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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
3
Bank Commissioner Davis enforces provisions of the blue sky law requiring building and loan companies to file 2000 dollar bonds before operation. Officials report several companies have filed securities in line with the act, while others face penalties for noncompliance.
Reports from schools statewide to the State Department of Public Instruction praise Rural Life Day activities. State Superintendent Ut RB Cook notes programs were closely followed and pupils showed strong interest in the day’s lessons and memory deeds committed.
A fragmentary report describes a militia unit being formed or mustered for defense of a capital region. Generals Bert Mereland and WOK Sarrider are named as high officers in a task force assembling troops, with mention of Longstreth and Aten.
In Hot Springs court records Dr E Pithart and Dr L H S Tard faced charges tied to the beating death of a Hicks child after alleged mistreatment by the Mitte Rock Humane Society. A jury imposed a fine of $56 while the Arkansas Children’s Home faced scrutiny over the incident and related accusations. Exoneration followed for Pilard amid investigations into the child’s death.
Arkansas Railroad Commission orders the Memphis Helena and Louisiana Railroad to run one mixed train daily in each direction between Memphis and Morianna starting January 1 1914. Unpaid state warrants total $262068 20 in December representing the state's debt against the general revenue fund.
R J Hodges of Prairie county succeeds 1 T Smith as warden of the Arkansas penitentiary after the Penitentiary Board took charge. Mr Supth remains as warden until Hodges can assume the position. Hodges has long been active in Prairie county politics, serving as county clerk and sheriff, while Smith, well known in Arkansas business, ends years of experience in handling criminals and will soon move to others duties in Temrille for several weeks before taking a new post.
A federal plan to station a mine rescue unit with full supplies at Fort Smith Arkansas aims to ensure rapid response to mining emergencies in the region. Congress will likely be asked for funding, with a definite decision expected once station guarantees are in place.
A draft plan by H Nolen and local officials seeks to improve the capital area, presenting proposals for governance and funding. Details reference Mr Nealon Wier and a proposed establishment of mentee grounds. The document outlines tentative dates and emphasizes official support and potential election input.
General Surritin announced that 2,000 back pay cases from the Spanish American War have been resolved and about 36,000 dollars distributed. He urged affected soldiers or families to contact him at the New Vanital Hotel for the remaining payments and details of the original order.
Litre Rock Gouvernor Hays offered a reward of 109 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the man implicated in the murder of Ho Thompson a Benton merchant on November 22 two other men in jail at Benton confessed and the citizens of Benton add 150 dollars The suspect known as Joe or Shorty is described as a well known character in the neighborhood Also notes reductions in public utility assessments and a new charter for Waters Dry Goods Company Harrison with 49000 dollars in capital stock and officers listed.
The Western Newspaper reports advancing rebels near Mexico City and preparations for battle. Fer negara entailed that foreigners’ property would be respected and supplies not seized, as some Americans quit the city or returned. The capital press favors Federal victory while public faith remains fixed on President Taft's stance against resignation.
A garbled report names several individuals as killed in a mysterious incident. The text references locations and people with unclear relations, mentioning Bath terms and dates yet failing to present coherent events or outcomes.
An unclear wartime maritime scene describes a steamer under threat from wiretaps and signals. The crew and officers respond using rapid actions to avert danger. An orderly withdrawal and defense leads to a calm harbor as orders are issued and communications resume.
Reto Chess Clacomb, 20, was shot and killed by his father at their home near Owens Ville Saline County. The elder Combs fled to Benton and was jailed after the incident. The youth, described as heavy drinker, had quarreled with his father for weeks and allegedly chased him with a knife before the fatal shotgun blast at close range.
Charles McIntyre 35, a bridge worker, fell from the stringers in the falsework across the draw span and drowned in the Arkansas River after rescuers approached. He left a mother, wife, and four children. Crews tear down the old Pris co bridge to replace it with a heavier structure as five workers stood on the supports midstream.
Flood swept away a 860 foot section of the Frisco railroad bridge near driftwood causing the temporary abandonment of the span. Fifty workers fought to guide drifting timbers as river levels rose. Passenger and freight trains continue over the Iron Mountain bridge at Fort Smith.
In Fayetteville a 10 year old, Kine Wyatt, died after grabbing a 2200 volt charged guy wire tied to a nearby electric pole. Joseph Archer watched as the boy climbed a stub pole and was shocked, his body flung into flames. Attempts to save him failed as the wire remained live. The scene interrupted Fayetteville Farmers week at the University of Arkansas where courses for farmers and their wives cover practical farm topics and domestic science.
The Pinelett Chapter of the Militiew League of Arkansas organized at an enthusiastic women’s meeting at the Tatet oe Mra TK Land with Mrs Mids iieton of Little Rock as secretary. Nineteen members joined including Solmson, editor of the Fine PAM Graphic, as the Pinelett unit prepared to support state organization efforts. A truck incident near Sproutdale involved a life lost later reported.
Advocates of a free bridge across the Athanasiver line up with the Free Niriige and the Taxpayers Protection Association to back candidates in the Jefferson county Dewarrate primary. The anti bridge group challenged, but the Free side carried key endorsements and defeated two anti-bridge nominees. In other items, Turnip weighs four pounds, Heber Sprinke 11, is exhibited. Heber Sprites Power and Light Co overhauls plant wiring. Benton Cabinet Works plans new plant. Cleburne County Bank increases capital to 40,000. talks of a third bank in Heber Springs with local capital backing.
County Judge Linebarg has called a special election for January 24 to decide if Perry county seat should move from Perryville to Bigelow after a prior vote showed support for removal. Perryville voters allege fraud in the first election and seek an injunction to halt a second vote.
George Thaggard, a farmer aged about years, was murdered near his Boulevard home in a Texarkana suburb. Robbery prompted the crime. money was not found on the body. Eugene Mason was arrested at New Boston jail, alleged to have accompanied Thaggard and started home with him from the railroad station. Mason denies involvement.
In session here Hishon attacked newspapers for char actors of their news. He praised some editors but assailed papers for supposed modernist influence. Notable attendees included Dr Johnston and Dr Galloway from Arkansas, Rev Shaw Parker and Waddelle from Little Rock, with several transfers introduced and deacons elected. Also reports on walnut timber shipments to Cotter, a judge seeking reelection, Sheriff Worley injured, and a former barber Porter imprisoned for selling liquor.
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