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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
4
A fragmentary line notes a young man from Waco who was jailed or fined $75 and placed in jail by the recorder for contempt related to an objection in a habeas corpus matter. The legible portion hints at a procedural appeal and a quick restoration under court review.
In the new Eighth district Congressman John 8 Williams faces Charles E Hooker Patrick Henry and W A Montgomery. Hooker brings years in Congress and strong campaigning skills as the contest unfolds.
In San Francisco last Friday evening Jim Jeffries defeated Bob Fitzsimmons by knockout in the eighth round. After seven rounds Fitzsimmons had dominated, but a late surge by Jeffries changed the outcome and Fitzsimmons declared he would quit the ring.
Maj Luther Hare now stationed in San Antonio is a native Texan and son of the late Silas Hare who was succeeded in congress by Joseph W Bailey. He graduated from West Point in 1874 and led Seventh Cavalry in the Little Big Horn campaign. He later commanded the Thirty third Infantry in the Philippines and earned distinction for bravery and leadership. He directed the expedition to relieve Gilmore and received praise for discretion and valor.
State office holders oppose a uniform primary date arguing it would reduce their advantage by giving them free rail transport to visit multiple counties. Outs lack passes and cannot compete against incumbents using such tactics, while Democrats push for uniform primaries.
Hon. David B. Hill responds to an invitation to Mississippi by stressing unity and avoiding recriminations among Democrats. He argues no party reorganization is needed and calls for focusing on timely issues with broad consensus. He also criticizes the Republican party on taxation, trusts, and colonial policy.
The Dublin session of the Democratic convention for the Twelfth district adjourned after weathered balloting in Weatherford and Dublin. It began July 7 in Weatherford with no change after days of voting. Four thousand five hundred sixty five ballots were counted in Dublin with no shift. Three candidates each held six thousand seventy ballots of instructed support.
The article notes rising optimism for each candidate to win the nomination. Throughout the extended contest good humor has prevailed and every candidate has addressed the convention once. Gillespie of Tarrant has 28 instructed votes, Riddle of Hood 22, Poindexter of Johnson 12.
Senator Bailey argues the Democrats must reorganize to win, noting that past new party movements harmed the party in the South and West while the East and Central stayed Republican. He warns fusion undermines opposition and calls for unity and cooperation to avoid disaster.
The Belton Journal notes Senator Foraker’s view that Roosevelt is the main Republican candidate for 1904 and predicts Democrats will find him beatable. It cites antitrust debates, a Sherman bill, and GOP credibility while detailing Boll Weevil experiments led by W. D. Hunter in Texas with Victoria and Calvert sites, government support, and parasite trials to curb the pest.
Congressman Burgess dismisses Roosevelt’s rhetoric as literary flourish not indicating future Republican policy. He argues the president’s remarks do not reflect concrete moves or shifts in party strategy.
Reports indicate ongoing Velesnic volcanic eruptions affecting Caribbean Sea islands. Observers note ash plumes and volatile activity continuing, with residents urged to monitor advisories and air traffic cautions.
The United States and Japan contest ownership of Marcus Island, with diplomatic exchanges and international maritime considerations shaping the dispute. Both nations claim historic ties and strategic value in the Pacific region.
An extended reflection cites Thomas Jefferson on two permanent parties, democracy and aristocracy, and his belief in elections and limits on tenure. It contrasts Jefferson and Hamilton on banking, notes Jefferson’s restraint with wealth, and cites constitutional limits on appropriations tied to two-year terms and a tax remission case affecting Galveston County.
A long list of political nominees for state and county offices including governor lieutenant governor attorney general comptroller treasurer land commissioner state superintendent railroad commissioner and supreme court judges plus numerous county roles such as sheriff tax collector assessor treasurer superintendent of schools surveyor and various precinct officials.
The writer is lauded for concise court methods and for letters that exemplify perfect style, with meaning in every sentence clearly understood.
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