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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
4
The Cameron Texas newspaper masthead lists editor Oscar F McAnally and associate Ida J McAnally with pricing for a periodical at one year and smaller terms. It notes the publication is entered at Cameron Post Office as second class mail.
Representative McFall criticizes backroom dealings around Standard Oil and Bailey in Texas politics, arguing investigations are blocked and outcomes preordained. The piece notes railroad growth, rail policy, and calls for open records, while citing Houston Post backing a constitutional convention.
A discussion on revising Texas law surfaces with calls for a new constitution driven by corporate influence. Proponents argue the current organic law is outdated but protects taxpayers. Critics note a cumbersome judiciary and question if amendments have already addressed these issues.
Senator Chilton resumes duties in Washington to occupy his seat through the current session. His long illness has many Texas friends hoping for a full recovery. He is described as plain yet noble, with a spotless private and public life, retiring free of censure or enemies.
The text notes an extra legislative session may be needed to redraw district lines. It predicts heavy business before the regular session, likely prolonging it five months or more. It argues a 60 day session is impossible for Texas and cites lawmakers’ initial hopes for a two month finish.
Ignatius Donnelly died at his home in St Paul Minnesota last week. He had served in both branches of the state legislature and in Congress. At his death he was regarded by many as a socialist and had been a vice presidential candidate on the Wharton Barker ticket in the last election.
A Travis county legislator weighs creating an Austin district modeled on the District of Columbia to be governed by the state, though paying Austin’s city debts may be a hurdle. Judge D A McFall withdraws from speaker race leaving Prince of Navarre county without opposition. In Lake Providence Sheriff Dunn killed J D Tompkins in a street duel. both shot. Balloting for US senator begins January 15 in Pennsylvania with Quay favored for election on joint ballot needing 127 votes.
Tom Patterson of Denver runs for the United States senate to succeed Er. O. Wolcott as Colorado legislature begins balloting on the 15th. The fumonists hold a legislative majority. Washington departments refuse congress war info on the Philippines. Senator Bacon of Georgia introduces a rebuke resolution. A strong storm hit the north Pacific coast last week.
Enrollment at State University reached 764 before the holidays and is expected to rise to about 800 by year end, a higher figure than in prior years.
Residents challenge a $50 000 property valuation on Trinity University and the Presbyterian church plans relocation of the school to a more convenient site.
A lone populist in the current legislature named Calhoun from Nacogdoches County has made several moves toward Congress. His present position is described as a taper off.
Assistant Attorney General John is now acting attorney general during the illness of the department head as Judge D E Simmons represents the state before the court of criminal appeals.
Census data place the population center 7 miles southeast of Columbus Indiana. Over the last decade the center has shifted 14 miles westward.
A Corsicana directory claims a 14 000 population, but the figure misleads readers and sparked disappointment after the latest census. The report also notes Oregon gold mine output at 33 770 000 and lumber at 898 160 000 feet for the year, with Washington county cotton at 19 718 bales down from 60 000 due to a September storm and boll weevil. The paper also mentions Count von Waldersee reportedly killed in China and Rep Hill proposing silver dollar coinage on parity with gold.
The tally shows 604 officers and 11,554 men in service. An additional 247 officers and men have died from wounds or disease after returning home.
A $300,000 deficit in the national treasury is traced to speculative losses begun twelve years ago by two treasury employees. The discovery points to long running misappropriations and internal weaknesses.
Hon W J Bryan spoke to huge audiences in Palestine and Tyler during his recent swing. In Palestine he visited Judge Reagan's home, drawing sustained public interest and strong reactions from attendees.
Several candidates seek appointment to the public printer post in Austin. The office offers good pay and light workload.
The department collected 115 455 97 on occupation taxes from all sources and 16 830 50 in office fees, totaling 132 286 47. This figure reflects the department’s revenue for the previous year.
Pearsall judge Hudson shows keen interest in submitting the Hogg constitutional amendments and plans to lobby in Austin to support the measure.
Legislators from west Texas plan to revive agitation for statewide land policy changes, but are expected to fail as in the past. Reports show 12 019 white teachers and 3 000 colored teachers are employed in Texas schools this year, a decrease from last year. The Hawaiian Islands congressman earns 36 000 in mileage, surpassing the Texas El Paso representative.
The residents of Alvin reported ripe strawberries on the first of the year and predicted they would reach markets in about two weeks, signaling an upcoming harvest push.
The Galveston factory of the National Biscuit company was destroyed by fire last Thursday night, the loss estimated at 60000 dollars. Northern bond holders of Austin are suing to recover interest, with one claim totaling 10390 dollars.
Foster forecasts a mid month cold wave and a warm overall month. Nebraska governor urges a strong anti kidnapping law. A railroad expert rate clerk seeks a salary raise from 2500 to 5000 yearly. Cotton pickers remain in demand in Lamar county at 75 cents to 1 25. Sixty ag machinery factories with 350000000 capital. Austin hospital reports 31 smallpox cases this year. Mrs Lease quits politics for domestic duties. Alaska gold output predicted at 15000000 this year. Legislators include Trav Henderson and Bill Shaw. Michigan Governor Pingree cites 340000 during four year term. President McKinley set to visit El Paso in May en route to California.
The Colorado Citizen endorses Senator Culbersons position on a United States Nicaragua canal as a distinctive American enterprise under government control. It argues that any other arrangement would cause serious government embarrassment and that the senator holds the proper view, satisfying the public.
The Belton Journal reports General Cronje and 2000 Boers as prisoners on St Helena. They suffer scurvy and harsh conditions but refuse to swear allegiance to England, hoping outside help will enable Dewet and followers to prevail.
The Brenham Banner reports strong opposition forming in the senate against subsidies for ships, led by western and inland state representatives. It notes Mark Hanna showing unease over the measure's final outcome.
In Hunt county Hon. O C Mulkey declares support for every measure in the Democratic platform while praising lawmakers who follow party instructions. Oliver Mulkey exemplifies this stance as a true Democrat amid debates of party directives versus legislative independence.
Advertises high quality whiskies gins brandies and liquors at F A Black's with competitive prices vs inferior grades. Seeks customer trade and invites readers to call and see the proprietor.
The Buckholts community reports visits by Miss Annie Batte and J C Watson with Dr Meissner, and the arrival of Mrs Branham from Missouri. Gifts arrive from Havana for Watson. A January 1 wedding unites Miss Minnie Springer and Mr J M Wood of Corinth. A Storm Party at the Afarten home entertains guests.
An ad from Goldthwaite’s cattle feed supplier praises product quality and weight control and offers a liberal reward for a missing brown mare about 15 hands tall with a black stripe and rope around the neck. She was last left with J. E Krizan at Hefley’s Hardware Store.
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