Greenback notions and political buzz in Texas notes
An extract blends opinion on Pomeroy's idea of using currency to pay national debt with commentary on greenbacks. It surveys paper money values, legal tender, and historical banking, mentions Donner and Pomeroy, reports on politicians, theater notes, and local political club discussions in Texas including a Greenback club push in Waco and Democratic party attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Greenback
Powster
Democrat
Baxsge
Waco
Long Democrate
Baxsen
Smallpox, crime and crops fill Texas week
The report notes smallpox cases in Bremond and Rockdale, riots and panic in towns, and deaths in Marlin. Crime includes a Dallas governor race dispatch and a near colonial murder near Borden. Prairie sowers emerge, Indianola improves, and Texas towns face taxes, floods of letters, and evolving civic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Tucker
Rockdale
Beecher
Fanor
Marshall
Bremond
The Austin Statesman and Texas Newspaper Reach
The Austin Statesman is cited as showing Texas has about 175 counties and 150 newspapers. Estimated circulation is five million sheets annually to 300000 homes, with 25 dailies dispersing four million sheets to towns and along railways and post offices. The piece touts country newspapers as vital public educators receiving also many papers from older states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Statesman
Texas
British push into Dardanelles and Balkan tension rise
The London Standard reports negotiations opened for large provisions for troops while Russia supplies Odessa torpedo boats and seeks to close the Bosphorus before a firm on passage for the Dardanelles. A St Petersburg dispatch warns Constantinople could fall and a Turkish empire might not be reestablished. Vienna fears Austro-Hungary may march on England to force Russia to honor promises. The British fleet has entered the Dardanelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Odessa
Bosphorus
St Petersburg
Connethihie
Borussa
Enmpe
Vienna
Senate Passes Silver Bill After Debate
The Senate approved the silver coinage measure by a two vote margin at five on Saturday, ordering coinage of two million monthly up to thirteen and a half million per year. The bill now moves to the House for concurrence with a long list of yeas including Allison, Bayley, Booth, Cameron, Chaffee, Coke, Davis, Jones, Kirkwood, Morrill, Windom and many others.
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East
Senate
Llouse
Arnce
Cameron
Penn
Wie
Chaffee
Cockrell
Coke
Youiov' R
Davis
Til
W. Va
Dennis
Jooreey
Justice
Ferry
Garland
Gordon
Grover
Hereford
Trowe
Ingalls
Nes Jones
Pia
Jones
Ev Kellogg
Kirkwood
Mc McDonald
McMillan
Meni Maxey
Merriman
Morgan
Oglesby
Paiddock
Lamb
Saulsbury
Saunders
Teller
Tiarman
Vorney Waite
Windom
With
Sti
Barnum
Nine
Burnside
Christie
Conkling
Dawes
Edmunds
Hamlin
Hoar
Kernan
Lamar
McPherson
Mitehall
Morrell
Randolph
Rollins
Bangwut
Woolleigh
Wixte
Two-Thirds Rule Debate Refutes Democratic Editorial
The Waco Telephone publishes an editorial opposing the two-thirds rule. It argues the rule would yield endless ballots, produce a compromised nominee, undermine confidence, and violate the Democratic principle that the majority should rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Telephone
Hempstead Fire Destroys Green’s Store and 10 Buildings
From Hempstead Messenger we learn a Friday night blaze started at 12 45 in Green's store with rapid spread forcing the Green family to flee in night clothes. The post office and fixtures were destroyed. Courier and Frank Cook Co. burned. Booth & Son law office lost. Ed Legros book store Sam Rivers barber shop and Abbott dwelling burned. Felker corner badly searched. ten buildings burned in total.
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Hempstead
Green
Abbott
Felker
Democratic push urged for Spragixe to awaken movement
The Marshall Herald notes Spragixe of the Greenback movement should prompt the Democratic presidential camp to awaken to its importance, a point highlighted in our Leading article Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spragixe
Marshall Herald
Adamant rejection of hell doctrine sparks heated exchange
Baxter declines involvement in the hell question and denounces the notion as revenge and cowardice. He condemns those who preach eternal damnation and mocks those who revel in his supposed hellbound fate, urging readers to wait to see him in hell. The crowd responds with applause and laughter.
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Baxter
Hell
Childlood
Immanity
Simmons Liver Regulator Esteemed Remedy Ad Highlight
Advertises Simmons Liver Regulator as a trusted standard medicine not a nostrum. Claims regular practitioners endorse it, ample city sales, and presence in all drug stores. Warns buyers to ensure genuineness from J A Zeilin Co Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons’ Liver Regulator
Symptons
J.a.zeilin& Co
Philadelphia
Tur Baxxer Opens Low-Cost Job Work Inventory
Tur Baxxer announces fresh stock of nee type and stationery suitable for wedding invitations and related printing. The new lot promises miraculously low prices and ready work for clients seeking affordable printing solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Baxxer
Senate silver bill debated amid bi metallic currency claim
The senate resumed the silver bill with Nevada’s Mr Jones speaking in its favor and Texas Senator Coke arguing for a bi metallic currency. A House tax relief on distilled spirits was adopted 40 to 9. Adjourned after other debate on the Louisiana Returning Board and a treasury revenue drop. Bayard Taylor nominated for Germany, Lamar opposing the silver vote. the southern mail contractors bill lingered unresolved and adjourned to Monday.
