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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
4
In Texas a year of politics emerges with election law puzzles, primaries shaping up for Democratic contests, and notable figures like Senator Culberson and Mayor J M Ralston in focus. Court rulings on shipping whiskey and major local fire losses also color the outlook for Anson and Houston amid oil industry buzz and public appointments.
Allen Hooks announces his campaign for City Marshal in Cameron. A longtime employee of Bryant Bond Hardware and Furniture and formerly with SANGER store, he notes steady employment and solid regard in the community. He pledges strict enforcement of city laws and diligent service if elected, and asks for local support.
The piece endorses Will M. Caldwell for city marshal highlighting his roots in Beat 5 and Cameron, noting his sobriety reliability and fitness for office. It also discusses Senator Morgan of Alabama praising the Isthmian canal effort and cites J S Fassett on Japan versus Russia in Korea Manchuria. It ends with a death notice for Hon Charles Foster, former Ohio governor and treasury secretary born 1828 known as Calico Charlie.
The national treasury holds a gold reserve totaling 650 million dollars a sum large enough to wrap around the world more than three times if converted to single dollar bills. At year’s start, U S banks held on deposit not less than this amount.
The article notes the U S has over 322 million in gold stock and per capita holdings around 12 dollars when counting gold silver and paper money. It compares with Britain 3 2 0 dollars per capita and Australia 24 26 dollars, while India shows 15 cents per person and Russia 5 64.
Nebraska senator Dietrich faced a bribery indictment alleging he secured Jacob Fisher’s Hastings postmaster appointment. The defense argued the bribe occurred before oath of office. the judge ruled an official takes office after oath, favoring Dietrich. Bryan’s return from Europe drew wide coverage and praise at sea.
Gen John B Gordon died at his winter home near Miami after a brief illness. The Georgia native, last of the Confederate lieutenant generals, served in the Senate and as Georgia governor. The report notes his wartime commands at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg and his postwar leadership of the United Confederate Veterans.
Last Friday the boll weevil appropriation bill passed the House. It carries a 250000 allotment for experimental work this year. Congressman Slayden cited railroads and other interests noting the weevil destroyed half a million bales of cotton last year. A Massachusetts member opposed, saying higher raw material costs closed mills. others from New England supported the bill to boost production and lower prices.
General Stephen D Lee of Mississippi will succeed General Gordon as commander of the United Confederate Veterans. He is now the ranking ex Confederate general.
The stockholders of the First National Bank of Cameron adopted resolutions after the death of President John M Hefley. They express grief at his loss and praise his leadership, loyalty, and contributions to Milam County and Cameron, including religious and educational support. A portrait will be painted and hung over his desk, funded from bank funds.
Fifty head of feeder hogs weighing 49 to 100 pounds offered for sale by M M Kemp. Price and terms not listed.
Mr. R Y Stedman announces re election to Cameron city marshal criticizing rival Dick Stedman who succeeded Lee Batte. He highlights firm enforcement of laws and recorder's court revenue, pledging faithful duty and seeking friends support.
Milam County churches plan a multi session Co operative Meeting in Tracy starting Friday evening. The agenda features sermons discussions on evangelizing the county, the Bible’s missions, the work of evangelists, duties of preachers and elders, Bible school matters, and a Lord’s Supper. All members and preachers are urged to attend.
A local nursery offers several hundred sycamore trees five to seven feet tall at reasonable prices. Interested buyers should apply at Wagner & Steven sons. 29-41. Charles Sens.
A classified item listing offers second hand farming implements and a wagon for sale. Includes hay and sorghum at 25 cents a bale. Note mentions a collision last week on the Rock Island at Willar Kansas resulting in 17 passenger deaths.
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