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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
4
The clipping shows the Cameron Herald masthead with editor McAnallt and associate Mrs Ida J McAnally, a price listing of three months for $1.50 and 75 cents, and a post office acceptance note indicating second class mail matter. The text indicates publication context and historical pricing.
The Waco Times-Herald questions legislators who defied platform demands, argues for stronger state and national convention control, and notes railroads opposed submitting the Hogg amendment. It asserts independence undermines party unity and warns against county district rule eroding platforms.
The piece argues that debts, including railway securities and bonds, bind companies to payments and influence rate decisions. It claims federal courts treat these obligations with others, while state lobbies sway rate setting against public demands, aided by daily newspapers.
The McGregor Observer lauds Hon. Pat M. Neff for his rise from McGregor roots to influence in Austin. It extols Neff as a self-made, diligent, modest, and genial leader whose integrity and industry elevate his calling and earn broad friendship in the house.
Representative A. T. Gay of Young County died in Austin early Thursday morning from pneumonia after the legislature convened. A venerable member near sixty, he was unable to work the session. His remains were sent home on the afternoon train under house committee escort, marking the second legislature death in under sixty days due to influenza complications.
Chairman Reagan and ex Attorney General Crane spar over the maximum freight rate bill now before the legislature in Texas. The measure favors large cities and disadvantages smaller towns. Also notes British tax split and 1900 expenditures as context for government taxation debate.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Hogg amendment failed on final passage in the house with a 49 to 49 tie, two thirds required. The measure doomed from engrossment, as July election date caused several defections. Jim Hogg’s opponents push him toward the governorship but he is unlikely to run. Joe Bailey, returning to Washington, pushed for investigations and secured a committee spot after starting his own inquiry into employment rolls revealing irregularities.
February state treasury receipts from land sales leases and interest on land notes totaled 175 789 90 including university items. The high cost and uncertain end of the Philippine War are highlighted by the report.
Marion Williams a noted populist leader in Texas is confined at the state lunatic asylum in Austin. He was tried in Williamson county court and adjudged of unsound mind due to political excitement.
The Thirty-third and Third fourth regiments of United States volunteer infantry departed Manila last Thursday for home. Many Texans are among them and Colonel Hare is a son of ex-Congressman Hare of Sherman.
The article notes President McKinley may pass through Texas in May en route to the Pacific coast with possible stops in cities like San Antonio. It also mentions Gen. Chaffee leaving China for the Philippines to relieve Gen. MacArthur, and discusses Philippine policy debates in Congress and state political commentary.
An opera house in Boilville burned after a lamp toppled in the cloak room, igniting oil. The fire caused about 4000 dollars in losses, insured for half. Boxers Choynski and Johnson, who advertised a Galveston prize bout, were arrested before the fight and jailed on 5000 dollar bonds each.
The famed Thirty third regiment has mustered into service in San Antonio and is now returning on the transport Logan. It will be many days before the unit reaches its destination in San Francisco.
Fort Worth leaders launch efforts to establish a state association of grocers and butchers aiming to unify trade standards and promote regional cooperation across markets. The initiative seeks member shops and wholesale partners to create a formal organization.
The Denison knitting factory receives praise as one of the norths best. Gen Fitzhugh Lee has retired and will draw over $4000 per year for life.
Jim Coleman showcases all kinds of blacksmithing wood work and painting in a local crafts display. The exhibit highlights metalwork wood pieces and painted craftsmanship.
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