Switching Rates Declared Void in Arkansas Case
Special Master Judge J. G. Wallace ruled for Iron Mountain in the Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing and Big Rock Stone suit over $11,428 in switching overcharges. The decision holds the Arkansas Railroad Commission lacked power to set switching rates, following Judge Triecher’s prior ruling. The report also notes itinerant medicine vendors, Seven Cities Company expansions in Arkansas, and franchise tax reporting delays for over 1,000 corporations with a 25 percent penalty for late filings.
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Little Rock
J. G. Wallace
Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing Company
Big Rock Stone and Construction Company
Iron Mountain Railroad
Wallace
Arkansas Railroach
Jutce Wallace
Jacob Trieher
Statutes of Arkansas
Commission
Tricher
Ariana
Ole
Ail and Stanley
Tax Commission
Rural Life Conference Largest Ever In United States
Miss Eva Reichardt and Prof. t J Toni returned from Fayetteville where they attended the Life Conference noted as the largest rural life gathering in the United States with 568 enrolled. The event stressed unity and practical rural issues with a non political focus and wide county representation. Will Speak at Wahpeton where Commissioner Page and Secretary Hodges accepted invitations for the Wahpeton Chautauqua from July to August. Also, railroad officials sought to discontinue trains between McNeill Magnolia and a decision is due by July with a Cotton Belt service inquiry ongoing.
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Eva Reichardt
T.j. Toni
Department of Education
Fayetteville
Tw Life
Hond
Miss Reichardt
United States
Wahpeton
Page
Hodges
Wahpeton Chautauqua
Camp Hardy
Sharp County
Magnolia
L & NW
McNeil
McKnight
Commiasion Arsa
Magoolla
McNeill
Plan to consolidate education boards discussed in Nashville
George B. Cook attended a conference with the General Educational Board and Southern State Superintendents of Education in Nashville to arrange transfer of employees from the Peabody and Southern boards. The General Board will finance these staff. salaries were standardized at 2500 for school supervisors and 1000 for traveling expenses. Prof J I Bond and others noted as rural schools supervisors. regionally, Arkansas and Minnesota organizers were involved.
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George B. Cook
General Educational Board
Nashville
Tenn
Theral Educational Board
Peabody Board
Southern Board
Genera Board of Education
Arkansas
Iid Mink Ya Hieinhard
Bchool Innovmint
County official changes cited in Arkansas court duties
Andrew O Walls of Tatloke county was named sheriff while John A Sher becomes chief deputy succeeding Capt WG Akers after a twelve year tenure. Honey Kendrick and J F Madden named deputies in the marshals office. Shark de Blae bond posted and Atlantic City trip noted for officials. Commissioner Mage reports many silos across Arkansas amid dry weather. farmers urged to adapt crops for silage and hay. State Attorney General Moose notes pool hall regulation rights. Mineralogist Fuller to inspect Oeark district petroleum prospects.
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Andrew O. Walls
Tatloke
Weeftieniy
Holt
Lonoke
Walls
Menimed
Walla
John A. Sher
WG Akers
Indian Walls
Honey A. Kendrick
J. F. Madden
Crittenden County
Arkansas
Mage
Arkanans
Washington
Terton
John T. Fuller
Oeark
Huerta Re elected as Huerta Wins Amid Unclear Coalitions
Reports from Mexico indicate Huerta secured a virtually unanimous vote in Mexico City with nationwide elections held Sunday. Talks of an alliance with Zapata and a transfer of power to Lascurain emerged as observers note possible negotiations between Huerta and the revolutionary leader.
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Yloo News Service
Mexico City
Huerta
Coberal Huelias
Jude Fron
Sen
Ian Net
Reformers warn of a rising chain of color power
A Southern Methodist speaker warns that a powerful coalition aims to create and control a color chain that would usurp state authority and education, threatening the republic and church. The piece labels the Apologists and Defendants as opponents and cites heightened alarm across the Solid South and hateful rhetoric.
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Astern Newanaper
Dylan News
Serview
Allantiio
John
Rockefellers
Andrey
Maine
Death of W B Palmore Editor in Richmond Va
Richmond editor W B Palmore aged seven died at his home after a lingering illness. He led the St Lanie Moo Christian Advocate and was active in the Methodist church. He left an estate exceeding 50000 dollars to the South, to support widows and orphans. the paper will continue publication.
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W. B
Palmore
Richmond
Palmers
St Lanie
Christian Advocate
South
Sumley
Ohwe
Poles Fae
Mh Vturel
Aeroplanes to Support Federals at Queretaro Offensive
Six war aeroplanes will be moved to San Luis Potosi then to Queretaro to join General Jesus Carmaya's command under an American aviator. East Division troops led by General Pablo Gonzales are ordered to advance to Queretaro for a final stand of the Federals.
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Saltillo
Ban Lifted on Arkansas Dairies Spark Constitutional Debate
Ban on ten Arkansas dairies easing after health inspector report finds shipments meet safety standards. Article notes talk of a 1915 constitutional convention, school tax increases, and proposed amendments as state seeks reforms. County and city health concerns tied to raw milk shipments and dairy regulation.
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Talis Sows
Siemen
Memphis
Aemphis
Haven
Ark
Erty Board of Health
Fe Inspector Reported Unto Vory Bl. Ot Sanitary Couditara
C&jet Pyeterminitot
Holtzendor
Mdingas
Dieten
Arkansas
Little Rock
Carhele
Giseumnaud
Fee
Arkansas building plan for San Francisco exposition
Architect George R. Mann presents a Spanish Renaissance Arkansas building plan for the San Francisco exposition. A 70 by 40 foot structure with 16 rooms, lawn fronting Holden Gate, and ocean facing glass enclosure aims for economical construction and requires Board of Architecture approval.
