Local Post Office Marks 150 Years in Cameron
The Cameron Herald notes Cameron Texas celebrates 150 years of mail service and community history at the local post office with reflections on its sustained service and regional impact.
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
4
Maysfield Telephone Co. Service Details and Local News
Direct apes to Branchville Jones Prairie Cameron Baileyville with no extra charge for under ten minutes. The Sap is building a new passenger depot at Rosebud amid prohibition campaigns. Texas wheat yields about 25,000 bushels. Judge Sam Scott weighs a run for attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysfield Telephone Co
Mays
Branchville
Maysfield
Jones Prairie
Cameron
Baileyville
The
Sap
Rosebud
Sam Scott
James Stephen
Sam
Ex-Gov F R Lubbock Weds Miss Lou Scott in Abilene
Last week Wednesday ex Governor F R Lubbock married Miss Lou Scott in Abilene. The bride, about thirty, is educated and intelligent. The groom, once governor of Texas and later state treasurer for a generation, takes a third marriage. Texans greet Frank with congratulations on his Benedict status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Lubbock
Lou Scott
Abilene
Columbus
Texas
Frank
Lightning Kills Three Near Sherman In Barn Shelter
J T Davis and Harry Byington died in a lightning strike near Sherman while Jeff Davis was struck and survived after seeking shelter in a barn with James Davis and Byington. The survivor recalls a blue flash and g p uff. He woke after darkness with no pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
J.T. Davis
Harry Byington
Jeff Davis
James Davis
Byington
Peaches Grow Big In Texas Districts
Milam county sparked a peach reporting tale as precincts measure oversized fruit. The Smithville Times cites a Gonzales man with a twelve inch circumference peach weighing a pound. The Houston Post claims a 22 inch peach at 130 pounds, prompting Milam to gauge local peach business claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano
Gonzales
Smithville Times
Houston Post
Milam County
Holt and Ewing Split City County Delegates in Democratic Contest
In Harris County Holt and Ewing faced off for Congress to succeed Tom Ball. Holt carried city wards while Ewing led county votes. County convention chose Ewing 139 to 104 after Westcott rule with eight other counties weighing in on district outcome. Holt bolted and formed a rival convention as Pinckney faction gains leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Holt
Ewing
Congress
Tom Ball
Houston Post
Democratic
Westcott
Judge Pinckney
Waller County
Bryan and Populists Clash Over Fusion Policy
The Winnsboro editor R M Smith notes Bryan’s fury as Populists at a national conference reject fusion with any party. He calls Bryan a strange Nebraskan who opposes the Eastern Democracy yet would fuse with Western populists. The piece frames Bryan as a champion of populist ideals like fiat money the referendum and public utility ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
R.M. Smith
Bryan
East
Jeffries Defeats Corbett in Ten Rounds in San Francisco
Last Friday night a large audience watched J. J. Jeffries knockout J. J. Corbett in the tenth round. Gate receipts totaled sixty thousand dollars. Corbett conceded early he faced little chance after the second round while Jeffries, the larger man, delivered the decisive blows. The piece argues prize fighting should be suppressed and states should cooperate to end it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. J. Jeffries
J.J. Corbett
Jeffries
Corbett
Hogg urged to run for attorney general and Senate
The author argues that Hogg should pursue the attorney general seat to gain leverage for a United States senate bid after Bailey's term ends. The piece stresses the timing as ideal and urges a swift contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogg
United States Senate
Bailey
Post praise from Waco paper on Houston political clusters
The Waco Times Herald lauds The Houston Post as a success in drawing political clusters, noting the paper’s impact on local and state discussions. The praise signals Houston media influence in assembling political groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Waco Times- Herald
Houston Post
Poll Tax and Prohibition Shape State Elections
The piece argues the poll tax amendment drives prohibition politics in Texas, noting widespread tax receipt abuse and a predicted voter market. It urges repeated local prohibition elections, enforcement of the law, and view that saloon operators accept political risk and license refunds as part of the occupied legal gambling game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Texas
Herald
Williamson
Conservative view on saloon legality and revenue
The author argues for a conservative stance on saloons as either harmful to society and should not be legalized for revenue, or harmless and thus revenue is acceptable and local option laws should be repealed. The piece weighs government partnership in vice and fiscal policy.
Rising tensions as Russia and Turkey edge toward war
Last week the Russian Black Sea fleet squadron was ordered into Turkish waters amid a dispute. The Russian consul in Monastir was murdered by a Turkish general, prompting Moscow to demand punishment for several Turkish officials as reparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
Monastir
Morgan of Alabama Eyes Nicaraguan Canal Proposal
Alabama figure Morgan may push to build a Nicaragua canal project seeking a strategic water link. The report notes potential political and economic implications and early discussions with interested firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Alabama
Nicaraugua Canal
Senate Rejects US Panama Canal Construction Proposal
The Columbian senate votes down the proposition from the United States to build the Panama Canal, ending the effort in its current form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Senate
United States
Panama Canal
Advocates for a Large Standing Army Stir Debate
Editorial note condemns calls for a large standing army, urging restraint and arguing against expanding military forces at this time.
Harris county deadlock in Houston congressional convention
At press time a deadlock lingered in the Houston convention. Indications showed Harris county vote would split equally between Ewing and Holt. Pinckney forces, barring contested delegations, held the majority and organized the convention Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Harris County
Ewing
Holt
Pinckney
For Sale Fine Poland China Pigs
.38for sale fine Poland China pigs Essex and Pecland China crossed 34 Geo. T. Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Essex
Pecland
Geo. T. Graves
Peruna praised by Virginia husband for wife’s recovery
Afton Virginia June 4 1900 a man extols Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio saying his wife once weak and nervous with pelvic disorder improved rapidly after using the remedy He credits the medicine with restoring appetite and nerves despite a family doctor’s limited success Address Dr Hartman President Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Birch
Afton
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Birch
Coresville
Alb County
W. B. Birch
Hartman
Industrial College Prospects in Denton
The best equipped Industrial College in the South will be ours at Denton. The main building cost $50,000 and the grounds have been beautified. Modern equipment costs $20,000. The faculty are specialists and about 300 girls are expected to attend. The college will offer a thorough English and academic course and its diploma will rank near the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial
Denton
Texas
Industrial College
University of Texas
Denison President to Answer Inquiries from Interested Girls
President C. T. Work of Den ton will respond to questions from girls showing interest in the institution. The engagement highlights the school’s strong reputation second only to the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
C. T. Work
Denton
Local News Notes From The Press
The HeraLp subscription list grows with more readers. A northern wind is noted at press time. Constable J. E. Lester of Jones Prairie travels to Cameron on business. W. K. Dickinson reports from Lubbock, now settled in the Panhandle with his family pleased with the new area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lester
Jones Prairie
Cameron
W.K. Dickinson
Lubbock
The
Panhandle
Child Seriously Hurt By Swing Incident
Little Lovie Branson suffered a crushed leg after getting it caught in a swing. The injury occurred recently and medical staff reported significant harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovie Branson
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Ida J. McAnally
South Mail
North Mail
North Limited South Limited
South
Waco
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbua, O
First National Bank
Cameron, Texas
T. FY Hardy
MO. M. Hefley
Industrial College Prospects
DR Tichenor
Sherrouse Medicine
New Orieans
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