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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1878
Page
1
The column surveys politics and crimes across the United States and abroad. Ex Gov Davis issues bids against Dallas convention while London theatre draws thousands. Yellow fever relief grows in Galveston Houston and New Orleans reports mingle with murders in Decatur and Philadelphia mortgage chatter.
A Pispatcu of Columbus Q reports Republicans lead in 303 townships and wards of 5204 with a potential statewide majority near 10,000 if the trend holds. Democrats concede an 8000 statewide majority. Greenbackers show a light vote.
The article argues the independent candidate has no real chance of election and urges voters to back Guy. It recalls a prior Banner report about Colored people at Long Point allegedly hiding their children, a claim that circulated to Charleston and was republished by the News and Coursés and the Austin Statesman.
A mob of about 3000 gathered after seven Black men assaulted four white women. The deputy sheriff tried to arrest suspects and was killed. The mob shot the murderers, hanged two, and prepared to hang the others as the account ends.
A dispatch from the deputy health officer at Denison dated Oct 16 reports that Sherman quarantine officers allowed about 30 passengers from the M E and T road to pass without much question. They head to various parts of the state. Houston quarantine officers refuse entry to the city without a clear bill of health.
The Banner reports a local tip that B. G. Guy, a colored Republican nominee for the Legislature, plays both sides by praising Harvin or Klaeden depending on the crowd. The piece urges colored readers to confront him and force a clear choice before the election.
The author argues the greenback party aims to split the Democrats to aid Republicans. He claims a greenback backed county attorney candidate is being promoted to help a radical opponent. He notes the district court last term cost $2000 with three convictions, 11 felons jailed, and one escapee bailed out, hinting at political manipulation.
A new baggage and mail car for the G C and S F railway arrives at Galveston on Saturday. Banner reports Bellville and surrounding areas are eager to support the line as it nears the Austin county line. Residents anticipate broad backing along the route to Belton once work starts near Richmond. The piece notes calls for actual construction over promises and mentions a railroad disaster suspect held on bond. Ex-Gov Davis argues a Republican victory is unlikely and aims to defeat Democrats, citing outlandish figures about radicals and greenbackers.
The piece denounces Republican gains in Ohio Indiana and Iowa, urges white voters to back Democratic nominees in Washington County, cites jail and pauper expenses, and laments county mismanagement while urging tax relief and reform. It recalls a shooting incident at a German fest near Bellville and notes legal actions against Scurry Foster.
Street talks claim the people are ground down to pay bondholder interest. They argue the revenue tax on whiskey and tobacco covers nearly the entire interest, so consumers indirectly finance the public debt without realizing it. The average man could do without both today, they say.
The weekly plague summary shows 88 cases and 340 deaths in New Orleans for the week ending Oct 12, with total 11 206 cases and 3400 deaths. Baton Rouge 399 cases 35 deaths. Morgan City 128 cases 23 deaths. Mobile 7 cases 3 deaths. Memphis 157 deaths. disease spreading in Louisiana and Mississippi. frost observed in Louisville and Cairo.
A Saturday night scene in Houston features serenaders praised by a telegram's note, with playful allusion to thirsty fiddlers and the idea of setting them up. The piece hints at a festive mood without detailing any arrangements.
The report states that California will not raise over 250,000 tons of wheat this year, a reduction from the earlier estimate of 00,000 tons. Officials cite weather conditions and market adjustments as primary factors in the lowered projection.
Poem reflects on fate wealth and virtue urging persistence and honor for public life. Followed by a Washington update: Sept 24 reliable info places cotton crop at 5.25 to 5.5 million bales. Longley execution in Galveston reported with priests present. Ohio election results show Republicans gains and Democrats winning four congressmen. Indiana yields four Democratic lawmakers. Greenback party collapses.
The McLennan county Greenbackers are accused of attempting to mislead Black voters amid a lack of a Republican ticket in the county. The note implies planned political manipulation in local elections.
A public hanging near the Giddings depot draws thousands, with Longley declaring he died justly yet forgiving all. The scene includes a priest from Austin, a dramatic fall, and quick verdicts about the law and Mexican dollars amid widespread town chatter.
Gov Stockdale allegedly pulled Levan's nose at Cuero last Saturday over Levan's remarks about a Meyersville address. The Galveston Jew Col Levan is described as Western Texas general agent for the Galveston Jews. The Victoria Advocate contrasts its stance with the Houston Telegram and mentions Maj Dan Ryan in Rutherford case.
Prof Tice sues Jacob S Merrell a patent medicine publisher over using his weather prognostications in an almanac. Merrell, described as a wealthy medicine man, published the item to advertise his wares. The suit seeks exactly $10000 and is pending in U S courts at St Louis.
The Democracy of Gray County proposes an open race with no nominations for county officers. They anticipate Democratic candidates winning as the greenback element is dead and radicalism is not involved in the canvass.
A fragment discusses a man with a large stock farm and questions whether a few acres could outprofit cattle feeding. It suggests hogs or crops might be more profitable given land, stock, and value, noting cattle as a potential aid.
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