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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
4
A fragment from the Cameron area notes a PostaMice event at Temas labeled 2 Class Hall manner. The readable text is scant and not clearly connected to a larger story or outcome.
Maysfield Telephone Co directs calls to Maynield Hirandville Jones Prairie Cameron Baileyville and Baileypville with no party line. Service is direct to each point and prompt attention is promised.
Report from Washington states President Roosevelt opposes Hanna's bill amid talk of a war footing surpassing ten million in the United States.
A publicized dispute emerges between The Houston Post and The Waco Times-Herald over a legal case. Officials note tensions rise as both papers publish competing summaries and court references.
Southern congressmen did not attend the White House reception last Thursday evening. W. J. Bryan refuses to attend any banquet to which Grover Cleveland is invited.
The New York Herald reports Senator Trav Wenderson considers a bid for lieutenant governor in the next election. It notes the Hanna bill would cost the country 422.7 million dollars in its first year.
Observers note Pat Neff's merits as reflected by his surroundings and public regard. The remarks emphasize multiple reasons for gratitude toward the distinguished figure.
The document estimates two year expenses at 7 million dollars with a probable income of 5 million dollars. It outlines the expected budget gap and suggests funding strategies or adjustments by state authorities.
A poll of Democratic members of the federal senate and house shows Judge A B Parker of New York as the favorite for president.
The Washington correspondent for the New York Herald argues that if Hanna's negro pen pension bill passes it could bankrupt the United States.
Last Thursday Governor Lanham sent three antitrust bills to the House by special message seeking favorable consideration. The bills, prepared by Attorney General Bei, aim to cover the entire field like a blanket.
Former U S senator Henry L Dawes died at his Pittfield Massachusetts home Thursday morning aged 85 He served in both houses of Congress and was chairman of the Dawes commission at the time of his death
A January 15 tidal wave swept over more than 80 islands of the Society Islets in the Southern Sea, causing an estimated 1,000 deaths. Islanders fled to cocoanut trees up to 1000 feet high as waves reached and submerged the low-lying 20 foot islands. Trees were torn from roots and many perished. the islands are French territory.
County judges voice opposition to eliminating the county court, arguing for continued local judicial oversight and existing legal procedures amid discussions of court restructuring.
Judge Aldridge of Dallas has developed into a leading authority on boll weevils, gaining recognition for his work and insights into their management and impact.
The appointed panel counted the cash and reported a sum of 1,792,463.88 dollars in the state treasury.
President Roosevelt decides not to arbitrate the Venezuelan trouble and states the case will be referred to The Hague tribunal for settlement.
San Antonio papers note that political contests awaken base impulses in voters, likening urban elections to primal behavior and suggesting heightened passions and tactics accompany local campaigns.
President Diaz of Mexico appoints a special committee to study the silver question and propose solutions for the country. The panel will examine mining, trade, and fiscal implications as it seeks a policy path.
The poll tax question is receiving more attention now than before the election. It was a corporation measure to the extent that corporations desired its adoption.
The bill passed the lower house last Saturday as a conservative measure. Democratic amendments to make it effective were defeated.
The measure carries an indirect appropriation by the legislature totaling about 1 250 000 dollars. The tax remission period runs fifteen years, added to the two years already granted by the previous legislature.
A proposed Texas beer tax would set a 50 cent per barrel levy, half the federal rate, with projected annual revenue of about 215000 dollars from an estimated 431000 barrels. Breweries had opposed removing the occupation tax on dentists and secured its defeat, prompting the new brewery tax bill.
The constitution restricts tax use to government support and insists no officer may divert public funds from law prescribed purposes. It notes individuals may contribute as they choose but safeguards against mismanagement are essential due to loose handling of public money.
State gathering of county judges and commissioners adopted a regulation to end the grand jury system. Prosecuting attorneys would supply data for arrests and prosecutions. Advocates claimed big savings, though critics said the plan would be hardly worth a picayune.
