Population breakdown of Arkansas by race in 1900 census
The census bulletin reports Arkansas population by nativity and race. It lists native born and foreign born counts by sex, native white groups, foreign white, Negroes, and small numbers of other groups. It also shows city level Negro populations for Arkansas towns. In 1900 Arkansas native white parents form the majority, with foreign born under 1 percent overall.
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Census Bureau
Arkansas
Arkadelphia
Camden
Eureka Springs
Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Helena
Hot Springs
Jonesboro
Little Rock
Mena
Newport
Paragonid
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
van Buren
Alabama
Bateman hanged at Marion amid large crowd and Negro spectators
John Bateman colored was executed at Marion on the 28th in an enclosure ringed by Negroes who gathered to witness the death. He had confessed to poisoning his wife but claimed innocence on the scaffold, and officials had considered a commutation as his appeal lingered.
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John Bateman
Marion
Bateman
Louis Strong
Coy. Jones
Sentenced to the Penitentiary in Miller County Court
During the Miller county circuit court term ending June 28, several defendants were sentenced to the penitentiary. White M C Sparks received one year for horse theft. Joe Campbell five years for horse theft. John Soloman three years for burglary. Osie Allen seven years for murder of a relative. Colored defendants include Will Hill three years for grand larceny. Floyd Roseau two years for manslaughter. Howard Thomas one year for grand larceny. John Redmond one year for immoral conduct. Abe Brooks one year for grand larceny.
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Miller County
M. C. Sparks
Joe Campbell
John Soloman
Osie Allen
Will Hill
Floyd Roseau
Howard Thomas
John Redmond
Abe Brooks
Secret Society Rumors Stir Texarkana Officials
Reports claim a secret criminal society in Texarkana aims to strike at officers. Two officers were shot by armed suspects, and one party says several officers have been marked for death. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a local drugstore offer.
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Texarkana
Teachers' Association Session Ends in Little Rock
The thirty fourth annual State Teachers Association met in Little Rock from June 27 for three days. Leaders and educators gave addresses, including Col Whittaker on educational exhibits for the world’s fair. New officers were elected with George B. Cook as president and a slate of vice presidents, secretaries, and directors from districts across the state.
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State Teachers’ Association
Little Rock
W. R. Daley
W. H. Pemberton
George B. Cook
Hot Springs
T. A. Futrall
Marianna
W. H. Watkins
Black Rock
A. J. Thomas
Magnolia
A. J. King
J. 8. Cheek
Morrilton
J. M. Shoemake
D. L. Paisley
Conway
W. A. Crawford
Fayette
F. M. Bonner
Legal Opinion Supports Female Notaries in Office
Chancellor Leatherman holds that acts by female notaries are legal and binding and notes a conflict with Attorney General Murphy’s prior view. He cites other states and asserts women are eligible for postmasters in government service, suggesting federal statute does not bar female appointees.
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Leatherman
Murphy
Love Rayburn Acquitted at Second Trial for Carpenter Murder
Rayburn, once convicted and sentenced to hang for Almond Carpenter murder in Van Buren, was acquitted at his second trial last week. Carpenter, en route from Kennedy to Uniontown to marry, was shot during an attempted holdup in darkness with two witnesses unable to positively identify the killer.
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Love Rayburn
Almond Carpenter
van Buren
Carpenter
Kennedy
I. T
Uniontown
Polk County man held for historic Mount Vernon murder
Wm. Wiley known as Wm. Aten was arrested at his Polk County home on a murder charge tied to an event in Mount Vernon, Texas about twenty years ago. He allegedly fled after a jailer was killed during a prison escape and later vanished before reappearing in Texas with officers without a requisition.
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Wm. Wiley
Wm. Aten
Polk County
Mount Vernon
Tex
Wiley
Franklin County
Texas
New York & Arkansas Oil Company Incorporation Filed
The New York & Arkansas Oil Company of Mena in Polk County filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Authorized capital stock is 250 000 dollars with 126 000 subscribed. Officers include W H Tobin as president and others.
