Immense German Volksfest Opens in Brenham
The Fourth Volksfest drew an immense crowd as Brenham celebrated with a mile-long procession, music, and prize events. Highlights included May Queens Augusta Minkwitz and Mattie Hosea, decorated wagons, and speeches by Robert Schmerbeck and Col. P. H. Swearingen amid a day of festivities and evening dancing.
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Brenham Hook & Ladder Company
Brenham Schutzen Verein
Col. H. Hodde
M. Amsler
F. W. Schuerenburg
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Lucy Minkwitz
Easy Hofman
Ida Moldenhauer
Queen of Free School
Mattie Hosea
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Eliza Baker
Pesch
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FL Meisner
Robert Schmerbeck
Carl Schutze
Louis Ammons
W. Barnett
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Charles Parks
P. H. Swearingen
R Schmerbeck
Volksfest Association
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Hallie Halbert
Eula Williams
Faith
Emma Koch
Love
Louise Hoffman
Hope
Louise Minkwitz
Joy
Augusta Geisecke
Fairy
Annie Spencer
Bertha Lockett
Ida Mouldenhauer
Carrie Panderson
Loreley
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Weekly Banner items mixed with political and regional notes
May notes from The Weekly Banner report Cras H Sauri alive and to lecture in Atlanta. Boxser of the New York feeder worth 10 million from ads. Six men publicly whipped in Newcastle jail yard. Greenback State ticket nominated in Pennsylvania. Treasury receives 800 conscience money. George McCorsuch announces candidacy for attorney general. German commerce depressed in Bremen and other towns. Edward Mesy bond for threatening a World reporter. M F Deanne marries in Kentucky and Denison friends host reception. Mexican silver debate in San Antonio as bankers quote values. Mexia Ledger forecasts Dallas Morning Call decline due to Dick Hubbard.
Fremont on retirement list query sparks congressional debate
Gen Frencxt seeks placement on the retired officers list while the San Antonio congressional delegation argues Confederate members should not object as Fremont reportedly harmed none of them.
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Congress
Fremont
Government receipts on the 6th totaled over a million
The report notes internal revenue of £986,431.18 and customs of $464,671.06 for the 6th, marking a lively daily tally of indirect taxes totaling over a million and a half.
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Internal Revenue
McKinney Takes Charge of Public Free Schools
City voters adopt control of McKinney free schools and seek Brenham school regulations. Mayor Kerr is asked for copies, noting Brenham schools rank with top state public schools.
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McKinney
Kerr
Brenham
Little Girl Outraged Report Stirs County
Greenville correspondent reports a nine year old girl outraged near Burton in this county. The disturbance involved a negro man whose intention was bad but was frustrated.
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Houston Telegram
Burton
Greenville
War preparations and diplomacy widen in Europe
The Eastern question remains shrouded in mystery as Austria raises sixty million florins for war. The British fleet concentrates in the east while talk of a conference continues. Early dissolution of Parliament is not expected at this time.
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Austria
Postal bill threat sparks newspapers protest across nation
A circular excerpt from a new postal bill proposes charging newspapers at letter-carrier offices, one cent per two ounces of fraction, threatening universal postage in cities with free delivery. The measure draws widespread objection from publishers and the public as press notes caution against restricting distribution and raising costs.
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Congress
United States
State Police Service Debate Spurs Frontier Counties
The piece notes that state police have historically rendered valuable service in frontier counties and discusses whether the next Legislature will continue the service or fund the work already done.
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Frontier Counties
Morgan Death Not Halting New Orleans Transport Plans
A New Orleans special reports the steamship and railroad sector unaffected by Morgan's death. The railroad west of Morgan City will extend soon. It is believed Morgan's family will inherit nearly all his estate. The combined valuation of the railroad and steamships is about ten million.
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New Orleans
Morgan
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Mr. Morgan
Wealthy New York lu natics race coach to Philadelphia
About a dozen wealthy New York bloods amused themselves by driving a coach from New York to Philadelphia. Relays of horses were provided along the route and drivers were changed as often as the horses. The men enjoyed the sport as a social diversion.
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New York
Philadelphia
Obituary of Mr OBrien the Irish Immigrant Millionaire
The San Francisco Café publishes a biographical sketch of Mr. O'Brien born in 1826 in Ireland who came to America and to California in 1849. He co founded Flood and O'Brien liquor dealers in 1856, later moved to mining, and amassed a fortune of fifteen to twenty million dollars. He was quiet, unassuming, and highly respected by friends.
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America
California
New el Dorado
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Flood & O'Brien Liquor Dealers
Berlin carriage shooting reported during emperor's outing
On Saturday last two shots were fired at the imperial carriage as Emperor William returned from a ride in Berlin. The shots caused no harm. the shooter fled, but an accomplice was captured. A D Wallace of Chicago is said to be short about 60 000 to 70 000 as Hyde Park village treasurer.
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Austin Counties
Denton
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House Debates Rail Transport Bill with No Action
In the House on Saturday delegates discussed a bill to regulate interstate railroad transport and ban freight discrimination. No final decision or action was reached.
Russian ambassador in England amid Anglo Russian talks
Paris dispatch notes Havre authorities will not permit arms from the United States for the Russian government to be sent. Count Schouvaloff, the Russian ambassador, is now in England as negotiations proceed to settle differences between England and Russia.
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Russia
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Paris
Havre
United States
Pretty and young hair restored by Parkers Hea Balsam
Woman praises Parkers Hea Balsam for restoring natural brown color to hair, improving texture, removing dandruff, and leaving scalp clean and cool. She reports no hair loss and feeling like herself again after six months use. Bottle available from local druggists.
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RE. LD
Ginger Tonic for Aged and Feeble Restores Vitality
A historical ad extols Ginger Tonic as a vitalizing remedy for the aged and feeble. It promises improved nutrition, endurance, and relief from dyspepsia sleepiness stomach upset heartburn liver issues and constipation. The text touts tonic pills and bottles priced at a dollar, claiming gentle nerve and body energy support.
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Porkers
Cigeston
Enjoy Life With August Flower and Liver Regulator
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and related ailments, promising relief and urging readers to obtain the genuine product from J. H. Zeus & Co. of Philadelphia. It also touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a popular mineral-free vegetable remedy, endorsed by many citizens nationwide for liver and bowel issues.
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Simmon
J. H. Zeus & Co
Philadelphia
Price Reduction Notice on Drinks
In hard times the proprietor announces price cuts for the same whiskey wines and liquors to 10 cents a drink and St Louis beer to 5 cents a glass. Geo. Htschberg.
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St. Louis
Geo. Htschberg
Trial Print Preview of Jack and Stal Lion Bills
To Stock Mes we are now prepared to print Jack and Stal lion bills in superior style. Give us a trial. Bittranos Hirschbergs elgant billiards saloon is free for the age of his customers.
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Hirschberg
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