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Dermott News

Location

Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1914

Page

2

Arkansas Amendment No 15 salary and terms message

Arkansas General Assembly proposed amendment to state constitution submitted to electors at the general election to be held September 14 1914. It sets pay for senators and representatives and specifies salaries per day per mile traveled and other allowances with terms ending at the day of election. Secretary of State confirms official filing and dates.

Notre General Assembly Tos Arkansis and Wesame Lars Reise Spenger Kitty Eeverynent Ov General Assembly Senate Nis Wo Lomas

Bankers Borrow Own Funds Raise Arkansas Banking Alarm

J B Covey Arkansas state bank commissioner says bankers borrowing funds from their own banks signals a weak banking system and could prompt legislative action to curb the practice. He attributes recent failures to internal bank mismanagement, not broader financial stress, and opposes a proposed state guaranty deposit act.

Fort Smith le Apkal J. Bb Covey Arkansas Arkaness Covey Bald

Republican State Campaign Opens in Ozark Area

The Republican state campaign opens in Ozark with speeches planned for September and November elections. Leaders include Mayor A. Kinney of Green Forest and several candidates and officials. A tour list cites dates in Ozark, Van Buren, Fort Smith, Mena, Texarkana, Hope, Malvern, Little Rock, Judsonia, and a Little Rock rally August 14 featuring party speakers. Troop transfers note Lieut. Wiley Treut to New York and Cadet Commandant Naples Wiley reassigned to his regiment, with university officials seeking a recommendation for a new cadet corps leader.

Union Nowe Terete Fort Smith Wal Jron Mena Texarkata Wiley New York Fayetteville Naples Wiley University of Arkansas Cadet Corps Army Putrall University

Sulphur Rock Oil Prospects Improve Outlook

Sulphur Rock is drilling for oil rapidly with many wells expected to pay dividends soon. Brad and Neff, veteran oil men from Little Rock, are visiting this week to inspect prospects and express strong confidence.

Brad Neff Little Rock

Batesville Building Boom Reported by Trade Group

Batesville shows rapid growth per A A Webber secretary of the Batesville Board of Trade. Building and improvements over the last year total about 147 600 pounds. Ideal Mines reopen at Russellville with Southern Anthracite resuming full operation since July 28. Local mines anticipate steady payroll gains and increased commercial activity.

Batesville A A. Webber Ideal Russellville Teal Coal Company Sey

Few Homesteaders in Stone County in Recent Years

In Mountain View region, homestead claims in Stone County are down from historic levels. Experts cite prior settlement of suitable lands and extensive forest reserves as factors. Five years ago large tracts remained unsettled, but homesteaders have since become active again.

Stone County Mountain View

Dermott Fire Destroys Store and Two Residences

A blaze swept through Dermott damaging the Chirhe store and two Negro-owned residences, with loss estimated around $5,000. The Dermott News office reported partial stock losses and broken windows. The fire began in the dwelling occupied by Mrs Stinson, with no insurance reported for one property.

Chi He & Chirhe Dermott News Vsthmatedt Toakes Clarke Larke Tierelimmise SUN Dermott Pr Stinson

Memorial Fountain to Honor Guy L Stewart in Fort Smith

A memorial committee selected a site on Adans street near the Jewish synagogue and chose the Mc Neel company design for the Guy L Stewart fountain to be funded by private subscriptions. Adolph Felsenthal leads fundraising, continuing two years after Stewart’s railway death, with a large initial contribution. Also announced is a Frisco Railroad apple grading and packing demonstration car tour across eight Arkansas stops in August. Two cattle quarantine incidents result in fines for failing to dip cattle, with suspensions or promises to comply.

Newanaper Union Nera Camden Inetiline Auata Feleenthal Rey Wylagham Louis Ranerlein Bo Powell Dov Snow J. Russel Guy L. Stewart Adans Street McNeel Company Adolph Felsenthal Mr. Stewart Lodge of Elks Stewart Fort Smith Frisco Railroad Northwest Arkansas Elling Springdale Tawell Avoca Rentonville Viwasae

Poinsett Rice Crop Is Big in Harrisburg

Poinsett county farmers expect a bumper rice harvest as current conditions favor crops. Local growers report the rice crop looks strong, despite weather concerns and a possible rainy season.