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Union News Service
Colorado Springs
Arkansas
Governor Hays
George R. Mann
United States
Ronling
San Francisco Bay
Holden Gate
Bentonville Rogers Interurban Line Opens
The Bentonville Rogers interurban line was officially opened with a ceremony. Local officials from Rogers and Bentonville attended as the chamber of commerce highlighted the route and its expected benefits to travel and commerce.
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Bentonville
Rogers
Atria
James H. Abraham Dies, Noted Sheriff and Banker
James H. Abraham, longtime sheriff of Criddo township and former cashier of Citizens National Bank, died after a long career in public service spanning 44 years. Born in Lafayette Parish to James and Abigail Abraham, he was a Confederate cavalry veteran and state renowned as a vigilant lawman who never killed in office. His career included roles as constable, deputy sheriff, and sheriff for 24 years, shaping county law enforcement across generations.
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Citvenia National Bank
Fern
Lafayette
Tsol
James
Abdith Nast
Abrahan
Virginianik
Wiseae Min
Criddo Township
Abraham
New Rose Hill Baptist Church to Rise on Lucas Street
Ten members of Rose Hill Baptist church met Sunday to tear down the two year old tabernacle at Lucas and Sixth streets in Texarkana. A new brick church costing 15 will be erected on the site. Rose Hill organized in 1911 with Rev. Hubert L. Sparks as pastor since February 1912, coming from Dallas.
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Texarkana
Rose Hill Baptist Church
Tabernacle
Lucas and
Sixth Streets
Rose Hill Church
Hubert L. Sparks
Dallas
Arkansas Baptists Boost Ouachita College Fund Drive
Rich gifts to Ouachita aid a campaign of more than 45 000 raised over seven months. Donations include 5 000 from J S Coveile Arkadelphia 5 000 from GW Bottoms Texarkana 5 000 from GOW Puryear Jonesboro and 10 000 given recently by the Western Baptist Convention toward debt liquidation. The college plans strict economy under new management as it seeks endowment and growth to become a large denominational university.
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Ariadelphia
Cuaettue Colle
Fr SY Duomesen
Haciage College
Niniselt
J S. Coveile
Arkadelphia
Bottoms
Texarkana
Gow Puryear
Jonesboro
Arkansas Baptists
Ouachita
Annual Meeting of Ben Hur Moves to Little Rock
J. F. Wells of Kennett Missouri, state representative of the Tribe of Ben Hur, arranged the next annual gathering in Little Rock in October after talks with the Arkansas tribe. Arkansas lodges exceed 100 with 14 000 members and about 1 600 delegates from Arkansas Oklahoma Tennessee and Missouri will attend. The order has grown rapidly in Arkansas recently.
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Malvern
J. F. Wells
Kennett
Arkansas Tribe
Little Rock
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tennesse
Missouri
Fort Smith Liquor Case Returns to Court
A census of Fort Smith shows 1081 white adults in the city as of January 1, the date the new license law began. Judge Daniel Hon hears the anti saloon appeal from the County Court as remonstrants claim 1081 adults while the saloon petition lists 7441 names and supporters aim to pressure authorities with signatures continuing into 1910.
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Nowley Severanee Poon
Fort Suit
Fort Smith
Daniel Hon
Cirot
Mester
Public Service Commission Proposal Moves Through Chambers
Pine Millet chamber groups push preliminary steps to enact a broad public service commission law. The plan would give the commission power over all public utilities, replacing the current railroad-focused authority. Secretary Bloom and Traffic Bureau chief Taylor coordinate outreach to business organizations across the state. A circular letter outlines the proposal and anticipated costs and impacts.
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Public Service Commission
Pine Millet
Chamber of Commerce and ‘Traffic Bureau
Vine Blof
KB. B. Bloom
Chamber of Commerce and
W. M. ‘Taylor
Trafto Bureau
Killough Named Possible Candidate for Congress
O N Killough is spoken of as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the district currently represented by T H Caraway. He has led the St Francis Levee Board for years and served in the state Senate, native to the Cross county area.
Arkansas Wheat Crop Great Harvest in Arkansas
The Arkadelphia Milling Company reports about 4400 bushels of Arkansas wheat in three weeks. Wheat shipped from Walnut Ridge Springdale Siloam Springs Bentonville Fayetteville Winslow and England Lonoke county. Carl Lee and Ben shipped over 2000 bushels from England. Manager Adams calls it the finest wheat ever raised in Arkansas. The crop is abundant.
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Arkansas
Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia Mileling Company
Walnut Ridge
Springdale
Siloam Springs
Bentonville
Fayetteville
Winslow
England
Lonoke County
Carl Lee
Ben
Adams
Berry Raising Profits in Bentonville Grower Reports Net
C J Marwell of Highfill reports a net profit of 408.09 this year from one and a half acres of strawberries in Bentonville. He sold 230 crates for 446.22 with 46 crates cost and 91283 in picking and packing expenses. Last year 408 crates were picked. this year conditions were not favorable.
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Bentonville
C. J. Marwell
Highfill
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Rene Dias
Seven Cities
Henry M. Bowen
Seven Cities Company
Atkargas
Henri Chateam
St Loula Capitalist
Elit Planta
Morriston
Atkins and
Ovark
General Boo Bperoer
St Louis Eneiieer
J. J. Gindra
Rural Life Conference
Atlantic City
Funk
John V. Davis
DP Covey
Briday
National Association of Hank Supervisors
Stamps
Moose
Pedro Lascurian
Zapata
Morelos
Bishop Candler
Rockefeller
Carnegie
N.yenlotel Rouge
Chertehes
Brent
Carlisle Dairies
NEW Constitution
Memphis Board OF Health
Union News Servree
Henke
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James H. Abraham
Clark County
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O. N. Killough
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