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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
4
The Weekly Banner from Brenham on January 14 1897 laments hard times with business failures and bank panics. It notes Three Friends not to be prosecuted for piracy and mocks McKinley prosperity slogans while urging workers to hold jobs. A satirical aside on Christmas excess contrasts sobering new year resolve.
The Atlanta Journal reports that all trusts operating in Georgia have fallen under the new state anti trust law. American Tobacco, potash, snuff, coffee, match and related trusts inform jobbers and merchants that existing contracts are unlawful and not binding on either party, opening the door to renewed competition. The Austin Statesman criticizes Democratic factional efforts in Texas and urges party reorganization to oppose proposed party legislation.
The Goldthwaite Mountaineer notes towns show themselves in their papers. A report by Hon. J B Rice lists penitentiary term recipients by origin and county, highlighting Harris and Dallas counties and others in Texas.
The Terrell Index notes men who faced hard times thirty years ago now live on well improved farms with modern machinery and comforts. It contrasts log huts and oxen with schools within a mile, rail and transport gains, and argues hard times stem from extravagance and mismanagement rather than government. The piece touches on bimetallism talks in London led by Senator Wolcott, a plan for a U.S. delegate caucus, and support for postal savings banks and a French paper-walled war bullet aiming to reduce fatalities.
English and American capitalists seek to unite to control all Southern lumber mills in a single powerful combine. The third torpedo boat for the United States at Columbian ironworks launched. total cost 97500 dollars. Coxcress passes immigration bill to curb foreign influx. McKinley aimed at healing North South rift. Michigan governor advocates direct vote, abolishing party conventions, and referendum on public franchises. New York Journal finds business steady since election but uneven across regions. Carrollton Kentucky case: Frank Harris acquitted under unwritten law in Christmas murder of Herman Medley. judge Donaldson dismisses.
A mock dispute over Prosperity's arrival is aired with humor and flourish. Major McKinley’s personal organ and the Kansas City Times clash over timing and method, promising a welcome regardless of her manner of entering.
The Washington Post argues current general business conditions deny prosperity and urges a genuine surplus funded by revenue not bonds. It contends a sound treasury and end to the past three years of deficit spending will unlock private prosperity.
The Galveston Tribune remains hopeful noting no present or near term threat to business. It anticipates possible congressional action but expects any measures to aid business and no national financial disturbance. With past wrecks behind, 1897 should see a clear business course.
The Weston Post argues the Republican party has failed to deliver prosperity and policy, noting widespread economic hardship, falling prices, and reduced wages. It predicts continued trouble under GOP leadership, and urges Southern investment and public works to create jobs and broaden circulation while warning against trusts and gold-contracts.
Advertisement proclaims Tutt's Pills cure all liver ills and stomach issues. It urges saving doctors' bills and cites sick headache dyspepsia malaria constipation and biliousness with a claim of a million endorsements.
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