Sudden Death and Public Trust in Renewal of Faith
A fragmented 1896 Sunday column discusses sudden death, consumption, and public health fears, contrasting prayers for deliverance with medical cures. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and a free medical book, urging readers to obtain remedies and learn health guidance. The piece shifts to critique of political newspapers and election rhetoric, highlighting corruption fears and calls to support independent, capable candidates amid local office debates.
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Strang
Episcopal Church
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Piercé
Common Sense Medical
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N
County moves into new sugar barrel courthouse
Local notes describe the county officials occupying a new courthouse likened to a huge sugar barrel. The building is bustling with activity as officials and crowds move in, while the city hall remains active with cash handling and the courthouse crowd staying busy with ongoing business.
Big 6 and Big 2 in Bexar County dispute
A heated claim labels Thad and Joe as a two-man “Big 6” or “Big 2,” arguing the phrase misrepresents twelve thousand residents of Bexar County and branding the “Big 6” a fraud. The narrator asserts Joe and Thad dominate power, contrasting with the county’s public sentiment and a national liquor dealer angle.
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Bexar
Tad
Joe
The Good People and Election Time Warnings
A local newspaper commentary contrasts the good voters who stay home with those who are easily influenced by officeholders. It notes Republican county convention praise for Judge Noonan and warns against efforts to defeat him amid factional pressure and political warnings from local voices.
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Republican County Convention
Noonan
Judge Noonan in Tough Texas District Race
The piece touts Judge Noonan as seasoned and reform minded, backing sound money and a protective tariff. It argues his experience surpasses opponents Slayden and Me Rae and predicts rising support across the district, including in Bexar, amid a shifting political mood. National Liquor Dower.
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Judge Noonan
Negro For The Legislature Nomination Sparks Debate
The Republican county convention backed Dr. Starnes for the legislature, drawing sharp comment as Lily Whites within the gathering asserted their position. Starnes and allies argued they represented the colored vote, though a Black and Tan member opposed him on racial grounds. The vote led to a divisive moment with dissenting voices at the meeting.
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Dr. Starnes
Starnes Urges Liberal Republican Stand for McKinley
Fragmentary remarks praise Dr Starnes as educated and devoted to his people. He is described as a sound money Republican aligning with McKinley and Woonan, urging broad interpretation of laws and trust in leadership despite lacking representation for four individuals.
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Ture
McKinley
Woonan
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