Texas politics and railroads tie to 1880s race
Austin leader Juper Recron refuses gubernatorial nomination as Texas railroad policy dominates the campaign. Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe names Webster Snyder second vice president as Galveston reorganizes. A Pittsburgh ambush and suicide, Ross's candidacy claims, Swain and Giddings positions, and Provident Savings Institution in St. Louis closing with cashier Thompson missing are reported.
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Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Galveston
Webster Snyder
Tux
Austin
Ross
Texas
Swain
Tax Provident Savings Institution of
St. Louis
Almon B. Thompson
Ciircies
Thompson
Philadelphia
Iyr
Giddings Emerges as Governor Candidate Amid Texas Race
The Texas political scene shows Col. Giddings gaining momentum as a gubernatorial contender, while Swain Ross Martin and other hopefuls receive mixed endorsements. Newspapers from Galveston to Dallas discuss ballots, conventions, and shifting support as treasurer, senator, and congress paths tilt.
Washington county endorses Mills for Congress and Searcy floater
The Democratic convention at Bronham Texas July 14 1886 endorsed D. Mills for representative in the fiftieth Congress and W. W. Searcy as floater for Washington Lee and Burleson counties. Delegates elected to Galveston convention and to the congressional and judicial slates. Searcy re elected chairman and Col. Giddings endorsed. Public notices mention responses to local press.
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W. W. Searcy
Washington County
Opera House
Bronham
Texas
Ted McIntyre
T. B. Botts
W. Wsearcy
Precinet
J. TL. Moore
W. IL. Haynie
da Kirk
Capt. Shelly
T. GC. Clay
H.R von Bieberstein
T.J. Lipscomb
Lommittes
Harry Maynor
Nets
Demerati
Pavernie
Inez Elortion
Naud
Trecinat
Me. Dodion
M OM Felder
de OW Lockhart
de OT Willian
Iavine
TE Routt
Bop Geckingham
Ja] Het
Sui It
Wil der
Henry Ifine
Garcia Purvis
John John
Warn Blackburn
HB Schatz
WF Eiliett
WU Hendley
Jacob Awall
Goong Nuns
Mia Coleman
TG Clay
Matey Masties
TG Clampitt
Orent Sowrat
Clainge Sewane de
PF Sisles
Janes Parmer
Wot
AM Clay
Nester Clay
Harry Haynes
Tete
H. Lirsetsen
Trew Chay
Tjalveston
T. C. Clay
Carothers
Arecinet
IL Upstin
Varigue
Pregingt
M- Dotweu
P. J. Evans
Bob Moore
Fayalte Smith
W. K. Maynie
J. W. Lockhart
J.B. Routt
Proonet
Ls. Kirk
H. Eldridge
L. J. Lockett
A- H., Hoht
Hy Cg, McIntyre
RE. Luli
J. J. Taleton
Wm. Aven
Wm. Thompson
J.C. Mise
H. Stoap
J Notshardt
Salley
W. Harry
W. Baker
J. J. Mille
Weck
Galveston
Robert Anderson
O. T
Willian Precinct LLC
Mayas
H. A
Nestor Ulay
R. Mills
Jeferson
Jackson
Nildon
Congress
Blair
Beauregard Bryan
Washington, Lee
Burleson
Democratic Executive Committee
T. J. Evans
M. M. Felder
J. M. Byrnes
B. A. Watsons
G. I. Seward
It. von Biederstein
T. L. Lipscomb
Commetty
Col. Giddings
Messrs. C. C. Lockett
Sam Rarpalale
Haney Hares
Warkin
Colorado county hosts 4th of July observances across era
A long list of scattered notes spans Texas and beyond. It covers county gatherings in Colorado and Pecos, legislative maneuvers in Waco and Fort Worth, smallpox outbreaks in Laredo, and local arrests. It also notes deaths, marriages, land disputes, and tax debates, with various political factions and leaders named.
