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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
4
Local Telephone Service Routes Briefly Described
Direct lines connect Cameron to Maysfield Branchville Jones Prairie Baileyville and other points with no party line and no charge unless time exceeds ten minutes. The message emphasizes prompt service and clear routing to avoid confusion.
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Eron
Maysfield
Branchville
Bemeron
Jones Prairie
Cameron
Baileyville
Texas Rail Growth and Estate Valuation in Legislative Notes
The article notes Pat Nett's third trial and the slow yield of benefits from a legislative investigating committee. It estimates the William Dunovant estate at 750000 dollars with debts of 375000, and compares four years of Texas railway construction at 1344 miles to 886 miles in the prior seven years. It also mentions a muddled speaker race involving corporate and party platform talk.
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Texas
Legislature Debates Surplus and Budget Figures
Gov. Sayers believes the current legislature can appropriate six million dollars over the next two years with a seven hundred thousand dollar surplus remaining in the treasury. Neff and Schluter note private letters of support from members-elect.
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Neff
Schluter
Sayers
Sayers Seeks Favorable Legislature View For University
Gov Sayers argues the University deserves legislative support as an essential state institution. A major push will oppose re enactment of the school text book law expiring this year with significant funds to defeat it. Hon A W Terrell introduces an election bill extending the Australian ballot system statewide. The measure is described as drastic in many provisions.
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Sayers
A. W. Terrell
Suppressive Legislation Targeting Election Money Abuse
The piece argues for harsh laws against misuse of money in primary and general elections. It warns that soon the man with the barrel will gain no advantage in a stale canvass.
Galveston News weighs Hogg constitutional platform ideas
Editorials from the Galveston News during the consideration of the Hogg proposed constitutional amendment gain renewed interest as the paper turns its attention to party platform measures.
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Galveston News
Hogg
Young Speaker Ira H. Evans Elected at 25
Hon Ira H Evans of Austin was elected speaker of the house in the 12th legislature, likely the youngest to hold the post. The 12th legislature convened February 10, 1870, before the current constitution.
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Ira H. Evans
Austin
Convict Porter Escapes After Senate Appointment
A state senate porter appointment ended abruptly when the appointee, an escaped penitentiary convict, fled upon realizing officers pursued him.
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State Senate
No Special Election Planned for Lanham Vacancy
It is not believed a special election will be held to fill the congressionally created vacancy caused by Col. Lanham's resignation. The term expires month after next, and appointive service until then would amount to nothing.
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Congress
Col. Lanham
Victory Talk Over Boll Weevil in Texas
The Houston Post quips that conquering the boll weevil will spur Texas defenders to declare a personal victory for Joseph Bailey. It imagines supporters rejoicing at future triumphs despite ongoing battles against pests and political attacks.
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Texas
Joe Bailey
Houston Post
Joseph
Austin House Rejects Rope to Separate Hall and Lobby
The Texas House in Austin refused to extend a rope to separate the hall from the lobby. Some members suggest barbed wire might have found more support, noting the value of the material chosen.
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House of Representatives
Austin
Committee On Rules
Senator Chandler Pushes 20 to 1 Silver Remonetization
Senator Chandler urged remonetizing silver in the United States England Germany and France at a 20 to 1 ratio. He argued silver remains the money of half the world and that hostile laws have turned 4000 million in silver into merchandise. He said the Democratic party has abandoned 16 to 1 and that action is timely.
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Chandler
United States
England
Germany
France
Globe
Democratic Party
Galveston Convention Faction Fight Sparks Victory Claim
The Democratic state convention at Galveston re elected Jim Wells as state chairman and papers proclaimed Bailey defeated Hogg. The Houston Post and Bailey & Co. aimed to defeat Neff for speaker, but his success did not amount to their defeat.
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Galveston
Jim Wells
Houston Post
Bailey
Hogg
Post
Bailey & Co
Neff
Ex Governor Hogg Draws Attention in Legislature
Ex Governor Hogg mingles with lawmakers drawing attention. Some expect him to oppose Joe Bailey in four years while others think he backs state prohibition. He is dreaded by opponents, and can mobilize crowds with forceful speeches. James Stephen stands out for clear bold ideas and courageous expression.
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Hogg
Joe Bailey
Senate
James Stephen
Governor Sayers State Address Highlights College Enrollment and Finances
Gov Sayers annual report to the legislature details administration, state service, and statistics. It lists educational attendance at State University 1378 Agricultural and Mechanical College 356 Colored Normal 250 Sam Houston Normal 455 North Texas Normal 508. Scholastic population 729217 enrollment 571786. Free school revenue 34901019 up 503554. Per capita 5.00. Inmates at eleemosynary institutions Confederate Home 310 lunatic asylums 3145 deaf and dumb it s orp 450 police wrong garbled 168 orphans.
