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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
4
A small-town notice lists periodicals like Babecription with rates of one year three months for 150, six months for 75, and others at 50 cents. The entry appears as a non process mail classification notice in Cameron Texas.
Paul Keith or sorreltop leads in Texas while new banks form. Bell county primaries occur on the 12th of this month. Mark Hanna declares he will not seek the presidency.
The Tennessee floods resulted in the loss of no less than 22 lives and the destruction of $4,000,000 in property. The city marshal of Calvert will enforce the Sunday law in that city. Wages have priority over rents and mortgages and they must be paid.
A newly converted political figure shifts stance on a local bird pest issue, suggesting the change of heart may be strategic rather than sincere. The remark implies skepticism about the authenticity of his pivot and hints at ongoing populist tensions in local policy debates.
Hon. John H. Reagan remains ill at his Palestine residence after a relapse that halted his return to official duties following a period of apparent recovery.
A quoted critic states that newspapers driven by baser instincts narrow their field of operation and fail to rise above gratifying vicious impulses. The remark reflects concern over sensationalism and ethical standards in press coverage.
Col. Lanham refuses to accept arrangements for a series of joint debates with Judge Grubbs, his competitor for the gubernatorial nomination.
About 210 oil gushers at Beaumont plan to dodge state taxes arguing that the Texas oil industry is in its infancy. The note frames the sector as nascent while pursuing tax avoidance.
Report notes heavy rains in north Texas last Saturday while counties in the rim of blessing receive little favorable impact. Observers describe uneven rainfall distribution and lingering dry pockets across the region.
Last Saturday the county conducted a vote for congressmen. Wooten received 1214 votes while Zealil tallied 1587, placing Wooten in the contest for the county’s county seat vote.
A fragmented editorial sketch discusses corruption rumors in a US led deal on the West Indies and the lumber trust in Texas expanding power. It condemns dishonesty in politics and law, arguing honest words should hold universal weight while dishonest ones invite punishment. calls for swift legislative action.
Texas edges toward a difficult development phase as it grows, with a slow process that tests its people but promises eventual benefit.
One clique organ backs the Tracy tenant farmer penitentiary convict bill while two others stay silent. Observers suggest the dew drops may fall one by one as reactions unfold.
Congressman Griggs of Georgia is named chair of the Democratic Congressional Committee and a strong effort is planned to shift party status in the House this year.
The House Agriculture Committee backs a 20000 appropriation to experiment on the Mexican boul weevil in Texas this year. About half of the funds will be released immediately to begin the program.
Samuel Flower a paying teller at Hibernia National Bank in New Orleans received a five year penitentiary sentence for stealing thirty six thousand dollars from bank funds. He was said to belong to a leading state family.
It is conceded that the Texas anti trust acts of 1889 and 1895 are void because of exemptions. The act of 1899 remains operative but is defective as it permits the consolidation of competing corporations and companies.
An ex-editor of the pop culture paper known as pizen weed has announced himself as Milam county democracy leader, opposing Sorrelitco who also seeks the same post. Local party factions clash as both claim the leadership.
In Arkansas primaries last Saturday the current congressional delegation faced losses. Dinsmore of the Third District trailed his challenger J. C. Floyd in Hot Springs area. Sam R. Taylor likely lost to Joseph Robinson in another district.
Debate centers on whether Paul Keith or Forreltop holds leadership as both advocate contract breaches and debt nonpayment. The final word appears to lean toward the last speaker, shaping the implied outcome.
Last Friday night heavy rains damaged the Nashville and Louisville railway track and destroyed most bridges south of Nashville. Mississippi links between Meridian and Jackson were cut, isolating Vicksburg from the outside world.
An 85 pound gold nugget weighing 85 pounds and testing near 3 percent gold was found in Devil's Canyon in the Wichita Mountains near Guthrie Oklahoma. The site previously hosted early Spaniard mining operations and several cru cibles used by these people have been unearthed. The discovery causes great excitement among locals.
An old newspaper fragment alludes to Col. Tracy’s bill and a tenant who fled after being billed for rent. The text contrasts possession rights with the threat of jail or a cash payout, implying property owners seek timely access or penalties.
The writer notes two years in Milam County and questions familiarity with all bills from lawmakers who represented Milam. He suggests that editing a populist paper to elect a local figure in Eastland County did not bar obtaining later information from sorreltop.
Congressman Richardson of Tennessee charges in a house resolution that 500000 dollars were used corruptly to secure the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The resolution urges investigation by a seven member committee: four Republicans and three Democrats.
Special report from Little Rock notes early indications of a landslide for ex Gov Clark in the Arkansas United States Senate race. He could win 80 to 90 of 132 legislature votes on joint ballot against incumbent Sen James K Jones. Davis and Ector endorsements shape a Davis Clark ticket aiming to face Sen Berry. Arkansas adopts a uniform primary date.
On a nine week trial in New York City Patrick, a New York lawyer, is found guilty of murder in the death of Texas millionaire William M. Rice. The verdict carries a death penalty in the electric chair. Patrick conspired with Charles F. Jones, Rice's murderer, who confessed to killing Rice with chloroform. A motion for a new trial and possible appeal are anticipated.
In Bosque County Beall wins over Wooten as Ellis County contributes 19 votes and Bosque adds 6 for a total of 25 toward the nomination. Wooten holds Dallas 30 votes and is expected to receive Rockwall's 4, totaling 34, still short of the 38 needed at the convention.
Hill county with 16 votes brings total to 41 for Beall, three more than needed for nomination. In redistricting Ellis and Hill kept together to counter Dallas with 35 votes against 30. Outside group secures Ellis Hill and Boeque totalling 41, while Dallas and Rockwall hold 34. Boeque goes with Hill a rallying cry. Wootan camp backfired due to illness.
A reader attacks the editor of Blow Hard for misusing the term Baccus claiming no such word exists. The letter argues a cultured man is unassuming and polite, while a braggart exposes ignorance and the public will notice merit without boastful pronouncements.
The text argues the editor of Blow Hard bears no responsibility for actions of others and that a political figure influences the paper. It cites threats and weapon plays as motives while shifting blame to the principal for past incidents.
The Herald urges readers to bolt the idea of a stock ed convention while asserting the March 17 1902 gathering was open, fair, and in touch with public sentiment. It denies manipulation and notes no second primary was proposed, stating the outcome reflected county wishes.
The author rails against a local ex editor of the populist paper in Cameron calling him ignorant and a blowhard. The piece mocks his language and claims of reform while accusing him of manipulative politics and aiding a disliked political figure in the county.
Cecil Rhodes died on a Wednesday at 5 57 in Capetown Africa. He rose to wealth through business acumen amassing a fortune of many millions. Born in 1853 he moved to South Africa at sixteen seeking his health and began by digging water wells in Kimberly.
A local ticket list outlines Democratic candidates for county and district offices including Miller Pool Chambers Clavriett Wolf Stedman Clement Walker Lankford Boles Thach Bodiford Wyn Bodiford and many precinct commissioners. The piece notes a prosperous diamond field owner who grew wealthy from mining and remained English in habits and thoughts.
In Cameron on Monday, March 17, the Democratic county convention faced a dispute over a Paul Keith critique and a call for consistency. The article notes Bailey’s silver stand, Ball’s allyship, and promises an equitable adjustment of grievances while defending Scott Field from universal disfavor.
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