03 Oct 1879
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1879
Page
1
A panhandle region report notes seven hunters killed and a broad call for a general US and British North America strike. Other items include Mapam Waker charged with horse theft in Waxahachie, new militia dress rules, liquor licensing, and political chatter on Sunday laws.
A Sedalia Descrat editorial denounces the welcome for General Grant as a Republican Party maneuver meant to push a cult of personality and public sympathy for him as a strongman. The piece argues the reception mirrors a broader push by elites and capitalists for centralized rule.
The Columbus Citizen reports that after retiring, the jury unanimously found the accused guilty as charged. Four jurors refused to vote for either hanging or life imprisonment, though all believed Mrs Killough's testimony. Juries may be tender hearted, sworn to follow law and evidence, and not more responsible than judges for the sentence.
The Newark Sunday law discussion sparks heavy sentiment as parties clash over enforcement. The St. Louis Republican notes that Sunday restrictions often stay on statutes but are rarely enforced, with religious services protected and Sunday treated as a legal and business holiday.
A group of English emigrants reached Galveston then moved on to New Philadelphia. Two gentlemen returned claiming false representations of the country. They described mosquitoes as abundant and land as poor sandy and swampy in wet weather. One man warned he would return to England if work did not appear. The others who went to New Philadelphia shared the dissatisfaction.
A jumble of witty lines and small notices discusses fashion, love, and daily life. The Cuero Bullet on notes deaths in Texas counties, while editorial quips from the Baromire Gazette poke at politicians and railroads, ending with a light anecdote about vice and virtue.
An elderly veteran, now with the Royal Military Academy Woolwich, claims presence at Napoleon I’s funeral at St Helena in 1821 and Napoleon II’s funeral at Chiselhurst in 1873. He says he attended the emperor’s son’s funeral on July 12, 187Q with merteroan cadets. Also notes a warehouse fire at Tacob ox Victoria burning eight bales of cotton last week, likely started by a smoker.
Brenham Texas notices advertise attorney at law B S Rogers and physicians surgeons Dr. W C Waird and Dr. Werley. John G James announces construction contracts and estimates. Shop location given as south side of Main Street near MeIntyre House. Notice dated March 23 1875.
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