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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
3
The issue reports on the Japanese advances and their new Shimose powder as the Baltic fleet heads to action. It notes Maryland and Tennessee political stances for national conventions, plus oil-field abandonments in Beaumont and Texas day at St Louis fair. The piece mentions expected war timing and blockade lines near Liao Tung.
Japanese troops suffered heavy losses with at least 3,000 killed or wounded while inflicting not less than 2,000 casualties on Russian forces at Nane Shan Hill. The assault overcame mines and defensive works, signaling a decisive rout outside Port Arthur works. Also reported is the death of Senator Mathew S. Quay in Pennsylvania after years of illness, outlining his political career from Dillsburg to the U.S. Senate.
A Yazoo City fire rendered five hundred families homeless with about half in destitution. In Harris County last week a primary for county congress candidate saw Thad Holt lead Judge Gillaspie. the Post reported Holt ahead by 71 votes. Holt won the city while Gillaspie carried county precincts.
Hon W J Regan spoke to about 4000 in Dallas on the political scene, opposing Parker’s nomination but not endorsing any candidate. The crowd included many young men, with Regan urging the same policies as in past campaigns. A note invites Paris Green for boll weevil control, citing Col Marston’s recommendations and Cameron Drug Co contact.
The Japanese army attacking Port Arthur broke through to Kinchou before dawn Thursday, driving the Russians southward. Nightfall saw Nau shan hill captured after bitter fighting, with heavy losses on both sides. Russians are now beached in Port Arthur as Japanese land batteries move to storm the forts.
Beat 3 candidates Gause and Milano will speak Saturday night June 4 at RG Hanover. Doors open at 8:30. Public invites attend to hear rationale and plans.
Washington reports a reddish brown ant may destroy boll weevils in cotton. O F Cook leads investigations in Guatemala and Mexico and notes ants perch four to five per plant and patrol for weevils. Federal entomologists pursue Poison alternatives. Paris Green questioned though funds of 250 000 dollars fund Texas trials.
Notice states the farm and pasture near Ben Arnold are posted and all hunting or fishing on the land will be prosecuted under the law. The text includes garbled end material but conveys a posting and enforcement warning.
Burdick on the Zellner place three miles west of Cameron reports cotton blooms lagging by a week as he fights weevils. The fieldwork is hindered by pest pressure and timing concerns for harvest. Local farmers monitor infestation levels and adjust practices.
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