Arkansas Press Association’s Most Successful Session
The Arkansas Press Association held its second annual convention at Harrison last week with notable editors and publishers in attendance. Officers were elected including Clare Mann as president and A Tore as vice president, and a plan announced to host the 15th convention in Eureka Springs. The association also adopted a resolution to raise country weekly subscriptions from 1 to 1.50 per year.
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Clare Mann
A. Tore
Poeny Ile Temperat Reommnding
Purle
Hodnes
Asemiiry
Stite
Ulincial Secretare
Bane Eutl
Naceola
Trermort News
Georee
Thorhlursh
Masonie Tower
Little Kork
Th MittHs
LY Honerewenal
Erriets
Tef Wood
Maritainer
Po van Dyke Newport Fame
Newnan
Morrison Tunes
Canon
Pegue A
Myrttin Western
Rob
Nolt
Goeores Thorn Heresiath Powell Citden
Mod. Parker
Danning
W O H Maynes
Little Rock
Confederaes Uni
Wow
Association
Press Association elects new leadership and report
The new president and committee of the Press Association presented a report on proposed publicity law reforms. The committee urged caution and emphasized balancing state intent with press freedoms. A special train carried visiting editors from Little Rock to the events and discussions surrounding the Association.
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Press Association
Te Association
Eitinrda
Ain Ewersien
Little Rock
Personality and Clothes in Society
The passage argues dress expresses personality and warns against exposing feelings to strangers. It likens attention seeking in streets and loud talk in tearooms to dressing to impress or appearing brilliant at breakfast, ending with a critical note on revealing necks and ankles.
Bank Robbery at Millerton Oklahoma for $5400
Two masked robbers rode up to the Bank of Millerton and forced the cashier and three others to surrender cash. They opened vaults and took about $5400 before fleeing on horseback into the hills south of town.
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Oklahoma Bank
Millerton
Ogla
Bank of
Brisco Railroad
Epigram on Women Abroad Reflects Social Trends
A sharp remark compares modern women to patrons of exotic decor and foreign influence, noting constant presence of orchids and foreign powers as a satirical measure of contemporary taste. The quip echoes a famous epigram about women and French influence, highlighting social attitudes of the era.
Tulle Frill Adorns Evening Wear and Hat Styles
The plaited tulle frill is described as a smart addition to evening attire and often worn as a hat component. It encircles the head with height varying at the back or side, while remaining unobtrusive from a distance.
Time Arrives for Definite Action in Mexico Crisis
Western Newapaner Union News reports mediators push for a strict embargo to force a provisional government in Mexico City after Huerta’s collapse threats. United States recognition hinges on Constitutionalists’ adherence to conference principles to avoid chaos and a protracted civil war.
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Newapaner Union
Niagara Falls
Pan Americ
Falls
Huerta
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Car
Tanya
Carranea
Teagh Mexita
Dominican President Warned Over Rebel Fire
A garbled dispatch notes the United States Navy warning President Bordas of Santo Domingo that artillery fire into Puerta Mata held by rebels must cease. It mentions Washington and Eb erlete of Port Smith Ark in uncertain terms.
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Washinetey
United States
Washinaton Callei
Navy Department
Bordas
Santo Dominen
Puerta Mata
Eberlete
Port Smith
Ark
Fire destroys two story structure in Memphis
A Sunday fire in Memphis gutted the two story building owned by John Le Parkin Hat Co. The estimated damage stands at about $75,000 The blaze swept through the structure causing extensive loss to the factory and contents.
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Memphis
John le Parkin
Japs Protest After Fire At Limeries In Mazatlan
In Mazatlan Mexico a Japanese cruiser reports bullets fired at Libermenies protecting provisions for the Federals in the city. The Japanese commander sent a formal protest to General Obregon. No concerted move toward Maratlan has begun.
