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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1879
Page
2
A mosaic of 1879 headlines covers Texas politics with McDade McBryde and Conkling fights, military posts in El Paso Albany, Kiowa clashes, and sheriff challenges. Reports on trials, rail talk, and local crime flow amid weather and frontier tensions.
A Bridgeport cigar-dealer case saw the indictment voided after a Connecticut court held Sabbath refers to the seventh day, while Sunday is the first day and the Lord's Day varies by worshippers. The decision clarifies time designations for religious observance in prosecutions.
The congressional delegation who escorted the remains of Hon. G. Schleicher to San Antonio arrived in Galveston on Monday and were well received by citizens. Col. Giddings urged their visit to view Galveston’s topography and harbor improvements, leaving them impressed with the state and its people.
The Tell county court considers purchasing an improved farm to house all paupers, arguing the plan reduces costs. The governor's message praises reform and tax relief, while Texas towns report hog abundance, frontier policing debates, and funeral notices for Schleicher.
Gener al Swerwan endorses Sheridan against Sec Schurz in the Indian policy debate. He argues Schurz's public rejoinder fails to reconcile opinions or improve Indian affairs or make army action in the Indian country harmonious and effective. He cites Fort Robinson Nebraska where the army killed or murdered about 40 Indian prisoners who resisted starvation and exposure.
The clipping notes a rumor about an exchange fiend in town and lists wildlife prices with geese at 25 cents and ducks at 12 1 2 cents. A Black woman arrived from a rancho with a sick child that died before reaching town. The term nigger shooter is used to describe a nuisance resurging in the area.
Local papers, Brenham Basser and Brenham Weekly Banner, announce enlargement to 36 and more columns with growing circulation and a refined town image. A Sunday Ledbetter affray left Mac Zapp wounded after an exchange with Leonard Burns who claimed self defense.
M Barthelow, known for newspaper notoriety, resumes prominence in the field as he takes the role of general agent for the Dallas Herald. He is highlighted for drawing attention to his renewed position.
Col umbus Ginsex reports numerous real estate changes and ongoing improvements while farmers prepare land for the coming crop. Cotton receipts through the 11th show 10 441 bales. Robbers tried to break into Rose s saddler shop in Weimar. two sleeping men awoke and fired a Winchester. no clear injuries reported. Capt W F S Alexander longtime Texas resident and Wharton county figure dies after 30 years in the area.
A fragmented notice warns of harsh winter winds and housing comfort. It urges settling debts quickly to avoid losses and stresses education as essential for success in agriculture and other pursuits. It questions readers about supporting children's education and personal self improvement amid severe weather.
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