Poinsett Harrisburg Poinsett County Ft Ia

Ozark Diamond Company Bankrupt Exarkana

The Ozark Newmont Mines Corporation of Moarfrershire Ark was placed in bankruptcy by petition of its creditors filed in a Federal Court here. Among the creditors are the State National Bank of Little Rock, Ozan Timber Company of Prescott, Melrae & Tompkins of Prescott, and Hela of Prescott. No assets were given.

Ozark Diamond Company Exarkana Ozark Newmont Mines Corporation Moarfrershire Ark Olaime State National Bank of Little Rocksine Ozan Taimbher Company Prescott Melrae & Tompkins T Prescott Hela

Worthy Producer Company buys Sharp County peach crop

In northern Sharp County the Worthy Producer Company has purchased much of the river of peaches. St Louis representatives spent several days last week inspecting peaches loaded on cars as the movement of the crop begins. About 25 carloads are expected to be shipped from Willeford.

Sharp County Batesville Worthy Producer St Louie Willie Ford

Paragould Chambe r of Commerce to raise campaign funds

The executive committee closed a contract with Cus J Baer industrial commissioner and C Kirkpatrick secretary of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce for an industrial campaign to raise 500000 placed in the hands of a business committee to promote trade expansion acquire new industries extend the Cache Valley railroad and benefit the community.

Paragould Paragould Chamber of Commerce Cus J Baer C. Kirkpatrick Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Cache Valley

Former Little Rock Police Chief McMahon Dies at 62

Patrick McMahon 62 a longtime Little Rock Police Department chief and former patrolman, died after an illness. Born in County Clare Ireland in 1850 he came to America with his parents and served the railroad before joining the Little Rock force in 1886 and rising to chief in 1902.

Seypgiaper Newa Servier Hoek Mormer Bo Wank Hie Wae County Claire Tre America Ufagey New Orleans Galeston Tex Jersey City No 4 Pat McMahon Leaington Little Rock Tron Mountain Railroad McMahon Fred Kramer W. G Whiple Erecant Fletcher Roe

Judsonia Tops Shipments in Missouri Pacific Bulletin

Judsonia Arkansas is listed as the leading shipping point for berries. The town sent 240 carloads plus express shipments, totaling about 204000 crates. The piece notes Judsonia as the strawberry state with cooperative plans for marketing and a celebrated district leader. Deputy Prosecutor named for Conway district, Silas W. Rogers resigns. Gates will retire from the State Tax Commission after six years.

Newapaner Union News Missouri Pacific Agente’ Bulletin St Louis Arkansan Judsonia Arkansas Thater Sone Ieliedt Conway Pom Prince Whis County J 1 Read Madicha Silas W. Rogers Gates WI David A. Gates Te State Tax Convanteaton Commissian

Reprieve Angers a Murderer at Versailles Jail

A French public prosecutor informs two murderers their executions are commuted to life servitude. Joseph Krigen accepts the reprieve with joy, while Louis Taais rages, shouting he will not go to the galleys and attempts to assault officials. Guards restrain him as the keeper isolates the convict in a straitjacket.

Versailles Prance Joseph Krigen Louis Taais

Inactive Liver Patent Pills and Quinine Ads Mix

A noisy mix of circa era ads and headlines promotes health pills and tonics. Claims include liver support pills and Brom Quinine tasting remedies. mentions sleep aids, headache relief, and cough cures. Scattered fragments reference a Volturno disaster headline attempt and child medicine safety notes.

Fragmented social chatter on finance scandal and matrimony

The text records a dinner remark by Thomas W. Lawson mocking investors amid corruption talk. It includes witty exchanges about society, a judge’s niece, and a humorous aside about matrimony as a necessary evil.

Thomas W. Lawson Moston Columbus Lute

Indians Own River Bed in Arkansas River Response

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Creek Indians own the river bed of the Arkansas River, not the state of Oklahoma. The decision impacts oil leases along the river and related debts. Batesville area reports wells and gem finds in Whit River through Ol Trough, south of Batesville, highlighting several vowebud variety peaks.

Muskogee Okla United States Circuit Court of Appeals State of Oklahoma Arkansas River Batesville Whit River

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