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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1891
Page
10
The Weekly Banner notes December 24 1891 reports 33 deaths from lagrippe in Cincinnati, forecasts heavier Texas cattle feeding with recent rains, and mentions political and social items from congress to royalty. It covers duties, a Cuba flour trade, a divorce decree in Sioux Falls, Confederate veterans' requests, and commentary on the sugar alcohol process and free silver debates.
The text portrays Christmas as more than a sectarian holiday, linking the birth of Jesus to the divine reconciliation of humanity. It emphasizes that the day shines on all people, penetrating prisons and wards alike, and elevating the simple faith of children above worldly philosophies.
The Memphis Appeal-Avalanche criticizes the New York Herald for claiming a divided Democratic party and praises Crisp’s election as uniting the party. It accuses the Herald of falsehoods about Mills and Tammany Hall, and argues the Crisp victory renews Randallism and weakens tariff reform prospects under Governor Hill.
The piece contrasts poor cotton yields from the South with strong Western and Northern grain crops and prices. It notes swine market timing for young hogs, suggests marketing young ewes near cities, and reports on leadership moves with Mills, Culberson, and Catchings in Congress.
Pittsburg mayor is charged with embezzlement in a case alleging misappropriation of city funds. Investigators say the official diverted public money over a period of months, triggering a formal investigation and potential court action.
The Joe Bettis case in Burleson County District Court centers on a plea of insanity after a manslaughter conviction. The Caldwell Chronicle notes Bettis may still face two years in prison if found sane upon restoration and retry, with possible clemency from the Chief Executive.
The Louisiana Democratic State Convention in Baton Rouge adopts a platform denouncing antis threats to African rule and endorsing farmer and laborer relief. It urges ending third party policy, preserves federal Mississippi River aid, opposes monopolies, and addresses misuse of election machinery. A full state ticket is named along with a bolting opposition ticket, signaling a likely bitter fight and risk of Republican gains if split persists.
Forces from Ft Ringgold clash with Garza and his band near Rio Grande City. Corporal Easton of the 34th U S Cavalry is killed, Lt Hayes wounded. Pursuit resumes once reinforcements arrive as War Department supports pursuit. The incident heightens U S authorities resolve to capture Garza and associates.
Representative Vestat of Jewett endorses Mills for the Senate. Nearly all members favor Mills, and he is expected to win on the first ballot.
The article catalogs political tensions across states with notes on census disputes and party strategy. It mentions Senator Plumb's funeral turnout, Georgia and Iowa party leaders, dam progress in Austin, Mills and reform debates, and a Paris-Balzac anecdote from Youth's Companion.
The Hostetter Company of Pittsburgh issues its Almanac for 1892, promoted as a long running medical treatise tied to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It is published in multiple languages and reportedly sells over ten million copies annually, with distribution through druggists and country dealers.
The St Louis Republic describes a tiny Japan crab hardly an inch long with a head bearing a humanlike face. It has two leglike appendages atop its head and inch long feelers resembling a forked beard, with a body that astonishes as it swarms inland seas of Japan.
A 19th century quotation in the Yankee Blade suggests prussic acid affords painless immediate death for criminals. The method involves anesthetizing the condemned, then injecting prussic acid into the jugular vein for instant demise.
A collage of brief clippings notes a mistaken hospital injury claim in New York, a telegraph operator saving a life during the Civil War, a First Aid inquiry, Washington carpet contracts, and a Texan druggist praising Saxet remedies. The items show human kindness, wartime vigilance, and commercial anecdotes.
A Galveston excursionist party was grandly entertained. Dallas chartered Texas Waterworks Construction Co with 250000 capital. R J Stephens convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Weatherford. Milam county's BR Waters to back Mills in the legislature. Comptroller refuses to register 30000 Denison city bonds due to a defect. Body found under Hagerman bridge near Pottsboro named Robert Max. Special emigrant car with 50 Aistainase and Georgians bound for Southern Pacific. Bertha Rhendasil of San Antonio died by her own hand after morphine. At Richmond Jim Carter killed Sam Martin over a disputed account. Carter surrendered.
An advertisement touts Jensen's Chicken Powder as the best and cheapest way to increase egg production and prevent chicken diseases including cholera. The product is sold as a sure cure at 25 cents per box by J. Tristram.
Estimates place this year's cotton harvest at 8,150,000 bales. The article also notes several opinion lines and quotations on social topics and national growth, including a forecast that Texas will start sending fat cattle to market within the next week, with bulk sales delayed until after January 15.
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