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Mazatlan
Mexico
Obregon
Maratlan
Congress May Hold Till Fall
Washington Congress may adjourn in July or in the fall depending on week developments. Democratic leaders had planned to pass legislation for President Wilson and adjourn by July 15 but recent events prompt revision of that timeline. If the Senate moves anti trust legislation the session could adjourn after July 1 for several weeks.
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Congress
Washington
Wileson
Senate
Arkansas Democrats Preparations Ahead of Pine Bluff Convention
Report on Clarke and Kirby factions racing to influence the 1914 Democratic State Convention in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Clarke backers secure headquarters at the Hotel Jefferson while Kirby forces occupy the Hotel Pines. George Brundidge Flood Powell and others named to key roles as battles for control unfold.
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Union News Service
Pine Bluff
James Clarke
Seenet
Hotel
Jefferson
Judge Kirby
Lotel Pines
Senator Clarke
Mudge
Mudge ©. M. Philpat
Elks’ Theater
Ark
William F. McCombs
Arkansas
Serceant Atarine
Kirby Forcrs
Poinsett Couity
Kirby Men
Con Haye
Clarke Men
Col
Arkansan Unveils Marty Queen Potato Varieties
Pro farmer Wonway vasimer Tmsaey of Cory brings new Irish potato seed to town naming it Marty Queen. He claims it outperforms Triumph and suits local climate and soil, calling it a superb producer. The Arkansas postoffice notes changes with Addie Weeks named to succeed Gibbs as Cate Gan postmaster and James F. Wige appointed at LaLa, Sebastian County.
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Cory
Marty
Fid
Arkansas
Washington
Postoffice Department
Addie Weeks
Gibbs
Cate Gan
Montgomery County
Ark
Minate
Smvetinwick
Alee
Bass
Kihobel
Clay County
James F. Wige
LaLa
Sebastion County
Texarkana Trice on White Man Ends in Suicide Trial Mistrial
An East Broad Street rooming house resident, described as penniless, reportedly killed himself after court held several months of hearings on a bootlegging case that ended in a mistrial with five jurors favoring a $500 fine and one for acquittal. The case was reset for another hearing as his friends say he chose death over two years on county roads.
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Texarkana
East Broad Street
Two Big Conventions in One Week Little Rock
Little Rock hosts two large gatherings the week starting June with the Arkansas Association of Elks convention and the Arkansas Travelers meeting The first three days focus on entertainments for the Elks and the Travelers meet for the last three days It is estimated that at least 15000 visitors will be in Little Rock during the six days with extensive preparations underway.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Association of Elks
Arkansas Travelers
Union Miners Urge Senators to Recall Federal Troops
The convention of union miners from Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas sent telegrams to all senators and congressmen from their states urging no recall of U S troops from Colorado coal mine strike fields. A telegram to President Wilson was also sent. They cite Colorado officials reporting Governor Ammons plans to move militia back once regular troops depart and say efforts will push to recall federal soldiers.
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Jern Newamnoer Union News Service
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Oklahom
Texas
United States
Colorado
Wilson
Unier
Whchh
Gov Ammons
Extension funds boost Arkansas agricultural work
President Wilson signed the Smith Lever bill expanding federal aid to land grant colleges. The University of Arkansas will receive 1,000 dollars for the coming year starting July 1, 1914, rising to about 14,000 annually within eight years. Funds fund extension work in domestic science and agriculture off campus.
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Union News Service
Fayetteville
College of Articulture
University of Arkansas
Wilson
Congress
Smith-Lever
Ate
Morrill Det
United States
Colle of Agriculture
Stack Painter Falls 75 Feet at Hitbte Factory
A stack painter with the Ita Otterd team fell from a smokestack at Hitbte factory when the rope failed. He plunged about 75 feet, was unconscious for several hours, and is now improving.
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Ita Otterd
Stac
Hitbte
Conway Paving Streets in Conway Under 66 Day Contract
The Conway paving project covers 12400 square yards of street work. The contract requires completion within 66 days from start.
