29 Mar 1878
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1878
Page
1
The piece argues for swift punishment of red handed murderers and reform in juries and public sentiment. It cites unequal sentences for felonies like horse theft versus murder, notes recent death sentences approved on appeal, and urges rapid trials, stronger public demand, and a long state canvass before the next convention.
In Austin the U S District Court sits as debates linger on timber tax and a Mexican Indian war pension bill faces likely defeat. Memphis mourns Dr Fraskeror while Galveston hosts a petition to readjust federal districts. Brooklyn robberies and looming Texas capital shifts color a week of mixed reports.
The article argues for year round protection of freshwater fish from February 15 to June 1. It cites widespread seining as the cause of scarce streams and urges enforcement, noting streams near Brenham are shallow with deep holes easy to net. It advocates restocking and compares to reinforced laws in old states.
The LaGrange Record notes growing support for allowing defendants to testify in their own defense. The rule is gaining favor and may be considered by the next legislature.
A Dallas Commercial writer compares ten acres each of wheat and cotton. Cotton costs to market about 130.50 after expenses. value at five bales, 250. Wheat, 200 bushels at 1 each, yields 200. The Commercial editor favors wheat, saying cotton price too high and wheat too low. The true policy is crop diversification, not reliance on a single crop.
A Waco editor attacks Hon. A. J. Evans as unfit for a soon to be established United States Court bench. The piece accuses Evans of radical views and incendiary rhetoric at a Brenham speech, claiming he disparaged Democrats and praised Radicals.
The Jadex announces a Mai Fest for Wave and a Volkefeet for Brenham. A question about Corsieana hosting a similar festival arises but officials confirm no fest yet. If doves are plentiful a sausage feast is suggested.
The Court of Appeals granted her claims against Walker and Black, awarding Walker fifteen thousand nine hundred dollars and Black ten thousand dollars.
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