Arkansas bone dry bill sweeps Senate and House
Doings of State Legislators report the Arkansas bone dry liquor bill passing the Senate then the House with four dissenters each. If one chamber adopts the other’s version a gubernatorial signature is needed to become law. The move drew limited opposition and involved consultations among lawmakers, with amendments attempted on road and municipal court measures.
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Arkansas
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Caldwell
Jefferson
Garrett
Growiouse
White
Newberry
Senator White
Meyers
Slash
Utley
Vain Ward
Whittaker
Davenport
Bills Passed and Proposed Amendments in 1916 Session
Bills passed include Hy B 120 by Gentry to appropriate 3700 dollars for General Auditing Committee expenses in 1916. Hardage S B 42 authorizes printing of initiative and referendum measures on competitive bids. Adamson S B 82 concerns defective conveyances and acknowledgments of real estate transfers. Adamson S B 86 proposes amending Kirby's Digest to change civil case service time from 60 days to 30 days.
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Hardage
Adamson
Kirby's Digest
Annex Township Repreottative Trawtelk on County Boundaries
In a meeting led by the township superintendent Thornton residents discussed moving annexation lines toward Saline and Waki areas. They argued the shift would improve accessibility and utility services. The plan aims to adjust the northwest corner to align with nearby townships. The residents favor the proposed changes.
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Pulaski
Levee District Consolidation Plan Proposed by Desta Official
Mr Thatie of Desta offers a district merging measure to unite the levee districts of Wititent, Pucatia, Red Fork, Linwood and Aube to fund a promised 4ioagu bond for extending the levee system and uniting the indebtedness across the districts under one authority.
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Desta
Consulidun
Leven
Wititent
Pucatia
Red Fork
Linwood
Aube
Calendars Show Senate and Governor's Bills and Schedules
Calendars list the status of every pending bill and the governor's expenditures. They are printed and laid out each morning, with Thursday mornings optional editions. The calendars provide official timing and the merited information for legislative action and daily governance.
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Senate
Arkansas Move to Little Rock Delays University Bill
A torn and garbled early draft discusses a bill to relocate the University of Arkansas to Little Rock. Sentiment and support appear mixed as debate and potential derailment loom. No decisive action or votes are recorded in the fragment.
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U. of A
Akenmibdy
Arkansas
Little Rock
To Build Bridge Approach In Crittenden County Bill
Mr Wallis introduced a bill to construct an approach to the Harratan bridge at Memphis from the west end to the St Mrateis levee with a cost not exceed 350000 dollars. The bill is said to face strong opposition.
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Crittenden County
Dietriet
Harratan
Memphis
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Memorial for Clarke Memorial in Hall of Fame approved
The legislature's joint committee unanimously recommended passage of a $10,200 appropriation to erect a memorial in the Hall of Fame at Washington honoring the late James Po Clarke.
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Clarke
Washington
Honetor James Po Clarke
Legislative bills introduce changes to wards loans and vehicle fees
SB No. 108 seeks to amend, regulate ward loaning of money. SB No. 109 aims at state laws for fishing protection. SB No. 110 proposes changes to state greenery and memorials. SB No. 111 covers automobile license revenues allocated to road districts.
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Kirby's Dierst
Greathouse
State Vrais
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Montepar Mourts
Moncrief
Autowart
Pershing's Men Begin Withdrawal From Mexico
The American punitive expedition has ended its long stay in Mexico and Pershing's men head for the border. Withdrawal operations are under way at El Valle and San Joaquin with trains to Casas Grandes to remove stock and supplies. Carranza forces prepare to occupy evacuated areas as troops are reassigned along the border. Leaves of absence for National Guard personnel are extended by 30 days.
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Tex
Mexico
Pershing
el Valle
San Joaquin
Guards Protect Potatoes in Special Train Run
A dispatch describes guards protecting potatoes loaded on a special train of 46 cars moving eastward. It notes stoves and guards placed to prevent freezing and pilfering, with stops listed in multiple cities across the Midwest and South.
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Colutide
Kinais City
Nashville
St Lane
Topeka
Cleveland
Tolelo
Meara
Chivheu
Raiders on the Atlantic Stalk German Vessel Afloat
New York reports seven British and French cruisers patrolling between Sandy Hook and Cuba as the German raider In the Atlant is questioned by officials. An official notes daylight limits hinder detection and outlines a profile of the raider likely operating as a converted merchantman. Washington discusses farm loan act mechanisms and the security backing of bonds tied to mortgages and land banks to attract small investors.
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Miele
Unleash U Boats Cry Stirs London Rally
Eyatera Amsterdam dispatch reports at a Prime Ministerial Met gathering in London, speeches urged vigorous war prosecution and expanded submarine activity. Bredtenbach called Germany willing to endure consequences for a broader submarine campaign, while Dr von Heydebrand and Tir Herald backed full freedom for military to pursue unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Priesian
Tir Herald
Value of 1916's Farm Crops Surges in Record-High
Washington reports farm products reached a gross value of 13.4 billion dollars in 1916, the highest on record. Despite relatively low production, high prices pushed totals above 1914 and prior records. Corn valued at 2.296 billion, cotton 1.406 billion, hay 1.162 billion, wheat 1.026 billion.
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Washington
Wnon
Department of Agricultre
Whipple for leak inquiry federal bank for Mexico
Washington notes that Sherman Le Whipple of Boston a Democrat trial lawyer was invited to act as counsel in the peace note leak inquiry. Public hearings postponed to Monday to allow counsel and committee to prepare. The selection followed a bitter committee fight with Burleson Davis and Kitchin involved.
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Sherman le Whipple
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Gerard Did Not Offer to Quit Says State Officials
State department officials stated Ambassador Gerard was asked to send a report on his Berlin speech and has done so, but the document did not include any offer of resignation.
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Washington
State Department
Berlin
Yarrowdale Arrives at Saovicent With Crew From Sunken Ships
The British steamer Yarrowdale reached Saovicent, Cape Verdi Islands, on January 16 with about 400 seamen from eight sunken vessels aboard. Reports identify the German raider Moewe as the attacker, noting repainted hulls and movable bridge features aboard the raider and detailing casualties and survivors from the Atlantic clashes.
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Mexican priests and conspirators face treason trial
Archbishop Jose Oren Jamtenez of Ginelajica and shop Miguel de la Mort of Zaca tecda were jailed in Aycatends on conspiracy charges against the government. They face a death penalty under sedition laws with a court trial to begin next week after two years in the United States and preparations to leave for Zacatechs. Leading Mexican lawyers have been retained to defend the archbishop and bishop.
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New Russian War Minister Appointed in War Cabinet Shuffle
Petrograd dispatch to Reuters reports General MA Beliaeff appointed minister of war replacing General Chouvaleff who becomes a council of the empire member. General Relief? formerly assistant minister of war and chief of the genial Btalf. Beliaert is Russia's fourth war minister since the war began.
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Relief
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Russia
Change of name proposals amid Dewey Isles homage
Washington battles over Danish West Indies rename to The Thewey Islands in honor of Admiral Dewey. Rep Alfen of Olio introduced a dam resolution urging letters to President Wilson and to foreign affairs committees. President Wilson nominated Lt Col George Squier as chief signal officer with brigadier general rank. Dr Cary Grayson promoted to medical director in the navy with rear admiral rank.
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