Galveston Harbor Labor Move Triggers Local Uproar
The Weekly Banner notes Galveston citizens anger over convict labor to be used on harbor improvements. Other items include potential successor to Secretary of War post, Mecca cholera deaths, a Colorado flood wrecking the Colorado Central line, sale of the Beauvoir homestead, a new hygienic book, immigration and exhibition entries, Ex-President Cleveland’s Sandwhich visit, pension reform chatter, and Louisiana lottery politics.
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Citiens
Galveston
Louisiana
New
Delta
Sons of
Galveston Artillery Credit Questioned After Sham Battle Report
The Galveston News reported that Galveston artillery took part in a sham battle, but Brenham field artillery led the battery and members protest that the Galveston company received improper credit. Some Brenham soldiers say the News has not given them proper justice.
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Galveston News
Galveston
Brenham Field Artillery
Galveston Company
Brenham Company
Homestead law under attack as Texas women’s protection
The Greenville Herald argues that opponents of Texas homestead law target women and families. It asserts the law shelters thousands of women and children from homelessness by protecting homes against creditors, and warns against repeal critics as corrupt.
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The
Greenville Herald
Texas
Denmark
Governor Campbell Favored by Democrats and Some Republicans
An Ohio Democratic paper endorses Governor Campbell as the party leader and calls for votes in November. It argues for limited public revenues to actual needs, promotes home government, and predicts Campbell will win, with some Republicans also backing him and opposing McKinleyism.
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Ohio Democratic
Campbell
Constitution Amendments on Texas Ballot August 11
The article explains five proposed amendments to Texas constitution sections on voting school fund interest local liquor sale control and judiciary It emphasizes constitutional limits on government power and urges every voter to exercise sovereign rights at the polls
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Texas
Lund
England
America
Wall Street mood sinks as railroads face new debt drive
A New York correspondent laments a stagnant speculation climate on Wall Street and money centers as railroads struggle to borrow. He notes companies plan large bond issues while funds for extensions and sinking funds raise questions about future stock demand and profitability.
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Chicago Times
Wall Street
London
Burlington Company
Austin Statesman Gets a Brand New Look
The Austin Statesman unveils a handsome new dress with a fresh head and improved design. The capital city deserves the best paper in the state, a claim the paper aims to fulfill with its refreshed appearance.
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Austin Statesman
Pension Robbery and Political Bribery Concerns
Gen Raum plans to dump 350000 original pension cases on agencies by December fueling Dem criticism of pensions as treasury spoliation. The Memphis Appeal notes pensions as voter bribes and a Democratic platform weakness. The Eleventh Texas cavalry held its fourteenth annual reunion at Sulphur Springs with Howard Templeton welcoming and T C Downing responding.
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District Convention Calls for Delegates to County and District Meetings
Cuaimman Avex of this precinct calls a July 30 precinct meeting to elect delegates to the county convention. the August 1 meeting will elect delegates to the district convention on August 6 in this city to choose a successor to Representative King. Maj. 8. G. Dale is favored for the position and may receive unanimous Democratic support if he consents.
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Washington County
G.dale
Investments in dull times signal future growth
Shrewd financiers seek opportunities during depressions caused by monetary stringency while industrial development remains in its infancy. The Manufacturers' Record shows active Southern development in a midsummer week as Europe and America face financial matters, hinting at renewed confidence and prosperity this fall and winter.
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Europe
America
The Leasing of Convicts Raises Reform Debate
In East Tennessee the convicts leasing system faces scrutiny as strikes and dissension grow among workers. Critics argue convicts are not reformed and emerge hardened, while proponents push for state supervision and rehabilitation under a reformist approach.
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East
Tennessee
Quay Resignation Seen as Harbinger for Senate Return
Tris says Quay’s resignation as Republican party chairman signals an eventual Senate seat return at the reassembled congress. He adds the country could endure more before the change takes effect.
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FOSTERS FORECAST FOR 1891 92 STORM WAVE
The forecast notes a Pacific to Atlantic storm wave crossing from late December into early January with energy above normal. Rains will be limited to heavy local falls. droughts will occur in other areas. A large Mississippi valley corn crop is expected, cotton faces serious difficulties, and weather suggests a very cold winter with storms injuring exposed stock. Tornadoes are likely in the next three months, typically before storm centers.
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Atlantic
Allegheny Valley
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Campaign Sees Regrouping After Democratic Split
The Ohio Democratic convention renominated Governor Campbell amid party rift. The Cincinnati Enquirer shifts to support the ticket, declaring unity and standard grounds for Democrats. Separate note: San Antonio lawyer Robert Semmentix plans suit for Jamieson heirs, seeking 40 million for Chicago Milwaukee and other lands. He claims owners lack perfect deeds and will litigate in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan courts.
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Ohio Democracy
Col. McLean
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Robert Semmentix
San Antonio
Chicago
Texas
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Milwaukee
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Plankington
Summerlin
Federal Building
Wisconsin
Michigan
Editorial notes on society and religion in Texas and beyond
A collection of editorial observations from a Texas newspaper notes declines in prize fighting, religious revivals across Texas, and debates over alien land laws. It cites figures and events including Vera Cruz fever, Belgium’s Congo investments, and a San Francisco kindergarten endowment, while lampooning definitions of anti-Semitic terms and praising moral reform.
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Mexico
Statesman
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Vera Cruz
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Ohio
Texas state notes on farms and incidents across counties
Pittsburg plans a tannery Mineola a barrel factory Ennis to get an electric light plant Lee county reports heavy rains Cotton picking starts around San Marcos Marble Falls crop prospects good Greer county corn crop cut by breath Belton drills a third artesian well Burnet county rain noted Upshaw county family reunions Alliance camp meeting draws 20000 at Mc Kinney Galveston yacht race fails water scarcity harms cattle at Cameron county Heck Barksdale home burns in Waxahachie Navasota Leader notes widespread rains in prairie El Paso boy drowns Robert Rumbles loses right arm in mill belt attack at Planck Houston Age predicts April legislative extra session Jailor Tevis knocked down by prisoners Twenty thousand acres bought in Tom Green for a new colony Valentine Sanford shot at Rusk Duncan watched after finding big knife Captain Smith shoots a crew member at Wallisville Elgin mule incident near death Winsboro peach weighs 11 oz Brown leg amputated blood poisoning suspected Black Jack produce shipped to markets Dallas liquor losses total 280k Rail gauge to expand enabling Marble Falls link to Houston watermelons and eggplant from Black Jack Peninsular Lockhart deputy causes fatal shooting suit seeks 30000 damages
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Houston Age
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Iowa and Texas Land Company
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Rusk
Dick Duncan
Phillip Smith
Richard Mays
Wallisville
Chambers County
de Benson
Or Baht
Elgin
Mr. Benson
Winsboro
J. R. Smith
Jos. Brown
Wood
Lufkin
Fair and Exposition season ticket acknowledged
Tre Baxxer acknowledges receipt of a season ticket to the Dallas Fair and Exposition from October 11 to November 1. President W C Connor states the management aims to make the fair remarkably superior with a most successful and attractive entertainment ahead.
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Tre Baxxer
W.C. Connor
Fight planned by Minnesota association halted in Minneapolis
The Tue Hall-Fitzsimmons boxing bout scheduled under the Minnesota Athletic Association in Minneapolis failed to take place as authorities intervened and stopped the event.
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Minnesota Athletic Association
Minneapolis
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