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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
6
A jury failed to convict the priest in the Schmidt case amid disputes over his sanity. The former rector of a New York church appeared indifferent as the verdict was read. The trial drew crowded public attention and featured intense testimony about the defendant's mental state and the alleged crime.
A scrambled OCR item reports a group named YeggmEN looting $4,000 in New Jersey. Details are garbled, but mentions Stuttgart dershie and various scattered names and phrases. The fragmentary text references a seizure or theft event and entities like Weir School and UA items, with unclear dates or locations.
Fragmented OCR describes brutal acts by federals and insurrectionists amid sieges and executions. It recounts capture of a politicalist, a burning restaurant, and a bankruptcy filing for Louis Martin Inc, noting a default petition and substantial losses.
Secretary Lane advocates withdrawing radium from private speculation and keeping it in the public domain for public grid purposes. Geological surveys locate public lands believed to contain radium, valuable for medicine, with only two radium samples in the United States reported.
An imminent strike by telegraph workers on the Frisco lines was averted after both sides reached an agreement. The conference, led by Frisve and LiAvenhoo Committees, produced concessions and a settlement effective immediately, ending the threat of a work stoppage.
A chaotic incident ends with male proprietors and officials detained after a raid in an unnamed town. The report notes multiple arrests, a public line of questioning, and a chaotic outcome as authorities move to arrest and question those involved.
Fatal crash on the southern outskirts of Memphis leaves five dead as a streetcar wreck blocks tracks near a heltine crossing. Victims include notable locals Taunmore and Cardinal Gibbons connected scholars. Also noted is the death of renowned physician and author Dr Mitchell at eighty five after a grippe like illness.
More than 1,500 registrars will begin work in nearly every township as the Bureau of Vital Statistics plans statewide operations by February. The setup, approved at the Board of Health office, will track births, deaths, marriages, and diseases with registrars issuing burial certificates before burial.
The state court transcript shows bondsmen including Weatron Newapgee Malin seeking relief for Charles Welkes who was indicted for grand larceny and posted a bond of 4000. The appeal was filed with the Supreme Court after Welkes failed to enter a plea at arraignment and his bond was declared for relief, with witnesses and defense attorneys noted in the record.
A garbled report notes a notable increase in clearings and tax collections tied to local boosters and district growth. It mentions Secretary Lilthe Doe and Veninueere Man in a context of year over year gains around 1912, with uncertain figures and names from a damaged OCR.
Report on a gathering of Black educators and leaders urging rural schools to expand teaching of agricultural and reform topics. Rivkowerick of Little Rock Chamber of Commerce urged valuing state resources. W. M. Townsend pressed for compulsory education law and statewide reform and agricultural schools for Negroes.
Illinois buyer Howden acquires the South's leading carteulineal publication. John Small, former owner and editor, may work with Bowden, the new owner, as the magazine continues under a twice monthly schedule.
Bank Commissioner Jon M Davis announces a complete slate of examiners and staff for the Arkansas Bank Department. Gay Phillips of Fayetteville and Halley of Newport are named deputies to oversee statewide examinations from home offices. Clerical roles go to Clarksville’s Pyte, with Keay as social examiner, and Wiley Cronet in New York duties. Reap of Little Rock joins as clerk and stenographer, with A J Reap previously from Fort Smith and now tied to the Arkansas Bank. The team includes Mc Raley, a Newport veteran, and A. Reap of Little Rock, each placed to support operations ahead of January 2.
A conference led by Dr. Ira ford and state health officials outlined plans for improving sanitary conditions across the state. Reports show progress in the first quarter, with emphasis on decoration of sanitary incentives, county health responses, and readiness of health agents for early spring operations.
Western Newspaper Frontier item notes changes in parcel post rates and zones. It outlines new pricing: third zone six cents per first pound plus two cents per extra. fourth zone seven cents first pound plus four cents per extra. fifth zone nine cents first pound plus six cents per extra. provisions for weights up to twenty pounds and transitional details for rates.
The first petition to initiate an act defining duties and powers and qualifications for a state pine inspector has been certified by Secretary of State Earley W Hodges. The petition carries 75 signatures and was sent by A S Lucas of Altus. Labor unions in the mining district back the law.
The fragmentary text weaves together an advertisement for Toad's Pill a quack medicine and a string of humorous anecdotes about drinking habits a mansion views and a joke about a wealthy guest seeking the dearest room. The pieces reflect early 20th century popular culture and promotional writing.
A Wisconsin reader recounts headaches from daily coffee and credits Postum with relief after switching, praising the drink as a healthy alternative. The ad from Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes Regular and Instant Postum, claiming it tastes good and improves well being.
Wet with vinegar after cutting ham to prevent mold. vinegar also preserves beef temporarily when tea is unavailable per the Christian Science Monitor.
An advertisement claims Danderine stops dandruff and hair fall within minutes and, after weeks, grows new hair all over the scalp. It touts lighter, bouncier hair with shine and volume, urging readers to try a cent bottle at any store and prove the claim.
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