Arkansas Beacon Editor Homer Prince Dies After Illness
Homer Prince editor of the Arkansas Beacon at Searcy died after contracting pneumonia following a hunting trip and wet conditions. The piece notes Senate action on pardon applications and a Missouri judge fines Carrie Nation, with condition to leave town. It also mentions a Missouri bill requiring dram drinkers to obtain a $5 license, reflecting temperance debates.
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Homer Prince
The
Arkansas Beacon
Searcy
Kansas City, Mo
Carrie Nation
Missouri
Sparks from the Anvil lecture energizes Hendrix College
Homer T. Wilson spoke at Hendrix College on Monday night on Sparks from the Anvil. The lecture urged American boys to embrace hard work and commit the whole soul to achieve success, drawing strong praise for the course highlight.
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Homer T. Wilson
Hendrix College
Death of Arkansas State Treasurer Thos. R. Little
Thomas R. Little state treasurer died at his Little Rock home after a brief illness. He had been in office the day before, fell ill after supper, and died about 7 30 the next morning. Governor Davis ordered state offices closed in his honor. Little, born August 25 1849 in Sebastian County, had a long career from Greenwood merchant to deputy state treasurer and then treasurer from 1898 onward. He was highly popular across the state.
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Thos
RE. Little
Little Rock
Judge Little
Sebastian County
Cane Hill College
Washington County
Greenwood
Marrow
Ransom Gulley
Whose Girl Are You Headache Remedy Ad
An advertisement for Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promises headache relief and prevention after following directions. Sold by Dr. C. J. Hamilton.
Benson's Plaster praised as superior remedy in old ad
An old advertisement extols Benson's Plaster as the best external remedy trusted by 5000 physicians and many people. It claims rapid relief for coughs, rheumatism, liver and kidney troubles, influenza, and other ailments, urging buyers to avoid imitation and buy genuine Benson's Plaster.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
Cody
Benson
Esbury
Legislative Snapshot of Week in Two Houses
The week featured multiple bills advanced or debated. Reapportionment bill H B 445 passed third reading in the Senate. police chiefs elected by popular vote and collateral inheritance tax enacted. A bid to detach Columbia county’s territory moved forward to Laf ayette county with protests. Convict labor and contract issues faced indefinite postponement and contested passages. House considers abolishing Greek letter fraternities and Lonoke county judicial districts split discussed.
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Bexate
Shackleford
Wilson
McNemer
Butler
Houss
Mr. Farrer
Columbia County
Lafayette County
Hardy
Hammock
Humphreys
Penitentiary Board
Arkansas Brick Manufacturing Company
Little Rock
House
Jobe
State University
Messrs
Rooks and
Holland
Lonoke County
Hovst
State Board of Trustees
Dr. Bynum
Assembly Adopts Day Of Mourning For State Treasurer
On Wednesday April 10 both chambers adjourned after journal readings to honor the late Hon. Thomas E. Little state treasurer, in a solemn display of respect.
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General Assembly
Thomas E. Little
Deficiency Bill Passed and Labor Contract Provisions Adopted
The Senate passed the general deficiency appropriation bill on third reading. Two measures to probe convict labor contracts were postponed. Hon. J. D. Shaver was confirmed as chancellor of the Seventh district. A law sections specify that laborers who abandon contracts and owe arrears may forfeit wages and crops. those who abandon without dues may be denied provisions to prevent defrauding landlords.
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Senate
J. D. Shaver
Seventh District
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and nervous system. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Also notes Hall's Family Pills insured by the firm and available through druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tol
J. Cheney
State legislative notes and appropriations overview
The report covers House and Senate actions including a misdemeanor fine range, removal of a university faculty member, and various appropriation bills. It notes passage of a railroad and state exhibit funding, plus elections and bills on penalties, agriculture, penitentiary supervision, turf pools, and a state lease funding proposal.
Landmark legislative roundup and local notes
Brief session records indicate D L King introduced a bill on clerical fee levels across several counties. Boundary changes for Clark and Nevada were indefinitely postponed. Wood’s pardon petition publication bill passed third reading. Tax payment timing reform stalled amid budget talks. Blalock proposed 100000 for Fort Smith asylum funding. City donors offer 100 acres for the asylum site. session adjourned after a partial day. Rector blocks note and account taxation. New phones installed for C M Armisstead and Dr C H Voris.
