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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1891
Page
6
The issue includes Hox John H. Gear from Iowa as a candidate for the vacant commission ship left by Judge Cooley. A Staunton Democratic convention saw Alliance capture and nominate Alliance legislators. Reports cover free coinage rallies in San Francisco and calls to instruct Congress to pass the bill at opening.
A Portland Oregonian column attacking Southern whites and black emancipation policy sparks rebuttal. The piece defends Southern society, condemns northern depictions, and argues against social equality while contrasting urban vice with Southern progress. The article also notes the South’s improving finances and optimistic outlook for growth.
Official telegrams say 1500 people died in the Consuegra disaster caused by the Amarquillo overflow. Hundreds more were injured by collapsing buildings and vast numbers of cattle perished. Across other areas many were drowned and substantial property damage occurred.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat urges relocating refugees to Palestine as the best solution. It notes Palestine could support many people but Turkish permission and protection for religion and property are needed to avert renewal of persecution and halt forced returns.
The Houston Age reports a case where Humphreys induced Tod and Milby to sell Harrisburg land by false pretenses promising a large factory and town improvements. Tod Milby sued in Harris County District Court, the conveyance was canceled, a homestead claim rejected, and a judgment restored title to the plaintiff. Humphreys is declared a convicted fraud.
The article notes rising European curiosity about the Chicago World’s Fair. It says monarchs merchants and artisans could profit from the event and mentions support from Britain France and possibly Kaiser William. An imagined peace during the fair is proposed as a hopeful outcome.
The Washington crop bulletin reports regional cotton conditions: North Carolina faces rust, shedding, and slow opening. South Carolina reports rust and rot from wet, cool weather with 25 percent injury. Alabama shows shedding, halted blooming, and 25 percent yield loss. Mississippi notes rapid opening in south, potential top crop in Delta. Louisiana shows rust and shading on up lands, better in lowlands. Arkansas reports cool weather and slow drop, picking begun. Texas sees generally good early crop, showers aiding late crop, worm absence. Tennessee notes slow opening with rust and shedding.
The piece quotes an Evening News reflection praising past prosperity and hospitality. It recalls times when money was abundant, mortgages scarce, and loans without interest popular. The narrator notes higher prices now and laments lost simplicity while admiring bygone generosity.
Developments are promised in the preliminary hearing of Seattle cashier Albertson after a San Francisco claim that he stole nearly 1,000,000 in securities and later returned them on a promise of no prosecution, a charge whose verification remains uncertain.
The Political Farmer critiques farmers being urged to stay out of politics while defending their role in shaping national policy. It argues farming’s dignity boosts prosperity and that working people deserve a voice in governance. It mentions Queen Isabella statue work by Harriet Hosmer and a Monpar cornerstone ceremony in New Orleans honoring citizen soldiers from Sept 14, 1874.
The Ledger editorial board in Philadelphia backs the Pennsylvania Democratic ticket, signaling party support and urging voters to back the slate in upcoming elections.
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