12 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Conway Log Cabin
Location
Conway, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
1
The House joint resolution proposes a seven year tax exemption for mills, aimed at spurring factory growth across the state. It notes revenue will start after seven years and invites public vote. An amendment to exempt all taxpayers with $100 would nearly exempt many Black residents, prompting criticism of the measure.
The bill keeps total representatives at 100 and shifts seats from Franklin Lee and Garland to Union Faulkner and Ouachita based on census results showing population declines in the first trio and gains in the latter three. The Commercial Appeal supports the measure as just and timely noting Faulkner County’s rapid growth.
The piece argues lawmakers may pressure theaters to lower prices but warns against forcing patrons to visit towns with low rates. It questions public interest in the issue and calls for legislation that actually serves needs rather than uniform price controls.
The contest lists six nominees including E. T. McConnell from Johnson county J. E. Martin Faulkner county Lon Garrett Madison county W. H. Patterson Woodruff county R. L. Nance Benton county and R. E. L. Eagle Lonoke county for the position.
The speaker argues a law requiring publishment of assessment lists would curb tax dodging by exposing undervalued properties. He notes costly debates over adopting a state flower, praising the apple blossom but criticizing the expense.
Bud McConnell is considered all right after a legislative investigation as the board re elected him superintendent of the penitentiary.
Representatives at Pekin call for execution of Prince Tuan and fourteen additional Chinese figures in response to recent upheavals. The protest signals a severe punitive stance from foreign powers regarding Chinese leadership.
A historical notice states that no further appointments of women as Notaries Public will be made, signaling a policy change affecting gender eligibility and public service roles.
A historic advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe threats and lung troubles. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germs, ease inflammation, aid expe ctoration, and improve sleep, recommending trial and stating it is sold by all druggists.
The annual meeting in Little Rock featured papers on fruit growing progress and state soil advantages. The group urged a 2000 dollar appropriation to print proceedings and urged safeguards against San Jose scale and other diseases. They opposed abolishing the bureau of mines manufactures and agriculture and elected J I Logan, W K Tipton, Job Vestal, S H Nowlin, and Geo P Murrill as officers.
Attorney General Murphy states women cannot be appointed as notaries public. Despite many women serving in Arkansas under Gov. Jones, his ruling says their commissions are not invalidated and past acts remain lawful though subject to future challenge. Court decisions cited note ineligibility but do not void existing actions.
Mary Jane Norman, denied equality in the court, sues the Cotton Belt railway in Helena federal court for $20,000 claiming a December 1899 incident left her with both legs amputated. She alleges the train lurched forward as she reached the platform at Alzheimer station, throwing her under a coach and crushing her legs.
The Arkansas river gets a $75000 appropriation for the next two years after House action in Washington. Telegrams from Presidents Woodson Mitchell and Little Rock Board of Trade prompted a response from Senator Jones noting the river and harbor committee will hear only senators who request a special hearing.
The contract to extend the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad from Hartshorn to Ardmore a distance of 117 miles has been let to Bernard Corrigan of Kansas City G M Garvey of Memphis and C P Dowling of St Louis.
Two highwaymen attempted to hold up the Clinton post office as the safe held about $1,000 in cash. The postmaster opened fire, scattering the robbers who fled the scene.
Former Poimsett County sheriff Ho Sparks has died at his home. Sparks served as a lawman for over two decades, shaping county policing before retiring years ago. He is survived by his spouse and two children.
In Supt Dye’s report Dr John L Buchanan president of the State University urges increased funding to meet modern education needs. He recommends a board committee set appropriations, a committee oversee the biennial report, appoint a West Point graduate to lead the military department, and clarify fraternity membership rules including when a freshman becomes a sophomore after passing exams.
Mrs. Bradley, daughter of a former Eureka Springs merchant, survived four grains of morphine in a personal crisis. She and Ida Bentley, who died last October, allegedly planned to die together since childhood. The Bentleys moved to Texas. Ida's death was hidden for weeks before Bradley learned of it. Bradley then returned to Eureka Springs and tried again to keep the vow, though the attempt failed.
A vintage health pamphlet compares lung destruction by germs to mold spoiling cheese. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as nourishing food that boosts strength, suggests gradual dosing, and claims illness recovery follows once germs are killed.
Mrs. Emily Erwin was acquitted by a Pocahontas jury for the September 15 1898 killing of Dr. R B Blair at Mammoth Springs. The trial began in Fulton circuit court ended with a hung jury before a venue change led to the acquittal. The case sparked bitter local sentiment and Mrs Erwin has since moved to Idaho.
Mrs. Laura Earhart fired at the second wife of her husband in Texarkana aiming to kill. The husband had deserted her years before, remarried, and served a two year penitentiary sentence for bigamy. His release brought him back to live with his second wife, provoking the attempted murder.
The central division centered in Little Rock is abolished and replaced by two divisions. One is the Little Rock and Fort Smith division with superintendent headquarters at Van Buren. The other is the Valley division serving the road to Alexandria Louisiana with headquarters at Marm Rogue.
Winchester Towne convicted January 25 at Fort Smith for the murder of Willis Melton in the Choctaw Nation on March 30, 1899. The jury deliberated just over an hour. Evidence showed Towne was hired by Simon Brown to carry out the deed.
Secret of beauty said to be health and the power to digest food. The liver must act properly for digestion. Tutt's Liver Pills advertised as an absolute cure for sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation torpid liver piles jaundice bilious fever and biliousness.
In federal court at Helena Judge Jacob Trieber issued an adverse ruling in the Lung Hop and Ning Sam case. Both men, accused of being in the United States without authority, were rivals with Lung Hop accusing Ning Sam of lacking registration papers. The judgment orders both men transported to Portland by U.S. marshal and sent on a vessel bound for China.
A pistol duel on a main street in Plummerville left four men lightly wounded. Constable J. W. Bane fought W T and C B Crawford, with about fifteen shots fired. Bane and W T Crawford sustained minor wounds while two bystanders suffered injuries including a broken knee and a gunshot in the arm. Authorities cite months of hard feelings as the cause.
At a county meeting of the Jefferson County Farmers Association the group of prominent planters adopted a resolution opposing a bill to separate school taxes by race. A committee was named to draft and present to the legislature a bill making it a crime for a laborer to quit before a contract ends.
W R Leieiche, secretary treasurer of Hot Springs Electric Light and Water Co, was found dead in his office with a bullet wound. Coroner's jury ruled death by his own action amid grief over his mother's recent death. In a separate incident near Palarm, engineer Ed Smuss died from a train collision. A 1 year old student, Frank Mragier, from Atlanta was reportedly kidnapped. Ambassador Choate urged China to withdraw troops.
A concise local summary notes smallpox declared epidemic in parts of Creon county. Other brief items report deaths from falling trees and accidents near Rison, a 69 year old planter Cribbs dies in Pulaski, suicide near Hackett, and political shifts including anti saloon efforts at Bald Knob Beebe and a new Logan county sheriff appointment.
Farmers prepare to plant crops. W M Flippen sells store interest to Chas Graham and will tour for a tobacco firm in Virginia. Mrs I J Harris of Little Rock visits. W A Graham recovers from pneumonia. A boy born to Fate Flippen. Kate Stevens hosts a singing for cousins Annie and Edna Stevens of Texas. Retta and Lizzie Harris return home. Cora Henry of Conway visits. Rev Batson to preach February 10. Horter Watkins is ill. Groundhog day signs and Dan Horton jokes mark the approach of spring.
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