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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1878
Page
2
The article notes the Berlin Congress making satisfactory progress toward a peaceful Eastern question resolution. It mentions the first bale of new cotton arriving in New Orleans from Brownsville Texas. It also references various political figures and rail news in a fragmented historical clipping.
The State schedules a busy day with barbecues, election activities, and political speaking events. Candidates campaign across venues, urging supporters to attend rallies and vote.
Tue Baxxen acknowledges receipt of compliments for the Fourth Annual Fair of Lampasas county A and M association to be held at Lampasas on August 6 7 8 and 6th.
A Bellville meeting of the Democracy delegates elected to conventions. no instructions given. Reports note $2000 pea fund for distribution to several Texas towns. fundraising ongoing to cover convention expenses with $262.50 raised and a goal of leaving $100,000 in Austin.
A belated report argues against a money shortage in the United States noting higher money supply than ever before. The text mentions substantial investment interest and broad liquidity across rural and urban areas despite garbled lines.
A county editorial argues white Republicans recruit Black voters with stories while warning that Republicans are chronic office seekers who have not aided Black residents. It asserts Democrats own property and taxes, favor economical county governance, and urges Black voters to align with Democrats for relief from high rents and taxation.
The San Antonio press questions the latest interview style for candidates, arguing it is unfair to probe if a candidate is a horse thief and details such as when and how many horses stolen. It warns that a candidate should expect some inconveniences.
Austin Steisheim reviews congressional contest noting Geo Wash Jones and Seth Shepard as fixed candidates. Greenbackers align with Republicans, with negro and Republican fusion forming the paper money faction. Statesman forecasts German vote loss for Shepard in Travis and Fayette. Hancock favored by Galveston merchants. Davis may challenge, German support and strong negro vote could topple Shepard and Jones. Convention outcomes may elect Shepard. Brenham delegates back Hancock. Fayette county testimony and political appointments also described.
The Galveston News reports a shift in delegate sentiment at Austin and Henham with hands showing Throckmorton and Shepard among the friends. A majority of delegates favor Hubbard for governor and Hancock for congress. The Ohio State Democratic convention calls for monetary reform including free silver, greenbacks, and repeal of the resumption act to replace national bank notes.
The Illinois Republican convention declined to adopt resolutions endorsing the current administration. Many northern conventions follow suit, signaling dissatisfaction with Mr. Hayes. Hayes pledged not to seek a second term, a pledge unlikely to be tested.
Missouri's State Board of Railroad Commissioners sets legal freight rates for all roads. Rates prohibit charging more for shorter distances, with 125 mile rate at 16 cents per 100 pounds and a 125 mile car rate of $19. From Brenham to Galveston the Central line carries corn 33 to 42 dollars per car, showing Missouri rates yield profits compared to local rates.
The article argues against longer imprisonment for petty larceny in Virginia and favors flogging at public whipping posts in each county. It cites overcrowded penitentiaries and county jails and says a summary trial with whipping could reduce costs and free space. The Nousten Telegram endorses the idea as sensible and economical.
New York dispatch reports Col Flournoy in Galveston as Santa Fe railroad bond negotiations proceed. President Kopperl plans engine and rolling stock purchases as royal marriage details and Lane’s Bryan speech stirs Grange ties and political positioning.
A Sunday night fire gutted the Wacoxaminer building and press room shortly after 11. The blaze, likely arson, caused about 5000 dollars in loss with 6500 dollars insured. Publication will resume once new materials are procured.
County attorney Carl Schutze asserts in a midnight address at New England Colored church that the first African slaves were brought to America on a mule, challenging the Hollanders theory and Massachusetts sales claim. The remark aims to settle the long debate about the history.
Dr J C Ayer died in Winchendon Mass July 3 Seth Shepard is the district choice for congress in Tue Caldwell Eagle A York man favors Throckmorton over Hubbard Trains cease crossing the Missouri river bridge at St Joseph Greenbackers may ally with Radicals Berlin congress progress promises end in four to six meetings Victoria Advocate targets Hon John Ireland Schleicher favored in Cameron county Texas first bale of new cotton sold in New York July 3 raised at Cameron county A sizable Grant county Oregon Indian trouble Home guards request arms and militia Whoop Up Texas road agents attack wounded passengers Banner invited to Texas State Horticultural Exposition Koppert loan to Santa Fe railroad treated as done East St Louis police killing row cited as deadly Roscoe Schleichnger backs silver standard silver coin counterfeiting rising Washington reports Hubbard addresses LaGrange and wins applause Herschel Johnson candidate against Stephens Count de Per y dies by own hand in London note ends with a grim line
A long list of county actions and local notes covers politicking and conventions across Texas. Throckmorton is a focal point with multiple counties issuing or withholding instructions. Other items include agricultural reports, new mills, stage arrivals, and notable local incidents from Comanche to Dallas and Harris counties.
A son of General W. T. Sherman goes to England to enter the Society of Jesus novitiate. Described as highly educated and intelligent, his action is likened to a young woman entering a convent.
About fifty treasury employees in Washington were discharged last week due to Congress cutting appropriations. The majority of those released were women.
Senator Maxey and Hon. D C Giddings were received by Galveston artillery and Lone Star Rifles, then escorted to the Tremont Hotel where apartments were engaged for them.
The Austin Salesman opposes general regulation of railway freight and passenger rates but supports a state board of railway commissioners to curb ruinous competition. It argues a board or legislative action yielding rate cuts serves the public, reducing unfair competition and lowering prices at contested points.
A Democrat editorial from Sedalia Missouri argues that gradual improvements in business confidence are reviving activity. It notes that restoring confidence won’t instantly erase gloom, but predicts a new era of prosperity as capital and labor regain momentum.
Hubband appears as a brief, fragmentary item from the Galveston News, noted as a statement up to Wednesday evening. The readable text offers minimal context or surrounding details to determine the event, person, or outcome referenced.
The San Antonio basketball team schedules a series of match games against Sandfy, aiming to test lineups and build momentum for upcoming competitions.
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