Arkansas Republicans Endure Powell Clayton’s Long Influence
The Arkansas Democrat urges the legislature to enact a dog tax law, but an aspiring legislator fears passing it. Across the nation, Republicans criticize new election laws in Maryland while Massachusetts mirrors the policy. Russian student dissent grows amid foreign entanglements as the empire faces potential collapse. A steel plated room for the Czar is described.
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Maryland
United States
Massachusetts
Arkansas Democrat
Burglar Killed in Escape Shot in Little Rock
Coroner's jury exonerates the shooter after a burglary incident in Little Rock. The write up suggests a similar outcome in Conway where the killer would be praised and likely not prosecuted, implying a gold medal for the slayer.
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Little Rock
Conway
Welcome Spring Brings Farm News From Mt Vernon
Winter gives way to spring as farmers plant corn and wheat looks promising in the Mt Vernon area. Bemoans cotton crop abundance. local notes include J P Plant log rolling, Mrs Annie Owens visiting, R T Williamson in town, W T Maddox in Searcy, and Ed Williams recovering from a sudden illness after a hearty supper. April 7.
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J. P. Plant
A. W. Barrett
Ed Williams
Hamlet Items and Local Market Notes
Winter lingers as hog buyers move surplus hogs at 3 cents and under locally, with Kansas City and St. Louis trading 5.80 to 6.20. Packed remains urged locally. Wheat sowing low. cotton prices around 4 cents. Will Webb, deranged, stays with Uncle Will Martin in Mablevale seeking improvement. Bowdens visit daughter Wm. McElroy. Jeff Roland to preach at Palarm schoolhouse next Sunday. Rev. Glover spoke at New Liberty with a large audience. April 8.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Will Webb
P. O. Diehl
Will Martin
Mab
Jeff Roland
Palarm School House
Mr. Glover
New Liberty
Whose Girl Are You ad for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement asks about headaches hindering theater plans and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure and preventive, with selling rights by Dr C J Hamilton.
America’s Uncrowned Queen Lecture Preview
A Monday night lecture will explore the subject America’s Uncrowned Queen. The event promises a focused discussion likely featuring a local scholar or speaker.
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America
Texas lecturer Homer T. Wilson hailed for entertaining talks
Homer T. Wilson of Texas preserves a fine reputation as an entertaining and instructive lecturer. His engaging addresses are highly recommended for broad audiences across the state.
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Homer T. Wilson
Texas
Bootleggers in Trouble in a Small Town
Albert Jones and his wife were arrested Sunday night for selling whisky amid a crackdown during a show period. Jones and his wife each paid a $200 fine totaling $400, with Jones warned to leave town or face jail if he returns. The episode ends with a warning to others to avoid bootlegging.
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Albert Jones
Albert
Marshal Boydston
Jones
Martin
Arkansas Legislature Deliberates on Bills and Vetoes
Gov Davis sends message on Architect Mann fees for new State Capitol. Senate bills fail and pass on taxation and district reorganizations. House passes Labor Day designation and Sixth circuit boundaries while rejecting poll tax for seniors. Supreme Court bank claim review deferred. Confederate Home funding approved.
Gov Davis opposes $36000 fee for Architect Mann
In a message read in both General Assembly branches Gov. Davis rebukes the $36,000 payment to Architect George Mann as unjust and extravagant. He urges a cheaper plan and cancellation of Mann’s contract, while Senate and House actions note various bills and readings.
