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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
4
The Cameron Herald notes numerous local option elections this year and reports about one million dollars subscribed for the Galveston seawall bonds. It also mentions Bob Henry and his garden seeds distribution in Falls County as a local color reference.
The McKinney newspapers halt printing due to a printers strike demanding higher wages. Chairman Wella rejects blocking political activity and advocates fair practices in public affairs.
Populist Ed Tarkington runs in Lavaca County Democratic primary for a seat in the state legislature. He campaigns on reform and regional concerns, facing opponents in the upcoming party contest.
Strong winds tore through Williamson county destroying a large amount of cotton near Granger. Local authorities report the crop will be replanted.
A J Houston has been appointed United States Marshal for the eastern district of Texas to succeed Dr. Grant, who has been removed.
Field and Prince conduct a close canvass of Limestone County but the current reports reveal little about the county’s situation.
Residents report calm returning as danger subsides after recent unrest. observers say the immediate threat on Martinique appears to have passed for now.
Dr. Grant claims his removal as United States Marshal stemmed from support for Hanna in the presidential race. He asserts personal political loyalty influenced the decision and cites the stance as the underlying cause.
The Houston Post notes Curtis would have won Harris and Galveston counties if he had stayed in the race for railway commissioner. The Dallas Methodist conference elected two new bishops, E. K. E. Hoss of Nashville and Alexander C. Smith of Virginia, chosen by ballot and ordained last Saturday.
Prohibition was defeated in Cooke county after last Saturdays vote. The anti majority may reach several hundred. An oil gusher was brought in at Jennings Louisiana, throwing a six inch stream 100 feet high from a 1850 foot deep well. June month will wind up counties yet to hold primaries per the state democratic executive committee.
In session at Waco last week the Grain Dealers association adopted a resolution urging the inter state railway commission be clothed with authority to set interstate freight rates, aiming to unify pricing standards.
Voters in Guadalupe County held their primaries last Saturday with Hon. J. B. Dibrell seeking Congress. Supporters say he is an able man but his rival holds the lead so far.
The Fair estate valued at $18,000,000 in California allocated $7,000,000 to the Fair children and the remainder to the executors to cover winding up costs and related expenses.
Tammany has formed a three member committee to manage the affairs of the organization with Chas F Murphey as chairman and Daniel MacMahon and Louis Haffen as associates. This marks an important change in leadership.
The state sold 21 acres in Brewster county for 525 dollars, with an estimated market value of not less than 200000 dollars. The tract contains a rich deposit of quicksilver and mineral lands are legally priced at 25 dollars per acre.
Wim M. Hanson has been appointed U S marshal for the new southern district of Texas. Born in Gonzales County he is about 40 years old and is regarded as a capable peace officer and an excellent detective.
In Houston County two Democratic nominees for Congress agreed to a primary. Hon. A A Aldrich supported free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, while Col. D A Nunn opposed it. Nunn won the county by about 400 votes. Aldrich praised as one of Texas finest men.
Hornsby states he remains in the race for railroad commissioner and notes Curtis withdrawal strengthens his position. Curtis ranked second and was presenting a strong challenge. Congressman Henry delivered a courteous address in last Saturday's Waco Tribune, responding to a campaign document signed by Z. I. Harlan backing Thomas for congress.
The legislative investigating committee will re open the Austin First National Bank matter for another sitting. It is unlikely new points will be developed but additional information may be secured.
Hon. Stephen H. Darden a Confederate congressman from Texas and the first state comptroller under the current constitution died recently at Brazoria. He was about 80 and had been a prominent figure in state politics for a generation.
Senator Tillman chaired the resolutions committee at the South Carolina Democratic state convention last week and appeared to control party machinery. He backs A C Latimer to succeed McLaurin in the U S Senate.
Dudley Morgan, identified by the victim, was burned by a mob at Lansing near Longview last Thursday. While at the stake he confessed guilt and implicated another person in the plot. Bones and skeleton remnants were taken as souvenirs of the occasion.
Hillsboro city council reduces all public school teachers pay and eliminates the superintendent salary from 1200 to zero. Total annual cut amounts to 4000 dollars. School board says council has no right to interfere and will contest the action.
State Chairman Wells ordered another primary election in Burnet county due to the omission of J. H. Faubion from the last election tickets. Faubion contests the state senate seat against Rountree and Burnet county’s executive committee refused permission to use the previous tickets.
Faubion filed protest with Wells alleging Burnet's vote should have gone to Rountree in exchange for county actions advising Pearson for floater. The contest is described as very bitter with the result of the protest noted.
Dr. J W Spencer discusses volcanic phenomena asserting the Antilles as a sunken continent and the earth’s center as denser than surface rocks. He notes artificial drilling to a mile and geologists’ rock inferences to 10 15 miles. Krakatoa’s eruption and Cotopaxi dust dispersal illustrate eruption power.
The Cameron water issue continues to present challenges as officials seek workable solutions. Local leaders and residents await clear plans, funding, and timelines to address supply, quality, and infrastructure concerns.
Senator Jones argues agitation over money questions eased by booming gold output. He cites 1896 to 1900 gold increases, Klondyke gains, and global gold production near 300 million, with silver far behind. He claims conditions stem from natural factors, not party policies, and notes price rises tied to cotton and food crops.
The New York Herald notes the Caribbean chain’s year volcanic chaos as the era s most deadly so far and compares it to Vesuvius first century catastrophe. It recalls Pompeii and Herculanum s demise in AD 70 and cites later eruptions hits in 1793 1861 and 1876 with lava flows and ash clouds.
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