May 17 1878 Che Weekly Banner Highlights
Stafford named candidate for State Treasurer. Tree a Sedalia dollar store. Catherine Beechen dies in New York. Venezuela earthquake kills 600. tremors felt in Caracas. Seth Shepard praised as strongest congress candidate. A seventeen year old girl dies by suicide in St Louis. Coke introduces San Antonio to Rio Grande railroad bill. Governor denies reprieve for Brown Bowen. Throckmorton era compared. Hubbard favored. Denton Monitor backs F E Piner for congress in Throckmorton's district.
Legislative Notes and Local Updates in April News
Wass Jones is described as a persistent candidate for congressional honors and accused of softening green backers. Escuano orders a million pounds of lint and appliances for the wounded. A House committee proposes retirement of three and five cent silver pieces. St Louis workhouse inmate count for April hits 275 with daily feeding costs at 1212 cents per person. A. J. Dorn, the State Treasurer, is expected to seek renomination at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
St. Louis
Telegram Toasts a Narrow Escape of Emperor William
Frestorst McMahon sends a telegram praising the emperor’s escape from assassination. The note makes a favorable impression in Berlin as merchants warn Senators about bankruptcy law repeal while the Senate passes the bill. Sam Bass’s escape is noted as pursuers close in. Pierre satt’s 1873 Directory and Advertisers handbook arrives with portraits of leading newspaper men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frestorst McMahon
William
Berlin
New York
Senate
Pierresatt
America
The Colored Vote Editorial in The Galveston Spectator
An editorial in The Galveston Spectator by Richard Nelson urges patience with the Labor and Greenback party, warns against untested promises to the colored vote, and endorses sticking with the Republican or Democratic parties while criticizing the Greenback movement. It argues both major parties have long shown their true colors and cautions that promises are often broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Spectator
Richard Nelson
Labor and Greenback
Republican Party
Abolishing Waco City Government Considered
The Waco ramainer reports influential circles discuss ending the present city government due to high costs. A new system may cut expenses from about 17000 dollars yearly while addressing municipal needs, with critics saying officials’ heavy salaries drain revenue and offer little tangible benefit. Local hotels and press commentary on governance and consistency are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Ramainer
Waco
Texas
Potter Resolution on Presidential Investigation Rejected
The House rejected Mr. Potter of New York's resolution to extend the presidential investigation to South Carolina and Mississippi after filibustering by Republicans and lack of quorum. Congressman Mills denounced the probe while supporters argued it unwise to reopen old sores. the matter adjourned. The piece also covers the Kate Southern case in Georgia, where she killed her rival Mrs. Cowart in a jealous murder at a ball. Southern was tried and sentenced to hanging, with an appeal pending and gubernatorial involvement expected.
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Mr. Potter
New York
South
Carolina
Mississippi
House
Mills
Electoral Commission
Hayes
Congress
Kate Southern
Georgia
County officers blamed for ordering blanks from St Louis
The Denison News criticizes county officers for sending away to St Louis for blanks that could be printed locally. It notes the delinquent tax list is published by the county’s only straight Republican paper, led by a man elected as a Democrat with Democratic newspaper support. The paper argues party organs largely elect the party ticket and expect rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison News
St. Louis
Fire at Huntsville Office Recalled in Patent Form
Last week Tre Huntsville describes the great Huntsville fire in patent form. The office of the tem was partly saved in a very pied condition. G. R. known as Item George says the fire in his office was not so bad but could have been worse. The stem will soon reappear in some shape. We hope our friend will be on his feet again.
