Sheriff Settlements Trim State Finances In Brief
Sheriff offices across counties begin settling with the state to ease a $400,000 shortfall in the general revenue. The action aims to temporarily lift Arkansas from a financial hole as state funds detail the condition of various funds including general revenue and permanent school funds.
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WTA Teachers’ Fund
Isha State Bank Fund
Oth
Bat Registered Nurses
Forest Reserve
LAL Highway Improv
Tan State Bank
SLSTA
N. W
Governor Hays tours Colorado Springs in 1914 travel shot
Portrait shows Governor Geo. W. Hays of Arkansas visiting Colorado Springs on July 12 1014. The Pike’s Peak region and scenic spots are noted as the backdrop while inspection tours traverse Colorado’s roots and roadways with the governor appearing impressed.
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Geo. W. Hays
Arkansas
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Hase
Trains and State Labor Questions Addressed by Officials
Superintendent A G Walker reports inquiries to State Labor about train service on the Louisiana division and coordination with Creissette and officials. The piece notes equipment readiness, shop work, and guidance on federal questions, followed by a discussion of honorary degrees at the University of Arkansas and a Vermont illness ruling affecting county judges.
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A. G. Walker
The
Book Board
C Clary
Rai
el Dorado
C'roissete
Wotcom
Eter
Herreswry
Fess Grewa
Slaert
Putrall
University of Arkansas
Atherney
Mt Whiel
Benin
Resignation of Assistant Supreme Court Librarian Named
Glenn Ho Wimmer of Prairie county resigned as assistant Supreme Court librarian to return home at Kek Are and practice law. Ernest Taggle, long with Pfeffer Ury Coods Co, succeeds him noting salary of about $1000 per year.
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Glenn Ho Wimmer
Prairie County
Supreme Court
Lbrarian
Kek
Trenton
Huarteymes
Ernest Taggle
Pfeffer Ury Coods Co
Annual Encampment of Arkan National Guard as Fort Logan Site
Coronel T. A. Frederick of the twenty second infantry US Army will command the encampment of the Arkan National Guard at Fort Logan. The camp opens likely August 11 for six weeks with two battalions on duty and regular pay during the period. Government cost estimated at about a substantial amount.
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A. N. G. Coronel
T. A. Prederick
US. A
Sini
Arkitans National Guard
Fort Logan
Saalbe
Huerta Ready to Quit Presidency and Transfer Power
Reported in Western Union dispatches that Huerta plans resignation within days in favor of Francisco Carbajal, minister of foreign affairs and former chief justice. Carranza signals willingness to treat, but international powers may force recognition of the transfer amid the Mexican capital crisis and ongoing revolution.
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Carranza
Justice H. H. Lurton Dead Dies Suddenly in Boston Hotel Saturday Morning
Justice Henry H. Lurton longtime associate justice of the United States Supreme Court dies suddenly at a hotel in Boston on Saturday. The veteran jurist, who served as chief justice of the Tennessee Superior Court earlier, was 68 and had attended sessions in Washington before his health declined. He was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Taft in 1910 and had been prominent in legal circles, with ties to former presidents and the Taft era.
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H. F. Chevalier
Moose
Arkineas
Vermont
Delt
Eoston
Statoe
Thorich
Morvan
Hha Muither
Lincoln
Caterham
Ehiet
United State
Julee Larton
Shen Mesaraney
Supreme Court Betel
Prk Dent
Tax to Pay for Encampment by Popular Subscription
A local fund raising plan aims to cover the encampment costs for a notable event from August 1 to September 6. The public subscription seeks contributions via advertising and a central levy to reach the required amount. This is described as the first time such a large convention has been funded in this manner.
Fighting at San Luis Potosi and Saltillo Amid Outpost Struggle
Reports from General Carranza describe ongoing clashes at San Luis Potosi and Saltillo as Constitutionalists probe Federals positions. Reconnaissance reveals guards and deserters signal Federal weakness while troops tighten within the cities.
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San Luis Potosi
Saltilla
Mex
San Late Potoel
Carraten
Arkansas Seed Crushers Reject Seed Price Report
Local leaders of the Seed Crushers Association of Arkansas defend their stance against any plan to fix cotton seed prices. Col B Reidy of Helena says the group never discussed price setting and the association adopts strict rules for prime seed quality, deductions for foreign matter, and sampling procedures. Hope A. P. Andrews, longtime Hope manager, becomes city manager for the same company in San Francisco.
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Western Newsoaper Union News
Merrion Lithic Rock
Arkansas Union Seed Crushers’ Association
Col B. Reidy
Helena
Hope
A. P. Andrews
Hoo Springs
San Francisco
Cal
Andrews
Arkansas Poetess Wins Recognition Across Publications
Friends of Mrs. J A Livingstone of the Russellville Courier Demoers announce she is gaining national attention as a writer. Her poem appears in The Gentlewoman and Table Talk, with more articles set for publication in Mothers Magazine and The Inland Printer.
