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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
4
Daily newspaper reports cover Judge W L Davidson seeking re election to the court of criminal appeals and W R Evans withdrawing from the general land office race. Highlights include Texas treasury figures, a bank failure, and precinct conventions with state race instructions. Local names Monta Moore Paul Keith and Curtis appear in brief mentions.
The Houston county Democratic executive committee urged J W Sedden to run for commissioner of the land office. Terrell is expected to obtain the position with little opposition.
Voters are urged to re elect Judge W. J. David son to the court of criminal appeals. He currently holds the post and is praised as one of the best men and ablest lawyers in Texas. The piece attacks a rival editor and critiques populist and anarchist influences on democratic papers.
A county faces criticism over alleged dishonest practices framed as liberty for political gain. Critics warn the tactics will backfire on those currently defending them, calling for accountability and transparency in local governance.
The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Dallas and proposed June 14 as the primary date in counties without elections. The State Democratic Convention is scheduled for July 15 in Galveston.
A circular dated February 26 sees Monta Moore outline his reasons for violating the democratic platform of 1892 in issuing fictitious railroad stocks and bonds. He omits mention of a $1200 job he was to receive, a noted peculiarity observers describe as odd but not insane.
A Saturday dawn fire in Rosebud destroyed a dozen or more business houses. The town lacks fire protection and narrowly saved by wind. Dr. Monroe’s building valued at $600 burned, and Chas Vanicek’s bakery with fixtures valued at $1200 also burned.
Monta Moore and his operations in the corner saloon last Monday attracted more attention than his reply to McAnally. The affair was a matter of general remark, indicating he feels himself in a position similar to two years ago when he was forced to call on the negroes to save him.
For February this year general revenue receipts totaled 1 118 057, up from 816 513 last year. The cash balance in the general revenue fund stands at 1 696 916, versus 1 623 425 a year ago. Officials call the showing most excellent for Texas.
The text portrays Paul Keith as venomous and prone to writing up others, reliant on Monta and unable to avoid responding to bidding. Monta is said to treat him better as services are needed during this election year, painting a hard career path for him.
Hon William Poindexter secured a decisive victory in Johnson county last Saturday with an estimated 600 vote majority over Senator Odell. Poindexter, a former 1894 congressional candidate, previously neared nomination for Congress against Judge Burke and has a history as a prohibition speaker in 1887 and a strong supporter of Judge Clark for governor in 1892.
Manta Moore complains he is not the possessor of a newspaper but notes his operations in the field. The text states he controls about three papers and has held a large amount of national bank stock, with discussion concentrated in recent weeks.
Electricians view Cortez as the probable cause for a lost ancient process that produced brass resistant to weather and acids. They note hard copper rivaling steel with same impurities as ordinary copper and imagine a material as insulating and heat resistant as desired.
Clement asserts no sectarianism in Burlington public schools and cites sworn statements supporting his view. He defends Sisters' reputation and pledges to uphold duty as County Superintendent if re elected.
This preserved fragment presents a student essay recounting human fear of snakes and their varied roles in history. It details rattlesnake habits observed in southern Texas and California, notes size, age indicators via rattles, and mentions remedies and beliefs centered on rattlesnake skin and rheumatic cures. It cites the Milwaukee Sentinel as a source.
A Londoner and a Scotsman debate Sir Walter Scott on board the Loch Katrine steamer. The Scot rejects English praise, declaring he’s tired of Scott and his novels as he jokes about printers proofing a new edition and enjoying a holiday away from work.
In Sumatra jungles researchers document enormous spiders with a back width up to eight inches and leg spans reaching seventeen inches marking a notable arachnid size record.
A heated open letter alleges Monta Moore attacked political rivals in Cameron County and Robertson County. The author accuses Moore of treachery, bushwhacking tactics, and backing a watered stock railroad bill while seeking office.
Regular session led by Mayor Ralston with a quorum. February fines and street tax totals were read and referred. Various small accounts including Maverick Clark printing and street work were reviewed and forwarded to the finance committee. The finance committee endorsed January reports and all presented accounts. The council adjourned.
Malcomb McGregor of Baird Texas visited this week to see his brother Claude who has been ill with pneumonia for about ten days. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet next Monday at 4 PM for installation of officers in a consecration ceremony.
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