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10 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Conway Log Cabin
Location
Conway, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
1
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A fragmented OCR list presents candidates for numerous offices including President William J Bryan and Stevenson for Vice President, U S Senate James H Berry, Governor Jerr Davis, Attorney General Go W Murphy, State Treasurer Tuos E Lirrur, and various county roles with names such as W S Hendrickson Sheriff J M C Vaught er and J H Harrow Constable Cadron Township. The text reflects a broad election ticket across state and local offices.
The piece argues Bryan dominates the Kansas City convention and that Stevenson would likely return as vice president. It notes Ed Jefferson as a phrase to a Republican and praise for the ticket while referencing Arkansas Republicans who could beat Jeff Davis. It also announces Crawford County Record, a new Alma newspaper by Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, as meat and newsy.
A vision of Japan marching on Beijing is clouded by lack of allied consent as foreigners suffer. Wu in Washington reports a Shanghai telegram claiming ministers are safe, though doubt remains. Arkansas politics show H. S. Remmel, a Republican, challenging Jeff Davis for governor with party loyalty cited as a barrier.
Night of July 1 eight inmates attacked Sheriff John Dawson in Magnolia Jail. Dawson fatally wounded Ed Mehuffey and Ed Warren while Will Newton shot the sheriff and escaped to the street. Newton was later killed by Sam Garrett. the others were recaptured but four prisoners were wounded. Inmates Stevens and Starnes remained inside.
The remark points to Adlai Stevenson as the one who made the comment. Gov. Jones appointed Judge Story at Harrison and E T Reaves at Little Rock to fill vacancies on the state board of charitable institutions after the resignations of Col. Geo Basham and W A Jeffers.
Geo O Agee editor of the Sickle reveals he will support H L Remmel in the coming race though he has long been a Democrat. He states he will explain his position in the July issue of the Sickle.
The passage suggests Hill might have been a vice presidential nominee if New York backed him strongly, but he was not chosen. He lacked broad popular support and was seen as strong yet treacherous, unable to command the respect accorded to Stevens.
The piece praises William Jennings Bryan as stronger in character than William McKinley, arguing McKinley would win the presidency again but lacks Bryan’s personal power. It lauds Bryan as the century’s wonder and the advocate of truth and simple justice, noting McKinley’s trusts behind him.
Webster Davis, once a Republican reformer, spoke at a Kansas City convention where he renounced the party. He attacked GOP hypocrisy and lack of Boer sympathy, resigning a Washington post to campaign for the South African Republic. He vows to influence the coming political battle against Mark Hanna's party.
The Arkansas delegation showed support for Adlai Stevenson with about half backing him at the Kansas City convention. Jeff Davis was among Stevenson supporters but was restrained by opposing members who later admitted a miscalculation in opposing him.
The report warns that no foreigners may escape Pekin alive and that American legation staff and missionaries from the United States and other countries are said to have been murdered. Powers are fighting but outnumbered, with punishment and division of China likely after lives are lost.
A call for every Democrat to strongly support their candidates this fall. The speech warns that failure would endanger liberty and justice, oppose Bryan’s principles, and empower centralized Republican power and trusts. It praises Bryan’s steadfast stance and urges electing him to lead the nation.
The Arkansas State Teachers Association wrapped up its meeting in Pine Bluff on June 30 with new officers elected for the coming term. D. I. Paisley of Conway was named president and J. W. Conger of Arkadelphia as corresponding secretary, among other posts. An associated colleges and schools group was formed with J. L. Buchanan and J. W. Cantwell in lead roles. annual meetings will align with the main association.
Superintendent Frank B. Yates announces the next school session will begin Wednesday October 3. Pupils must return on that date to avoid lost time in organizing classes, and space is limited so late comers cannot be accommodated.
The central committee ended a bitter factional fight over nominations. Henry A. McCoy and Dose R. Core were declared the nominees for sheriff and treasurer, opposing James Gould and V. O. Alexander.
Jesse Roberts a farmer on the Ouachita river fifteen miles west of Hot Springs was shot at along a country road. Two bullets hit him and a third struck his horse, leaving Roberts in dangerous condition while authorities investigate the unidentified attackers.
The Sawmill portion of the Big Pine Lumber Company plant at Rogey near Texarkana was destroyed by fire. The double mill housed two saws under one shed and was valued at 10000 dollars with 5000 dollars insurance. The annual tournament of the State Sportsmen's Association will occur at Fort Smith July 10 13.
Dick Cooper, a local telephone company lineman, was arrested after Missouri authorities labeled him a murder suspect. Cooper seeks to prove his innocence as ice dealers in Little Rock raise prices from 40 to 60 cents per 100 pounds.
