Weekly Banner notes political theater and press wars
Cor Guim Wirze0orn appears as a prospective successor to Throckmorton in congress while Mrs Jenks is profiled as a poised rival. General Howard leads an Indian campaign as writers dispute party loyalties and reforms. Debates over the whipping post draw reader attention amid editorials on the silver bill and electoral politics. Senator Maxey receives a Paris homecoming welcome as Texas papers report shifting editorial battles. The Houston Age announces new ownership and Beery Warterson’s NY letter critiques Hewitt on the electoral bill and honesty.
Hancock Character Endorsed For Congress In Gazette Letter
A Citizen correspondent urges Hancock’s election to Congress citing needed harbor improvements at Galveston and Galveston Bay. The letter claims Hancock is the only man in the district with real influence in Congress.
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Hancock
Congress
Galvetten
Few Texas items pass Congress in late session
A Washinctox special to the Galveston News notes limited local interest legislation from the recent session. Excluding pension and private bills, only two measures tied to Texas stood out: Senator Maxey’s outer bar work at Galveston and funding for tents for the summer encampment.
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Galveston
Texas
Congress
Maxey
Nominations for county officers set for September convention
The Bellville Beacon notes the Banner opposes county nominations at the county convention but supports nominations in principle. A county officers convention will be held on the first Saturday in September to select a ticket. The paper expects a good ticket and a fair majority.
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Galveston County
Col. Geo. Flournoy
New York
G. H. Warren
Kopperl
Galveston
Political figure Jones rivals in district
The Bastrop Adon notices many men in every county will vote for Jones and warns that if Jones wins a congressional seat the district faces a terrible fall. It argues he would be a bump on a log in Congress, neither useful nor ornamental.
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Adon Tiser
Jones
Congress
Sis
Death of Col J D Giddings Brenham's esteemed leader
Col. J D Giddings died Tuesday at 2 am from injuries after being thrown from his buggy near his Brenham home. A long time resident, he helped found the Washington County railroad, co led by his brother D C Giddings, and built a fortune through law banking and public service. He held church and Masonic roles, supported Sunday schools, and was a prominent Democratic figure and family man. His funeral Tuesday evening drew many mourners.
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Atlanta
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Doubt Cast on Lang’s Place in Providence
The writer questions Lang’s significance in God’s providence, suggesting Lang is a minor figure and unlikely to have been uniquely protected or favored. The commentary contrasts past “good men” with Lang, deeming him “very small potatoes” in the broader divine plan.
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Austin Statesman
Lang
Elavier
Lafig
Marketable peaches for drying preferred halves over pieces
The article notes producers dry surplus peaches with free stone halves most marketable when dried, larger peaches yielding higher returns. Choice halves bring 25 to 50 percent more than small pieces, while cling-stone peaches have little commercial value.
Cotton on Black Lands Struggles with Nist in Mississippi
Reports from Mississippi describe cotton crops on black lands suffering heavily from nist damage. Farmers seek relief and guidance as pest pressure impacts yields and local agriculture.
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Nist
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