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Huntsville
Brazos
Hempstead
Austin County
Colorado Chessen
San Antonio
San Saba
Flatonia
Dallas
Olin Wellborn
J. W. Throckmorton
Congress
Dallas and
Wichita
Denton
James T. Bell
Birdville
Fort Worth
Corpus Christi
John Conners
Austin
Peak
Sam Bass
Round Rock
Communal Spirit Among Northern Labouring Classes Noted
The Fort Worth Standard remarks on a spirit of commonship among urban mechanics and laborers in the northern states, while noting farmers remain content with their lot. The piece contrasts urban labor unrest with rural satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Bellville Beacon Expands to Seven Columns
The Bellville Beacon announces a seven column enlargement for last week, printing entirely in house. The paper aims to serve Austin county with quality reading material and expects strong local patronage for its expanded edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellville
Beacon
Austin County
Injury ends a young girl after gamecock attack
An eleven year old girl in Nelson Kentucky was attacked by a large gamecock while working in a chicken house. The bird’s spur pierced the side of her head and entered the brain, and she cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Animals sold from San Antonio menagerie reach St Louis fairgrounds
Most animals from the busting menagerie at San Antonio were purchased by the St Louis Fair Grounds Association and the Republican notes their arrival in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
St. Louis
Commune Ideals Spark Debate in St Louis Meeting
A spokesman described the commune aim as sharing work and wealth through public ownership of land and machinery. He warned socialist rulers seek to abolish wages and upset the social order, comparing it to Paris and calling for public control of resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Socialistic Labor Party
Paris
Ex-army General Joan Fremont Reduced to Pauper Status
General Joan C. Fremont once a leading figure and abolition candidate in 1856 is described as a hopeless pauper. The ex officer, associated with Thomas H. Benton, once commandeered a St. Louis mansion for headquarters in 1861 and now cannot make a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan C. Fremont
United States
St. Louis
Fremont
Thomas H. Benton
Porter predicts conspiracy evidence if investigation ordered
In a House speech Mr Porter said an investigation would reveal a conspiracy to falsify Louisiana’s vote formed before the November election. He claimed those with high official positions knew of the plan. Democrats seek a Thursday quorum while Republicans vow to filibuster until their amendment and debate are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
House
Louisiana
Rioters clash in Blackburn as military deployed after arson
In Blackburn England thousands of lower class laborers march in the streets. A residence burns and another is partially destroyed amid the disturbances. The authorities ordered the military to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
England
Florida matter dominates House agenda as adjournment nears
The Florida issue remains the House’s focus with final adjournment moved to May 26. Packard would serve as consul to Liverpool if Senate confirms. salary set at 17000 dollars. Eliza Pinkston to receive liberal support. Brick Pomeroy opposes the Toledo Organization and seeks a greenback party with himself as head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
House
Packard
Liverpool
Senate
Eliza Pinkston
Brick Pomeroy
Toledo
Brick
Texas county notes show crops, politics and railways
A long list of Texas local items covers crop prospects in multiple counties, political conventions in Bell and other counties, railroad efforts by C. S. F. and G. C. S. F., security concerns, court actions, lynching reports, and business notes from towns like Dallas, Waco, San Saba, and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
C. W. Hurley
Galveston
Bell County
Santa Fe Railroad
Commissioner's Court
G. C.anl S. F. Railway
Vegetine for Dropsy and Stomach Ailments Ad
An 1860s medical ad extols Vegetine as a tonic for dropsy and liver issues. It promises to renew the blood, remove humors, regulate the bowels, and restore vigor, claiming testimonials of recovery and urging readers to try the product.
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C.stafford
Tree
Sedalia
Cathanine Beechen
Henry Ward Beecher
New York State
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Venezuela
Caracas
Des Moines
Iowa
Seths Shepard
Coke
The
Rio Grande
Brown Bowen
Hupsarp
Throckmorton
Dallas Ca
Hubbard
Tuer Denton
F. E. Piner
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Escuano
Waco Telephone
A. J. Dorn
Coxe
Bass
Municipal Governments
Col. Bartow
Dallas Herald
McClelland House
Baxxer
Dallas Cail
Marshall Aeveld
State News
Galveston County
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Waco Star
Seth Shepard
Victoria
Jackson
Waller County
Lewisburg
Tyler
Tyler Democrat
Young County
Colorado County
Hall
Mr. Huttel
la Grange
Denison Vews
Houston
Victoria County
District Court
Bastrop Advertiser
Col
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Bastrop
United State Attorney
Richmond
Tapis
Burns
Turner
Headquaters
Mary Woonster
Col. Lambert
Fant
Morris
Fort Smith
Ark
Shepard
Bell, Coryell, Falls and McLennan
Denison
Mollie Ritter
Lehman Brookmeyer
Robert Mackey
J. M. D. Turner
Eureka
Mackey
Denton Aoniter
Eagan
Hogg
Alton
Bass & Co
Brenham
Robinson
Praire
Walkers Station
Democratic Party
U. S. Congress
Halletsville
Lavaca
French Rainville
Perry
Rainville
Denton Monitor
Texas News
St. Louis Republican
Nueces
Australia
Texas State Horticultural and Pomological Association
Harris County
San Sabaens
Williams Ranch
Brown County
Hutchins
Bellville Beacon
Brazds
Scranton Grove
Kenney
Central Committee
Charles Spence
Tacob Meyer
D. Wheeler
Sengapono
Lary
Mr. Sterne
Kinney
Acta
Braxsviene
Dan
T Tate
Dames Conner
Veghetine
Doctoi
Dias
M. Depossitatesx
Apothecary
Evaneville
Tod
Stevie
J. E
Usioomwn
Teeter Ie
R. Ti. Stevens
Boston, Mass
Vestine
Carmichael
Iter
Caamsoth
Orm
Mires
D. G. Smith
Baxxen
Marche
Washington Hotel
John Summers
Cor
Tremont & Mechanic
Morgan
Union Depot
Central House
R W. Rutherford
J. L. Norton
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