State Capital News And Notes From Arkansas Courts
The Arkansas Supreme Court held the Going Act unconstitutional and remanded for new trial. The decision involved case law on saloon licensing and constitutionality. State Agriculture plans announced for summer institutes with University support. Kansas Railroad Commission to accept Rock Island rate settlement. claims filing set at 90 days. A funeral notice reports Will T Ward, editor of Johnson County Herald, died from pneumonia. State Elks convention prep in Little Rock with Hot Springs contingent planning a special train and events.
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Arkansas Association of Elks
Interurban Bonds Approved by Pine Bluff Council
At a special council session the Pine Bluff interurban project moved forward with approval of 20000 surety bonds from Southern Trust Co. The Intercity Terminal Co. and Little Rock street line Malt Traction Co. intended the plan to advance, with construction expected in the near future.
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Pine Bluff
Southern Trust Co
Intercity Terminal Co
Little Rock
Trades Excursion Draws Wide Interest at Panel Meeting
Officials from schools and commercial groups gather for a panel event headlined by prominent figures. Attendees include representatives from local organizations and a mix of attendees from public and private sectors. The gathering features speeches by key figures andwide participation across multiple venues.
General Revenue Payments and County Survey Work Reported
Harmone Degries paid into the state treasury totaling 204.4 percent on general revenue since the call issued by State Auditor Woftman in April. The balance of outstanding warrants at its peak reached 77872 dollars in April. Miss Shen and Miss Petersen, scopists for the Rockefeller Hawkins Commission, completed work with Dr EA Campbell in Hot Spring courts after five weeks and returned to Bowling Green. Campbell finished the Hot Spring County survey last week and this week begins in Little River County.
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Woftman
Warratts
Shen and Petersen
Rockefeller Haukeworm Commission
EA Campbell
Hot Spring Courts
Bowling Green
Campbell
Hot Spring County
Little River County
Governor Hays to Address Stockmen Meeting in Little Rock
Governor Hays will address the Wednesday meeting of stock men at the chamber of commerce to discuss organizing the Little Rock Independent Stock Yards. Mayor Taylor and John Fl Page will also speak on livestock industry importance as hundreds of businessmen stock raisers and bankers are expected in Little Rock. Agricultural Commissioner Page notes a statewide cotton seed shortage due to last season’s excess moisture and germination issues. two thousand bushels of good seed are available to those who apply.
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Tiv
Chamber of Cons Merce
Little Rock
Teylor
John Fl Page
Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture
Arkansas
Page
President Wilson replies to Governor Hays on troop offer
President Wilson acknowledges Governor Hays offer of a full brigade for Mexico. He says he will bring the telegram to the secretary of war and bears hope no volunteers will be needed, signing warmly and sincerely as Woodrow Wilson.
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Mexico
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Huerta Resign Rumors Spark Mexican Crisis Echo
Reports say Huerta prepared to resign as tensions rise between rival sides. Diplomats in South America seek adjustment as US forces in Vera Cruz monitor orders to stay at positions. Mexico City and Saltillo brief evacuations follow fighting rumors and frontier unrest.
U S Must Take Charge In Mexican Affairs
Gordon T Prix of the Colonial Transportation Company asserts peace in Mexico hinges on U S leadership. He notes Americans risk unsafe business climate after he and 171 other Americans were rescued from Tampico by German naval officers amid the war torn country.
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Gordon T Prix
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Navy halts new enlistment at Galveston station
The Navy Department ordered Galveston recruits to stop accepting new applications except from honorably discharged veterans. With full authorized strength of 1400, enlistments now wait on a separate lot until needed, as tensions with Mexico escalate.
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Tex
Navy Department
Navy
Mexico
Arkansas Migratory Bird Law Debate and Federal Funding Clash
A readerable column recounts heated debate over the Migratory Bird Law with lawmakers in Arkansas and Missouri challenging its constitutionality. The piece notes efforts by officials to strip or restore funding, controversy over a $100 million appropriation, and calls to distribute farm bulletins as the issue unfolds amid national political tension.
Favettesyyr Pioneers School Move and Local Events
The Favettesyyr Order of the Inewtnate Ward leaders who ran a school near Torreon Mexico have closed the school due to low patronage. They were invited by the Bishop of San Fernandes to open a new girls school in that city. A Hendrix College senior class benefit on May 2 features Rev Philip Cone Fletcher presenting Love Courtship and Marriage. Adams & Wcurtney won the contract to build Hendrix Memorial Gate for 525 dollars. stone and marble will be used for the memorial and theater proceeds support campus projects.
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Paspers
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Torreon Mexico
Wis Vity
San Fernandes
Cuba
Conway
Philip Cone Fletcher
Tevarkut
Hendrix College
Elassis
Hendrix Memorial Gate
Kiss
Adams & Wcurtney
NY Theater
Rogers Mill Fire Destroys Plant in Friday Blaze
Fire devastated the Rogers Milling Company plant in a three story frame building valued at about 25 000 dollars. The loss included stock and coal, with an $80 000 property total. alarm sounded after a bulldog bark drew attention. A prior sale of half interest and looming reorganization were noted before the fire.
