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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
4
OSCAR F McANALLY editor and Mrs 1DA J McANALLY associate publish a Cameron Texas paper noting boosts for Scott Field and corn, Texas population shifts, a Granger bank with 35000 capital, and a Houston murder. Farmers Congress attendance and Attwater speech on pests and farm relations are highlighted amid political notes on Spooner and Bryan Commoner readership.
The new district adds seven candidates to the slate, while the Republican Party in Louisiana fractures. David B. Hill of New York seeks the Democratic nomination and hopes his state will present his name at the coming Democratic National Convention.
The North Carolina state convention sparked volatile scenes as a Cleveland denouncement speech drew protests and near-weaponized confrontations. The Fort Worth Mail Telegram notes tensions and personal clashes during the event.
The Louisiana populist party is extinct and the current legislature is all Democrats for the first time. Parishes that once backed populists now elect Democrats to the legislature and supported Heard and the Democratic state ticket.
The new battleship Maine built to replace the wrecked ship in Havana harbor completed trials with 18.29 knots over a measured course and 19.95 knots for half an hour. Officials say the vessel is superior to the one destroyed by Spaniards.
The writer notes Judge George Clark opposes trusts but warns no clear anti trust bill exists. They urge publication of a measure that would gain the judge's approval and critique lobbyists who claim to support such legislation.
Waco Times-Herald notes that Judge Penfield is tall and sturdy as a Texas steer but claims the description has no bearing on matters unless it implies something. Paul Morton of Santa Fe Railway predicts a 2.5 billion bushel US corn crop this year, based on West crop inspections and road reports. The prior all-time high was 2.2 billion bushels.
A large exposition building at the Dallas fairgrounds burned down Sunday morning just before daybreak, destroying Music Hall and other facilities. Total losses are estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars, with 30000 dollars insured. The Fair Association plans brick reconstruction and aims to proceed with the fall fair.
The state convention at Galveston adopted a plank calling for a law prohibiting child labor under 12 in factories with machinery. Judge A W Terrell of Travis County, a 28th legislature nominee, supported the measure which passed nearly unanimously.
Prof Attwater warns that Florida once rich in bird life is now barren and predicts Texas will follow without action. He estimates Texas harbors about 170,000,000 birds, roughly one per acre, stressing the need to halt further loss.
Attwater cites quail as insect destroyers with data from stomach contents including 101 potato beetles and 500 chinch bugs. The note claims daily insect consumption of 4 550 000 000 and 1 065 000 bushels in thirty days, urging further legislation and public awareness.
The piece argues neither William Jennings Bryan nor Grover Cleveland should lead the party again as they face policy disputes and money questions. Both feel disappointment after past nominations and party banishment, and it urges choosing a new candidate to end factional strife and avoid another defeat.
Few delegates attended the Galveston state Democratic convention representing rural precincts. Lack of pending issues and absence of rail excursion rates reduced interest. A large share of attendees were office holders and corporation lawyers, with the platform broadly acceptable despite calls for a stronger free pass plank.
The piece urges unity for the upcoming legislature, noting a slight concession in the proposition and calling for broad democratic support. It argues Texas faces rapid commercial growth and speculative risk, warning against straying from established landmarks.
Reports from Hearne and surrounding areas note boll weevils in cotton, less numerous than last year. A $20,000 federal experiment program is under way on a 200 acre Victoria farm and at the Peters farm near Calvert, with no clear public briefing on methods.
A long list of names and positions appears for various county and state offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Comptroller Treasurer and many county roles such as Clerk Sheriff Tax Collector Assessor Treasurer Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Justice of the Peace and Constables with precinct assignments and numerous ballots.
The passage notes the failed attempt to eradicate pests via poisoning due to poor adoption and labor burdens. It highlights the difficulty in getting people to participate and the resulting diminished outcomes.
Milam County officials have not yet decided to exit the business operations. a continued fiscal review is underway to determine next steps. Local leaders stress careful budgeting and potential service adaptations while preserving core functions.
A provocative editorial questions removing individuals driven solely by selfish motives from public life, urging decisive action to restore integrity and common good in governance. The piece condemns self serving actors and calls for reform-minded leadership to replace them.
Plan emerges to launch a new political party in the West contingent on Bryan’s withdrawal. Leading advocate Senstor Dubois of Idaho backs the policy and pushes for a regional option amid possible realignments.
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