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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
4
Local telephony updates direct lines to several Texas towns and notes prompt service. The piece shifts to political chatter about Texas Republicans and potential candidates, mentions ex Governor Sayers, Hearst for president, and election speculation in Brazos and Milam counties. It also covers cotton prices, a Grimes county bale sale, and a Temple Gothe edited paper moving closer to Rosebud subscribers.
The Cincinnati Times Star denounces a death penalty verdict against Cabel Powers for the murder of Governor William Goebel. Arthur Meble offers the paper $500 to publish all trial evidence, replying to the criticism.
The article reviews Hon. John B. Clarke's stance against free silver at 16 to 1, his alignment with Bryan, and references to Jefferson and the 1792 market ratio. It discusses historical coinage shifts from gold to silver, changes under a Democratic administration, and calls for truth in monetary policy amid fiat money concerns.
The column rails at party loyalty and calls for discussion to curb error. It notes the New Orleans longshoremen strike and a Bell County Democrat lawsuit, plus regional politics in Cottle and Terrell counties. It also mentions Turkey and Bulgaria, boll weevil info, and cold weather driving visitors from Cloudcroft to Fort Davis.
The speaker argues reputable ministers oppose whiskey promotion funded by liquor interests. He notes alleged preacher statements propagate by the national liquor dealers association. The piece mentions a bill to end state support for Tuskegee Normal School and the black normal school in Montgomery, with Booker T. Washington leading Tuskegee and receiving $1500 yearly from the state.
The text argues that Texas will gain authority to repeal or alter the state constitution, removing the requirement for a new constitution and ending direct public votes on constitutional amendments. It asserts the legislature can fix provisions at will, with The Herald remaining in publication.
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