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Rogers Milling Company
April tax collections and farming delays noted in 1912 report
Internal Revenue Collections show a drop in April 1912 compared with April 1911, with figures $11,10.65 and $10,479.24 cited. The note mentions farmers lagging due to recent rain, with many finishing planting while some have not yet planted corn or cotton.
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New Head of A F W C Chosen at Arkansas Federation
Mrs John J Moore selected as new head of the Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs with Mrs Douaad Meatillan of Arkanylphia as second vice president and Mrs G thert Hoe egehoom Hot Springs as recording secretary. Fayetteville named as next convention site. Educational session highlighted by Mary McCabe address on fire prevention and scholarships totaling 41 dollars in the federation fund.
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Hot Springs
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Clarks
Conway
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Faravee
Fayetteville
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Little Rock
Edwina Bevens
Federation
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van Buren
University of Arkansas
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Ralston
Patel
Local artist commits suicide in cemetery
Veatrice Brown, 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs O Brown, shot herself in a city cemetery Friday afternoon. A sealed letter to her mother was found pinned to her dress. the contents are not released. The sexton found her body after hearing a shot and groans. her hat and a note were nearby.
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Wintern News
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Mro
O. K. Brown
Dees Bler
Wise Brown
Undertayer
Vly News Seretee
Settlement Hope Grows Between Telegraphers and Cotton Belt
A telegram from H W Parlid president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers to F D Bloom secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in St Louis expresses optimism about a settlement with the St Louis Southwestern Railway Company. The message says the parties are in a friendly conference and the chance for an amicable agreement is improving daily.
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Operators’ Organization
St Loui
Fdr Bloom
Chamber of Com, Ce
St Louis Southwestern Railway Company
Woodmen Vote to Offer Uniform Rank in Mexico Aid
The Uniform Rank No 18 of the local Woodmen camp votes unanimously to telegram Senator Morris Sheppard asking him to offer the Uniform Rank to President Wilson for use in Mexico. Sheppard is a national officer and his Woodmen membership is listed in the local camp records.
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Tevarkana
Morris Sheppard
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Senator Sheppard
National Sovereign Bank
Mission Orders for Rev. H. M. Peatrice Brown
The Rev H M Peatice Brown formerly rector of St Pauls Roew is assigned to Vera Cruz Washington and ordered detached from the Naval Training Station Newton to embark on the U S S Nebraska for Mexico and be assigned to duty on arrival at Vera Cruz.
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Washington
H. M. Peatrice Brown
St. Paul's Church
Little Roew
Naval Training Station
Newtor
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Nebraska
Mexico
State Normal College Adds Bachelor of Instruction Degree
The State Normal College board of trustees announced a new bachelor of instruction degree to be granted in the future. It requires two extra years beyond the four year licentiate course and will be equivalent to a lifelong teachers license in Arkansas and other states.
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1913 Grand Lodge Meeting Near Hot Springs District Honors
The entry notes the 1913 district grand lodge meeting for Little Rock area, with debate over a Hot Springs trip, and reports the Leo N. Levy Memorial Hospital near completion with about 10 000 in debentures subscribed by multiple lodges. Dedication planned for May with open creeds. Awards and appointments to committees on Civil Rights and related lodges are listed.
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Pine Bluff
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Fort Smith
Joseph Tasen
Tie West
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Lee Ploffer
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Trains Abandoned on Central Division Amid Retrenchment
Two of the oldest Central division trains Nos. 10 and 104, running between Cofferville and Lith Rock, will be abandoned under a retrenchment policy. Fort Smith Western line to drop Sunday trains and one passenger train as a traffic-cutting measure. The Tron Mountain plans $1,000 bridge improvements. Postal department probes Fort Smith post office after a dispute between Postmaster Haumgårdner and nails superintendent Morris. a man named Merv faced a violation charge and was discharged.
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Arkansas Man Honored at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville reports honors for a former student. M L Bell appointed general solicitor of the Rock Island system effective May 1, placing him at the head of the railroad’s legal department. Bell, a Pine Bluff native, graduated with high honors from the University in 188? at age 18.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkan
Rock Island Railroad
M. L. Bell
Rock Island System
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Bell
Pine Bluff
Newport High School Extends to Four-Year Course
The Newport Board of Education will add one year to the high school program, making it a four year course. An additional teacher will be required to support the expanded curriculum. The senior class this year consists of 17 students.
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Arkansas Postmasters Confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed Arkansas postmasters including Alonzo T. Harlow at Huntington George C. Cooper at DeVal’s Office Arthur Bohut at Ashdown Sparks at Hartburg Jawed Bo White at Renton in a recent confirmation.
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Alonzo T.harlow
Huntington
Geo C. Cooper
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Arthur Bo Hut
Ashdown TV
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Harteburg
Bo White
Renton
Railways Consider Ending Arkansas 2 Cent Fare
Rail industry circles report Iron Mountain and Rock Island will drop the Arkansas 2 cent fare in favor of a one cent per mile rate. A petition to seek an injunction in Littl Rock federal court may block the Arkansas Railroad Commission from enforcing the new rate, which the U S Supreme Court upheld last June.
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Rock Island
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Arkansas Railroad Commission
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