Various 1890s Topics Wrap Texas News and National Events
A rambling 1890s column surveys drought and grasshopper devastation in Quevesse county Colorado, a World Fair buffalo exhibit, a growing union of states, Panama Canal costs, and political forecasts with Cleveland and Blaine. It notes railway complaints on long and short hauls, Texas immigration appeals, and editorials on newspaper patronage, a bloodless Santiago revolution, and 1892 presidential prospects. Additional items cover Louisiana Lottery battles, Indiana white cap violence, People's Party activity in Kentucky, Cherokee strip litigation, St Louis as a Democratic convention site, and reform talk on half-holiday for Texas workers.
Annexation movement in Honduras gains U S backing
The Memphis Commercial reports a strong annexation push in Honduras led by President Bogran with E. A. Burke of Louisiana as a key figure. Burke, described as a four times millionaire, allegedly profits from Honduran mining and seeks influence among officials to aid the campaign. The Sentiment may spread to Costa Rica and other Central American nations.
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Memphis
Honduras
Brogran
United States
E. A. Burke
Louisiana
Annexation Party
Burke
American Union
Bogran
Costa Rica
San Salvador
Nicaragua
Central American Republic
Road and Bridge Tax Petition Power Shifts to County Court
The Legislature enables the commissioners court to act on petitions signed by 200 qualified property tax payers to decide on a road and bridge tax up to 15 cents per $100 of property. No prior notice required, order sets an election date between 20 and 10 days after.
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Commissioners Court
E. Mein
F. BR. 5
Callea Bacteria
Cohn
Atlantic Ocean
Education costs and public school concerns rise in Courier text
The Courier-Journal argues education is the nation’s core issue with 12,000,000 U.S. public school students. It calls for methods to boost attendance cut absenteeism and maximize resources while shaping ideals for children.
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Courier-Journal
America
Washington county leads Texas horticulture at Lampasas exhibit
At the fifth annual Texas Horticulturists meeting in Lampasas Washington county showcased Rose Dale nurseries and Mr. D H Watson winning twenty five of twenty seven first premiums for fruits pears grapes and crab apples. The association re elected officers J A Howell president O Crew first vice president H M Stringfellow second vice president and D H Watson secretary. Next meeting slated for Dallas with Wm Watson urged to exhibit again to capture all prizes.
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Texas Horticulturists
Lampasas
Texas
Union
Washington County
Kinsly and
Robinson
Tyes
Duchess
Triumph
Delaware
Empire State
Jefferson
Warden
Black Eagle
Brighton
Diana
Lindley
Wilder
Great State
Rosedale
Dallas
J. A. Howell
O. Crew
Hempstead
H. M. Stringfellow
Howell
D H. Watson
Brenham
Watson
Heber Stowe
Hich
Rosedale Nursery
State Horticultural Society
Basser
Wm. Watson
Rosedale Nurseries
Washington
Scientific miscellany and curious natural history notes
A report describes solid carbonic acid as a potential anesthetic and its tested painless amputation on a thirteen year old. It covers idiot musical ability, microbial fermentation origins and growth rates, and Gree nwich observatory currents linked to underground trains. Also noted are a rosin and gum dammar substitute for celluloid, a Kansas City crank claiming to be Jesus, and South officials funding monuments and military matériel anecdotes from Dallas and Indianapolis.
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Robert Wiesendanger
Hamburg
English capital seeks investment in Chicago
English investors announce a $4,000,000 capital infusion into Chicago projects. The announcement names potential sectors and outlines expected impacts on local development and employment.
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Chicago
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the Weekly Banner
Bankin
Quevesse County
Colorado
Faance
Cleveland
Blaine
The
Railway Commission
Houston Post
Santiago
Grover Cleveland
Tor
Louisiana Lottery
Indiana
Tannexseck
Peoples Party
Kentucky
A. J. Searcy
King Fisher
O. T
Cherokee Strip
St. Louis
Fort Snelling
Edwin C. Mason
U. S. Infantry
Proctor
Republic
Columbia
National Editorial Association
St Paul
Austin Statesman
San Antonio Express
Victoria
Emperor William
Great Britain
England
Prince of Wales
New York
Sear Chamber
Waco
Houston Age
Hogg
Preas
Galveston News
Robert
Minnie
Ross
United States Circuit Court of California
Wildermuth
Stettin
Greenwich Observatory
Jesus Christ
Kansas City
Joilett
Til
S&s. A. Coxsixetox
Nashville
South
Jefferson Davis
Dallas Artillery Company
Indianapolis
Belknap Rifles
San Antonio
G&g
Iler
Satting
Public Square
Santa Fe
WM. Hamelmann
Tutt’s
Tutt
R. EK. Luhin
Main Street
J. Tristram
Brenham, Tex SR
Louis Bronenkant
Imaker AI
Diamanta
Weat Side Court House Square
Srenham
Brenham Marble
Jzeggli & Martin
Sandy Street
Brenham Teras
Lusk & Parks
CITT
E. L. Salley
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