Editorial Briefs From Texas Politics and Society in 1880s
A compact survey of Texas notes, figures, and happenings. Topics include Colorado mine output, census names sent to the president, gambling licensing talk, whipping as punishment in Rockdale, border railroad incorporation at San Antonio, and Mardi Gras preparations in Galveston. Reports cover Senator Lamar's paralysis, Fort Worth reserve sale bill progress, Ouray’s Ute delegation talks, and various civic and political opinions across Dallas, Houston, and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tut Mines
Colorado
Tag Austin Review
Rockdale Wessenge
San‘Antonio
Lamar
Jackson, Miss
Maxey
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Fort Worth
Ouray
Washington
Schurz
Tee Marshall
Herod
Spnogfield
Wills Point
Zeca
Evice
Galveston
Santa Fe
May
S.S. Maxsfield
Corps of Engineers
San Antonio
Swk
Lynn
Massachusetts
West Texas
Batterixe
Mississippi
Jackson
Barksane
Bruce
San Anton
New Orleans
Savannah
Charleston
Humbug Ads and the $2.60 Watch Scam Explored
The piece critiques widespread ad scams offering watches for $2.60 and other “get rich quick” schemes. It argues gullible readers respond to promises of easy profits, cites Brenham and flat sellers, notes the public’s fondness for being duped, and recalls a gift enterprise that sold worthless prizes to eager crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Opera House
Revival of Iron and Steel Demand in 1879 Bulletin
The American Iron and Steel Association notes a strong late 1870s revival across manufacturing. Prices for pig iron and steel products surged, with 1879 production at 1.65 million tons. Demand driven by railroads and oil infrastructure. imports expected to supplement domestic output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron and Steel Association
Iron and Steel
Bulletin
State Senator Seeks Election After Resignations
An Austin special notes the governor may order an election around the 26th of next month to fill vacancies from the resignations of Senators Ford Hobby Homan and Barnet. The speaker says Homan’s seat needs a fill in his district, citing Democratic majority and a preferred white candidate. Two Negroes now sit in the county’s legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ford
Hobby
Homan
Barnet
Democratic Party
Basxex
Oldest Living AAAS Member Born in 1809 in Statesville
Alex Means D.D. of Georgia is described as the oldest living member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was born in Statesville North Carolina in 1809 and moved to Georgia early in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Means
D.D
Georgia
American Association the Advancement of Science
Statesville
N. C
Primary Meetings Hold Key to State Reform
A political essay argues that party critics mistake both parties and urges voters to attend primary meetings. It contends that democrats and republicans share defined aims, while change lies in selecting capable delegates, not abandoning ballots. It warns grumblers rarely attend primaries and should participate to fix governance.
Democrats Debate Timing for State and National Conventions
Col. E G Bower chairman of the state democratic executive committee says the national convention is likely in May or early June. He urges a state convention in April by ballot, denies authority to appoint delegates, and favors a platform guiding nomination of a state ticket. He suggests delaying a state capitol opening until mid summer and calls Democrats to organize county units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat Party
E. G. Bower
Democratic
Patti Sues for Damages Over Drunken Opera Singer
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes Patti an opera singer was intoxicated on a certain occasion. Patti sued for about $50 000 damages. Trial showed Mille Patti drunk as claimed and the case was dismissed at her cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Patti
Mille Patti
Fragmented 1909 budget and personnel list glimpsed in OCR
The readable fragments show a long budgetary table with rent figures, medical services, care costs, and payroll entries. Names like Zak Flewellen and Ballot-era references appear among scattered line items, dates, and district offices.