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J. A. Livingstone
Russellville Courier-Demoers
Gentlewoman
Mothers Magazine
Inland Printer
Arkansas Press Association
Opened homestead lands attract 60 filings in Cratehead
In ratehead county about 1 10,000 acres were opened for entry last week. The land office reports 60 applications with many more at Cratehead county clerk. Enterants must prove title under homestead laws, three years residence, limited absence, cultivation and habitable house, plus later one eighth cultivated area. The Arlington hotel in Pinemutt traded to Thea Hammett of Brinkley for a 640 acre farm near Wheatley Ark.
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Weatren Newspaper
Tintin News Service
Little Rock
Ratehead County
Federal Building
Cratehead County
Arlington Hotel
Pinemutt
Thea Hammett
Brinkley
Wheatley
Ark
Fort Smith City Property Review Totals Assets and Receipts
Fort Smith's annual audit shows city property valued at 2250 dollars. Public schools and buildings listed at 141000, water plant at 1,000,000, Fire Department 65750, parks and lands 25000, street equipment 27000, city scales and facilities including jail and refuge home. Receipts for the year total 235,177.78 with expenses of 147,776.00.
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Fort Smith
United Army
Arkansas Party Loses Jamestown Cottage In Fire
Two Arkansas party groups quartered at the Columbia Cottage in Chautauqua were saved as a fire swept the top floor during supper time. The blaze caused about 50 000 in losses to clothing jewelry and belongings. Several named attendees from Augusta Little Rock Amity Magnolia and other towns were listed among the party members.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Arkansans
Columbia
Chautauqua
Mesdames
Blanche Mason
Augusta
Judith Campbell
T . Stanley
Kettre
Roddy Eva Moore
Sallie Moore
Harrlson Deland
Vinson
Aurista
Insle
Lighton World Tour Plans and Arkansas Notes
Fayetteville author Whilam K Lighton has accepted offers to travel the world with his wife and two children to write for the Country Gentleman and the Saturday Evening Post. The Arkansas writer, noted for The Story of an Arkansas Farm, aims to publish several pieces during a year abroad. Arkansas postmasters nominations were confirmed for James Mariner Winslow John W Puckett Noe ere J Lewin Ragadeace Kusmeliy tite Hugh P Reagan Blatt Smith S J Smith, with Good Ro Fordyce and county official changes noted. Fayetteville city officials discussed municipal ownership of utilities and praised Fayetteville’s water system as a model for public ownership and improved service.
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Fayetteville
Whilam K. Lighton
Country Gentleman
Saturday Evening Post
Tp Uiingsworth
Lighton
Artelus
Arkansas
The
Post
Arkan
Washington
Senate
James Marider
Winslow John W. Puckett Noeere
J. Lewin Ragedace
Kusmeliy Tite
Hugh PF. Reagan
Fayettevilly
Blatt Smith
Wynne
J. Smith Leehe
State Committees to Meet July 20 in Little Rock
Democratic State Central Committee will meet July 20 at the Hotel Marion Little Rock to plan the 1914 campaign and revise Democratic primaries rules. Members urged to attend in person and suggest amendments, with many listed committeemen named from towns across the state.
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Unionews Service
Lite Rock
State Central Committee
Marion
Little Rock
J. S. Maloney
Ehatees
Atse
Jersenne
Hiden Eugene Rolfe
Forrest City
Price Turner
Hardy Dey Allen
Payettes
Vincent Miles
Fort
Smith
Courtney
Morrilton Toe Mitchell
Pinehuff
Tow Mahoney
el Dorado
Frank PL Kitchen
Helena
Gothy
Oldest Attendee Wins At Russellville Independence Day Event
The Fourth of July celebration in Pope County Arkansas featured a longevity contest with 12 men totaling 907 years and an average of seven years six months. J R Brown of Russellville, age 81, won oldest man. Mrs Sallie K Jamison claimed oldest woman at 90. A pet longevity prize went to Ro D Ash of Gumive, 71, who still farms where he was born in 1888. Hot Springs notes deny Madero family influence in Mexico affecting Villa Carranza tensions.
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Timen
Russellville
Arkansas
J R Brown
Sallie K. Jamison
Pope Ceat
Way Courier Democrat
Thie
Ro D. Ash
Gumive
Te Build City Hall in Jonestre elects young chairs
The city hall project in Jonestre selects A. J Ohairini and Ro West as secret figures in the planning. They seek certification for a comedy act at the hall. The initiative aims to advance the new building and its public functions.
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Young A. Johairini
Ro West
Municipal Swimming Post Raises Unclear Road Hatch
City plan mentions a hatch on the road for grouse use. The description is fragmented, stating a hatch 30 feet wide and extending along the road. Details are unclear and no definite project scope is provided.
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Frank B. Young
State Board of Health
Caloun County
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Arkinsos
Rhodes
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J.C Putratt
Oxted
Des Moines Silo Company
Des Moines
Iowa
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Carbajal
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Wuerta
Pratesco Carbajal
Carrania
Herta
Itherta
Beane
Justice H. H. Lurton
Wap
Arkansas Poetess
Craighead County
Chautauqua, NY
Globe Trotter
Billy Fortune
Dallas County
Fordyce
Hentonhan
Everrotsen
Mehaffy
Fayettey
Madero
Hot Springs
Madero Hernande
Francisco Made
Mexico
Gener Villa
Gener Carrania
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