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New York & Arkansas Oi Company
Mena
Polk County
W. H. Tobin
Oldest Woman in State Dies in Payetteville Home
Mrs Allie Hodges a likely state’s oldest woman died at her Payetteville home on June 24. Born in Tennessee in 17% she moved to Fayetteville in 1844 and lived in the same house most of her life. David R Hammer has been appointed postmaster at Silom Springs.
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Allie Hodges
Payetteville
Tennessee
Fayetteville
David R. Hammer
Silom Springs
Helena man appeals to police to rescue wife
James Lyle of Helena was forced to seek police help to rescue his wife from an earlier sweetheart named Rudy. Rudy forced Mrs. Lyle at gunpoint to a houseboat where she was confined. he fled before officers arrived.
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James Lyle
Helena
Rudy
Wreck of Iron Mountain Train No 55 at Beebe
Iron Mountain passenger train No 55 struck two cows near Beebe on June 26 and derailed, destroying the mail and baggage cars and two coaches. Three passengers were injured lightly, including Mrs. Howard of Texas and mail clerks W. W. Saybold and MLob Simms who suffered minor injuries but continued after the wreck was cleared.
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Iron Mountain
Beebe
Howard
Texas
Destructive Center Point Fire Destroys Mill and Several Firms
A June 27 fire in Center Point swept from the flouring mill of John A. Hughes to multiple stores and residences. Dr J M Walters drilk and general store Jestus Bros Henry W Hughes lumber yard Knox drug store and others burned. Losses exceed 50000 with about 20000 insured. People left homeless include Sheriff C L Waller Richard Tinny Sr Mrs McDonald Jane Wallace C G Hughes D Y Pope A Henderson and Bob Gantt.
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Center Point
John A. Hughes
J. M. Walters
Jestus Bros
William Gilbert
J. HW. Hughes
Dr. Knox
Various Local Reports and incidents in Arkansas
Gov. Davis departs for a ten day Buffalo exposition visit on the 28th. A high grade lithographic stone found in Searcy county. Pulaski County reports thirty three inmates in the county hospital. From January 1 to June 30 Arkansas built fifty eight miles of railroad. West post office established in Faulkner county with Daniel F. H. Wallis as postmaster. Gasoline stove explosion in Hot Springs caused a $12000 fire. Mrs. Bessie Ware granted $7000 bail for alleged husband murder. Gov. Davis appoints W. L. Goodwin circuit clerk of Jefferson county. Walter Mills shot while being pursued after stealing shoes in Texarkana. Patents issued to Cady, Payton, Stebbins, and others. Mission board accepts several Arkansas missionaries to China. Rev. Bryant, a negro, arrested in Texarkana for assault on stepson. Unknown white man found dead in Fulton river. Gov. Davis pardons J. L. Butler on condition of abstinence. Arkansas Supreme Court voids southern judicial district act of Woodruff county. Osborn West, 115, dies in Lincoln county after long Arkansas residence. Mrs. Art Shendall fires four shots at John Pettitod in Tiet Springs after alleged insult.
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West
Faulkner County
Daniel FH. Wallis
Hot Springs
Bessie Ware
Gov. Davis
W. L. Goodwin
Jefferson County
James A. Langford
Goodwin
Langford
Walter Mills
Texarkana
Henry G. Cady
James Y. Payton
Waldron
Albert Jr. Stebbins
Little Rock
A. M
Trawick
Nashville
A. G. Hearn
Arkadelphia
Mission Board
M. E. Church
China
Bryant
Fulton
Davis
J. L. Butler
Russellville
Supreme Court
Southern Judicial
Woodruff County
Corton Plant
St. Francis County
Osborn West
Lincoln County
South Carolina
Arkansas River
Art Shendall
John Pettitod
Tiet Springs
Shendall
Pettit
Ohio
Hanna
Foraker
Geo. Ek.nash
Carl L. Nipper
J. L. Rice
John M. Sheets
Lawson Ki. Emerson
Isaac B. Cameron
Board of Public Works
W. G. Johson
Russell Harding
George Gould
PF. HL. Britton
Missouri Pacific Systems
Harding
R. H H. Bowran
Cotton Belt
Britton
FE. A. Peck
Bowran
William Neff
Arkansas
Missouri
Peck
Price
Jager
Prather
W. Va
George Hooker
F. M. McGraw
War Department
MacArthur
Filpino
Comander
United States
Mascardo
Tutuan
Zambales
Lacuna
Bulacan
Neuva Keija
Wabash
Ind
Lus Ber
Associated Press
Red Fork
Creek Nation
Taken Up Sorrel Pony In Preston Arkansas
A sorrel male pony about 14 hands high with white specks on the forehead is taken up. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying charges. G. W. Goan, Preston, Arkansas.
