Town shifts voters as Waco feud grows
Town leans Republican by an estimated ten to twelve thousand. The Zxamer trusts Waco will rise to prominence and fears the state capital move would hurt its commerce. Ten new yellow fever cases reported on the 16th. Forest City Arkansas records ten deaths with no new cases and business suspended.
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Waco
Mements
Forest City
Ark
Morgan City
Herwick Bay
Bayou Boeuf
Concordia
Memphis
Berwicks
Centerville
Hopefield
Greenback candidacy and rail news dominate Lamar era papers
Tur Paris North quotes a local threat against the first Greenback candidate in Lamar county. The piece notes Texas papers debating legislators defenses, temperance boasts, and monetary scarcity. It also reports on Santa Fe bridge work at the Brazos and the Great London Circus in Denison.
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Tur
Paris
Lamar County
London
Texas
Denison
Arald
Outlaws Form Sam Bass Gang In Glendale Robbery
The Glendale Missouri railroad robbery was carried out by a gang tied to Henry Underwood Frank Jackson and Cal Carter, with remaining Sam Bass gang members. Authorities expect the fugitives to head toward Denton County Texas as Santa Fe railway prospects revive Burleson County commerce.
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Glendale
Henry Underwood
Frank Jackson
Cal Carter
Sam Bass
Denton County
Texas
Caldwell Register
Burleson County
Tim Underwood
Railroad accidents and a fatal shooting shock 19th century
Reports describe an epidemic of railroad disasters with an engine plunging into an open draw at Milwaukee killing a telegraph operator and injuring the engineer, plus a collision near Chicago that killed two men. J J Wheeler editor of the Paris Banner was shot and killed by lawyer Wm P Bonner in Paris after a quarrel with Bonner's defended policeman.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
J.J. Wheeler
Paris Banner
Wm. P. Bonner
Lfist
Wheeler
Bonner
Agent Meeker
Josephine Meeker
Texas political panorama omits most leaders
The Houston Zeregram surveys Texas political figures and consigns almost all to oblivion. It highlights only Coke and Alaxev as remaining leaders, implying few tears for the passing of others from state or district politics.
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Houston
Texas
John Hancock
Eiggart
Coke
Alaxev
Trial of Dan Morris for Loggins murder in progress
The Dan Morris murder trial continues at Hempstead with the state resting and defense testimony. Allegations include Loggins threatening Morris, Morris fleeing the country, and surrounding unrest as reports of fever, Indian conflicts, and religious fervor fill the press alongside mining prospects in West Texas and rail expectations near Fort Davis.
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Dan Morris
Loggins
Hempstead
Morris
I. E. Kirby
J. H. Curtin
Marison County
L. T. Levin
Dallas
E. C. Duer
Harris County
J. T
P. H. Swearingen
Brenham
J. C. Ralston
Waller County
West Texas Mines Attract Investment Amid Freight Disputes
Reports highlight ongoing interest in Sierra Mojada mines and new company formations in west Texas. Mexican authorities welcome Americans. San Antonio warns business owners as trade shifts toward Luling, Waco, and Fort Worth routes with cheaper freight to rail hubs. Contention over freight costs strains regional commerce while violence and political instability rise in other states.
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Sierra Mojada
West Texas
San Antonio
Fafresa
Austin
Corpus Christi
Waco
Fort Wo
Five Progressive Men Sought for Texas State Government
The Gainesville Register notes rising dissatisfaction within the Texas Democratic Party since 1873 and calls for a future administration of five progressive men and a vigorous legislature. It argues discontent will fade with reform and state progress continue.
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Gainesville
Democratic Party
Texas
Murder in Fannin County Witness Killing Near Orangeville
A black woman named Easter and her young son were killed and her daughter wounded near Orangeville in Fannin County. Masked assailants carried out the murders after the woman testified. Two men were arrested and held in Bonham jail in bonds of 2600 each.
