Tur Weexiy Banner News Highlights From 1891 Row
Tur Weexiy Banner reports Washington debates free coinage and a blizzard in the Northwest. Palestine pest house destruction spurs arrests while Cooper Union plans a hundredth birth anniversary celebration. Mt Carmel Illinois tests a 30 foot air ship model. Tennessee lawmakers pledge felony for houses of ill fame awaiting governor signature. Chicago reporter Janes Owlay critiques Congressional pool. White Squadron sighted near Galveston then fleet to New Orleans. Senate direct election gains favor in West amid Cleveland majorities. Texas cattle disputes end in violence. calf ownership dispute kills two, wounds one. Tennessee teachers push cigarette sale ban to minors. Doll's Dressmaker magazine launches for girls at 50 cents, sample copies available from New York.
Supreme Court Tackles Behring Sea Controversy
The Behring Sea dispute reaches the US Supreme Court to decide on jurisdiction over sealing rights. The article notes the potential impact on Secretary Blaine and the diplomacy between the United States and Britain, with war risks and arbitration discussed.
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Behring Sea
Supreme Court of
United States
Great Britain
Sam
Jas. G. Blaine
Secretary of State
Mr. Blaine
Uncle Sam
Reform and taxation loom as wealth gap grows
The Forum notes a future where billionaires emerge yet a general move toward income taxes could curb vast fortunes. It warns against concentrated wealth while predicting a reformer will rise alongside Luther, Washington, and Lincoln, and cites a Banner hope for liberation from slavery era fears. The New Hampshire Railroad Commissioners report consolidation from 42 clubs to five systems and 472,171,546 passengers carried in the year.
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Forum
Greenville Banner
Martin Luther
George Washins
Abraham Lincoln
New Hampshire Railroad Commissioners
Exiled General Proposes Invasion Plan in Central America
Gen Rez Sanprovat, once linked to many governments, seeks asylum in Guatemala and hints at leading an invasion against San Salvador if welcomed. The noted figure, aided by a dozen Mexicans, is described as bold and foolhardy in the assessment.
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Rez Sanprovat
United States
Guatamala
San Salvador
Republic of Mexico
Largest Advertisers Define Community Confidence
In every town a daily paper’s biggest advertisers reveal the most trusted and desirable local firms. By surveying the leading ads readers infer which businesses carry the community’s credibility and standing.
Sign of NYC rapid transit bill hailed as world’s finest
The Herald reports Governor Hill has signed the rapid transit bill for New York City. It promises an underground road with four tracks and express trains reaching twenty miles an hour, plus accommodation trains for travelers. The system is described as the most remarkable urban transportation project in the world.
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Governor Hill
New York City
The
Herald
New Uses for an Old Material Stir Scientific Circulation
Peat powder serves as bedding and wound dressing, while peat wadding spawns woven fabrics and carpets. A casein shoe finish with iron resinate achieves deep black luster. Mosquito bite remedies, a sweeter cotton-seed sugar, and bacteria classifications are described along with plant sight debates and influenza weather links.
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Paris
Redon
Germany
Greenville Plans Street Paving Initiative
State notes report Greenville devising a paving plan for streets and a wave of varied local activities across Texas. Headlines mention cornet bands in Crockett, new newspapers for Wolfe City, and rebuilding talks for Fort Worth Spring Palace amid other civic events.
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Wolfe City
Brenham Fire Lad Dies At Banquet Prank
The Brenham fire laddies were deceived by a smooth artist claiming to be Chief Lindsay's son. During a feast the guests grew wary of a potential trick but accusations of tar and feathers were avoided. Also mentions Harrison acting to fill a vacancy, possible McKinley Cannon choice, Chicago board on Bible readings, Deptford bells ruling.
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Brenham
Lindsay
St. Louis
Bretham
Rankin
Banner
Congress
Harrison
Windodom
McKinley
Cannon
Sloan and Hodde Firm Dissolves as Sloan Retires
The firm Sloan and Hodde is dissolved as W. E. Sloan retires and Hodde cee eee inter EH. GC. Hoppe.
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Sloan & Hodde
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W. E. Sloan
Hodde
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Hoppe
Sloan retires from Sloan and Hodde firm
R W E Sloan announces retirement from the Sloan and Hodde firm due to ill health and thanks the public for patronage, expressing hope that support will extend to his successor H C Hodde. Dated January 17, 1891.
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Sloan & Hodde
H. C. Hodde
R W. E. Sloan
Notice of Co Partnership Formed
We the undersigned have this day formed a cas for the purpose of co lat business. Sidonandee Ray 8 Hodde assume all liabilities of said firm and all outstanding indebtedness due the firm is payable. January 17, 1891. Rivers Hoppe.
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Sidonandee Ray
Hodde
Free American Farmer subscription offer for readers
A local notice announces that subscribers who pay up arrears and buy a year in advance, or new subscribers paying a year in advance, will receive the American Farmer mailed free. The magazine is described as a large 16 page national agricultural journal from Fort Wayne Indiana, valued for economy and education in farming.
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Fort, Wayne
Ind
Ameenican Farmer
Divorce by abandonment cited for four weeks prior
The State of Texas to the Sheriff of Washington County issues a citation to respond to a petition filed November 1890 in District Court Washin ton city. The suit 6835 seeks a divorce on grounds of abandonment by the defendant for more than three years. The defendant must appear by March 9, 1891, to answer the petition.
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Texas
Washington County
Frank Alworth
Washin
Broseen
Tee Menten
Divorce Citation and Child Support Order for Abandoned Family
The State of Texas to the sheriff or deputy serves a divorce decree citation in Washington County. Plaintiff claims the husband abandoned their three children Anna Matild Emma and seeks maintenance and education for the children. The writ commands appearance on the first day of the next term in Brenham with return showing service.
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Texas
Washington County
Anna
Matids
Emma
A-M. Krug
Brenham
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