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S Nator
D. L King
Sharp
Randolph
Lawrence
Greene
Independence
White
Fulton
Clark
Nvada
Wood
Blalock
Fort Smith
Alootel
Sam
Drowned in a Cistern in Bradford Woman Found Dead
The body of Mrs. A. H. Wright was found in a cistern at her Bradford home after being last seen in the afternoon. Described as despondent and possibly demented at times, she may have killed herself in a fit of despair. Rev. J. K. Wooten, Anti-Saloon League secretary, was acquitted of slander in Winthrop after a saloon man claimed he had used slanderous language during a temperance lecture.
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A. H. Wright
Bradford
J. K. Wooten
Anti-Saloon League
Winthrop
State House Bond Bill For New Construction Reported
A special committee reports a bill to complete the new state house. It calls for issuing 1,000,000 dollars in bonds, awarding contracts to the lowest bidder, and levying a one fourth mill tax to meet bond payments. A supervising commission similar to the existing one would oversee the project.
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House
State House
Powell Clayton Keeps Railroad Promise in Harrison
At a Harrison meeting twenty years ago Gen. Powell Clayton vowed to blow the whistle on the first passenger train when a line reached the town. He returned the other day and fulfilled that pledge by signaling the inaugural train.
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Harrison
Gen
Powell Clayton
New Chancellor Appointed for Sixth Chancery District
Gov. Davis appoints Hon. James D. Shaver of Mena as chancellor of the Sixth chancery district covering Polk Sevier Little River Howard Hempstead and Miller counties. He is Hal C. Norwood's law partner and son of Gen. Robert C. Shaver. He previously served as prosecuting attorney of the Ninth judicial circuit. Dr J R Walters of Scott's Station Lonoke county shot and killed Green Thomas over a bike debt dispute. the coroner's jury exonerated Walters.
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Gov. Davis
James D. Shaver
Mena
Sixth Chancery District
Polk, Sevier
Little River
Howard, Hempstead
Miller
Hal C. Norwood
Robert C. Shaver
Ninth Judicial Circuit
J. R. Walters
Scott's Station
Lonoke County
Green Thomas
Thomas
Walters
Rice growing venture planned in Lonoke County
A company is incorporated to grow rice in Lonoke County. If successful, the lowlands of the state will be used for rice production, signaling potential statewide agricultural expansion.
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Lonoke County
Milliner’s Cold Relief Boosts Chamberlain’s Remedy praises
Marion Rooke of T. M. Thompson millinery at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago recalls catching a dreadful cold during severe weather. She credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, bought through W. H. Martin & Co, with quick relief and a full recovery.
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Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Millwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Chamberlain
W. H. Martin & Co
Reduced Rates for Return Tickets on St. L. I. M. and S. Ry
One third fare certificates available for multiple events across Arkansas and Texas. Includes Tennessee Association of Congregational Churches in Little Rock April 1–16, Grand Commandery Knights Templar in Little Rock April 16–20, Eastern Star chapters in Texarkana and Pine Bluff June 25–28 and April 16–23, plus Bankers Association in Little Rock April 18–19 and other meetings through May 18. Also covers General Missionary Conference in New Orleans April 24–30 and Baptist Y P U in Chicago July 25–30 with extensions. Tickets on sale April 22–23 and July 23–25.
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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
Sgn
Igor
Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pine Bluff
Arkansas State Holiness Association
Grand
Order Eastern Star of Arkansas
General Missionary Conference
M. E. Church South
New Orleans
International Convention Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Chicago
Alleged Murderer Captured in Sebastian County Jail
Sol Sharpe, called an alleged accomplice with Chas Colbert in the Peter Highes murder at Hartford, is now jailed in Sebastian county and faces murder charges. Sharpe vanished from Hartford the night Mushes was killed. the case ties to the life sentence Colbert is serving.
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Sol Sharpe
Chas. Colbert
Peter Highes
Hartford
Colbert
Sebastian County
Sharpe
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Commissioner of Agriculture
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Gray
Simpson
C. M. Armistead
Dr. C. H. Voris
Ayer
Frank Tuoman
P. M
Enon
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J. C. Ayer
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J. W. James
Nervou
Dr. Miles
Nervine
W. W. Trawsriver
Delta
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Columbia
Armour
Heine
Bank Convay
L. H. Pyre
G. Sarrin
W. W. Martin
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Will Weid
Rose & Company
Franklin Street
J. N. Simpson & Sons
Conway, Arkansas
Tlazen
J. R. Corley
Arkansas City
Abe Driedell
Paris
Des Arc
PF. W. Kennedy
Eureka Springs
W. B. Brown
Ozark
G. W. Basham
Benton
D. M. Cloud
Bald Knob
A. Moore
Cabot
Robert F. Wair
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H. MM. Jaceway
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Robert C. Bullock
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James Jolly
Lope
J. P. Hervey
Conway Electric
Lion Coffee
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