insensible by the roadside. extent of injuries not yet known. Also notes a push to build a fourth ward schoolhouse with backing petitioners and city purchasing land for a new facility.
A small sum of £52.50 in advance buys a year long mail subscription to Brexham Weexiy Basxen and Hous Ton Semi-Versty Post. The notice urges readers to subscribe now for home delivery.
Local discussion touts Brenham as a prime site for a Santa Fe division with a round house and repair shops. Officials note new ballast work and a switch engine have already aided the area's economy, and residents urge courting the railroad to establish full division facilities here.
Mr and Mrs Alexander Glenn marked fifty years of marriage at their Bellville home on Wednesday. The Baxxer sent regrets for missing the event and offered hopeful wishes for a life filled with affection and light. Isaac Pamies was jailed Tuesday accused of stealing a cow.
Transfers show multiple land deals in Washington County including 3 acres from F Neinast to Hueske for 400, 102 acres from Konrad Limmer and wife to Julius Neinast for 2050, and 265 acres from D B Williams and wife to Josef Stegant for 6630. Additional parcels include 70 acres in Washington county sold by Joseph Stuber under sheriff for 300, and Brenham city lot sold by Blackburn and Muse to Jno E Williams for 850.
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