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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
2
A collection of short, unlinkable notes and quips covers politics in Chicago and Massachusetts, speculation on Governor races, a cannibalism claim, a shooting ambush, church and land values, post office energy savings, currency bans in San Domingo, and various opinions on public figures. The item also mentions an acquittal in Kentucky, Mary Walker’s gender comments, a novelty hunting cow, charity critique, and wartime ironies.
A Texas Republican group led by National Committeeman John Grant plans a newspaper venture capitalized at 55000 to 100000 dollars to sustain a weekly political organ serving Texas Arkansas eastern Louisiana and Oklahoma with news and an editor roster yet to be named. The article also criticizes President McKinley for clemency actions, citing releases of bank defaulters and a bank wrecker as injustices and calls for an explanation to the public.
THI Banner is invited to the twelfth Annual State Fair and Dallas Exposition set to run from October 16 to October 31. Officials promise superior exhibits and aim to extend the fair if quarantine rules limit public access, urging all Texans to attend.
A Georgia man accused of wrecking a train to kill his wife and then suing the railroad for damages faces strong criminal-class judgments as authorities pursue the case.
The article lauds William Jennings Bryan as a central figure in a historic post Civil War campaign. It praises his courage, endurance, and dignity in defeat, noting his youthful, Western background and plain-spoken appeal as reasons for widespread popularity.
Saturday probate docket entry grants the will in the estate of Wm Watson deceased. Carrie J Watson named executrix without bond while W A Yates N E Dever and S H Goodlette appointed as apprisers.
A Galveston Santa Fe manager reportedly favors Brenham as a potential site for a twenty stall round house.
Advertises S S S as a permanent cure for blood diseases based on testimonials from Mr. William Sowers of Bradford Ohio who claims lasting recovery after ten years. Describes cures of cancer catarrh contagious blood poison scrofula rheumatism eczema and other diseases with a vegetable remedy.
The advertisement claims a blood remedy free of mercury rask and other minerals. It promises guaranteed purity and offers free books on blood and skin diseases to those who contact the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Honorable Hoke Smith expresses satisfaction with the Democratic party's prospects, asserting that if the party possesses any politeness in its makeup, it should be pleased with his view of its outlook regardless of specifics.
The piece argues the US government will not intervene in Cuba, citing business interests and stock market stability under President McKinley. It notes druggists praise Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy and reports local news on Billy Bell’s recovery after a horse accident. A humorously framed poem about a cyclist and a note on the Second Regiment Band meetings are included.
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