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Wasnscox
Senate
Jones
Nevada
Coke
Texas
House
Hlowsz
Louisiana
Secretary of the Treasury
Gen
Chalmers
Mississipi Det N
South
Herbert
Alabama
Florida
Wasimnetox
Bayard Taylor
Germany
Lamar
Mississippi
Mane
Southern Mail
Fire loss claim paid on gun-house contents
R T Prewestes Jr reports receipt of one thousand and ninety two dollars and seventy cents in cash from Sayles and Roberson for a fire loss on his gun-house and contents. The payment is in tail for the loss. The date is February 10, 1878, Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
Messrs. Sayles & Roberson
la Csisse General Insurance Company
Paris
France
R. T. Prewestes, Jr
Febio
Dé&Wtt
Ginger Tonic Promises Cure for Cough and Consumption
An ad extolls Parker's Ginger Tonic as a preventive and remedy for coughs colds and sore throats claiming it protects against consumption and relieves pain from menstrual disorders. The copy touts its mucous surface action and offers a one dollar bottle with a sample at fifteen cents via ROE LAHN & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang Parker
ROE, Lahn & Co
Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted for Lung Disease Relief
In a local notice a medicine known as Boschee’s German Syrup is advertised as effective against lung and throat ailments including consumption. The ad urges readers to visit R E Luhn & Co. druggists, offers a sample bottle for 10 cents and a regular bottle for 75 cents, claiming high success across the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacomooia
Boscher
R. E. Luhn & Co
Boschee
The Ball, the Opera, and a Pillar in Trials
An old hardshell neighbor recounts John C. Dowdy’s son John C. Jr. straying into drinking gambling and ballgoing then showing signs of reform after attending various churches and the opera. The tale contrasts sincere repentance with fraternal pride in church standing and fears of moral compromise. The Detroit Press notes portraits and photography prices as public interest.
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John C
Orr Leans
Crescent City
Tim
Solyman
John
Ata
Zack
John GC
Mr. Dowdy
Trinity Baptist Church
Solomon
Episcopal
Methodist
Furgettin
Detroié Press
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Brenham, Texas
J. Ft. Swearingen
ateSaccn
Brenham
Teina
Abbrut
Public Square
McFarland, McFarland
Borne NeParland
Brenkem
Texan
Ofiee
Allcorn
Jaro
Leon, Bretham
Washington County
Tex
Seth Seppa
E C
Garret Shepard
Garrett & Rector
Say-Ieve
Gildings
Lew County
N.H
bee _ county
Itetudant
Matchet, M.D
Brewhast
Texpa
Kcinitz
Norrie
Brahaw
LB Crest
Rocks, Austin Co
DRS
Norris & Creath
Physicians and Surgeons
D. G. Smith
Greeabacks
Tun Marlin Ball
Quetmaabs
Tempeton
Matamobran
Jonse Gro. W. Pastuar
Washiungton, DD. C
Sam Barp
Eston Rouge
Vicksburg Herald
New York Herald
Ben Pittman
Cincinnati
Levisine
Washington, Pa
Jerr
United States Senate
Barry Steox
Chicago
Ham, Stevens, Tallis & Co
Austin
Tallis
Bower
Tue Navasota
Maj
Boone
Major Boone
Springfield
Ills
San Antonio 7
Joses
New York
Massachusetts
Tanner
Minneapolis
Minn
Nora Caands Tran
New York Sun
Grand Street
Train
Lava
Returning Board
Louisiana Legisseture
Warmoth
Packard
Anderson
S. A. Andrres
St. Louis
San Antonio
San Antonians
State News
Goliad
Marlin
B. H. Davis
Bryao
T. M. Rowlett
Columbus Citizen
Capt. Johnson
Winchester
Fayette County
Tom Roseola
Bill Langler
Lee County
Wilson County
Galveston
Dallas
Throeckmorten
Houston Telegram
Fort Bend County
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
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Uunty
Silys
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Columbus
Jo. Chapman
Borden
Dare
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Rankin & Levin
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Congressional
Jousv
D. W. Tom Fay
Joun C
Dovat
Daugareotype
Brenhin
Roberteen & Co
William Zeiss
Baker and Confectional
Main Street
Stenham, Texas
Beldridge & Co
Brenham,Tesac
Peters
Dealaf” Iit
Central Hotel
Braham
Wau. Schuren Berg
Hones Leon
Terrow Liberal
Theyoard
Murphy & Brown
Main St
Zoles's
Stelzig
Bresban, Texas
A. Stelzig
George Nelson
Ant Street
Tiowse
Breslin
D Vine
Antee
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