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The item references Rankin and Levin publishing notes about Farmar and Qorosper with references to greenback ticket at masthead. It reports Wingard Howe visiting Massachusetts coast cyclone wrecks and deaths. Kiowa chief Satanta’s death described and a self harm and hospital fall. Green's Brigade meeting in Austin with resolutions of respect for Capt I G Billough. Texas State Fair catalogue receipt noted with liberal premiums including a bull terrier prize.
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CS. A
Austin
Col. G. Hoffman
D. N. Robinson
Wm. Steele
Wm. Jackson
H. J. Boone
I. G. Billough
Houston
Ohio Vote Farce Says Editor Blames Democrats
The Sedalia Democrat analyzes Ohio results claiming the statewide vote was a farce and fraud. It asserts Democrats were manipulated into supporting the movement while Republicans abandoned it and voted straight radical.
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Sedalia
Ohio
State canvass progressing as greenback movement fades
Tue Marshall Hoald says the canvass is progressing satisfactorily. He states the greenback movement is dying out as Democrats who joined it grow disgusted. He notes fiat money at a discount and rising distaste for associating with radical party elements, predicting the Democratic majority will exceed 1876.
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Marshall Hoald
Radical Party
Theocracy
Radical
Bourbon Democrats
General Gingox J Pixxon Dies in Arkansas at 72
Gen Gingox J Pixxon died at his home near Helen Arkansas in his 73rd year. Born in Tennessee he was among the first lawyers there, served as brigadier general in the Mexican War and commanded in the Confederate Army. In later years he pursued agriculture near the St Francis River mouth.
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Gingox J. Pixxon
Helen
Ark
Tennessee
St. Francis River
Ohio and Taoiada GOP fight on greenback movement
In Washington, Republicans challenge the latest returns showing Democratic gains in Ohio and Taoiada and claim the greenback defeat offsets Sherman’s setback. The party attributes the Ohio loss to soft money pressures.
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Congress
Ohio
Taoiada
Etary
Sherman
Washington County Democrats rally for straight ticket voting
A stark call to unite the white electorate in Washington County to support Democratic nominees for county offices. The piece mocks rivals, praises Lipscomb for judge, urges unity, and warns Radical influence could raise taxes and mismanage finances. It stresses white leadership and reform, urging voters to reject self serving outsiders.
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Greenback
Washington County
Nomination Confusion Over Dallas and Waco Conventions
A man named Jane' Kercuier was nominated at a Waco convention on a music like platform and later nominated at a Dallas convention. The Denison Ferad faces tribulation seeking identity and location. From Leon Springs on Pecos River dated Oct 4 he repudiates the Dallas nomination yet will accept votes.
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Jane’ Kercuier
Waco
Dallas
Denison Fferad
Leon Springs
Pecos River
Jefferson Evening Journal Launches in Jefferson Texas
The Jefferson Evening Journal debuts as a six column daily paper in Jefferson Texas aimed at smaller towns. The note hopes for success but acknowledges the challenge of securing adequate support for a daily paper in smaller Texas cities.
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Jefferson Evening Journal
Texas
Jefferson
Imp
Ttas
Republican losses sour Ohio victory in 1st district results
The piece notes Republicans won Ohio on the general ticket but failed to change the lower house balance, with eight net losses across Ohio Indiana and Maine and Oregon gains. It predicts Democrats may gain in coming years while illustrating local party maneuvers in Texas towns and county conventions.
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Ohio
Congress
Indiana
Maine
Oregon
Colorado
Indians Escape After Kerrville Raid
The Indians who made the raid near Kerrville have succeeded in making their escape.
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Kerrville
Jones and Hancock at Piney in Texas
A German fest at Piney near Bellville drew about three hundred people for a picnic and barbecue. Congressional candidates Jones and Hancock spoke with Jones leading, Hancock following, and both giving rejoinders. Finances dominated the discussion, leaving Jones unable to defend his positions. Hancock gained supporters as Jones lost notable backers who switched to Hancock.
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Bellville
Messrs
Hancock
Jones
Democratic pledge to colored voters in South Carolina
Governor Wade Hampton urges African Americans to join the Democratic party to gain influence in South Carolina. He warns that opposing the white race will prevent black citizens from holding office, while inviting them to participate through party unity and equal legal standing. The piece also advertises the World’s Great Forepaugh Show visiting Brenham in November with a grand parade and exotic acts.
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Shere
Chappell Hill
Washington
Brenham
Burton
Mesarm
Phears
Campbell
Blount
J. F. Winkleman
Winklaman Hias
McAdoo
Davis
Joseph A. Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Wade Hampton
United States
America
South Carolina
Ieee
Texas
Waco
Albert Edward
State News Roundup Highlights Texas Local Happenings
Round Rock reports flood light patenting again while San Antonio players baseball on Sunday. Waco sees a cotton shipment surge and a fire at the railroad wharf damages bales. Denison police encounter trouble over bribe releases. Deaths, accidents, forays, and political notes fill a broad Texas news snapshot with named towns and figures.
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Round Rock
Wicked Boys
San Antonio
Marshall Russel
Dick Allen
Waco
Public notice of final account in Washington County Texas
James E. Shepard, administrator, files final account and an application for order of distribution in the estate of Ann P. Mason in the County Court of Washington County. The hearing is set for the next term starting the third Monday in November 1578 at the courthouse in Sec. Weal, with a warning to interested parties to appear. Sheriffs and clerks certify the notice. Also an advertisement for fashion millinery offerings and related goods.
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Texas
Brenham & Newspaper
Washington
Ann PB
James E. Shepard
Washington County
Ang HE. Mason
Momilay
Sec
Lewis
Bresham
Brenham
Wat, Watson
Nrevham
Grange Warehouse Moves to New Brenham District Site
The Brenham District Joint Stock Association hires James A Wilkins as agent and relocates to a large warehouse for cotton handling at six cents per bale. Other freight rates, including wagons salt and flour, are offered at Grange prices for patrons of the house.
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Brenham
James_A Wilkins
Power Notes and Local Death Toll Across Cities
Power Notes reports New Orleans on October 16 with 26 deaths and 110 new cases, total deaths 3575 and 11 965 cases, dispatches show no abatement in disease. Memphis records 18 deaths and 66 new cases, Jeff Davis Jr. dies near the country, and Little Rock reports no city cases. Junce Turner urges faster criminal-law action to enable speedy trials. Washington County Democrats urged unity to win their ticket. a truce and guidance theme appears.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Jeff Davis
Jefferson Davis
Little Rock
Post Office Drive Aims to Nab Texas Mail Robbers
Dispatches from Mexico City report broad efforts to capture mail robbers across Texas and western territories. The note also mentions rising business activity and increased export of sugar coffee and precious metals.
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Post Office Department
Texas
Western Territories
Mexico
Cotton Output Prompted by Texas Textile Song Myth
A claim asserts Texas could produce a million bales of cotton, framed as an estimate tied to a song about state agriculture. The note discusses the dubious link between music and cotton yields and questions the credibility of such a projection.
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