Little Rock News Sketches and Rail Talk From Conway
In Conway County news the depot and railroad prospects push forward. A Hot Springs survey hints Frisco Railway lines toward Conway, with a Harrison to Little Rock route under consideration. Reports note rising saloon trouble in Plummerville and Ola, while legislators debate pay and sessions. A Conway representative Thomas Moody dies at 67. Gov. Davis to appoint a successor. Also a job ad seeks a driver with salary 600 dollars per year plus commission.
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Thomas Moody
Conway County
Morriston
Davis
Hot Springs
Frisco Ry
Conway
Little Rock
Harrison
Benson's Porous Plaster Heralds Pain Relief
An advertisement extols Benson's Porous Plaster as the most effective remedy for pain from coughs and chest diseases to rheumatism and neuralgia. It warns against inferior plasters, touts genuine Benson's, claims quicker relief, and notes 26 cents per plaster with mail order from Mfg. Chemists in New York.
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Benson
Oapai
Benson's
Beniece
N.Y
Confederate Pensioners Honor List in Conway Arkansas
In Conway Arkansas on February 11 1901 a local editor presents a complete county list of Confederate pensioners as supplied by the county clerk. He urges scrutiny to remove undeserving names ahead of a statewide pension expansion, declaring the roll a measure of honor and cautioning against greed. The piece also notes appointed as-portioning justices by county judge W H Duncan and numerous township appointers.
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Conway
Ark
Arkansas
W. H. Duncan
Benedict Township
A. A. Mose
Holland
Senate
St. Louis
Wood
United States
D. L. King
Price
J. King
Legislature Debates Bonds and Municipal Reapportionment
The legislature adjourned after brief sessions to attend John Marshall anniversary ceremonies. Senate and House measures covered reapportioning districts, tax and school support proposals, voter eligibility, and a variety of local bills including road and feed regulations, with several bills passing and others defeated.
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House
Senate
Federal Court Room
John Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
Reform School U1 Debate Ends With Segregation Vote
Discussion on the reform school U1 led to a heated debate and an amendment by Mr. Craig to restrict the institution to whites only. The proposal was defeated by 65 to 25 votes.
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Reform School
Craig
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Board of Trade B’lding
Pain
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J. A. King
California Township
T. J. Rowlett
Clifton Township
W. K. Gately
Cypress Township
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Danley Township
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J. H. Bailey
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B. F. Spires
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Mt. Vernon
David Stewart
Muddy Bayou
W. M Harper
Newton
J. E. Stanley
Palarm
J. H. Lewell
Pierce Creek
J. F. Martin
Stone Township
E. L. King
Union
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Walker Township
E. L. Smith
Wilson Township
C. S. Harrell
W. D. CoLr
Faulkner County Pension Board
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W. J. Beeneeheenee
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J. F. Johnson
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State University At
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Perry County
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Z.V. Lyttle
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Rose & Company
Chicago
J. N. Simpson & Sons
Conway, Arkansas
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Atlee Burpee 4&4 CO
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Wm. J, Bryan
Lincoln, Nebraska
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