Last week the Texarkana handle factory shipped a car load of goods to Germany via Galveston marking the second such shipment. The firm has received more foreign orders than it can handle after the first load was forwarded across the ocean, and plans to enlarge its plant.
The Republican Clubs met at Glenwood Park in Little Rock at 10 a m on July 6 with over 600 delegates. Resolutions backed McKinley and the party platform as business targeted campaign readiness. Officers named for two years include President Sid B Redding and Secretary A S Bratton with district vice presidents appointed across six districts.
Bud Nutt and Will Johnson clashed over a cow near Nobel. Johnson demanded the animal, Nutt refused, Johnson returned with a rifle, Nutt's family intervened, Nutt shot Johnson in the house, and at the examining trial Nutt was released for self defense.
The pota to district ships 1 106 cars this season along Missouri Pacific St Louis and San Francisco and Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf lines. 400 bushels per car yields about 442 500 or nearly half a million bushels sent to northern markets.
Lewis Thomas and Grayson Borne, both described as colored, were involved in a fatal confrontation near Little Rock. Thomas, deputized to aid an arrest of Borne, and Borne opened fire with a Winchester as officers encountered them. Thomas died from the first shot.
The second quarter 1900 balances of State Treasurer Thos E Little show cash 1852 802.96 county scrip 15118.92 city scrip 600.73 auditor certificates 549.50 Gov Jones notes 103915.93 3 percent funding bonds 1111500 3 percent bond coupons 1000350 total 261406.06
Abstracts of tax books from seventy four counties show a total increase of 9,491,852 in real and personal property values over last year. Cleveland County has not yet reported, with the rest listing higher assessments. The article enumerates this year’s county totals.
Hot Springs city prisoners enjoyed a rare Fourth of July disruption as the jailer permitted men to leave the jail for Independence Day celebrations with the condition they return by evening ready for duty. All inmates complied and checked back in at night.
Prominent physician OT Harrison classifies the illness as tropical in origin, believed to have crossed from Cuba via Spanish American War volunteers. He presents the view as his medical opinion within local health reporting.
Federal Judge John A. Williams of the Eastern District of Arkansas died in Manitou Springs Colorado on July th of heart failure. His sudden death shocks friends in Arkansas and across the nation. He was regarded as a just and able jurist on the federal bench.
At the last meeting the Little Rock school board decided on pay reductions for public school staff. Principals and teachers in white schools face a 5 percent cut while colored teachers are to have a 10 percent reduction.
Rogers completed a 70000 gallon facility. Joseph McAndrews, son of Sheriff McAndrew, Benton County, named cadet to West Point. Arkansas Dental Association met in Little Rock July 2 3. Bonanza mine in Marion County shipped high grade rock. New water tower at cent was milled. market data noted. Arkansas divided on vice presidency with seven for Stevenson and five for Towne. A 35 year old colored boy fell from a second story at Pine Bluff, slight injuries. Smallpox cases reported at Harrison and Stella Andrews with parents afflicted. A 15 year old Gill son near Firdeyce killed by mule. Bonnie Bue mining near Yellville sold for 12000. Walnut Ridge baseball game incident left R W Davidson fatally injured during disturbance. Counterfeit silver dollars passed by Texarkana merchants detected. Dry murrain disease widens fear for Jefferson County cattle. Geo H Lee appointed general passenger and ticket agent of transport line. Jim Robinson died in Philips County jail awaiting trial for 1874 murder, insisting mistaken identity.
The Rev D J Weems and his son were injured when their horse drawn carriage freaked near Prairie Grove on Walnut Grove road. Both men were thrown from the carriage as the horses spooked three miles from town. Weems suffered arm injuries and both men were hospitalized. Local friends express regret over the mishap.
St. Louis Republic notes Webster Davis quits the Republican Party over Boer cause support and joins the Democrats in Kansas City. The article praises his liberty stance, calls him a born Democrat, and predicts a humble place in the new party while lauding his Americanism and faith.
Rain has eased and cotton fields suffer grass. Wheat threshing begins with hopeful yields. Beryl School delayed to July 6 due to crops. Wallace Graddy visits Capitol and Hot Springs. Dr. Dunaway from Little Rock visits. Mrs. Hall ill with slow fever. Willie Reddick dies at 16 from conquest after three days illness. Prof. O L Dunaway and sister Hettie entertain with a Monday night address and comic recitations. July 4, 1900.
A family of nine living near Yellville Arkansas died within days after eating mushrooms they believed were edible. W J Fink age 50 and wife Mary Lee Fink 30 perished along with children John E 18 and Seagel Well Rosie Melan and others as the illness swept through the homestead. Neighbors and a physician could not save the six who died by Thursday night. The last two deaths occurred Friday night leaving three survivors who also died soon after. Brigham H Roberts, once denied a congressional seat for polygamy, has been found guilty of polygamy by a Salt Lake jury.
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