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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1886
Page
2
A fragmented column touches on a rumored Japanese wedding in Texas and wage practices, questions about bond claims in Indiana, the Texas Press Association meeting in San Antonio, and critique of labor activism. It argues for piece work, notes Erie Telegraph concerns, and laments jury selection, campaign papers, and biased press.
The Baxwxa argues the grand jury system harms the public, urging abolition. It calls the system one sided, inquisitionary, and a tool of defamation that breeds enmity and mischief, condemning it as un-American and unjust in practice.
The Banner notes two declared candidates for Texas governor, Mr Swain and Gen Ross, both respected but questions why they should run. It urges the State Democratic Convention to choose a nominee through regular party processes and avoid premature pledges.
The Brenham Bayxen reports splendid crop prospects across Washington county with rising work and prosperity. It notes good yields in Brazos Valley near Navasota aided by market reach and local merchants inducements, while discussing regional trade competition and political Bible abundance.
The writer argues for fairness in elections and rejects demeaning attacks on candidates. They assert candidates should be judged on merits, voters are the judge, and a respectful campaign could improve future officers by exposing weaknesses less publicly.
The Galveston News recounts a mayor court scene where Hal Geiger a black lawyer was fatally shot by C D Cannon a white lawyer in a courtroom in Mearne. It questions Texas law enforcement and suggests a push for stronger protection of rights and safer courthouses.
A wide range of topics fill the page from labor strikes at Laclede Gas in St Louis and a wide union dispute with the Knights of Labor to political talk in Texas about new papers and the rise of the Optic in Austin. The report also notes a distillery fire near Pekin Illinois, editorials on public opinion, and a governor general's case in Maryland.
A letter from New York describes dramatic cures using Swift's Specific for blood diseases and malaria. One writer credits 5.3.5 and ten bottles for full recovery, while another notes rapid improvement with 5.8.8 restoring appetite and weight. The roving account mixes medical claims with sensational commentary.
A sprawling jumble reports varied Texas items including jail populations in Lee and Harris counties, emigration to San Antonio events, a new opera house in San Antonio with a $75000 cost, a murder case in Louisiana leading to a Fort Worth arrest, and a political scene in Dallas with speeches and the Farmers' Alliance meeting.
Fragmentary clippings describe stylish fireplaces in homes, praise for Senator Invalis and Senator Mamb, labor and treasury debates, and a report from Liverpool of 1001 to 1000 foot icebergs. The piece also notes Thorndike Rice winning 160,000 francs in Monte Carlo and various social musings from newspapers across the country.
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