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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
4
A terse entry notes mail matter processed at the Cameron Texas post office. It references second class mail handling and states the item entered for official processing.
A Democratic slate lists candidates across county offices including K F English for Representative 64th, Dr G B Mille for County Jois, W Chambers for Attorney, Jim Hooks for Clerk, Coles Avrett for Sheriff, John B Wolf for Tax Collector, H H Stedman for Tax Assessor, A Nabours for County Treasurer, Frank J Clement for Superintendent of Schools, Ainn M Walker for Surveyor, A A Lankford for Peace Officer Beat 1, George E Boles for Constable Beat 1, A Lankford for J P Beat 1, and multiple precinct commissioners and party roles including W C Cargill, W E Peel, Tom Robertson, Jeff Miller, L B Martin, G W Peebles.
Governor Sayers has entirely recovered from his recent illness. The farmers conference will convene at College Station on the 15th of this month.
Prohibition sentiment across the state grows and a summer encampment is planned in Austin with preparations underway.
In Uvalde County rains failed to arrive prompting stockmen to move cattle to find water and pasture. The Fourth of July was observed statewide but largely away from traditional festive rituals.
Hon J J Swann states a platform cannot be built that he would refuse to stand on, signaling his stance on party alignment and principle. He emphasizes the need for a resolute and principled platform compatible with his view.
Bourke Cochran served as the Fourth of July orator. Hon. W. J. Bryan and Senator West sent in letters in response to invitations to attend the celebration.
Rumor points to Tom Campbell's allies backing Dallas Judge Cockrell for state chairman. Early primaries sidelined Campbell from the governor race, a move he blames on Wells, and he voices strong blame.
The text intimates Bryan desires a U S Senate seat and would be a prominent figure if the fusion ticket carries in Nebraska. It describes him as one of the ablest men in the country and a potential candidate for the position.
In the three northern counties of the Sixth district a row persists. Some Limestone county papers allege Henry Ellis was not fairly treated in the Freestone county primaries for congress.
It is believed Hanna may enter the race for the Republican presidential nomination despite assurances to the contrary. He is viewed as more acceptable to Wall Street politics than the current incumbent.
Work started on the girls dormitory at the state University on April 24 and is to be completed by early next year. The four story building will cost about 75000 dollars and provide new housing on campus.
Hon Robt E Prince is described as an able and deceiving Texas Democrat whose merits will gain recognition in time. The passage calls him a young man and urges not to be discouraged by temporary defeat.
Arkansas Senator Jones says he voted for the Panama route as preferable to the alternative and rejects the idea that Republicans favored a superior option over Democrats.
The socialist organization held a state convention in Dallas last week and nominated a full slate headed by W. W. Freeman of Del Rio for governor. Delegates in Dallas addressed labor audiences they aim to win at the general election.
J H Faubion announces intention to run for state senate in the district comprising Travis Williamson Burnet and Lampasas counties. The convention nominated Lee Rountree, but Faubion says he deserved the nomination after winning a majority of the popular vote.
The prohibition party at its Dallas state convention last week placed a full state ticket led by Geo W Carroll of Beaumont for governor. Speakers attacked Lanham and Colquitt, Democratic nominees in proxy, accusing Lanham of being a secret prohibitionist and Colquitt of opposing local option and meddling in Kaufman county affairs. The populists may also field a state ticket.
In Arkansas last week a body of whitecappers visited Harvey Sexton to kill him. He fired one shot through Pink Gibson who then detonated a dynamite cartridge in his pocket, tearing him apart. The others fell and fled the scene.
Jas F Miller died at his Gonzales home last Thursday morning. Born in Tennessee in 1832, he joined Terry's Texas Rangers at the start of the Civil War and remained until it ended. He later worked in banking, led Masonry as grand master in 1873, and served Texas in the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Congresses before declining a third term.
Federal authorities assert ownership of land on Galveston’s eastern shore once used by local interests. They seek formal confirmation of rights and possible management changes affecting access and use. No further details provided in this fragment.
State Attorney General Bell says title to the quarantine station remains with the state while the U S Attorney General argues the land is a federal military reservation under 1845 annexation articles. The station, swept away in September 1900, was to be rebuilt with iron after the legislature appropriated funds, and a court resolution is expected.
The Third Supreme Judicial District Democratic convention adjourned in Waco after 88 to 94 votes on adjournment and 8 Coryell county votes could not swing Streetman to victory. Streetman supporters vow renewed effort when the convention reconvenes next month.
The Dallas county grand jury reports alleged primary election frauds with recounted votes in two city wards. Names of prominent Dallas citizens who voted for one candidate and whose ballots were counted for another are listed. Several election managers were indicted for false swearing.
Forceful remark notes changes in Texas elections over two decades and urges serious discussion and concrete steps to address the evolving system.
The Elev enth district meeting in Waco renominated Hon. R. L. Henry on the first ballot. Cullen Thomas received 24 votes from Bell and Coryell counties, while Henry secured 34 votes from McLennan Hamilton and Falls counties, with his nomination made unanimous. The convention rejected endorsing W J Bryan by 24 to 34.
In 1893 the writer speaks highly of A. R. McCollum editor of the Waco Weekly Tribune. He praises McCollum as fair and honest and notes a concern over political clan methods in judicial selections while awaiting the Austin nominating convention outcome.
A Democratic paper criticizes the McLennan county delegation for opposing Judge Streetman in a district nomination fight. The editor asserts Streetman was near nomination, condemns minority elements’ coalition, and urges conventions to reflect voters’ will. It notes Streetman’s strong support and clean record.
For Sale or Exchange. I offer Thorn Forest, a premier Bell county stallion, for sale for the next 30 days. Also a fine proof Jack will take in exchange cattle horses or mules. Those with small cattle bunches should see me at my ranch three miles north of Yarrellton or write Crenshaw 10-41 A. G. Hamilton.
I extend sincere thanks to friends who helped during my sister's illness. Their kindness will be held in grateful remembrance by me and my family.
Tut HERALD scribe and companions toured J B Hefley and W W Hefley farms along Elm Creek and surrounding homesteads. They found mostly clean cotton with good stands on uplands and creeks, but noted uneven cultivation and some poor crops. Open boll observed on rocky hillside. Vogel called it strict middling.
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