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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
4
The document shows the Cameron Herald masthead with editor Thor Ogdgar McAnally and associate Ida J McAnally, listing newspaper pricing and registration details for post office mail matter. It indicates a one year subscription price and other monetary figures.
Last Sunday a steamship on the Ohio River was set ablaze and destroyed. About 60 persons are reported lost or unaccounted for, sparking a wide search and recovery effort.
Reports suggest arrangements are in place for the construction of a large paper mill at Lake Charles. Details remain unconfirmed, with local officials and businessmen weighing potential economic impact and employment opportunities.
Foster predicts a rainy end to the month though such forecasts are not always reliable. Weather notes suggest wet spell ahead but accuracy may vary.
It is believed that attendance at the Dallas reunion will be larger than usual. The meeting will last four days, closing on Friday of this week.
Hill and Hunt counties will soon undergo prohibitions elections as four Texas counties are already designated dry. The move reflects ongoing state efforts to curb alcohol sales amid regional vote changes.
Fragmentary note reports frogs crouching along Big and Little Pond creeks and says the rumble of water wagons is no longer heard in that area.
The Houston Post plans to publish biographies of the gentlemen who attended the Kirby banquet. The effort would provide readable, preservable information about local figures and their roles at the event.
Last week Hon. Robt. B. Allen announced his withdrawal from the lieutenant governor race. He carried Milam and other counties but lost Ellis county with 19 convention votes. Senator Neal of Grimes county is now the sole candidate and expected to be elected.
The Herald notes cheerful people after last week’s rains easing severe water shortages. Water-hauling sections express relief as tanks are deeper and can hold out longer, marking relief from a ten month drought unseen since 1879.
Col Charles Marshall long served as military secretary to Gen Robt E Lee and accompanied him to Appomattox where the surrender terms were drafted. Born in Warrenton Virginia in 1830 he later joined the Baltimore bar and engaged in democratic politics. He began a history of Lee campaigns but did not finish it.
A Galveston News anecdote recalls a darkey in a country precinct court where the magistrate asked if he was the defendant. He pointed to his attorney and said I am the fellow who stole the chicken, with the attorney the real defendant.
Last week Hon Rudolph Kleberg withdrew from re election race. Redistricting placed Kleberg and Burgess in the same district, disadvantaging Kleberg and aiding Burgess of Gonzales who had just won a Galveston seat. Senator Davidson and others in the senate helped fix the district layout.
Ed Mulcum, a Times-Herald newsboy and 12 year old son of a widowed mother, drowned Sunday afternoon in the Waco natatorium after he, who could not swim, ventured beyond his depth.
The University of Texas regents sanctioned a campus girls dormitory project for about 68000 for building. Completion and furnishing are estimated at 80000. Legislature provided 50000, with 30000 to be paid by Col. Geo W Brackenridge of San Antonio.
Milam County sees rising land demand and a new real estate office invites owners to sell farms in Ad Hall Buckhous Marak Clarkson Yarrell ton Ben Arnold Burlington Jones Prairie Edgeworth. The firm Lesovaky KRizan asks public to note it bears no link to Franker F.8 Lesovaky, and promotes its local expertise.
Advertised letters row includes Ladies: Lace Adams Lula Morris Leona Autrey Lacy Ridley Lilla Douglass Lila Sly Mollie Mery Snow Hastie Harris Sallie Williams Maria Moore Lilla Wilson and Gents: W T Adams Dommie Hornsby J M Bellamy E Jones Kim Bryant Clovies Morgan J M Davis Sam Parker W Douglass Frank Wade Ralph Cowan A J Walters L Harris. Call and say advertised with date. one cent fee per letter. W F Crawford P M
Mrs. M. E. Bloodworth of Oak Cliff died at her brother C. H. Stith’s Cameron home last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at Oak Hill cemetery after services by Rev. C. W. Tomkies. The notice notes an extended obituary planned for the next issue. Later, at Mrs. Jane Smith’s residence in Marlow, a youth gathering featured refreshments, music, and a playful contest awarding prizes to the ugliest girl and best looking boy.
Last Saturday Hon Cullen F Thomas defeated Congressman Henry in Coryell county by an estimated majority of 700 to 1000. Thomas has 24 instructed votes, six short of the nomination. Next Saturday McLennan and Hamil.
Ton counties hold primaries and Thomas and Henry will contest the vote of McLennan to settle the race if Thomas wins there. It appears Hamilton county will not field a fight as the small vote would not settle the outcome.
Bosque county instructed for Beall for congress while Cureton canvassed Hill county for Wooten and against the locally instructed candidate. In Bell county Thomas led as Pendleton acted as campaign manager for Heady before Pendleton shifted roles amid the competitive race.
Coryell County recalls Henry as the man targeted by the local instruction. Geo. Pendleton, former speaker of the Texas House, lieutenant governor and two-term Democratic congressman, remains a Democrat and not guilty of party disloyalty. He asserts his actions were within his rights. We challenge any denial of this.
Fires in Dallas early Monday morning caused major damage. The Dorsey Printing establishment burned with losses around 200000 dollars, about half insured. A separate blaze destroyed numerous houses valued at 150000 dollars. Several people were injured and the fire chief was prostrated.
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