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General Assembly
Gov. Davis
George Mann
House
Jones
Senate passes bills on reports and hunting ban
On Thursday April 4 the Senate took up and passed S B 204 requiring the secretary of state to furnish circuit court clerks and judges with supreme court reports. A Killough bill to end hunting with dogs in Mississippi and Crittenden counties was read third time and passed. S B 229 (Wilson) was taken up. President Wilson reviewed the
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Senate
Huddleson
Butler
State Penitentiary Board
Ferguson
Lonoke County
Lankford
Short
Haynie
McNemer
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Saline
Pulaski
Perry
House
Toney
J. F. Henley
Philippines
Republican State Central Committee
Gov. Davis
Holt
Secretary of State
Killough
Mississippi
Crittenden
Wilson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Excludes Mercury Claims
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It emphasizes genuine product purchase from reputable physicians and druggists with testimonials offered free and price five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
County bonds to secure university settled after 1872 issue
The state and Washington county move to settle a 1872 bond transfer of 100000 dollars to back the university. The 30 year bonds mature January 1, 1902 and may be reinvested with security. Also reports on bills related to medicine practice, capitol commission, and convict contracts.
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Washington County
Wilson
Senate
Lawrence
State Capitol Commission
Arkansas
Humphrey
Senate Amends Confederate Home Bill and Raises Senate
Senator Kirby's amendment places the Confederate home under the state board of charities. The apportionment bill is amended to 35 senators. The Seventh chancery district bill is indefinitely postponed, as is a 20 000 statute digest appropriation. The world’s fair bill is amended to bar General Assembly pay from the act. Adulterated candy bill passes 54 to 2. Session spends time on second readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kirby
State Board of Charities
Seventh Chancery District
Yell
Conway
Pope
Johnson
House
Hovss
General Assembly
Senate and City Rail Bill Actions Across States
The senate was not in session as bills passed to standardize log measurement and protect field notes. McCain bill on municipal streetcar ownership failed. judge appointments noted with Peters slated for pensions commission. Gov actions include Dawes enrollment orders and Taft commission pamphlet. Rolla Wells won St Louis mayoral race while Carter Harrison secured Chicago mayoralty. irregular voting and fraud allegations prompt investigations and a grand jury.
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Senate
McCain
Samuel Peters
Kansas
Clay Evans
Peters
Ohio
Congress
Col. Evans
Clayton
Central District
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
W. J. Bryan
Wells
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Fulton Townwide Fire Destroys Most Businesses
News of Arkansas reports a morning blaze that destroyed nearly all Fulton business blocks except four stores. Estimated loss reaches 50000 dollars with 16000 dollars insured, detailing each business’s damage and insurance status including Fried dry goods Rosenberg general store Battle druggist Simon Paxton Brooks Cox Wilson Cloud Felton Roberts Southridge Love Bell and others plus town liability.
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Fulton
William Fried
George Rosenberg
J. J. Battle
J. H. Simon
TD. Paxton
Brooks Bros
Cox Bros
Obe Wilson
Mattie Cloud
Felton Grocer Company
E. A. Roberts
George Southridge
Alf Love
Frank Bell
Town of
Board of Trade Urges Legislature To End Convict Labor Competition
Little Rock directors adopt resolutions asking the legislature to curb convict labor in factories. They claim convicts are leased at 50 cents a day to private parties, threatening free labor manufacturers. Resolution seeks convicts placed on farms or kept inside penitentiary walls.
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Little Rock
State Land Commissioner Reports First Quarter 1901 Totals
J W Colquitt details land sales and disposals for Q1 1901 including swamp land 93.04 acres sold for 1203.80, internal improvement land 729.51 acres for 911.89, saline land 756.18 acres for 932.73, real estate bank land 157.14 acres for 368.57, forfeited land 8,607.14 acres for 10159.60, forfeited land redeem ed 9,808.35 acres for 1678.97, forfeited town lots 307.83, forfeited land donated 12,990.8, forfeited land deeded to actual settlers 8,439.37 total acres disposed 42442.03. Funds recap currency 12755.17 swamp land scrip 520 county scrip 5156.22 city scrip 10 total 18441.39.