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Uealee
K. Wutuah
Main Street
Drestam
Jake Neu
Aml
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Brenham, Texas
Schiele
Carleton & Nash
Ealers LI
Main St
Brenham
Caldwell
Wooston
Woon
A, W. Wet
W. v. Dunt
J. A. Wilkins
General Commission
Mercats
Cation
Corm
Ithles
J. Yristram, —priLae I
William Zeiss
Deslor
Tiras
Cresent
Trinity Co
M.D
Conklin & Co
Houston
Ryean
Bon
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Chile
W. Caawronp
Conklin, Gorges Gaines
MT. Conklin & Co., Wholesale Drugaiet, Hotton Tex
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New Orleans
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Mmoshoe
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Arorzia
Hokey
Viena
Kerner
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Iominghim
Athiwia
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Cunranier
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Lupton
Tekas
Ltardy
Rewt
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Vickers
Colleran
Ohio
Uel S Pahy
Royal Sone
Maier
Oyna
Royal Viking Owiter Co
Feeor
Stadicer
C.F. Stadiger
Front ST
Wertheese
Tver
Kasay
Chidsilaw
Arcimoxn
JH. Zailin & Co
Price
Humphreys
Manual of
Emma, Mey EE
Anil
Fr Heme
Llermys
Carol
Ile Petri
Beliong
Atin
Capen
The
Stenham Banner
Wankin & Leven
Orrtem—Astock Bailing
Markat Street
Ativan
Fey
Walt Peter
Waco Examiner
Marion Martin
Martin
Juper Recron
Rector
Sexaton Wincom
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
John A. Dowalt
Jacob IL. Jones
Dowalt
Jones
Avanak News
Lynints
Sam Bell
Maxey
Astromrarm
Tok
Conran County Jwairitts
Jackson County
Ronenstos County
Moxroomray County
McVall
Tre Belton Journal
Governor Ireland
Jasren
Trex
Manson Mantas
Democratic Party
Lubbock
Tur
Georgetown Sun
Col
Giddings
LaGranze
Acconmixe
Stewart
Boone
Joux Iascock
Haxitep
Join Ireland
Texas Railway Pool
Austin Statesman
Terrell
Senate
Waco Day
Bolton Journal
Tur Houston Post
Houston Post
Scattering
Dallas News
Bar Association
San Antonio Express
Hascock
Terrer
United States
Prise
Wilkesbarre
Workman
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Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
Jack
Dparker
Touston
Deld
Aransas
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Aransas Pass
Tar
Texas Christian Advocate
Houston Age
Galveston News
Galveston Harbor
Age
San Antonio and
Aransna Pass
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Caldwell News
Amsas
Fred
Revelver
Paris
France
Victoria
Hie Foor
Ennii- Hales
Milam County
Llonston Post
Regs
Capitol Hotel
Llouston
Tarrant County
Dark Lantern
Farmers’ Alliance
Labor Organizations
Post
Corsicana
Navarro County
Jefferson County
Beaumont
Siewlart
Noss
Gidlings
Con. Ginoen
North Pole
Wdt
New York
Uncle Dan'l
Asaya
Examiner
Uncle Dan
Sul Ross
Candilles
Ruy
Gainesville
Megister
D.C. Giddings
Cithge Swath
Rossland
Tua Sgu Antonio Express
Gan ‘Seo
Bexar County
Brackenridge
Hoss
Wyeatsville Item
Ibisirus
Democrats
Gildings
Giernor and Mills
W. Searcy
T. B. Borrs
D. CG. Giddings
Waco
LaGrange Journal
D.C. Tiddings
Tbs
Ut Pars Hina
Tus
Hyers 7
Bexros
Iooman Gya
Leia
Chicavoag
Thoreday
Oae
Maxwent
Hrel!ler
St Lews
Tun Colorala Citizen
Normiatte
Rovernor
Thes
Colorala
Warnts Thompson
Ads Moore
Moore
State News
Columbus
Colorado County
State Liverymen’s Association
Pecos County
Justice Schuhl
Dallas
Congressional Convention For the Eighth Distret
Sosuit
Ladonia
Laredo
Tylor
Bryan
Delegatons
Mills
Knights of Labor and
Fort Worth
Sherman
Branham
Band of Kindred
Wortham
Young Men's Christian Association
Y.M.G. A
Love Laughtrs
Tyler
Athena
Prohibitionists
Farmers Alliance
Longview
Floyd Pace
Jack Tracy
Rodrigues
Owllaw
Pordiras Negras
Dimmitt
Maverick
Uvalde
C. M. OC. Nation
Richmond Nation
Wharton
Brazoria County
Hanxen
Donovan
Humboldt County
Cal
North Carolna
Carolina
New York Graphic
John Adams
G Connie
Republican
Collector Hedden
Mr. Hedden
Boston
Tilbe
Werner Bes
Colden
Pike
Smiths
Lois
Floriga
Mrf Foster S
Chapman
Osan Florida
Guinn
Chapmamn
Crintithoy
Macon Medicine Company
Macon, Ga
Bison
Milo
H.ringener & Bro
Ereniam, Texas
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