Pleasanton Journal Chronicle Highlights and Political Notes
The Pleasanton Journal notes subscriptions and advertising rates, mentions Wash Jones, and reports on topics from the McKenzie expedition returning with 400 head of stock to the Sixth district race between Schleicher and Ireland. It covers Emancipation Day celebrations, Congress adjournment, and various regional comments on politics, finance, and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Jones
Montebank
Bastrop
Jones
Rates and tariffs in Texas railroads debated in Statesman
The Statesman argues rail tariffs are too high, with five cents a mile for passengers criticized as prohibitive. It urges equalized freights, noting disparities Brenham to Austin and Galveston to Brenham. It critiques Congress and calls for legislative action to ease costs and boost Texas traffic.
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The
Austin Statesman
International
Central
Texas
Statesman
Brenham
Austin
Galveston
Burton
Bellville Seacox urges Austin County claim to senator seat
The Bellville Seacox argues Austin County deserves the senator seat after last election, noting past yielding to Burleson and aid to Washington County. It cites Democratic majorities: Austin 927, Burleson 356, Washington Republicans 339, urging Chesley of Bellville as a candidate with cross county support.
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Bellville
Washington
Burleson
Chesey
Hoy A H Stepne xs Enthusiastic Reception in Atlanta
Hoy A H Stepnexs drew an enthusiastic reception in Atlanta Georgia as crowds greeted him with energy and interest at a public appearance.
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Hoy
A. H. Stepnexs
Atlanta, Ga
Pursuit of Bass Ends with Bandit Seizure in Dallas
Campaign against Chief Bass closes as Peak returns to Dallas and tells reporters of Bass pursuit. Arkansas Johnson among gang killed by rangers. gang demoralized and Bass resorts to stealing horses and essentials. Peak expects Bass capture with proper precautions.
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Bass
Indiana Democratic Convention backs greenbacks as legal tender
The Indiana Democratic State convention passed a resolution favoring greenbacks as full legal tender for all debts except contracted to be paid in coin and called for retiring national bank notes in favor of treasury notes.
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Lampasas
Dispatch
Throckmorton
Austin
Democratic State Convention
Indiana
Treasury
Sherman rebuke over army conduct at West Point address
The article condemns General William Tecumseh Sherman for declaring potential military action if Congress or the Supreme Court unsettles Mr Hayes’s presidential title. It urges Sherman to remember he serves the people and to stop exceeding his duty by discussing contingencies.
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Fort Mason
Ephors Danner
Drenham
Far West
Brenham
Burton
Seargent Hendrickson
Puss
Austin
Round Rock
Burnett
Llano
Potomac
William Tecumseh Sherman
West Point
Congress
Supreme Court
Hayes
Lane's Salary as Grange Master Discussed
The San Antonio Witness questions Lane's $4000 yearly pay as master of the Grange and wonders if his affection for farmers conflicts with accepting a small expense allowance while seeking the governorship.
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Lane
the Grange
The
San Antonio Wrtress
Lang
Hubbard Rifles Miss State Encampment Invite
Wacos colored military company Hubbard Rifles sought to attend the State Encampment in Houston. The event was socially organized by Houston groups and funded privately, and Hubbard Rifles were not invited.
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Rockdale Messenger
Denison Grocers
Waco
Hubbard Rifles
Sherman
Wacos
Houston
Texans urged to patronize home printing in Brenham notice
A Brenahm newspaper column condemns Texas residents for buying printing from distant firms. It cites higher rates, delays, and a loss to local printers, urging Texans to support local presses like the Mexia Ledger. The piece notes officials’ anti home press sentiment and highlights a related arrest of Distressopopaca in San Elizario by rangers on the 16th.
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W. G. Connor
Waco
E. D. Fitts
A. E. Goodwyn
Galveston
Katie H. Vernon
Fanny H. Bacon
Cornelia E Holland
Olivia M. Tolland
Katie L. Jackson
Mattie E. Blake
Alice J. Farr
D. G. Pitte
John C. Wiley
Johnny Lockhart
Katie Vernon
Carrie Cassagne
Lucy Blackburn
Ella Naylor
Clara Keavill
Lydia Gibbs
Lula South
W.G. Connor
W. B. Lockhart
Brenitas
St. Louis
Brenham
Texas Press
Caer
Commissioners' Court
Washington County
Rankin
Texas
Mexia Ledger
Distressopopaca
San Elizario
Rangers
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Pleasanton Journal
Wash Jones
Laxe
Ingynet
Tue McKenzie
Mexico
Schleicher
Ireland
Sime Die
Staxcer Matthews
Potter Committee
Luoterest
New York
Liberia
American Colonization Society
Gen. Butter
Louisiana
Col
J. L. Bartow
Dallas Herod
New Orleans Picayune
London
Giddings Zone
Hempstead
Austin Gasette
Columbia
Marlin Bad
Stanley Matthews
Ben Butler
Matthews
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Dallas Herald
Mer. A. Harpusex
la Grange
Missouri- Grenbacker's
Sedalia
Explorers
Mason
Colorado River
Sargt. Hendrickson
Mississippi River
Seargent
Fredriksburg
San Antonio
New Braunsfels
Frederick
Cincinnatti, O
Chicago
Paris
Little Rock
Hos
Seta Sheraro
Galveston News
Dallas
Gov. Hubbard
Chappell Hill Female College
J. F. Archer
J. G. John
Texas Christian Advocate
Board of Trustees
Pitts
State News
Corsicana
Navasota
Morris County
Mark Manning
Walker County
Rockdale
Sherman Register
Rackensack Johnson
Fort Davis
Fort Worth
Brazos River
Smith County
Hubbard
Collin County
Grassyville
Giddings
16Th
Texas Cavalry
Waxahachie
Morton and McClosky
Williamson County Greenbackers
Griffin Brothers
Bell County
Murphy
Denison
Drnsdale
LaGrange
Democratic Executive Committee
Brazos County
Bryan
Marlin Ball
Court of Appeals
Lamar District Court
Express
Rinker
Grimes County
Anderson
Colorado Ciutzen
J. Rosenfield
Alfred Wehr
Leary
Wehr
Detroit
Houston Telegram
Waco Examiner
Tom Scott
Xrantner
Tubbs
Bowen
Hearne
Brown
Eagle Pass
McKinzie
Col. Shafter
Saragossa Mountains
U. S
Frisbie
Navarro County
Chatfield
Denison Arid Pacific
Colorado
Henry Preismeyer
Huntsville
Sam Noland
Tremont
Washington Hotel
Red River County
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Hubard
Leon County
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Medina County
Dallas County
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