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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
4
The column lists six family pneumonia deaths in Lexington and widespread Texas pneumonia amid dry windy weather. It cites political chatter on governors Lanham Reagan Pendleton and Horsley candidates, Odd Fellows meeting, Boer peace overtures, and local crimes, fires, and lawsuits.
Fort Worth reports 5969 votes cast in the city primary with the negro vote omitted. Four years earlier the negro vote in the city totaled 1400. The note lists political happenings and local economic updates including Galveston breakwater bonds, Beaumont oil wells, and state revenue appointments.
Fred B. Robinson reports his Huntsville Item plant and its telephone exchange building were destroyed by fire last week. Insurance coverage lists 1200 dollars for the plant and 1200 dollars for the telephone exchange, which shared the same structure.
A week ago a coal mine in Hondo, about seventy miles southwest of Eagle Pass, exploded killing all about 100 workers. The workforce was mainly Mexican and a small number of Chinese.
About 1100 students attend the Main University at Austin and the Medical Branch in Galveston, breaking prior records as the university gains public favor. Insurgents lead in a war in Columbia Central America with naval engagements on January 12 and January 28, 30 miles from Panama.
A plan to extend a pipeline from Beaumont to Fort Worth with branch lines to towns along the route is proposed. The organizing company will have capital stock of 10,000,000 dollars, with Hogg and Swayne listed as parties involved in the enterprise.
Austin’s state government departments at Austin cost 317 645 annually for support. Without this disbursement, more than 826 000 would not flow into the city each month, affecting business vitality.
Congressman De Graffenried wins naming of every vote in Kaufman county and sends a garden seed package. The Terrell post office allotment fills eight mail sacks. The new appointment places Kaufman county in De Graffenried's district.
Judge V. W. Grubbs, gubernatorial candidate, spoke in Austin yesterday. He authored the plan for an Industrial school for girls and lives in Greenville, Hunt County. He previously served in the Texas House in the 26th Legislature.
The Alamo City Oil company secured the contract to furnish fuel oil to all asylums except the deaf and dumb institute, which will be supplied by Waters-Pierce Oil. The delivery price is lower than any previously secured by the state.
The state treasury general revenue balance stood at $832,775 with slow collections to date and no claims against the fund. War rants are now cashed promptly, unlike the former practice of banks holding them. The December 1, 1901, records show 163 leading trusts defining a consolidated monopoly. Senator Bailey opposes Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state, preferring two states to boost Senate seats and electoral votes. Health official Tabor contracts a $37,250 fumigation plant for Galveston. U.S. acquisition of the Danish West Indies reportedly completed for $4,000,000, including St Thomas St John and St Croix with limited population and sugar and rum as main products.
Reports note yellow fever appearing in Vera Cruz and daily sessions by a state institutions committee in Austin. Yucatan bank pays 22 percent dividend while Texas oil is eyed as naval fuel. Denton tops a school election with 8 votes to 5 for Taylor. 85 miners perished in a nearby mine fire in Mexico. Admiral Schley expected in San Antonio. Galveston to vote on two million dollar breakwater bonds. Legal questions arise on legislative eligibility and conflicts of interest for members whose actions relate to the body that elected them.
David A. Allen aged 72 died January 27 1902 in Kansas City Kansas formerly of Branham Texas and later Cameron Texas where he served as assistant postmaster under Captain B I Arnold. He was a Mason and well known at Cameron. Remains moved to Branham Texas and interred January 31.
A traveling man recalls meeting a Kansas farmer who hauls water seven miles for his family and stock. When asked why not dig a well, the farmer replies that the distance is the same either way.
Several hundred cords of wood available within city limits. Portions cut to two feet for fireplaces and heaters, plus eight portions for cook stove wood. Ready for delivery. call 106 to place orders with Crain and McLane.
A list of local candidates authorized to seek various offices in Milam and Robertson counties including Floater and Representative seats, Sheriff, District Clerk, County Treasurer, Tax Assessor, City offices, and County Superintendent. Names include Ed F English Jo n Crank J M Ralston L B Lumpkin T C Stafford J M Hooks W A Nabours D W Gillis E Arnold H H Steadman B Bozeman G A Rister G Bayles C P Beaty N H Phillips F Clement T Westmoreland and others, with primary dates and terms noted.
Authorized notices announce candidates for City Marshal Justice of the Peace precincts 1 2 and 7 County Commissioner precincts 1 2 and 3 Constable Beat 1 Beat 7 Public Weigher Beat 1 and Precinct 1 Democratic primaries set for March 8 and April 1 election date noted for Cameron area.
Since Tuesday of last week the county clerk issued licenses to L. Al. Daniel and Jennie V. Hasty, Henry McArthur and Leona Haygood, James Hannah and Carry Richardson, Iverson Simmons and Henrietta Brown, Robt. H. Tucker and Beulah H. Bozeman.
Sunday program notes the subject Pathway to Peace with scripture John 14 25 31 Isa 26 3 read by W H Trige. Exposition in Advocate read by Miss Tarrant and others from multiple divisions. Leader T H Moore. Harlecue pork wallen and ausay at Lone Star market Worcester Hardcastle props.
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