Political paradox fuels Texas district race debate
N A T reports delegates favor Shepard in Colorado and Burnet counties while Hancock is the people’s choice in three-quarters of those counties. The piece questions reliability and notes Hancock supporters scarce beyond newspapers, with Fayette county leaning Shepard.
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Shepard
John Hancock
Congress
Ouston Telegram
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Fayette
Galveston
Brenham Banner News Clippings Highlight Rail, Railroads
A Brenham paper column notes work on the Santa Fe railroad bridge across the Brazos began, the Galveston convention reports Throckmorton and Hubbard in serious contention, and local readers hear of cargoes, taxes, and political reshuffles in Texas while national events unfold.
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the Brazos
Schleicher to enter aggressive race after banquet vow
Hon Gustav Schleicher, honored at the Menger hotel, announced his plan to race unhandicapped and strike boldly. Treland’s friends say he will fight it out to the bitter end, while Schleicher pledges naked-blade style blows.
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Menger
Treland
Santa Fe Road to Brenham Progress Reported
Col Flournoy returned from New York with news that the mission was successful and the Santa Fe bond sale contract arranged. Mr Kopper and Flournoy express satisfaction and expect stockholders to approve. If accepted, construction will start soon and trains may reach Brenham before Christmas. Galveston merchants back the project as a new era for the city.
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Houston Pomological Show Draws Many Visitors
The Houston pomological exhibition attracts many visitors as displays of fruits flowers and vegetables receive praise. Washington county has not entered for the $100 prize while Fort Bend county leads as the most successful competitor.
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Houston
Washington County
Fort Bend County
Convention pledge urged to back party nominee
Report notes a suggestion that at the congressional convention candidates pledge support for the nominee. Delegates are urged to press this matter.
Railroad prospects flatter Belton Journal readers
The Belton Journal views railroad prospects as flattering while noting cotton production will exceed picker capacity, indicating robust agricultural activity and transport interest in the area.
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Belton Journal
Currency unity and fraud claims in State convention report
The State convention delegates issued a voluminous report on Saturday. The 7th resolution calls for a single currency for all, with bonds paid in legal tender notes unless contracts specify otherwise. The report accuses many Florida and Louisiana figures of electoral fraud and notes Noyes of Ohio being named minister to France as a blunt political appointment.
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Florida
Louisiana
Noyes
Ohio
France
John Polititian
Paris
Brenham Needs An Ice Factory Says Local Speech
The speaker notes Waco hosts two ice factories driving price to one cent per pound while Brenham lacks any factory. He adds a well mannered man may obtain a few pounds at six cents, underscoring Brenham’s need for an ice plant to lower costs.
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Missouri Greenbackers Face Party Realignment Dilemma
Tue Denison Fierard reports the Greenbackers in Missouri face a strategic bind as Democrats have seized the initiative. The group weighs whether to rejoin the Democratic Party or pursue an independent line.
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Missouri
Grimes County Democrats Organize Clubs Countywide
The Democracy of Grimes county is active as several Democratic clubs form across the county. The white man’s party feels confident of success in upcoming political contests.
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Coon Bend
Austin County
Comanche
San Saba County
Jefferson
Dallas
Corps of Engineers
Houston
Beacon
Greenback Club
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White Man's Party
Schleicher Planned as Congressional Candidate After Convention
The plan to present Mr Schleicher with the convention proceedings shows a ballot of 120 to 83 and a letter urging him to enter the race at once. He will act, followed by Judge Ireland announcing himself, then a band will play.
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Brazos County
M. D. K. Taylor
Marion
John Bookhout
Dallas
G. B. Zimpleman
Joel Bryan
Brazoria
Throckmorton
Gen. Young
R. B. Hubbard
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Hubbard
Runnells
Frank Lubbock
Texas
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Fannin
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E. A. Jones
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Dark Horse
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Summer Dress Goods Sale at DW Bloombarghs
Crosine out of stock dress fabrics offered at reduced prices. Brown linen at 15c per yard, Black grenadine from 4c to 50c with prior prices listed. Colored grenadines starting at 12c and up. Bargains advertised by DW Bloombarghs.
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National Democratic Committee Adopts Audit Resolution
The National Democratic Committee met last evening and adopted a resolution approving the House action to appoint a fully empowered committee to investigate frauds in the late presidential election and report to the people to prevent future repetition. No action was taken on issuing an address to the people. The committee also named Barnum, Ransom, Ross, Thompson, and Scott to cooperate with the congressional committee in managing fall elections.
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North Carolina
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A Favorite Remedy for Liver Regulation Promoted
A publisher touts Simmon's Liver Regulator as a premier purifier free from minerals. The ad claims broad endorsement across the country and urges purchase through See a oe by only & Co., Philadelphia.
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Only & Co
Philadelphia
Complete assortments of Cassimere suits closing out
A sale notice for D. W. Bloom bargh announces complete assortments of Cassimere suits in brown gray and black as well as a white vest and summer coat offered at cost for men.
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Footwear Sale at D. W. Bloomburghs Offers Low Prices
Cartorens Misses and Ta dies Slippers Shoes very low also Gents and Boys Boots and Shoes call and see them at D. W. Bloomburgh's PAR C. A. Potter keeps first class goods and sells them as cheap as the cheapest.
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