Duel Penalties and Political Notes Across 1878 Press
FRMaX reports a Baltimore telegram about James Gorpox Bennett arriving in America around early July and accepting possible legal penalties for his duel with May. Star notes Hancock candidacy gains via Shep ard, while German authorities tighten security and convict eight for disloyal speech. A Huntsville mob hangs White. life insured for 10900 and insurer sues. Crop reports begin to come in with Virginia cotton varying from fair to very good, Mississippi and Tennessee listed as good.
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James Gorpox Bennett
Baltimore
America
May
Virgina
Jana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Analysis of Local Financial and Infrastructure Stance
The excerpt notes a divided stance on a Greenback era financial issue with repudiation rejected by the Giddings Lone Star. It praises Lolt Sver for level headed handling of financial problems. Houston Telegram cites plans to bridge Orange and the Pearl River area and to accelerate Morgan's Louisiana Way construction.
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Lone Star de
Greenbatk
Creenbackers
Langs A Democrat Contemplates Independence Over Party Rule
Tue Alstin notes Col Langs says democracy is tender and if the party sticks to the two birds rule he may run as an independent. Langschool ties him to the Langs faction and his stance could lead to a split.
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Tue Alstin
Langs
Wasu
Jones
Ile
King Richard
Texas
Fort Worth
Standard
Severe Typhoon Strikes Canton Causing Massive Destruction
An April typhoon swept Canton China decreasing the population by about ten thousand and razing most houses. The storm carved a six hundred foot wide path, leaving nothing standing in its reach as houses trees and fields were blown away.
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Canton
China
Mag W fiverty Returns to Galveston with Rail Plan
Mag W fiverty returns to Galveston after two months on the line of the G and S F railway. He has secured 140000 dollars in subscriptions and aims to raise 160000 more. Belton residents push to secure a railroad and attract the Santa Fe. Mr Hais in Galveston to inspect proceedings.
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W. Fiverty
Galveston
Belton
Santa Fe
Hais
Retrenchment and Reform in Political Rhetoric
The passage critiques broad political slogans from constable to U S senator, calling retrenchment and reform moonshine while noting public calls for action clash with vague promises and business interests.
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Tas Universalery
Tiis
United States
Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Progress Report
A New York special notes the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway loan progressing satisfactorily. Leaders urge landowners along the route to donate and subscribe, citing local support and the road’s necessity. Brenham and Washington County show apathy despite strong interest. committees have not yet secured funds. The line’s completion toward Belton and Richmond boosts prospects, with county crops and reduced freight costs emphasized.
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New York
Galveston
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
James Sorley
Brees
Sceene
Activiae
Messrs
Hurley
Cannon
Brenham
Washington County
Neves
Belton
Brazos
Richmond
Anistin
Burleson
Bell
Frescer Named Governor of Arizona by Senate
The text notes John C. Frescer has been appointed Governor of Arizona and confirmed by the Senate. It mentions Gen Exemont, a Free-soil candidate from S56, who discovered the South Pass and was once reputed owner of the Maripoza tract. It adds he was a Major General in the U S Army and now poor, with Frescer’s appointment described as charity.
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John C. Frescer
Arizona
Senate
Exemont
Free-soil Party
Kitony
South Pass
Rocky Mountains
Maripoza
United States Army
Fremiont i i
J. W. Potter
Illinois
Fort Worth
B. F. McDonough
Houston
Austin
de Witt County
Hubbard
Schliecher
Congress
Fort Bend
Throckmorton
C. W. Geers
Denton Monitor
F. E. Piner
Hillier
High Hill
Fayette County
Fintonia
Marshall
J. R. Thomason
Junction City
East men Seek to Establish Paper Mill in Austin
Two gentlemen recently from the East plan to establish a paper mill in Austin this fall. The move is seen as a much needed development for the state and calls for liberal support from the community.
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Austin Statesman
East
Austin
Texas rails tariffs blamed for immigration slowdown
The St Louis Star notes high Texas rail tariffs curb immigration and trade, arguing lower rates would boost grain and overall railroad business beyond cotton. Also covered are tributes to William Cullen Bryant, Greenback party bonds, a Bellville senatorial candidacy, Georgia convict camps, coal oil accidents, Hancock’s congress bid, and recent political commentary from Texas papers.
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Mississippi
Zeran
Texas
Seconas
Navasota tablet urges white unity in Grimes County election
The Navasota tablet argues for white voters to back white candidates in Grimes County during the county election. It claims white people are kind to Black citizens but says Black voters align with opponents, leading whites to favor respectable white men regardless of Black influence.
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Navasota
Grimes County
Ledger claims Hubbard received 7500 from Burnett Kilpatrick
Toe Mexia Ledger asserts Gov. Hubbard obtained seven thousand five hundred dollars from Burnett Kilpatrick for leasing the penitentiary. It publishes the district court clerk Woodall affidavit detailing B and K entries and a letter from Henry Gormley, BK’s bookkeeper, stating Col. Burnett said Hubbard got the money.
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Toe Mexia Ledger
Hubbard
Burnett & Kilpatrick
W.o1t Woodall
District Court
Walker County
B& K
Henry Gormley
Bb & K
Col. Burnett
Libbard
Balti more millionaire Thomas Wisans is dead
A terse report notes the death of Baltimore millionaire Thomas Wisans. The item mentions political friction with Potter’s committee and various regional updates including a Texas wheat outlook and a wave of local and national political chatter.
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Thomas Wisans
Baltimore
Srexator Marrxnews
Potter
Drenham District Joint Stock Association hires Wilkins for wagons
The Drenham District Joint Stock Association engaged Mr James A Wilkins to haul large commodious wagons for cotton handling this season at 50 cents per base. Other freights at stated charges, wagons, salt, flour, etc will be supplied for patrons at Grange prices. LN Halbert, President. June 14.
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Drenham
Dissolution of Partnership in Dream City Texas
The partnership formerly operating in Dream City, Washington County Texas is dissolved. Notice dated June 12 indicates final dissolution actions by H E A Otto.
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Moa Can & On
City of
Dream
Washington County
Texas
Bankrupt Sale of Henry E. Lockett Assets in Brenham Texas
A bankruptcy sale announces bidding on July ad day at 10:40 in Brenham Texas with a vendor’s lien and three part payment plan. It lists diverse parcels including a survey tract two miles northwest of Brenham in Washington County, plus additional blocks and streets in Brenham, and claims open accounts and a county patent right. Assignee W G Cain notes terms of sale and urges prompt bidding for a likely bargain.
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Texas
J. E.R EL N. Perry
Belim
Sylvester Howen
W. G. Cain
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