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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
4
The Cameron Herald masthead lists F. McAnally as editor and Ida J. McAnally as associate. Paper indicates Cameron, Texas mailing details and standard post office registration.
Reports claim brilliant meteors illuminated several Texas locales last week while Washington anticipates a forthcoming billion dollar Congress indicating a major fiscal bloc.
George Clark A W Cunningham and Pr H Ghent named as delegates to a convention. The group is to be photographed together, highlighting their roles and affiliations.
A report notes boll weevils appeared a month later than last year in Gonzalez County and are not as numerous as in the previous season, signaling a milder outbreak for farmers.
Lee J. Rountree, chief clerk of the house of representatives, carried Williamson county for the state senate and is seen as the likely nominee.
Hon. Scott Field expresses satisfaction with conditions in Limestone County. Hon. R. E. Prince agrees that developments in the county are moving in the right direction.
Hon. Scott Field publishes a list of five appointments in Limestone County covering the entire area. The appointments extend nearly to the date of the elections, which will be held on the 14th.
In Corpus Christi last week Senator Dibbrell condemned State Chairman Wells for stock holdings in the district race. Wells has been active for Hon. John N. Garner of Uvalde County.
Citizens of Rogere organize a company to build a complete water works system at an estimated cost of 35000 dollars. The plant will draw water from Little River four miles away. Capt. A. H. Kerr and Mr. R. L. [last name not given] named as leading figures in the project.
Rogers needs water, a matter that was thoroughly demonstrated during the recent drouth. Culbertson are members of the board of directors.
At Waco last week Charles Henry of Belton shot and killed Nick Frazier of Waco in a gambling room. Frazier formerly lived in Temple and the trouble is believed to stem from an old seed. Several blows preceded the shooting.
The late Soufriere eruption on St. Vincent wiped out the last Carib colony, leaving only a handful of aborigines once supported by the British government. The Caribs, once numerous at European contact, gave the Caribbean its name.
Ramsey of Thorn dale publishes a new weekly newspaper from a power press. The paper showcases attractive typography and covers thriving Central Texas agricultural areas. Ramsey promotes local news and timely editorials and seeks community support to continue progress.
The former United States marshal for the eastern district of Texas faced scrutiny after receiving a $2000 payment linked to designating a national bank in Beaumont as a United States depot. He claimed the sum was reimbursement for expenses rather than a fee. He offered an itemized account but was dismissed from office before completing the request.
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada, in the U S Senate since 1573, announces his public career will end with this term expiring in 1903. Noted for his work in monetary science he attended the Brussels international monetary conference as a delegate and ranked among its ablest members.
A Sunday afternoon cyclone smashed Goliad at 3 45 pm leaving at least 100 homes in ruins. Early reports cite 100 or more dead and many more injured as trains bring doctors and nurses. The town recalls its historic role in the Texas Revolution with Fannin and his men massacre.
The Soufriere eruption on St Vincent caused massive destruction across the island with reports of about half the property destroyed and up to 2000 lives officially recorded in the northern region. Eruptions were heard up to a hundred miles away as fiery lava, lightning, and vast flames swept the landscape.
The Waco Times-Herald questions Mr. Kirby’s relief to the state treasury calling it a strictly business proposition. It notes the Kirby Lumber company controls millions in capital and aims to influence lumber output and prices in Texas. It cites vast annual funds held by the trust and criticizes past law violations and those opposing it as being harmed.
Georgetown sweeps events at the state firemen tournament in Waco winning first place and $150 with a 27 seconds run in the opener. Belton seniors take $75 in 30 seconds, Seguin $25 with a 30 second mark, and Georgetown again triumphs in the Connor cup with 22 seconds. Italy close at 22 seconds, Denton and Taylor 24, Seguin 25, Cameron and Austin 25 seconds, Hillsboro 25 seconds. Seguin had been a strong performer, Georgetown’s record a notable surprise.
The piece discusses West Indies disturbances and argues volcanoes are safety valves for Earth's interior. It cites Prof Milne noting Krakatoa as the greatest eruption in world history, located on a Sunda Strait island between Java and Sumatra.
A Sumatra event on May 20 1883 highlights Krakatoa's long eruption lasting until August 26 when a massive explosion occurred. Air waves circled the globe multiple times while the blast was heard thousands of miles away. Destruction extended across coasts and villages, with tidal waves and new islands formed from the eruption.
Advertised letters include Cora Anderson Monnie McCarty Angelina Davis Pansy Matthews Mary Jenkins Maggie Purgel Nancy Wilson J A Anderson Chas Hill T J Atwood Ben Jones Alie Baker Mathew Martin Dan Chambers M 58 Moore J B Cox F Oliver W W Deverle J A Sanders M Harris Ed Stevens M W Hasten E A Walker J T Wearn. Call and say advertised and date. One cent per letter. Mrs ANNA CRAWFORD P M.
The county clerk issued licenses to marry since Tuesday of last week. Couples listed include Jimmie Maxwell and Sarah Jane Judie, Conrad Jekel and Safa Hollup, Jim Hart and Mollie Robinson, Peter Bunton and Carrie Server, and L C McKinney and Mattie Fleming.
Last Saturday afternoon the kk. V. Terral home outside the city limits on Maysfield road was destroyed by fire. Prof. A N W Smith, superintendent of city schools, lived there with his family. Loss estimated at $1000 with no insurance. Fire origin suspected from stove. Fire department could not reach the blaze.
It is warm and the call is to enjoy refreshing entertainment. The writer invites all to march to the hall and jolly themselves with a ball featuring pretty gowns and fluttering ribbons while defying the heat.
Mr. Kirk of Rog ers county faces theft charges in district court this Wednesday. The case involves a beef allegedly belonging to Mr. J C Hardie of near Lil Kirk. Kirk is a brother of an ex county judge and is supported by several Washington county residents serving as character witnesses. Mr. Hardie testified first for the state.
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