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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1891
Page
3
The issue notes various items such as astronomy updates in Kansas, an earthquake in St. Louis, Espereron William’s $5000 pledge for Spanish sufferers, passport decree disputes, the Hovetox Post publishing Presbyterian texts, and political opinions on the sub treasury bill and Harrison. It reports labor wage cuts at Waltham, railway examination calls, and international affairs including incidents in China and Russia Poland.
The Southern Mercury derides the Raum inquiry as a sham and accuses Baum of white washing official acts. It attacks Wannamaker as corrupt and connected to a bank swindle, and forecasts public anger over Congress’s squandered billion dollars and patronage favors to families.
The Manufacturers Record reports improving business and financial conditions across the country with the South gaining from rising exports, grain shipments, and imports. Iron and cotton goods trade show signs of revival, railroads handle heavy traffic, and Southern mills stay busy with profits and optimism for a strong season ahead.
European crops fail while U S harvest soars creating a vast export outlook. Authors note 399 million bushels produced last year with 109 million exported and projections of 560 to 600 million carryover this year. Europe faces shortage and American wheat may supply over 300 million bushels to meet demand.
Nicaracca petitions to acquire half an acre for its pavilion at the World’s Exposition, outlining its intended building site and consented use. The request emphasizes location suitability and access for visitors and exhibitors.
A speaker argues that reliability trumps talent for career success. Sobriety honesty and industry make a young man dependable at work so employers can trust him in charge and expect timely returns. Carelessness and ambition alone do not sustain employment.
W. T. Foster of St. Joseph Missouri predicts two major storm waves crossing the continent in September and October with Pacific origins reaching Atlantic shores by late September and late October. He warns of tropical hurricanes, killing frosts near October 3, and urges farmers to secure corn and cotton by October 10 to avoid heavy weather damage.
Major Hi K Davis receives a letter from Hon Harry Haynes of Brenham urging a connection between Brenham, the Velasco Terminal, and the Brazos Valley railroad plus a bid from Richmond. Brenham and Fort Bend supporters urged to meet on a liberal conservative basis for the enterprise. Memphis Commercial comments on Congressman Crane's sub treas ury stance and Ocala platform loyalty.
The column surveys revolutions in Guarelana and famine reports from Russia, retirement in politics, epidemics in Melbourne, and fires in Lasuon. It also notes military reallocations, currency law changes, Washington watchdogs around the American legation, Louisiana lottery battles, Chandler town site clashes, arrests in Matamoros, hospital fundraising in Cumberland Parish, Texas cotton mills, Austin’s crackdown on Salvation Army drums, and a Herald courier possibly Patrick Evan.
State news item outlines Jacksonville plans for a new depot building. Other notes cover Richmond revival, Mot ley county district court, Dallas German paper, and fires affecting Waco Garrison Paris and Celeste communities.
A dispute over money ends in a thigh wound when one man shoots another outside a saloon on the Hill. The shooter was arrested and posted a $250 bond. In Homer Texas a theft spree ends with a watchman powerless as a thief steals a car. In Worth County a grand jury indicts club members for gambling and saloon operators for Sabbath openings, with more indictments expected.
Tae Stitt of Texas is served with notice to appear in the Ot day October 1891 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon before J. J. Hutchins in N. OW. County relating to a suit for 270 dollars plus interest and costs. The complaint, filed by Plai n tiff, names two others as estado cooperators in the unpaid debt. The document is certified by C A Boyd, Constable, and carries the official seal.
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