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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1891
Page
4
The weekly note comments on George Clark of Ware as a leading Texas politician and the Austin News praise for Texas mortgage freedom. It surveys national issues from protection to treasury bonds, warns about figures fleecing the Langston colony, and reports on Chilean events and tariffs amid global tensions.
The piece contrasts labor unrest with capital interests and cites political shifts affecting Southern Democrats and Alliance supporters. It notes unrest from the Port of La Libertad incident in El Salvador, rising anti foreign sentiment in China, and foreign naval presence influencing potential disturbances and calls for protections.
A Georgia legislature bill would bar governors judges mayors sheriffs and other public officers from appointing relatives within four degrees to any public office or position of trust. Violations would be misdemeanors and the appointed office declared vacant. The piece notes it would unsettle government if enacted during Harrison’s term.
The Farmer denounces the Alliance at a Dallas gathering as a corrupt force led by failed politicians and adventurers. He savages its supporters, warns farmers against sub treasury and third party backers, and urges detachment to prevent further harm to state church family and community.
The Georgia general famed for battle scars faces political test as Alliance members urge stance on Ocala demands. His past bravery is cited while he has yet to declare his position, risking Alliance votes and Democrat support. If he speaks against the Ocala terms he may lose votes, if he endorses them he may be deemed unacceptable to some Democrats.
Insurgent forces win a five hour battle at Valparaiso defeating presidential troops. General Canto leads the congressionalists to victory and Balmaceda resigns, reportedly leaving the country. Insurgents seize the city and many troops desert the government army as they march toward Santiago.
The report details regimental standings with scores led by the 4th Regiment at 7 percent, followed by the 2nd at 77 and the 1st at 41 with others listed. Silk guidons awarded to Rutherford Rangers, with best drilled artillery still to be published in general orders. Major W H Stacy received the gold medal for officer of the day. The 5th Regiment band won one hundred dollars, while Ft Worth Fencibles earned two hundred fifty for camp proficiency. Highest daily inspection score was 17.91 by Ft Worth Fencibles. Brenham Light Guard 17.05. Sealy Rifles lowest at 12.06.
Government rainmakers at the Morris ranch in Western Texas exhausted their 39000 appropriation. The report says rain fell when moisture existed and was within reach of their devices, but could not be produced when no atmospheric vapor was present.
A Sunday riot left Nicaragua's police chief and six others dead. President Sacasa moves to crush opponents while a bold rescue attempt erupts, with editors and key figures detained to be sent secretly to the frontier. The clash signals broad regional turmoil.
About ten thousand Georgians gathered in Atlanta to denounce 94 legislators who opposed a $500000 Confederate Home gift. Speakers included Sam Small Col Calhoun Col Hussey Henry Richardson and Dr Hawthorne denouncing the legislature and praising the Confederate soldiers amid a rebel yell.
A San Antonio correspondent reports Gov. Hogg’s return from a Rockport and Corpus Christi fishing trip. He recounted a single‑handed outing in which he hooked a tangle of sea life including a snapper, terrapin, swordfish, and stingaree, estimating about 300 pounds of meat. He said he was alone in the boat.
The Aransas Harbor Herald extols truck growing as a key American industry noting census data show over 100 million dollars invested and annual production valued at 75.5 million after costs. It cites expansion from cities to Gulf Coast districts and predicts growing adoption to diversify crops and improve farmers condition.
Citizens rally after the 89 to vote to refuse a free Confederate Veterans Home offered to the legislature. The facility, funded by Henry Grady era subscriptions, sits on 100 acres near Atlanta and is valued at about $500,000. Critics call Alliance leaders selfish and accuse them of opposing merit for the order’s gain.
A report warns colored people about a daring scam linked to a Chattanooga rally for the United States and Congo National Emigration Commission. Rev. Benjamin Gaston of Liberia promotes a phantom land of milk and honey and a stock scheme where $5 buys a chance at free ocean passage. A $15,000 chartered steamer and profits from African products are promised, while agents canvass homes to gather funds. The note asserts free and liberty-loving Americans reject secret political schemes.
A collage of scattered notes cites Harrison’s possible renomination, foreign unrest, and the Missouri Alliance's internal tensions. It mentions Russian Jewish emigration, Germany warning China, Europe’s crop failures, and US tariff shifts while critiquing political figures and the fate of the Alliance as a fading force.
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