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Conway
Robbers Fail in Post Office Safe Cut, Local Dispatch
Last week robbers attempted a safe break at the local post office. Sheriff Hi Cook and two deputies pursued but the trio fled toward Maxaine after learning an alarm had been rung by telephone.
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Hi Cook
Maxaeine
Widow Sues for 32626 in Arkansas Coal Mine Death
The widow of a shot firer seeks 32626 damages against the Mam moth Vein Mining and Mtummort Coal Company for her husband’s death in an explosion at a Fort Smith area mine. The suit cites mining safety law violations and names her two minor children as plaintiffs. The claim is the largest civil action filed in Arkansas for a mine fatality.
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Fort Smith
Mra. J
Harry
Martford
Mammoth
Mtummorth Coal Company
Phin
Arkansas
Arkadelphia Graduates Trim Dress Costs For Commencement
Arkadelphia High School seniors choose frugality for 25 graduates plans to spend only 2 dollars on commencement dresses. The 1914 class is the largest in school history with 42 members. In Mammoth Spring Fulton county officials recount a 14 day session leading to a $1700 defaulter settlement after uncovering valuation irregularities.
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Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia High School
Mammoth Spring
Fulton County
Fort Smith Mayor Proposes Drunkards Labor Plan
The Fort Smith mayor's annual report urges employing confirmed drunkards serving sentences in Police Court to support families. He also seeks government permission to sell the park and fund new parks, plus a Houston style tax system, a municipal electric plant, market house, city hospital for contagious diseases, and expanded Fire Department gear.
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Union News Service
Fort Smith
Henry
Old United States
Houston
Texas
Arkansas Game Bill Pushed By Legislators At Paragould
Western Singh Nes Prion Sawa Sarton Pasasould and Roy Anderson of Little Rock back a game and fish bill. Senator Futrell agrees to back provisions after a Paragould meeting with Chamber of Commerce and local sportsmen. Judge Frank Youmans to sit in Batesville court while Judge Trieber moves to St Paul. Farmer accidentally kills son with gun at home near Dyer.
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Westren Siang Nes Prion Sawa Sarton Pasasould
Visart
Game Ware den
Roy Anderson
Little Rock
Wio
Arkansas
Stomp Putrell
Joes
Futrell
Wwe
Chamber of Commerce
Trieber
Tattle Rock
Frank Youmans
Fort Smyth
Batesville
St Paul
United States Court of Apr
Clarklas Grocery
Dyer
Woodmen Plan New Temple in Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia Woodmen of the World outline a plan to build a large downtown temple several stories high with offices and an auditorium for lodge meetings. The design mirrors the Woodmen temple in Omaha. A recent membership campaign added about 100 members, bringing local enrollment to nearly 850.
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Woodmen
Arkadelphia
Arkphia Woodmen
Teieht
Omala
Prisoners Escape Fire Amid Smoke Alarm
Prisoners at the Tocajal faced a narrow escape as smoke filled the close quarters. Will Richardson fired his mattress causing the alarm. firemen were delayed until Chief Moor man and crew arrived. Several inmates were overcome and revived outside. Richardson claimed intoxication in court and was fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Treletia
Tocajal
Will Richardson
Helena Mobilizes Oil Sprays Against Mosquitoes
Helena mayor orders widespread petroleum spraying in marshy and likely breeding areas to defeat the mosquito pest. Officials vow decisive action to prevent infestation and protect public health.
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Helena
Martin
Floyd Cannot Attend Democratic State Convention at Pine Bluff
Representative J C Floyd of Arkansas will be unable to attend the state convention in Pine Bluff on June a due to his duties in Washington. It is expected Senator Robinson and Representative Wingo will attend in his place.
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Tie Publiciy Law Cotayttte
al Te Abaehty
Chai Mann
Domeath
Srivins
Arkansas
Tiomtia
Orien Wivas
Floyd
Washington
J.C. Floyd
Pine Bluff Ark
House Judiciary Committee
Robinson
Representaive Wingo
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