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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1878
Page
2
A jumble of late 19th century political chatter from Texas shows Speaker Sherman’s talk of resumption and gold supply shifts, alongside crop figures for 1878 reaching 490 million bushels. Local county conventions, factional remarks, and candidate announcements fill out a busy scene.
Analysis of the Greenback party effort in Texas shows the effort to form a state organization, potential impact on Democratic and Republican contests, and criticism of Greenback leaders. The section also covers local political organization, a LaGrange execution, county poor farm proposals, and a criminal vigilante violence incident in Golconda.
The editor of the Houston Age uses a telephonic chain to dictate to compositors while printers work on separate subjects. The paper’s long standing reputation as a truthful publication supports the reliability of this method.
A Houston speaker lectures Fifth District voters, criticizing the press and urging support for Shepard. The piece notes voters are capable of deciding without unsolicited guidance and mocks the speaker’s cheap rhetoric.
The Marshall Herald criticizes slang and press dishonesty while citing a Falstaff remark about lying. It quotes a Jeffersonian prediction claiming Roger Mills is the favorite of four-fifths of Texas voters and would be nominated by acclamation if his name appears before the State Convention for Governor.
In Jefferson City the Missouri Democratic State convention voted to honor the policy of paying national bonds in greenbacks. Gen. Hockaday, serving as temporary chairman, delivered a brief address backing the plan.
A Wednesday barbecue at Chappell Hill grounds near Dock Matthews’s mansion drew 12 to 15 hundred attendees. Col. Geo W Jones spoke on money, arguing for government issued credit and criticizing party loyalties, while D C Gropines and later H Wells Thompson critiqued his views. rainfall interrupted the event and attendees remained largely peaceful.
The piece notes radical office seekers in Grimes County facing social scrutiny as racial tensions surface. It recalls Congressman Schleicher’s San Antonio reception by 2500 citizens, and announces the death of Col. Edwin Waller Jr. at Richmond, a son of a Texas signer. It also mentions Hood and Granbury Brigades reunions, a Comanche Greenback paper, and a minor blurb about a Missouri minister Rev L C Marvin’s death.
Texas notes report Waco adding an ice factory while Comanche builds a Methodist church. Congress contenders in Hancock, Lang, and Throckmorton races update state politics. Wheat arrives in Dallas. Fort Worth freight expands. indictments and executions cited. Local incidents include a fatal lightning strike in Liberty County, a train wreck near Bagwell’s station, and a cannon relic found near San Felipe.
A historical editorial argues for government regulation of railroad tariffs on freight and passenger travel. It critiques railroad aims to maximize profits at travelers’ expense and urges states to set reasonable, equitable rates to protect the public interest. The piece laments the selfish logic behind high rates and notes that many states have begun imposing controls.
In New York a Chinaman sought U.S. citizenship but Judge Choate refused the application citing a California circuit court decision. The ruling states that Chinamen cannot become citizens of these United States.
Newspapers begin discussing a successor to Senator Maxey in 1881. The piece notes it is too early to agitate the topic and that action should wait until two years from now.
Gex Howard reports an engagement with Oregon Indians. He says five men were wounded and several horses were killed. The encounter involved the so called Enjuns and an escapee.
Throckmorton advances in Southern Texas reporting a sweep in events. Details specify regional success within Texas, highlighting competitive performances and local standings.
Taken up by Isaac Junckacin on May 1st at Sealer Beaver areas. A gelded chestnut mare with white on face, about seven years old, branded left by R A Lott. Seized by HM Lew, Constable in Washington County, July 1878.
An old advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tonic eases severe colic and cholera infantum in babies, warns mothers to avoid withholding it, and promises strength for the mother while calming the child. It lists symptoms like nervousness and cramps and asserts the product cures many infant ailments.
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