A Galveston News comment cites a Mississippi Democrat with a rural store declar ing the Hanna pension proposal for Black citizens as intensely Democratic. The piece argues such policy could affect the South, noting large sums spent on Black Americans could offset boll weevil damage and reshape political loyalties.
Hon W J Bryan challenges newspaper estimates of his wealth. He states his Fairview Lincoln home cost well over 10 000 due to alterations. He claims 15 000 to 20 000 in other property, 20 000 donated for reforms, 10 000 in education charity religion gifts, and about 5 000 a year from The Commoner.
The National City Bank of New York is owned by Standard Oil and serves as a United States depository with authorization to maintain an average monthly government fund balance of 15 million dollars. Government deposits are protected by matching government bonds deposited in the U S treasury.
The author argues government affairs mirror private finances and must be carefully managed. Large property holdings by cities counties or states do not justify burdensome taxes to satisfy everyone. Those outside core government duties should fund non essential matters.
The Galveston News treats Hanna's negro pension bill as evidence of his candidacy for the presidency. It notes a revolt against Roosevelt with Hanna as the opposition's candidate. The piece calls Hanna's bid the greatest in years and predicts Roosevelt's weak showing once Southern returns arrive.
Senator Hanna introduces a bill offering bounties and pensions to ex slaves freed by Lincoln's proclamation. The elderly receive varied bounties and monthly pensions, with specifics for ages 50 to 60 60 to 70 and over 70. The measure allows bounty and pension to be paid to caregivers of ex slaves.
State reports show thousands paid by nonowners in cities with upcoming elections. In San Antonio three receipts covered one man’s poll tax, paid by two opposing groups. Officials doubt legislation can curb this graft as enforcement hinges on identifying benefactors and custodians of receipts.
Mount Pelée continues to erupt with its summit reshaping continually and large incandescent masses being expelled. The ongoing activity suggests persistent volcanic unrest and potential for further explosive events.
Last week two newspapers in Cleburne were suspended one a daily and the other a society paper published by Mrs T A Kindred.
The Hanna pension bill receives favorable consideration from many white residents in the South. The Houston Post last Sunday published interviews from several Texas towns, and none from any quarter voiced adverse views.
John D. Rockefeller acts as authority for the claim that Standard Oil opposes aggressive anti trust laws. He sent a telegram last week to several United States senators urging restraint and a cautious approach.
The state senate debated drawing for long and short terms amid charges that the sergeant at arms fixed ballots against him to favor short terms. An investigation followed but found nothing of a startling nature as long termers stirred the issue.
Delaware politician Addicks announced withdrawal from the race for the United States senate claiming the state had become a republican stronghold. He spent large sums on his bid while facing a revolt within the Republican legislature that led to his defeat.
A note says Carnegie agreed to donate about ten thousand dollars for a Belton public library. The writer questions why Cameron cannot secure a similar sum for the same purpose and suggests the Auditorium upstairs would be ideal for a library space.
Governor Lanham says suppressing trusts is the state’s top legislative task. He warns that cartels raise prices and cites 1898 fire insurance threats and excess Texas profits, urging a strong legislature and a capable attorney general to break up rapacious combinations.
The piece portrays Senator Hanna advancing a slave bounty and pension bill seen as a step toward securing the Southern vote and delegations for a presidential bid. It argues Roosevelt is challenged by Hanna's move as it would generate large Southern appropriations and boost pension-related business nationwide. Hanna emerges as a frontrunner potential for the nomination.
The February number of Liter ature Art and Music showcases articles on From What Standpoint Should be Reckoned How to Render Scotch Ballads Successfully and The Charm of Hospitality with essays by Margaret Sangster Alberta Lawrence and Angeline Teal The issue includes literary and art features a supplement of instrumental music and is sold for ten cents a copy or one dollar a year at 22 Clinton Street Newark NJ
The Lone Star market launches a first cine restaurant aimed at serving men with a sour order.
The office received a copy of Texas Home Industry Almanac for 1903. It includes Texas towns and localities with population and county data, educational institutions, state populations, congressional districts, and a directory of about two thousand Texas manufacturers. Published by C H Cunningham & Co Dallas priced at 25 cents.
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