Emperors, Finance, and Indian Lobby in 1878 Texas News
Brenan Weekly Banner notes 1878 items: Emperor William’s recovery. Congress bans further currency reduction. Texas Pacific railroad bill delayed. Postmaster Key stays loyal to Democrats. Houston encampment captures public attention. Roger Mills named for governor by Clarksville paper. Senatorial probe into Anderson ties. Fears of Sitting Bull crossing into frontier. Bankruptcy act repeal delayed to Sept. 1. Galveston wheat trade demand and port facilities. Morgan will probate. executor Mary Jane Morgan. Rio Grande calm in a Wasurxerox dispatch. Gen Ord’s alignment with administration. Dallas papers compete for sensation. Maxey budget for Galveston harbor approved. law imminent. Ireland candidacy as a possible third party feeler. Burges not a candidate. Wasn Jones draws large Austin audience. Indian ring lobby opens Willard’s HQ in Washington and pushes to move Indian Bureau from Interior.
Gang at Mc Intosh store in Young County heads west
Cor Bass and his gang were in Mc Intosh's store on Dillingham's prairie in Young County trading with plenty of gold and six-shooters. They claim they are going west for the benefit of their health.
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Cor Bass
McIntosh
Dillingham’s Prairie
Young County
Senatorial district needs a lawyer of known ability
The text argues the next Legislature will face extensive legal work and that new laws must be framed and the judiciary system remodeled. It asserts strong legal talent in the district and hopes the convention nominates a capable representative.
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Mui
Dallas Press Calls For A Sturdy Public Library Plan
The piece argues Dallas should establish a lasting public library and reading room. It cites Brenham’s failed pilot as a caution but urges the Brenham Literary Sociable to mobilize funds and members to build a sustainable library with donations and paid supporters.
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Dallas
Brenham
County nominations spark political debate in Colorado region
A circular from Colorado notes Democrats oppose county conventions for nominating county officers, arguing a direct ticket could win with a minority in some counties. Reports also mention political factions and editorials advocating Hancock or Shepard, plus local incidents and broader legislative chatter across multiple papers.
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Colorado
Citesen
Potter Tilden investigation and party fortunes
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the inquiry has strengthened the Republican party to some degree, while offering that the Democrats gain little. It argues frauds are widely known and questions the value of continuing a futile pursuit with something to lose.
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Cincinati Exquirer
Potter-Tilden
Brenham Greys Challenge Stonewall Greys in Houston Rifle Meet
The Dallas Herald reports the Brenham Greys will accept a challenge from the Stonewall Greys from Dallas to shoot in the rifle competition at the Houston encampment. The Stonewalls are said to be the team to watch, prompting other companies to raise their game.
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Dallas Herald
Brenham Greys
Stonewall Greys
Dallas
Rifle United
Itouston
Ferali
Potatoes Face Decline in Texas Crops
The piece notes extensive early planting of potatoes in Washington and Austin counties with poor market uptake. Weather issues and late planting led to a nearly failed crop, and shipments lagged behind expectations as farmers awaited better rain.
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Texas
Washngton
Austin
Fouston
Washington County
Cyclone Devastates Ricuaonp Missouri Town
A cyclone struck Ricuaonp on Saturday causing near total destruction of half the houses and over a hundred homes lost. The Shew house brick hotel collapsed with inmates in the ruins. Twelve to fifteen lives were reported lost and property damages approached a quarter of a million dollars.
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Missouri
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Shew House
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