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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
4
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Maysfield Telephone Co announces direct service from Mayeteld to Branchville and Jones Prairie with direct lines to Cameron Valley and De No 48tra. Calls under ten minutes incur no charge. No party line. prompt attention to every call with clear instructions to avoid confusion.
The report notes the Texas World's fair fund needs 330000 while two territories face a banking crisis. It also mentions political shifts in Massachusetts for Olney, Hearst strength, and party unity debates as well as local events in Texas Texas oil declines and the death of Sam Jenkins of Austin’s colored asylum.
Senator Culberson derides the New York platform as disappointing to backers of a strong campaign while Senator Tillman of South Carolina says his state will back Parker. Joshua Johnson dies from head injuries after a farm assault. Marvin Sneed posts bond. Rourke Cochran delivers a two hour Congress speech attacking the Republican administration. Toronto endures a ten million dollar fire, seven million insured. Marquis Yamagata, 66, marked for coronation role. Marquis Oyama noted as younger and married to a U.S.-educated Japanese woman. Lula Sanberg, 16, murdered near Manor. Simons suspected. Public unrest looms over vigilante justice. Colquitt and Rankin feud over governor candidacy.
The piece discusses anti prohibitionist leanings but respect for local option laws. It notes the constitutional basis and public support. It comments on the Democratic nominee and policy priorities, urging strong platforms on trusts tariffs and money, while praising Parker’s potential to win New York.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan as the probable Democratic ace if the party nominates a candidate not aligned with the last two platforms. It recalls the 1896 convention when free silver at 16 to 1 won the nomination for Bryan and describes the electoral impact, including shifts to the Republican side and states flocking to the gold standard camp. The piece notes the decisive role of monetary policy in shaping coalition dynamics.
The text traces Bryan's stance against the Parker Democratic ticket in 1904, noting his refusal to back Parker and his public denouncement of the New York platform. It mentions Hill's New York delegation seeking silver plank changes, a large partisan coalition forming against Bryan, and a public notice about earlier Sunday mail delivery.
Testimonial from Wa. Y. Allen of Elkville Miss reports dramatic relief from seizures after first dose of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. He notes prior physician care failed, then continued benefit with multiple bottles and uses Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. Additional unrelated lines appear to be ad copy.
Notice announces a season with a horse named Nigger Boy in Cameroon on Mondays following the first and third weeks of each month starting April. Breeders should contact Mr. Henry Bauknight. Also mentions M M Austin of Winchester, Indiana and a testimonial for Dr King’s New Life Pills curing stomach and liver trouble at 25 cents.
Taken up before Justice J T Henderson on Kentary 16 1904 by J T Perkins. A sorrel mare about 7 or 8 years old, 1444 range, branded on left shoulder GA and left thigh A. Appraised at 30 dollars. Appears to be from Co Cik Milurs Co.
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