Weekly Banner notes and notices from July 16 1891
Receiver appointed for Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association with $200,000 claim. Treasury vault size noted. Brigades reunite at Marshall. Fort Worth chosen for August meeting. Collin County News debut with $1 yearly sub. World tour record nears 62.5 days. Stock chatter and politics across papers including Tammany’s 92 decision and press critiques.
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Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association
Cherokee Nation
Alien land law stands as American principle despite flaws
The Austin correspondent argues the alien land law is long established in American politics, supported by both major parties and Texas tradition. It notes alien corporations own vast land, compares with noble land claims, and urges legislative refinement rather than repeal.
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Austin
Houston Post
Texas
General Assembly
United States
Territories
America
Tyler County
Anti Sub Treasury and Anti Third Party Platform Declared
A Fort Worth convention denounces sub treasury and land loan schemes and government ownership of railroads as usurping power. It attacks C W McCune and allies, demands farmer leadership, calls for a national convention in St Louis September 1591, and condemns Evan Jones and Rayner Alliance actions.
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Fort Worth
Order
C. W. McCune
United States
Brother Alliance
St. Louis
A. 5
Hall
W. Macune
Orala
Evan Jones
Waco
Rayner Alliance
Governor Hogg Promises Law and Order Platform
In response to a query, Governor Hogg declares he is a Democrat upholding democratic principles and a law and order man. He pledges to reform Texas crime policy, curb deadly weapon use, and ensure criminals are pursued and punished, regardless of treasury costs. He emphasizes support for peace officers and a tough stance on crime.
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Gov. Hogg
Tama Railway Commission
Texas
Canada
Brownwoop
Brenham
J. W. Barney
Gainesville
Wise County
Decatur
Naptha Vapor Sparks New Intoxicant Fears
An exchange warns that naphtha vapor creates a cheap way to drink by inhaling a few smells from a small bottle. It could enable drinkers to get drunk, share the bottle with friends, and even take money home, threatening saloon business and upsetting barkeeps.
Removal of Stonewall Jackson Remains and Crypt Unveiling Plans
The Lexington Virginia Gazette reports the removal of Gen Stonewall Jackson remains for placement in a crypt ahead of a July 21 memorial unveiling. Mary Graham, Jacksons infant daughter, was also moved to the crypt with a limestone slab sealing the vault.
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Lexington
Jackson
Mary Graham
Gen. Jackson
Editorial notes on world events and local issues
The passage reports on revived French interest in the Panama canal, Hu's presidential candidacy, Wanamaker testimony in a Philadelphia bank case, a Knights of Labor meeting planned for Toledo in November, and various regional updates. It mentions Buarque’s minor illness, Louisiana rice prospects, San Salvador loan sentiment, and weather outlooks affecting cotton in South Carolina. It also notes Barillas's claim of Guatemala's strong World’s Fair representation and Mrs. Jerry Davis seeking time to decide her husband’s resting place.
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Wanamaxes
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Toledo
Louisiana
San Salvador
Winerss
Foster
South Carolina
Presipert
Barillas
Guatemala
Jerry Davis
Texas towns seek mills wells and factories in state wide drives
State news items report Canadian seeks a roller mill, Greenville and Memphis seek a canning factory and flour mill, Belcherville and Dallas area towns push artesian wells and waterworks, while Lamar and Hill counties plan new housing and electric lights. A meteor near Dallas is seen, and P. P. Trewitt dies after train injuries.
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Greenville
Dallas
Memphis
Hill County
Plano
de Leon
Commandke County
Belcherville
Montague County
P. P. Trewitt
Ennis
Dublin
Erath County
Coffman
Sherman
New Birmingham
Rockdale
Burnett and
Mulkey
Theodore Kirchoff
Waco
Sherwood
Irion County
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Gonzales Caldwell
Bastrop
Fayette
McCulloch
Brady
Hillsboro
Carthage
Panola County
Dallas Artillery
Indianapolis
Bob Lucas
McKinney
Fannin County
Beeville
Mabry
Angus
Edward Slayton
Jim
George McLean
Moss
Paris
Smith Paris
dJas
Fisher
Austin Hardie
Commerce
Delta County
Commissioner's Court
Grimes County
Navasota
Mickleborough
Mary J. Young
State
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Hubbard
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Louis Lee
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Southern Mercury
National Economist
Farmers’ World
F.S. Sanders
Miss Daniels
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Arizona
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J. P. Anderson
Clifton
Bosque County
Uvalde
Jack Good
Exton
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