04 Jan 1878
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1878
Page
1
From county records comes word the County Commissioners vote to rescind the purchase of a county or poor farm. The piece notes existing costs to support paupers and argues a farm could reduce welfare outlays, while contrasting experiences in Missouri and other states with the current Texas scene.
The item box summarizes varied dispatches: Nez Perce movements near Sitting Bull, a British willingness to negotiate peace, a U S capital politics note on Senator Patterson and Butler, a shipwreck blamed on a fisherman, a Georgia duel over a misunderstanding, a destroyed Danube bridge, and weather shifts in the northwest. It also notes a Guatemalan coffee crop, a Galveston paper’s Christmas issue, bank suspensions in St Louis, and a remarkable long-distance walk by a Baltimore woman.
The letter asserts Col. Giddings voted for the silver bill and repeal of the resumption act, contradicting Associated Press reports. It declares Giddings aligned with the people on financial relief and urges newspapers to present him in his true position, praising his efforts and stance.
The San Saba item reports about a large, organized group encamping on Texas soil to slaughter bison. Hunters circle the range cutting off retreat with supply stores, and meat is often wasted while the yearly kill totals reach hundreds of thousands. Calls arise for legislation to stop the wasteful slaughter.
Tax Galvestonens argues charges against Gov. Hubbard in business with J H Burnett & Co and the Barnt Kilpatrick lease are unproven. It asserts Hubbard's dealings with Messia Garnett & Co span six years as private business, calls the accusations a bugaboo, and notes time before the next election to choose a candidate.
A subcommittee of the ways and means committee is said to report a measure to trim pass an income tax aimed at reducing tobacco and some internal taxes. Proponents argue the East bears less tax burden than the North and South, with bondholders as primary targets and the bill likely to be temporary for one year only.
The governor orders the arrest of Texas troops guarding El Paso who are charged with killing the prisoner in their charge. General Hatch has requested Major Jones of the Rangers be sent to El Paso.
A San Antonio audience condemns a Mexican led mob in the Paso area aimed at Judge Howard over Texas salt ownership. The text rejects claims the mob was purely American and notes salt usage differences and biased Northern reporting. It frames Howard defending lawful Texas salt rights against Mexican aggression.
Reports recount Hayes Packard and Chamberlain notified by Matthews and Evarts to depart. Chamberlain summoned to Washington to surrender, Hayes hesitates, Hampton demands compliance. Matthews, from Ohio, drives Chamberlain to a figurative downfall within 24 hours. Rascals Chandler and father complain. Berouer faces a court push. Beecher contract disputes loom. Dallas hosts Gano society reunion on Christmas Day. next meeting July 16 1878. Trinity papers dying in Texas. Mississippi soon follows. sustaining papers proves hard.
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