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Newspaper

Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1897

Page

2

Boston mayor re-elected amid national political shifts

Jostan Quincy, democrat, is re-elected mayor of Boston as national issues loom. A package worth $10,000 is stolen from Southern Express in Columbia. Silver question dominates ahead of the next presidential campaign. president to refrain from appointments during holidays. Rural mail delivery debated. Dan Stuart linked to Corbett Fitzsimmons bout. Vessel Silver Heels released for lack of evidence. Kansas City resident Lenna Winslow awarded $10,000 against Knights of the Maccabees. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune opposes Hanna’s Senate bid. Georgia Governor Atkinson to visit Mexico in January 1895 to study resources and silver. Meridean CT votes democratic. Tyres defeats Lane. Temple Tribune backs Sayers for governor. Farmers urged to boost flock management and sell eggs locally.

Sayres Governorship Race Draws Gold Democrats Fight

Congressmen Sayers stands firm as a gold standard foe faces his Texas governor bid. Opponents push misled deprecations while Sayers touts a proven democratic record and fiscal restraint. Spanish Cuban war notes and local legal bits mix with a buyer’s lace anecdote and Chamberlain remedy endorsement.

Sayers Bonham News Mr. Sayers Texas Brother Evans

Out of Season Turkey and Stocking Spark Holiday Timing Debate

A light note states that both the Christmas turkey and the Christmas stocking are currently out of season, prompting reflections on traditional timing and seasonal relevance.

Christmas Fights End in Jailor Ward Beating and Legal Battles

In Brenham on Christmas day a fight broke out when jailer J M Ward was struck with a walking cane by F M Harrison after an earlier dispute over records. Ward testified the grand jury declined to indict Harrison for an alleged assault against a female inmate. Other notes include Cuba, Spain, and bankruptcy law chances, plus remarks on language study and polygamy laws.

Brenham East Sandy Street Korff & Clemmon J. M. Ward F. M. Harrison Harrison Ward Harrison

Free silver debated as German war office funds teeth for soldiers

Bankers conference in Atlanta heard MF J S Carr advocate free silver and state banks while arguing for money kept at home. He urged a dollar policy favoring domestic circulation amid calls for financial reform. Chestnut Nations Bank of Philadelphia closes with over 3000 dollars in liabilities contributing to bank failures.

Bankers Conference Atlanta MF J Carr North Carolina M Parr Pan Chestnut Nations Bank of Philadelphia

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