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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1879
Page
2
The column reports on Kirby bail case opinion by Jeber C My Wisser, Windy Vanderbilt rumors in Dallas, potential crop failures in Ohio, a July 7 Democratic convention in Harrisburg, language notes on Tux Brownsville, and calls for the Warner bill in the Senate. It mentions Cuban or Atlantic issues, debts in St. Louis, cotton bale premiums, Tilden opposition, and various regional notes from Georgetown, Lexington, San Antonio, and Belton.
A mix of brief items on state administration changes, military figures, embezzlement sentencing, clemency actions, editor personalities, wool farmers cooperation in Minneapolis, volcanic activity at Mount Etna, and Mexico’s civil strife. Included are reflections on Texas editor N. Q. Henson, Waco press contrasts with Mark Twain, and a venting in Georgetown about enforcing law against idle, weapon-bearing men.
A historical discussion questions whether states may tax notes given for land. It claims real estate notes lack value beyond an IOU, while the land itself bears tax responsibility. The argument holds that noteholders profit from interest, so they should tax the investment, whereas with land notes the land must yield its own funds.
The Columbus Chronicle reports a mob killed Oliver Horace eight miles from Columbus on Thursday night by firing into his cabin, then burned the structure. His wife, who escaped with her children, refused to name the attackers. An indignation meeting was held, and officials seek justice while debates over state funding and free schools continue in the legislature.
The Brownwood company cautions against sensational mining claims while noting possible gold and silver deposits may be explored. A Leadville rush would come only if sizable finds are verified. Miss Duer’s Snow Hill trial for murder draws nationwide attention with insanity or accident defenses. In Arkansas harvesting advances with good wheat corn and cotton yields and expanded acreages.
Mayor Kerr notes a $2500 city tax and $2000 state fund along with a $1000 Peabody grant sustain ten month free schools. The Brenham program has boosted housing growth, attracted educated families, and earned statewide and international reputation for thrift, prosperity, and educational success.
The Brenham city council did not authorize 15000 in bonds for the Santa Fe railway. An ordinance was passed to issue 15000 in bonds for general purposes and only funds may be appropriated to secure right of way, not a direct donation. The piece argues railroads spur development and condemns subsidies as a bias against rail transport.
The report outlines a revenue deficiency for the year ending August 31 1880 totaling 71528 89 with 50000 for extra session expenses. It details receipts and disbursements, school funds, debt, and an unpaid interest bill. The houses pursue routine business with no major actions yet and debate over school and tax provisions continues.
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