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G. W. Goan
Preston, Ark
Blanks for Justices and Historic Local News
Classifieds announce blanks for Justices of the Peace and related forms for sale. The column then surveys disasters and events: deaths by lightning near Pittsburg, a steel strike threatening 20,000 plus workers, a $60 million Oklahoma Colorado and Chickasaw Railroad charter, a deadly West Virginia flood, a brutal murder in Poplar Bluff, a Bryan denial of candidacy, a Belgian smoke light invention, Ohio Republican convention outcomes, possible coaching changes on railroads, lynching clash in West Virginia, a Gen Mac Arthur order releasing 500 Filipino POWs, a deadly Wabash rail wreck near Wabash Indiana, and an oil gusher at Red Fork Creek Nation.
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Pittsburg
American Steel Company
Secretary of State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma, Colorado and Chickasaw Railroad Company
Capital Stock
Denver
Fort Smith
Ark
Circuit Court Docket Heard By Judge Chaplin
Circuit Court convened with Judge George M. Chaplin and prosecuting attorney F E Brown. Juries were empaneled. Docket lists multiple cases including whisky selling, distur bances at religious gatherings, pistol carrying, minor cigarette sales, assault, and fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars.
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George M. Chaplin
F. E. Brown
Pomp Coleman
Bob Darden
Hazel Mabry
B. B. Barker
Charles Mangrum
C. N. Monty
A. Dollahue
John Gamewell
Digestive Tips and Remedies for Heartburn
When food amount or richness causes heartburn, especially with weak digestion from constipation, eat slowly and chew well. Allow six hours between meals and take a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets if you feel fullness after eating to avoid heartburn. For sale by W. H. Martin & Co.
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Chamberlain
W. H. Martin & Co
Court House Refurbishment Praised as Court Room Beauty
The court room and adjoining spaces were upgraded with painting papering and linoleum flooring. The court congratulated the work and ordered it protected. The court room is pronounced a beauty by Gazette correspondence.
For Sale At Central College Furniture and Stoves Offered
Prof. Lile offers household and kitchen furniture and stoves at Central College in varying conditions from poor to nearly new. Items will be sold at very low prices. Go early for bargains. Contact Prof. J. G. Lile at the college. Legal blanks for sale at this office.
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Lile
Central College
J. G. Lile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arkansas Press Association
Bien Ste ‘Ta Ss
News OF Arkansas
Census Bulletin
THE
Central College Mandolin Club
Canova
S. Dak
Ayem
Lowell
Maga
Buffalo Exposition
Searcy County
Pulaski County
Elkhorn Valley
West Virginia
Stephen Clark
Poplar Bluff
Pearl Clark
Clark
Buffalo
Pen W. J. Bryan
Brussels
Tobiansky
Circuit Court
Tan
Fagikner Probate Court
Harrison
Blanche Underhill
JW. Osberne
Charles E. Hires Company
Malvern, Pa
Mires
Bank Conway
Picers
Lo Pwr
Cashier
Piercey & Co
Piercey
Laxakola
Laxakola CO
Nassau Street
Mae Bowie
Lasakola
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