Biennial Mines Report Urges State Statute Changes
The sixth biennial report by Commissioner Frank Hill to the governor recommends statutes to require annual or biennial statistics on land cultivation by tract and tax records, crop quantities and values, mined and manufactured products, and forest outputs. funds for a St Louis 1903 Centennial exhibit and a Buffalo Pan American exhibit. and state inspections of commercial fertilizers coal oil and foreign nursery stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture
Frank Hill
St. Louis
Louisiana Territory
Buffalo
N. Y
Attorney General Clarifies Three and Five Mill Road Levies
Attorney General Davis explains that the May 8 1899 three mill road levy is independent of other road laws. Incorporated towns must pay the three mill levy. towns may be placed in road districts affecting who collects and who oversees the work. The township road overseer system may place a town in its own district or with surrounding areas, with different levy effects. An overseer can be appointed under either act, and a resident of an incorporated town may serve as overseer if willing and overage rules permit.
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Davis
Justices of the Peace
Africa
Lear
Hottentot
Ravinek
New York
Cape Town
Gold Belt
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Pretoria
Europe
West Indies
Cape of Good Hope
United States
Uncle Samuel
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
London
Wim. McKinley
Frep
Mr.Lirr
Kr’ Co
Utenhage Vol. Rifles
Colediued
Cape Colony
South Africa
Baptist Ministers' Aid Association organized in Arkansas
The Baptist Ministers' Aid Association of Arkansas is formed with R. C. Medaris as president, J. B. Moody as treasurer, and J. W. McDonald of Hot Springs as secretary. Baptist preachers may join for 50 cents, then $1 within sixty days after a member's death. honorary members may join at the same rates but do not receive beneficiary assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ministers’ Aid Association of Arkansas
R. C. Medaris
J. B. Moody
J. W. McDonald
Hot Springs
Arkansas Failures in 1900 Versus 1899 Report
R G Yu and Company present rules for Arkansas and other southwestern territory noting more failures in 1900 but fewer abilities than 1899. The statement contrasts performance metrics across years with emphasis on regional trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
County Judges Convene in Little Rock For Uniform County Business
County judges plan a convention in Little Rock on the 17th to study and propose legislation to standardize county affairs and procedures for all counties before the general assembly. The aim is to adopt a uniform business basis for county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
General Assembly
Chief of Police Orders Arrest Names
Little Rock police chief issues an order requiring detainees to provide their real names at arrest. Previously many minor offenders used fictitious names, avoiding public disclosure of identities and forfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Board Recommends Textile School At State University
A board of trustees meeting urged the legislature to establish a textile school at the state university and to provide an appropriation of at least $10 000 for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
the State University
Benson's Plaster Praised For Quick Cures In New Ad
An old advertisement extols Benson's Plaster as swift acting and thorough for coughs colds lumbago asthma bronchitis and liver and kidney complaints. It claims over 5000 physicians and druggists endorse it with top awards from European and American competitions.
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Benson
Benson's Plasters
Europe
America
Eric
Cach. N.Y
Bigamist Escapes Punishment on Legal Technicality
Madison Goulsby of Ifelena, color er, escaped prison on a technicality in the bigamy law. He admitted two wives, one in Phillips county and another in Mississippi, but could not be prosecuted since the crime was not committed within the state.
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Bigamist
Madison Goulsby
Ifelena
Goulsby
Phillips County
Mississippi
Remains of Martha Smith Found Near Pine Bluff
The body of Martha Smith, described as an aged woman, was recovered from Lake Side in a Pine Bluff suburb. She had likely been dead six to seven hours. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict that she died from a broken neck with no view into how the fatal injury occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Smith
Lakeside
Pine Bluff
South Arkansas Teachers Elect Officers
The South Arkansas Teachers Association elected officers including F. W. Miller of Arkadelphia as president and J. W. Thompson of Murfreesboro as corresponding secretary. Recording secretary Mrs. F. D. Baars of Arkadelphia, Geo. W. Mason of Junction City as first vice president, W. D. Leiper of Malvern as second vice president, and R. E. Jarrett of Hot Springs as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Arkansas Teachers’ Association
F. W. Miller
Arkadelphia
J. W. Thompson
Murfreesboro
F. D. Baars
Geo. W. Mason
Junction City
W. D. Leiper
Malvern
R. E. Jarrett
Hot Springs
Arkansas Wins Appeal Over Bonds Squeeze
The Farmers National Bank of Hudson New York and partners lost their suit against the state of Arkansas in the U S circuit court of appeals. The bill is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction with the right to seek relief before a competent tribunal preserved. The court had earlier issued a restraining order protecting bond holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ National Bank
Hudson
N. Y
State of Arkansas
United States
Eiruit Court of Appeals
Thomas Cu, McRae
James P. Clairke
Jeff Davis
State of
Arkansas
John A. Williams
State Burning Board
Articles of incorporation for Little Rock Southwestern railroad
The Little Rock Southwestern railroad filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The charter grants a capital stock of 3 500 000 with 300 000 subscribed. The line would start in Little Rock, run south through Pulaski Saline Grant Dallas Cleveland Calhoun Bradley Union and Ashley to the Arkansas Louisiana state line, 138 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock Southwestern Railway
Little Rock
Pulaski
Saline
Grant Dallas
Cleveland
Calhoun
Bradtley
Union
Ashley
Arkansas
Louisiana
Chadwick Christmas Notes and Local Happenings
Chadwick reports late Christmas items but pleasant holidays for the town and notes Sheriff Hendrickson's official visit. Many residents engage in land purchases and marriages. new store construction begins. local residents visit from Brownsville and Mountaine Home with temporary stays noted. January 5, 1901.
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Chadwick
Hendrickson
Famous Louisiana Long Staple Cotton Seed for Sale
200 bushels of celebrated Louisiana Long Staple Cotton Seed offered for sale. Seed sold this season for 130 cents per bushel. Come early before they are sold out. 31-3. T. W. Allinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
T. W. Allinder
Wood for heating and cooking sought by office inquiry
Requesting several cords of cook wood and heating stove wood stored in the current office inquiry. Details incomplete and no recipient named. Prospective suppliers should contact the office for specifications and pickup arrangements.
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Conway Log Cabin
News OF Arkansas
Commissioner Hill
Attorney General
New Baptist Association
Tait
Texas
Oklahoma
Ter
Pain
South Arkansas Teachers
New Road Incorporated
Fowler
L. T. Stewart
Wagoner
Chas. Pettyjohn
James Sohn
Harrison
Frank Stermer
Conway
Willie Harrison
Clemie Brady
Esq. Brady
Robi. Haralson, Jr
Brownsville
Tenn
Christley Hackler
Mountain Home
Messrs. Jones and
Andrews
Remick
Havana Bedicine Co
T21
Olive Street
BT. Louis
A. H. White & Co
Joo Drors
Castoria
Altomonths
Bears
Rose & Company
Chicago
J. N. Simpson & Sons
Conway, Arkansas
Porkers
J. M. A. Simmons
C. F. Simmons Medicine Co
Foley
Louise Prickett
Bryan Ave
Danville
Ill
Gregory
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