Brenham Press Sees Santa Fe Compress Near Completion
The Santa Fe railroad advances beyond Brenham toward an International road crossing, paving the way for a Brenham cotton compress to speed freight to eastern markets. Stock was subscribed for the project, with completion urged before the September cotton crop. Planters and merchants alike await a solution to the compress question as essential for local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Brenham
International Road
Santa Fe Road
Reversal in Rothschild Case Prompts New Trial
The Galveston Court of Appeals reverses and remands Abe Rothschild case for a new trial citing juror bias and improper grand jury access by the district attorney. Legal quibbles overshadow merits, indicating a need for simpler criminal law or more capable officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Brandiog
Abe
Wasehieen
Kent Au Pr
Mbetu
Woelft
Fred
Artradiag
Ateesidlangy
Guarnting
Witkin
Printingan B
Haniing Janet
TJ Moore
Wals
Waltingan
Wool & Low Lander
Natzof Arc
Syd Smith
Gayton
Smith Yaaeerel
Elias
H. Moller
Delista Dhe
Serva
Campbell Abe
L. Moore
Alcorn
Campbell
Lockett Medical Services Co
Eure
Army
Mutchinson
Portis
Hoffman
Brown
Dherment
de Hotchison
Gleerckr
McAdoo
Kobinewa Metro Court
Lamaber
Schwarz
Sehlottman
Otte Wallpey
Witliam
H Buichtuon
O . Guan
Perons
O&e
Moore
Linscott
Dames Hanks
JD McAdoo
McGowen
Ceifing
Watney
James Napoleon
Powers
Dehea Brown
Gillespie
Morton Aliy
Sam Stinnett Zoo
Campbeil
P Barnhill
Ion
Eegrohar
Alex
TJ Lockett
John O' Meales
Watson
Alex Brown
Fehler
Thomas Hewitt
J & Traylor
Nysmoak District
Allen Wilder
Graham Hog
William Wwe
Felix Whitaker
Axon
Eddins
Barnhill
Felloon
Willian
Ai Denkin
JC Hewitt
Jamison
Newman Comateur
Atera
JC Ewitt
JC Seale
Darrell
Moorn
Charles Chills
Willanee
James Heerten
Ickie
Waiter Nobles
EE Willams
Ester i
John Qarliele
Anton Moraea
Trailor
Liperembs
Stadler
Abe Stoeteer
Garrett Rm
Samuel Stevens
Dintrett Tno NO Lang
John Lintigan
Ceara
Jerry Mase
Nina Winder
Jodie
Albers
James Hughes
Chad
Court of Appeals
Galveston
Abe Rothschild
Galveston News
Texas notices mix of fires crimes and farm reports
A crowded county outlook lists small fires burning two stores. a baby found in Denison. a man and woman jailed for adultery. a slander case in Gonzales with a fine. plans to ship honey. a pioneer death near Palestine. long rail line updates. drought recovery in wheat. cattle thefts. many local business and farm developments across multiple Texas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLennan
Hon
Zene Patterson
Gonzales County
J. 5
Parkes
Texas
Palestine
Whitney
Waco
the Express
Denison
Central
Mai
Montgomery County
N. Q. Henderson
Georgetown Record
Washington
Capitol
Gonzales
Stals Creek
Luling
Bee Cone
Col. Kirby
Waller County
Austin
W. D. Cleveland
Houston
Hallettsville Herald
Enya
Hempstead
Anderson
Comanche
Comanche County
Stoneman
John Johnson
Columbus
Roth
Bastrop
Alex
Ed. Jenkins
Jack
T. B. McDonald
Jack McDonald
T. B.mcdonald
Jenkinses
Waco Examiner
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the Weekly Banner
Rankin & Levin
Priday
Editorial Brevities
Momus
Tre Fort Worth
Dewocrar
Tae Houston Telegram
Chicago
Cincinnati
Maine
Tar Berrie Times
Santa Fe Railroad
Bellville
Caldwell
R6th
International
Milam County
Morgan Jowrnal
Breeding and
Calvert
Morgan
Robertson County
Games County Sextinal
Navasota
Baptist Church
Dallas
Denison Eral
Humbaz
the Convention
Aden Lee
Bald H
C Thom
Ten Malone
Janes
Wiley Dance
Wites
Sioned
Nonce
Tome
Chae
Everett
Hleary
Dock Follerter
Holt
Christ
Fred Medtfierd
Taure
Kenoe Alam
Zake Flewelle
Flora
Zake Flewellen
Dotty Diachan Geli Meeser
Hanaintee
Jackitens
Griliia
Sobanna
Minnob Baldy Jamnes Ute
Rankin
William Isa McNell
John Allen _ Trimpe
Alben Temple
Oynthia Craik
Beownett Flora Brown
Washington County
Sam Stone
Hotchiney
J McMahar
Winklemar
Wood
Perry
Eve Ts Ervese
D.C
Katy ‘Lockhart Berrian
Dane Tahi Wits
Ser
Fees
Erviceane
Jivler Tao Erubres
Minty Judee
Emmy
Enone
Hervlit
Hutchinn
Winkleman
Newham
Amar Penn
Senha Ae
Ike
Road & Bridge Fund
Scrip
Joan H. Pore
Texas State Medical Association
Board of Underwriters of
Edison Electric Light Company
Flood
New York
Warner
Ohio
Coricana Observer
St. Louis
Sangnim
Winday
Wacd
Grayson County
Austin County
The
Houston Telegram
Dodd, Brown & Co
Saint Louis
Gonzales Inquirer
an-Sai
Fudge Breaddus
Supreme Court
Angelina
Neches
Beaumont
Bryan
Burney House
Bonham
Frie
Bibb
Mararep
Jas, Lackey
Corsicana
Chamberlain
Lamson
Supreme Court of
Carr. Lee Hatt
State Troops
Express
Joux Pixer
Bonham News
Navasota Tadlet
Saaon
Victoria Advocate
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