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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
6
The issue lists the new fee bill law taking effect in September the Georgia Populist State Convention denouncing fusion and advising independence France and Venezuela resuming diplomatic relations and the Central Railway officials promising a new depot in Brenham with a remark on women who marry for money.
The measure to prohibit the gate system used by Texas railways passed the House but was ultimately killed in the Senate, ending the effort.
Chairman Blake will call a meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee for consultation. The gathering aims to discuss party organization and upcoming initiatives. The date and location were not specified in the readable text.
Caprial accelerates southward into Mexico seeking investment opportunities. The piece notes Mexico’s historic silver wealth while hinting at the strategic lure of the region.
The passage notes a striking similarity between Captain General Weyler and Czar Reed in their use of arbitrary measures. It highlights a shared approach to governance and authority, implying similar methods in handling political or military affairs.
The next regular session of the Texas legislature will convene in January 1889. Tax-payers should return thanks for this short breathing spell.
The state council favors government control of all railways in Switzer land as opponents of the uniform text book law quietly accept the inevitable. The Transvaal signals readiness to arbitrate with Great Britain. No currency commission is expected to be appointed in this Congress session.
From current appearances, lawmakers indicate there will be no financial legislation at the extra session. No bills related to budgets or appropriations are advancing, with leaders signaling a focus on other agenda items. The outcome may affect funding decisions and state programs awaiting action.
A Minnesota farmer says the hog is the greatest mortgage lifter in the country when kept fresh and sold promptly, noting its rapid turnover eases debt pressures for farmers.
Ingleside on Texas coast grows as a summer resort midway between Corpus Christi and Aransas Pass. The piece notes Southern congressmen shift from claiming to be servants to calling themselves bosses, reflecting a local political mood.
Hon Joe Eagle delivered a splendid address at the Nash vill Exposition on Texas day and was warmly congratulated by his many friends present on his able effort.
The article suggests a broad unite of silver supporters for the 1900 presidential contest. If this coalition forms, the likely outcome can be anticipated based on current alliances and political dynamics.
The republican wave of prosperity has led to factory shutdowns across New England with many plants operating on reduced hours and lower wages for workers.
Gen W L Cabel of Dallas is unanimously re-elected Lieutenant General in the Trans Miss department of United Confederate Veterans as a reward for faithful services.
An additional typesetting device named the Monotype has been invented. It resembles the Mergenthaler in some aspects and reportedly requires two hands to operate while capable of doing the work of ten men.
The piece argues American wheat and meat surpluses require foreign markets for profit, criticizing the Republican preference for restricting trade. It notes Texas farm activity and price signals, with mentions of Temple wheat, Quanah mills, Hempstead post office salary, and various local agricultural updates.
Comanche Texas June 21 The Texas Press Association withdraws an appeal filed June 16 to aid in prosecuting the slayer of Ardmore Oklahoma editor James Williams. The decision follows letters from Williams family expressing gratitude for secured counsel and asking not to pursue the appeal. The president S M Vernon notes sympathy is appreciated by Williams' widow and children. Also includes T G Peyton’s critique of political choices regarding the Republican ticket and Bryan era.
A critique argues that Southern congressmen who back protectionist policies do so aware they grossly misrepresent their constituents and must be held accountable for this breach of trust.
The Palestine Daily Press is highlighted for its bright, newsy quality and the Hamilton Brothers are identified as practical printers and publishers ensuring the paper’s presentable appearance.
The passage argues that Populists suffer from a long standing issue common to political parties as leaders seek total control, highlighting a systemic flaw in party dynamics and governance.
A statement notes Greek girls wear white garments, while colored goods are deemed immodest for maidens, reflecting cultural dress expectations and modesty standards in the community.
The Waco Times argues that merely expecting money and good times won’t help Texas unless domestic affairs and trade balances improve. It notes crops, once harvested, may not cover exports, stressing the need to reduce deficits. It cites Micawber like reasoning on income versus spending and praises the home industry movement as a step toward lasting prosperity.
The Galveston News criticizes the State Democratic administration and legislature for probing alleged irregularities at the University of Texas. It dismisses the inquiry as campaign claptrap and asserts the paper's bias against the democratic body in any context.
The Denison Gazetteer accuses Representative Champ Clark of backing Bailey for the presidency after their Missouri special election campaign. Bailey denies any presidential plans, supports Bryan in 1900, and seeks one term as speaker to later join the senate, calling the Senate the greatest legislative body.
Thirteen colored persons from the 200 sent to Liberia by the International Emigration Society in March 1896 arrived in New York on the steamship Liberia. They report the scheme a total failure with many dead of starvation and fever, unfulfilled contracts, and numerous expedition members stranded in England unable to return home.
The Suffolk Herald argues hard times stem from lack of business and confidence that the McKinley boom failed to revive. It notes some workers on small wages cannot sustain prior living rates, matching or exceeding richer neighbors.
The Philadelphia Times notes annexation of the Sandwich Islands is less objectionable than Alaska's acquisition three decades ago. It recalls Alaska cost over $7,000,000 then and notes the United States would not pay ten times that now.
The remark argues that E H R Green is more suited to railroad work than politics and predicts greater profit from Texas rail operations than from attempting to control federal patronage for Texas Republicans.
Senator Mills denounces a proposed tariff schedule as Republican extravagance and declares changes nearly amount to confiscation. He campaigns against the plan with force and vigor.
With Fourth of July falling on Sunday the fireworks are rescheduled to Sunday night, the third, and will not be extended to the fifth, according to city notices and local authorities.
Archbishop Ireland spoke at a Cleveland business men’s banquet on the foundation of true citizenship. He stressed democracy as America's greatness, urging vigilance, conscience, and religion as the core to national character and civic duty. He warned of dangers to democracy and cited Emerson’s measure of a nation’s virtue.
The Nashville gathering before the Old Confederate Veterans showcased Judge Reagan as a remarkable modern figure. The speech was praised as a splendid effort and a document worth preserving.
A severe earthquake struck Hollister and Gilroy in California on June 20 causing substantial damage to structures and belongings. Residents fled their homes in terror as chaos and fear spread for several minutes.
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