23 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Conway Log Cabin
Location
Conway, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1901
Page
1
Strikes resuming in eastern iron fields. Bentonville snow last Wednesday. lawmakers urged to finish the session before crop harm. The Arkansas capitol should be erected despite architect fees. The U S treasury surpasses half a billion dollars. World’s Fair bill likely to pass in Arkansas House. Oil finds in Texas may lower coal oil and gasoline prices. Boston society ladies ride astride at a major horse show, shocking many.
A Cuban committee plans to meet President McKinley to request more freedom for Cuba beyond the Platt amendment terms. The effort aims to gain liberty concessions while addressing ongoing concerns about colonial governance.
The speaker argues that powers will seize as indemnities all money China has or can expect in years ahead. He asserts China acted foolishly and deserves consequences.
Reports indicate a dangerous plot against the German emperor as an anarchist travels from South America toward Germany to carry out an assassination. Authorities warn of possible preparations and security concerns surrounding the royal trip.
The piece notes that Warren Arkansas women could have used hatchets on town officers who refused to enforce the law against blind tines rather than destroy whisky stock. It mentions belief that the earth holds oil and new prospecting companies form. Fort Smith incorporated a company with 100000 dollars capital stock.
The State Republican notes a familiar twang in the country weekly editorials suggesting they source their editorials from a common bureau. The piece implies copying common lines across publications and questions originality.
Officers say they have H C Henderson arrested in Dallas Texas for the Edward Cudahy kidnapping. The capture follows a nationwide pursuit amid calls for severe punishment. Helen Gould is noted for aid to the poor and public esteem. A state capitol bill in the house Thursday shifts funding from bonds to a contract system with a $1,000,000 appropriation raised by a half mill tax levy.
A group of powers agrees to combine forces to expel Russia from Manchuria, insisting no land grabs in China and warning that once begun, expansion would continue until the celestial empire is fully absorbed.
The Supreme Court declares Dakota divorces invalid if one party moves to another state to become a citizen for the purpose of obtaining a divorce. Both parties must reside in Dakota to obtain a divorce, affecting many prominent cases and making subsequent marriages illegal.
United by a violent feud the Kuklux instigate murder charges in eastern Kentucky. A posse pursues the accused who resist arrest, sparking clashes as rugged mountains provide a hiding place the feudists have used for years.
Sarah Bernhart wanted three dogs accommodated in a first class room at a Boston hotel but the hotel barred the dogs and offered the baggage room instead. She offered any price to have the animals treated as guests, yet the management stood firm and she found another hotel.
The speaker argues that representatives are not reasonable and equal measures are often passed. He notes public apprehension during the legislature session and relief when it adjourns.
A West Virginia man undergoing electric treatment for rheumatism tied a wire to the railroad system and to each end of the line, grounding the circuit and stopping all wire communications for two hours until an operator located him. He did not realize the interference.
A critic denounces state legislatures for foolish measures like the Carlock dram drinkers license bill, saying such acts bring Arkansas into disgrace and undo the intelligence of the state. The commentator warns that one absurd proposal can cause lasting ridicule.
A Conway citizen proposes Arkansas build a rustic log cabin at the St Louis World’s Fair to attract attention and use part of the appropriation for a fine interior display. The suggestion is considered good.
The article argues the temperance legislature is strict but urges balance to avoid over-zealous action. It claims Arkansas has strong whisky traffic laws and states communities can shape local outcomes. It notes voting to remove whisky from a township or county and inviting women to petition across towns or districts.
The Batesville Guard praises Mr Donaghey while noting opposition from six members of the capitol commission board. Helena World reports that publicity may save the state about $10,000 as a pending bill caps architect pay at 30000 or 4 percent rather than 50000 or 5 percent.
The notice urges all teachers to attend a teachers institute in Holland on May 9. J Walter Ware, County Examiner, emphasizes urgent attendance.
Wu Black and Henry Wilson, both colored, were hanged in the Mag area for the murder of white farmer Iver Young on May 23, 1900. An inquest tied white man Stearnes to the crime. he was tried and acquitted, while the two Black men retracted and then reaffirmed their confessions after conviction.
May Hearn white of Luxora was seized from a jail in Osceola by a mob and lynched on the 6th. He had killed Clyde King at Lugora in March. The lynching drew condemnation from leading citizens of Luxora and Osceola.
Reports from Wisconsin travel to the West with President McKinley stopping in multiple cities and Gen Poth pursuing peace with the Boers. Other items include a boxing title loss for Ernest Rocher, a plague death in Michigan, Boxer uprising in Shantung, Morgan & Co planning a $20 million department store trust, and the Logan statue unveiling in Washington. Also noted are plague deaths in Canton, a new Panay governor, Ripley Goebel trial testimony, cotton crop figures, India bubonic plague tolls, and Kitchener's Pietersburg capture plus Miss Elvira Miller as Louisville railroad agent.
The northern part of the state shows brighter fruit yield prospects than in years past. J. B. Nix of Tulip, Dallas County, suicided by morphine. domestic trouble prompted the act. Will Fontein, a young white man near Bradford, was killed by a falling limb while cutting timber. A. Root, former Fort Smith Times editor, was acquitted of slander in Sebastian Circuit Court. The State Federation of Women's Clubs plans annual conven tion at Pine Bluff, the Bankers Association at Helena, and a Memphis reunion for First Arkansas Mounted Riflemen is called by Gen. Churchill. Will Cox, a carpenter near Pocahontas, was shot and killed by Wm. Murphy. Murphy surrendered claiming justifiable homicide. A rice-growing venture in Lonoke County is announced to unlock lowland potential. A. Root’s acquittal is noted again. Lather Hambree, escaped Polk County jail, was captured near Mena still in shackles, awaiting murder-related sentence.
The New Bargain Store offers a vast selection of spring clothing and dress goods. Shoppers are invited to inspect the extensive display of ladies furnishings and clothing items, with an emphasis on style and quality.
A local shop advertises the latest styles for men including hats shoes and shirts at exceptionally low prices. The notice urges customers to compare prices, claiming value not found elsewhere in town.
An advertisement touts Solid Cuevee Silver as a durable substitute for sterling silver spoons forks and tableware claiming a 25 year wear, no plating, lower cost and a free offer from QOuva- KER VALLEY MIG Co in Chicago. A separate note mentions a Philadelphia wedding and an inmate captured near Mena fleeing jail, under a murder-related sentence.
The Little Rock Internal Revenue District announces the appointment of storekeepers and quasers including Adis Bryan, Cheorge B Allis, James Nally, James W Hurt, lram J Reeves, dogera B Pieter, dota HH Brown, tau Willinha, MM Wihilaius.
The St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway offers one third fare on certificate plans for several events in Arkansas and nearby. Includes Grand Chapter Eastern Star Texarkana June 25 to 28, Southern Baptist Convention New Orleans May 9 to 16, Knights Templar Louisville August 27 to 31, and more with sale dates, return limits, and extra fees. Also advertised are three steam engines for sale in Conway Arkansas with terms.
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