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North Texas Normal
Confederate Home
Poll Tax Amendment Notice and Implications 1903
An article explains a Texas constitutional change requiring poll tax payment before voting and a possible affidavit if the receipt is lost. It notes legislative actions, implications for jury service, and urges timely payment before February 1, 1903 to avoid disfranchisement and broader political impact.
San Jacinto Oil Taken Over by Receiver in Beaumont Field
San Jacinto Oil company in Beaumont district placed under receivership after a large crude oil contract at 15 cents per barrel becomes unaffordable as prices rise. The firm, led by Dr. J. B Cranfill, once had three gushers and a 250000 dollar capital with about 6000 stockholders. Dr R C Bukner heads the Baptist Orphans home.
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San Jacinto Oil Company
Beaumont
San Jacinto Company
Poll tax rule bars Jones from multiple April elections
The article explains that poll tax qualification applies only to delinquent years. John Jones of Cameron misses taxes this month and loses the right to vote in the April city election and in the stock law election for seats 1 and 7, and possibly other elections this year. He pays January 1904 taxes to regain voting rights for 1904, while 1903 taxes remain delinquent.
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John Jones
Cameron
Our City
Jones
Texas Legislature Opens in 1846 Austin
The first Texas legislature convened at Austin on February 16 1846 with Ebenezer Allen as secretary of state and W E Crump elected speaker from 40 members. Texas population rose from 195000 to about 3250000 and tax values from 45000000 to over a billion dollars, with rapid growth continuing.
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Texas
Austin
Ebenezer Allen
W. E. Crump
Pat M Neff Born Near McGregor Pioneering Lawmaker
Hon Pat M Neff born on a farm near McGregor in McLennan County on November 26 1872. He was in his 30th year at elevation to speakership and educated in Baylor University and Texas State University law school. He served in the 26th and 27th legislatures and is described as quick witted a strong orator and capable parliamentarian.
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Pat M. Neff
House of Representatives
McGregor
McLennan County
Baylor University
Waco
State University
Lanham appoints Chenoweth as Confederate Home superintendent
Gov. Lanham selects Hon. Jas. Q. Chenoweth of Bonham to lead the Confederate Home. Born 1841 in Louisville Kentucky, he served as major and colonel in the Sixth Kentucky cavalry and commanded a brigade at surrender. He later studied law, moved to Texas, practiced in Bonham, and held roles including district judge and state senator.
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Lanham
Jas. Q. Chenoweth
Bonham
Louisville
Asbury University
Indiana
Kentucky Cavalry
Montgomery
Ala
Kentucky State Senate
Vexan
Sam Bell Maxey
Cake
the Treasury
Cleveland
Rag Prices Offered by Water Company Notice
Cameron Water Power and Light Company announces purchase rates for cotton rags. Clean white rags paid at three cents per pound and colored rags at two cents per pound. Location or date details referenced as 29 41.
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Cameron Water, Power & Light Company
Cameron Drug Company Promotes School Supplies
A Cameron Drug Company notice invites customers to shop for school supplies, positioning the store as a convenient source for back to school essentials.
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The
Cameron Drug Company
Experimental results from boll weevil work in Texas
The report notes $20,000 spent by the federal government on boll weevil experiments in Texas. At Victoria and Calvert 150 and 200 acres of cotton were tested under Entomologist Hunter. Early planting with thorough cultivation yielded two-thirds of a bale per acre. other conditions produced lower yields.
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Texas
Victoria
Calvert
Hunter
Agricultural Department
Washington
United States
Jones Prairie Items from the Milam County Scene
Local notes describe Pond Creek weariness and a move to Jones Prairie with Camp setup at Mr. Ben Stidham’s domain. Mentions Miss Lucy May Davis teaching music at Tarver Grove and Jones Prairie’s gifted citizens. Includes store work, travel to Paris Texas, church news, a sick list, a misbehaving dog, and various town happenings.
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Pond Creek
Jones Prairie
Ben Stidham
Lucy May Davis
Calvert
Milam County
Push
Flinn & Reid
Carter
Cameron
Reid
Paris
Texas
Johnnie Massengale
Will Cargill
Will Yates
Ed. Flinn
Sullivan
Maysfield
Dick Jones
Little River Church
Henderson
Waco
Frank Touchstone
Bro. Drary
Kersey
Schlosshan
Tarver Grove
Mayssicn Telephone Company
Anon
Hunter's planned cotton culture report to benefit readers
The author notes plans to publish the full report later, believing it will interest readers engaged in cotton culture and provide beneficial insights. The statement reflects confidence that the forthcoming detailed study will support agricultural practices and knowledge in the community.
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Hunter
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Ida J. McAnally
Santa FR
North Mai
North Limited
South
Léecal
Aranbas Fass
Southbenna
Pat Nett
Legislative Investigating Committee
William Dunovant
Davidson
Chouse of Representatives
House Journal
McAnally
A. D. Backstrom
Rhodes
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