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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment from Cameron Texas indicates a second class mail matter notice. It references the post office and material handling but lacks complete details or names.
A fragmented summary notes Milam County politics and Lanham's gubernatorial prospects. Bandera County votes dry by 42. A U.S. war revenue repeal bill passes. Bryan criticizes Cleveland over a Mississippi letter. A Hillsboro stranger cashes a bogus $250 draft. culprit escapes. Washington County citizens fund a Brenham cotton factory.
The Rockdale Reporter notes tenant reform bill No 234 and the Messenger echoes. Turkey rejects U S demand for indemnity tied to Miss Stone's liberation. The Standard Oil company backs a Texas state political slate as the oil combine operates with apparent ease.
The Dallas county grand jury investigates alleged fraud tied to the recent primary election, examining ballots and procedures from the election held over a week ago.
A terse note claims two hundred thirty four figures remain unseen by Rockdale papers and are met with disgust whenever the topic is raised.
Washington authorities favor removing General Nelson A Miles from active duty with reports he will soon be placed on the retired list. The movement reflects unsettled cabinet and military circles amid disputes over his position and duties.
The Southwestern Telephone Company announces a plan to invest one million dollars in system improvements and extensions across Texas, signaling expanded service and enhanced facilities for customers.
Gen. John B. Gordon lectures in Texas and is greeted by large audiences at all appointments, hailed as one of the grandest men in the South.
Freestone county papers back Hon. Robt. E. Prince for congress. Limestone county holds the power to appoint the district’s next congressman.
The opinion notes saloons may stay open on primary election days. It references routine reissue every two years and recalls Brother McAnally of Tuk who once lectured Belton papers on political wrangles.
The piece notes how financial stringency cut short a final act in local political life, implying seasoned commentators or candidates exit early due to budget concerns and timing. It suggests concise, decisive words from brief figures about the community’s political stage.
The Rockdale papers show rising fatigue over peon bills as the February 13 to March 8 primary nears, with financiers and editors noting strained coverage and heightened sensitivity to budgetary matters.
Col. Tracy received four votes in The Herald's force, including the paper's proprietor. The Cameron box will display these results as part of the primary election tickets.
The number 234 displeases the Rockdale papers as discussions rise about bolting and someone being mad. Editors say they cannot stand the racket they helped produce.
Rockdale papers refused to publish Peon Bill No. 1 or House Bill No. 234, citing introduction by a legislator other than Tur Henan’s editor. The public is urged to notice such publication methods and question transparency.
The Reporter notes a genuine oil gusher at Sour Lake reaching 200 feet in height. Several more wells are planned in the area. The oil resembles Beaumont quality. The piece also references Tenant Convict Bill No. 234 and comments on public understanding.
A vigorous contest for the new South Texas district judgeship pits Hon. Waller Burns of Houston against Judge M. E. Kleberg of Galveston Kleberg claims republican backing and Hawley support while Texas Republicans largely favor Burns.
The Belton Journal Temple Tribune Killeen Herald and Rogers News endorse Cullen Thomas for congress. A Belton discussion last week between Henry and Thomas did not mention the Waters-Pierce transaction, according to reports in the daily papers.
Several spring chickens in the county lecture the Taz Herald on party duty. Rockdale papers claimed Tracy as the Sixth district Democratic nominee, then dropped his name. Scott Field failed to replace him, while papers avoid discussing House Bill No. 234, retreating from the issue.
The surplus to the credit of the state general revenue fund approaches two million dollars and is enough to defray all state government expenses from now until this year’s collections are received. About half of state expenses come from ad valorem assessments.
At the Galveston meeting last week J. W. McAshan was elected president for the coming term while J. W. Butler was re elected secretary. The next gathering will be in Sherman Denison with the new president living in Houston and the secretary in Clifton.
Texas stands at a crucial moment with plans to relieve money from state support and a coming clash as oil corporations push to stop taxing oil well output when the legislature convenes next year.
A boyhood tale recalls a small car dog that barked at the moon and hid under a house after being pelted with rocks. The narrative pivots to a modern Peon matter, citing the cot erie of howlers who decline to discuss Bill No 234.
Bosque county reports show weak signals for Wooten in the congressional race while Jack Beall conducts an active campaign drive a few days after the report.
In Bosque county the race hinges on Wooten or Beall carrying the county. Wooten leading there could secure his nomination, with Rockwall county already pledged for four votes. If Beall wins Bosque, Hill county becomes the pivotal county in the contest.
The item notes that county level instructions lack binding force on other counties and beats. Tucker ALD presents the Democratic ticket as named so far with other nominations to come. It challenges ex-populists and supporters of Bill 234 to take notice and act accordingly.
Last Saturday Prof R B Cousins of Mexia announced his withdrawal from the race for state superintendent of public instruction. He said primaries so far showed no disposition to change the office and he did not want to burden friends with further campaigning. Cousins was not on the slate discussed.
The Huntington estate is being appraised by New York state transfer tax appraisers and is expected not to exceed 29 million dollars. Public belief had put his wealth near 70 million at his death, about two and a third times the actual total. He lent large sums to friends with inadequate security, risking an estimated 2 to 3 million dollars in losses, a vast amount for a single individual.
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