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Easter
Orangeville
Fannin County
Bonham
Frank Hargraves
Field
Hempstead
Columbus
Elizebeth Scott
Lamar County
J. C. DeGress
Austin
Ben. Thompson
McCulloch
Sulphur Springs
Norris
Indianola
New Orleans
Honey Grove
Bill Davis
Dolly Hudspeth
Lockhart
Kriebel
Gonzales
Fairfield Recorder
Palestine
Waco
Fairfield
Giddings Lone Star
Bonham News
Plains
Denison Accuses Sherman of Higher Gambling Booth Density
Denison labels itself a moral town and claims Sherman supports more gambling tots than any neighboring Texas town, asserting stricter moral standards and regional influence.
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Denison
Sherman
Texas
Ohio Republicans Win Big and Take State Legislature
Ohio voters favored the Republican party by about 17 000 votes and gave the Republicans control of the legislature, signaling a shift in leadership and a potential Republican senator. The Democrats suffered a decisive defeat amid a party split over hard and soft money and greenback policies, with the nation’s resumption of specie payments viewed as a Republican success and a prosperous financial climate. The piece urges Democratic unity and strong leadership to counter Republican gains in time for the national campaign.
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Ohio
Thurman
New York
TF Money Party
Thomas H. Beaton
Missouri
Paris editor shot by a city dog killings controversy
The Paris editor J. J. Wheeler was shot and killed after a dispute about city dog killing actions led to a clash with attorney Benner. Police officer Tom Clark had earlier killed dogs on owner premises and streets, provoking charges and council support for the officer. The case may hinge on Clark's alleged carelessness.
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The
Paris Hanver
J. J. Wheeler
Tom Clark
Wheeler
Anner
Council
Clark
Benner
Bonner
Political parties and peace urged for 1880 election
The piece argues fools exist in both North and South yet are not representative of the people. It urges unity, harmony, and rest, calling for re passage of policy to aid revived business. It predicts parties opposing commercial ties will be decisively defeated in 1880. ends with a riddle about the elder tree.
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Luling
Austin
Houston
Galveston
Peirce
Freight Discrimination Hurts Texas Cotton Producers
Texas freight rates to Galveston and beyond raise costs for Brenham and Dallas producers and inflate prices in New York. The article urges legislative relief, citing high per mile charges and lobby-influenced inaction by the sixteenth legislature. A social anecdote from the Chicago Times closes the discussion.
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Texas
Galveston
New York
Dallas
Brenham
Column Bites Back At Debtor C Clarkson Jr
The Gainesville Register prints a sharp column targeting C Clarkson Jr who vanished from town leaving unpaid bills. The piece mocks him as a gay festive character about 36, medium height, heavy build, a fast talker and prone to smutty tales and loud outbursts.
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Gainesville
C. Clarkson, Jr
Clarkson
Weis
Democratic unity urged to save Texas politics in editorial
The Galveston News editorial questions Democratic policy on finances immigration education and the homestead law while urging national unity for a strong platform. It critiques Texas leadership and calls for policy clarity on schools immigration industry and manufacturing incentives.
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Galveston
Roth Iist
Texas
Democratic Party
Protracted Greeting at Oak Hill Under Mr Heasley
A weeklong event at Oak Hill led by Mr Heasley has featured a mix of unusual signs and generally good attendance. Minor illnesses noted with no mortalities, a black man was brought from Burton for arraignment, and 850 whiskey drinks and 330 beer drinks were recorded in the week. A local call dispute and a tab on a private gambling raid at Pete Brenson’s establishment are also reported with names such as Sam Moustoe and Orange Payne.
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Edivora Bannert
Oak Hill
Heasley
R Hood
Burton
Esquire Thompson
District Court
Edhar
Brix
Sax. Brewes
Pete Brenson
Corred Sports
Duran
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Pean
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Cornell
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Swain
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Citizens Savings Bank
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Denison Herald
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White River Agency
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Hamman
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Joe Mearns
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Nature's Grazier
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Texas Avenue
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Wilkins
Reiling
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Texas Miltary Institute
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Arpettaires
Ussie
Stkumes
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