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J. W. Colquitt
Tees
Noted figure Frank Hickey in Denver jail on highway robbery charge
Frank Hickey alias Kelley once claimed knowledge of the Plummerville John M. Clayton murder. Detained in Denver on highway robbery charges, he faced burglary indictment in Butte, Mont. A companion’s confession implicated him in Clayton’s death, but Hickey was tried here and acquitted amid suspicions the confession aimed to shield him.
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Frank Hickey
Kelley
Plummerville
John M. Clayton
Congress
Denver
Hickey
Butte
Mont
Clayton
Pal
Montana
Revival Draws Over Two Hundred Converts in Paragould
In Paragould a religious revival led by Rev. George Stewart drew more than 200 citizens who professed religion. Stewart has energized supporters in the capital city with strong arguments for a virtuous Christian life, accomplishing notable good.
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Paragould
George Stewart
Arkansas Crop Report Details April 1 Findings
Government crop report for Arkansas notes good progress in farm work with early potatoes oats and corn planted land prepared for cotton wheat and oats thriving frost damage to fruit described as slight.
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Arkansas
Chamberlains Pain Balm Praised For Quick Rheumatic Relief
D N Sinks of Troy Ohio reports severe arm and shoulder rheumatism. After trying many remedies he was directed by Geo F Parsons Co druggists to Chamberlains Pain Balm and found swift relief. He now recommends the liniment to friends as best for muscular rheumatism sold by W H Martin Co.
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Chamberlain
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Messrs
Geo. F. Parsons & Co
W. H. Martin & Co
Death of a Former Citizen Sophia Fox
Sophia Fox died of bronchitis at her La Crosse Wisconsin home on Sunday March 17 born June 6 1827 in Putnam County New York. She leaves two daughters several grandchildren and many friends. She lived in Conway for years and moved with her daughter Laura Fox two years ago. She was respected and beloved for her Christian grace and kindly spirit. kh G R
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Sophia Fox
la Crosse
Wis
Putnam County
N. Y
Cox
Conway
Laura Fox
Fox
Kh. G. R
Benson's Plaster Claims Unmatched Quick Cure
Advertisement proclaims Benson's Plaster superior to all rivals for coughs, colds, lumbago, asthma, bronchitis, and other external ailments. It touts rapid action, skin adhesion without residue, and widespread trust with 6000+ druggists endorsing it. Fifty five top awards allegedly prove its merit and urges purchase from Benbury & Johnson in New York.
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Ayer
I. D. Goon
Browntown
Benson
Europe
America
United States
Benbury & Johnson
Mig
N.Y
Reduced Rates for Group Return Tickets on Certificate Plan
The St. Louis IronMountain and Southern Railway announces one third fare return tickets on the certificate plan for multiple events. Dates include April 16-12 at Little Rock for Tennessee Association of Congregational Churches and Grand Commandery of Arkansas, June 25-28 Texarkana for Eastern Star, April 18-19 Arkansas Bankers Association in Little Rock, April 17-19 Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs Pine Bluff, and other gatherings with certificate limits and sale windows through June and May 1901. J. W. Jamus, Local Agent.
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Tennessee Association of Congregational Churches
Little Rock
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of Arkansas
Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas
Texarkana
Ark
Arkansas Banker’s Association
Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs
Pine Bluff
Arkansas State Holiness Association
Grand Chapter
Order Eastern Star of Arkansas
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Powell Clayton
Russia
Mt. Vernon
Annie Owens
McAllister, Ind, Ter
Rose Bud
R. T. Williamson
Quitman
W. T. Maddox
Searcy
Hntea Ye
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mags
Arkansas Legislature
Guv Davis
Archhitect Mann
Hammock
Supreme Court
Hudson Bank
Catarra
Monty
Dr. Miles
D. D. Owen
Utica St
Ithaca, N. Y
Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elihast, Ind
Land Commissioner’s
Arkansas Crop Report
J. N. Simpson & Sons
Conway, Arkansas
C. H. Newbern
Pain
Conway Electric Light CO
General Missionary Conference
M. I. Church South
New Orleans
J. W. Jamus
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