Texas affairs and political notes of 1881
Estimated July 1 cash balance in the state treasury at 800000 dollars. H. B. Meiven seeks a seat as Representative in the 11th Legislature from Seymour. Congress to indemnify Texas for costs of repelling Indian hostiles and Mexican raids. Northern demand for stoves and coats contrasts with southern ice water and mosquito bars. Snakes in Kansas fetches, whisky given for bites. Gen Hancock may run for Pennsylvania governor in fall and a 1884 presidency bid. Guiteau respite petitions circulate. Arthur won’t grant. Republican papers praise congress for attacking representative government. Porter rallies convicts. reception is cool. Texas audiences pitted against Gen Weaver speeches. future election results teased. Ex Senator Dorsey likely to avoid conviction in star route trials. 750 miles of Texas rail built since Jan 1. leading all states. Bennett to Capt. DeLong family gifts 50000 dollars. Delong expedition losses noted.
One Man Government Debate Over Senate Rights
An exchange notes that Uncle David Davis could meet a man without halting the entire senate. The senate counters by denying the right of the individual to name his substitute, opposing the proposition.
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David Davis
Senate
Eve Man
Keifer’s shine bill at Garfield funeral sparks ethics glare
An itemized bill of expenses shows Speaker Keifer was among mourners at public expense. It lists a five cent charge for a shine, prompting questions about propriety and hopes to clean his image when the next Congress convenes.
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Keifer
Ohio Republicans Push Slavery and Russian Jewish Sympathy Planks
The Ohio Republicans lay two platform planks opposing slavery and voicing sympathy for persecuted Russian Jews. They warn Democrats must face these issues or appear stale and unprofitable, using any issue to gain advantage.
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Ohio
Ex Gov Throckmorton Open to Democratic Congressional Nomination
The article notes ex governor Throckmorton signifying willingness to accept the Democratic nomination for Congress in his district. His return to the house would be met with gladness by friends in the west, who have keenly felt his four year absence from the national capital. He has long been regarded as a guardian of workers and rights.
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Throckmorton
Democratic Party
Congress
House of Representatives
West
National Capitol
Gut
Republican Party
Virginia
Mahonette
Texas
Folster
Watts
Dallas
Supreme Court
Commission of Appeal
Democratic Call for Unity Before State Convention
A political outlook urges Democrats to unite against Independents and Greenbackers allied with Republicans. It laments past choices, warns of internal factionalism, and pleads for a trusted leader with proven integrity to steer the ticket to victory.
Record of Col Lanham Challenged by Texian Editor
The Breckenridge Texian defends Col. Lanham’s spotless record amid editorial scrutiny of the congressional race. It debugs a claim about W L Graves and a Young county election, clarifying Graves withdrew before the election to pursue other business and denying the editor’s insinuations as false.
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Breckenridge
Col. Lanham
J. H. Davenport
Lrap- ER
Young County
The
Texian
Texian social notes on Lanham and Davenport comments
The Texian remarks on Lanham in 8S style praise his appearance and note it won t help Hon J H Davenport. A joke about Bro Eu s cranium is offered as an odd aside, reflecting local reactions and editorial tone.
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W. T. Lanham
Lanham
J. H. Davenport
Stephenville Empire
Bro. EU
Wife of Dunmire Pleads For Assassin in Hangings
Mrs Dunmire Guitean now married to Dunmire expresses sympathy for the doomed assassin. She seeks to intercede with the president through Charley Reed and would rescue her former husband if possible, saying she would make him see the value of the jewel he trifled with and lost.
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Mra. Dunmire
Guitean
Dunmire
Charley Reed
State Bar delegates urged to attend Galveston meeting
The State Bar Association calls local bars to elect delegates for a July 15 Galveston session. Railroads may offer reduced travel, and the move aims to bound the legal profession through a state association to shape laws, regulate conduct, and expel unworthy members.
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Galveston
Dallas Contagious Disease Strikes City Officials
A sweeping disease incapacitates prominent Dallas figures with pleas for sacrifice to the public. Judges and governors are named as aspirants while others abandon private interests. the piece criticizes political ambitions and notes local support for Judge Watts for chief justice.
For Sale 1000 Head Graded Sheep in Young County
1000 head of graded sheep offered by R. H. Burs in Ranehe Young County. Buyer may purchase 200 head or more in quantities to suit. Sheep can be viewed at Post Oak Spring.
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Post Oak Spring
Ranehe
Young County
Sm. R. H. Burs
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