The Governor's A Novelization of Lady Alice Bradley's Play
Daniel Slade rises from miner to millionaire aiming for governor while his wife Mary faces a looming divorce. Katherine Strickland, Slade’s love interest, tests Mary as legal battles loom. A tense domestic saga unfolds with Merritt, Slade’s ally, pursuing publication and public opinion.
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Alice Bradley
Gertrude Stevenson
Daniel Slade
Denniles
Slade
Katherine
Strickland
Mary
Merritt
The Flames of the Pyre
In a river procession a bearer places a silent child on a half built pyre as fire is applied with a Brahman directing rites. A fleeting vision of a girl appears atop the flames before fading to reveal the brother’s quiet devotion amid memory and a final gaze at the river and his Brahman friend.
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India
C.F. Benson
Function of Judges Should Remember Duty to Interpret Law
Quote from Bacon stating judges must interpret law and not make law. It frames judicial restraint as essential to upholding the rule of law.
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Bacon
Arkansas Enthusiasm for Panama Exposition Despite European War
Western Newspaper from Little Rock reports Arkansas will participate in the Panama Exposition starting February 20. State officials note the European war will not delay plans, and private subscriptions aim to raise about $100,000 for silent exhibits in horticultural, agrarian, educational, and industrial divisions.
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News
Little Rock
Arkansas
Col F. T. Hollenberg
Weilsins
Katlet C Moore
Department of State
Shore
Almort
Central
South America
Orient
Europe
California
Hays
Herd
von Regardine
Plenty Eohault
George Ko
St Francis Hotel
Boone County Fair Brings Beachy Aviation Display
Boone County prepares a grand fair with rapid construction at Ball Grounds south of town. Lincoln Beachy promises aerial exhibitions and four flights over racing premiums. An amphitheatre for 4000 plus and a 20x100 exhibit hall are completed, with more buildings underway.
Close of Big Reunion at Heber Springs
The twenty fifth Blue and Gray reunion ended Friday at Heber Springs after two days of sessions with about 6000 visitors daily. Thursday featured Dr. Charles H Brengh of the State University and Judge George W. Reed addressing crowds in Spring Park pavilion.
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Heber Springs
Charles H. Brengh
The
State University
Spring Park
George W. Reed
Alfalfa Experiment Guidance Released for Farmers
Western Sewanaper Widow News Service outlines a statewide alfalfa trial. Commissioner Mage emphasizes careful prep, soil drainage, weed control, and proper culture handling. About 2,000 farmers are participating, with hundreds reporting land upkeep and readiness to test alfalfa viability under strict rules.
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Little Rock
Page
Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture
Bam
Mage
Tam
Wuceesa
Danpurtanes
Ouachita County Judge Backs Publicity Act No 3 Endorsement
Camilen J B Mowall county and probate judge for Ouachita counties endorses Act No 3 saying the Publicity act will inform taxpayers and curb dishonest politicians. He notes his two years of service on highways and hints at a possible third term while praising the measure as beneficial to the public. Also: Randolph Chancery Court records show 1 divorce since April and 54 marriages in that period.
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Mary
Bob
Hayes
Robert
Iskely
Merritt
Slade
Mr. Slade
Europe
Camilen
J. B. Mowall
Ouachita
Meryl
Jadee Merahtas
Owsehita
Opinigna
Pio Pit
Randolph Chancery Court
Little Rock Moves Supervisor to Supreme Court Reporting Post
Gates, a young attorney with Suits and Campbell for seven years, will relocate to Little Rock on September 1 to serve as Supreme Court reporter, working with Chief Justice McCulloch.
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Little Rock
Newport
Rover
Gates
Suits & Campbell
Supreme Court
McCulloch
Hope Crutenfield Returns From Europe
Hope Crutenfield a cotton dealer arrived home Friday from Europe where he went in June on business for his firm. He was in Germany when the war broke out and faced many thrilling experiences before reaching New York. He was searched several times and all baggage inspected but returned with it intact. He says newspapers cannot exaggerate the terrible conditions in Europe.
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Hope
Crutenfield
Europe
Germany
New York
Crutchfield
Three Cent Interstate Rail Fare Upheld Across Four States
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the three cent interstate passenger fare is valid across Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and neighboring states. State railroad commissions sought a two cent rate, arguing for through traffic savings, but the commission found no basis to enforce a two cent interstate fare and upheld the three cent rate. The decision notes possible travel growth from rate reductions remains a theoretical possibility.
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Westey Sewipe
Ublon
Washington
Arkansas
Missouri
Olahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commissions
Commission
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Ih Supreme Court
Alahoma City
Tires
Bet
W. PF. McKeight
Arkansas Railroad Commission
Big Gravel Works to Rebuild North of Town
C G Martin of Kansas City has bought the old gravel works site on the river about five miles north. He plans a modern 10 000 dollar plant to supply gravel fed by river scooped material with a capacity of 20 carloads per load for the railroad.
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C. G. Martin
Knsas City
Kansas City
Ballaeting
Two Years for Man After Trial in Lynchburg Case
A jury found J. C. R. Cure guilty of manslaughter and assault, sentencing him to two years in the state penitentiary for the February shooting of blacksmith J. T. Ce in Tuaxell.
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Tlewinville
J. C R
Mauslinehter
Tuaxell
J. T. Ce
Bentonville Court Order Reopens Courthouse Debate
Bentonville residents question Benton county courthouse funding after a Benton City Chancery Court order restraining County Judge H. C. Smith. The Benton County Court led by Judge Li heard testimony on a building plan near the public square. In Searcy, the new post office project reached the lot near Postoffice Corner with the project cost set at about 45,000 dollars, drawing a crowd of more than 500 people.
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Bentonville
Benton County
Benton City
Uting
Aus
Searcy
Burk brothers dispute over 71 mile contract trimmed
In Fort Smith district court Judge J. D. Shaver reduced the Burke brothers claim from 145000 to under 404 dollars. The case centered on a 71 mile work contract with Payit district No. 5. The court held the contractors could not withhold the promised guaranty or apply sums for miner’s expenses. the board declined to use them in the contest.
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Fort Smith
Burke Brothers
Payit Trict
Judes J. D. Shaver
Menai Chancery Court
Miner S Applise Board
Comtesct
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Mia
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Hope Citizen
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