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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
2
General Assembly rejects proposal to extend the time for paying taxes, opposing a long debated extension. Lawmakers criticize the measure as impractical and prefer maintaining existing tax timelines despite calls from certain groups.
The first measure failed 36 to 47 after long debate. A tax extension bill for several counties was rejected while other measures on liquor control and governor appointments were approved or discussed. Governor Hays offered no extra session statement as lawmakers adjourned.
A quietus on Sunday baseball is reported as the house refuses to grant its sanction to the law for the second time, leaving the sport without approval for Sunday play.
The report outlines a busy session with bills on wine production for export, Sunday baseball votes, and a major agricultural schools appropriation. It cites debates over a bill shaping railroad and electric worker conduct, transportation rates, and a proposal to reform government commissions. The Agricultural School program funding is detailed for Jonesboro, Russellville, Maxwell, and Monticello, and John T. Burkett of Camden is confirmed to the Penitentiary Commission.
A terse report notes zinc field workings in the Cayes are open to operators on a small scale. Its aim is to invite participation by smaller outfits seeking to extract zinc resources with limited capital.
Arkansas state geologist John T. Puller describes North Arkansas ore beds as blanket formations with lower metal content yet potential in deeper levels. He notes upper beds are trestle oriented and advocates small-scale mining with selective ore sorting and low capital, seeing opportunity as the district opens.
The article outlines Senate action on inheritance tax exemptions and a bill affecting assessments. It reports McGehee City Council considering a $10,000 municipal improvement ordinance and funds earmarked for water plant debt and sewer system. It notes liquor seizures, audits planned for the State Hospital, and local civic efforts including land donation for a flour mill site and railroad progress toward Hot Springs.
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