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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
3
Three federal judges sat together to hear two cases involving state and federal power. Judge Walter Lo Smith led the panel with Frank A. Youmans and Jacob Treber in LittRoel. They considered injunctions against state mineral and railroad actions.
Govert Hays and the Arkansas Bankers Association executive committee back a governor proposed plan to finance relief through discounted warrants against the general revenue fund. Banks in home cities would handle the maintenance warrants issued for state stations, with future legislative action needed to secure appropriations and fund discount charges.
The state revokes the charter of a St Louis firm amid a suit removed to federal court, citing an act preventing transfer of cases to federal jurisdiction. Kimberlite Company, recently formed near Murfreesboro in Pike County, is accused of removing the case to Fort Smith, contrary to 1907 act, with Nashville attorney Ogders filing charges with state officials.
Reuben G. Diye of State Lands and Highways Improvements has ordered 5000 license tags for 1914. Tags are larger than last year with a vertical 1914 on the right edge and design showing A along the left. Letters and numerals will be white on black.
Floyd of Arkansas is appointed postmaster and secretary of the road commission in Little Rock. He previously served as a clerk in the Little Rock post office and later in roles with the Arkansas Gazette, company printing houses, and the national commission. The appointment, described as unopposed, marks one of the state’s final attractions.
A burned OCR fragment describes a plan by a committee to erect four memorials at a site near Little Rock for a November ceremony. It mentions the Veterans group, university ties, and a statewide dedication effort with local committees and a new memorial page.
The Arkansas School Board appoints new corporate entities and staff as part of statewide reforms. Key figures include Professor Kiihemon named to a top post by the State Charities Board, with several institutions such as training schools and blind schools noted in the roster. Local firms like Harney & bnwlk and others appear among the new corporate entries.
An editor announces the upcoming historical edition titled Phe Piemeer focusing on the principal article about the Dash 0) Doditie buy partys and featuring a wide history. The Urnete story will be complemented by execution scene illustrations and other pictorial data from January 8 1804.
Promoters announce the Oaklane Park racing week at the state fair grounds with top purses and fast fields. Horses from Hot Springs to Quemberville prepare as officials tout large attendance anticipated and hotel facilities pledged unimpaired with no advance price increases for visitors.
A Cotton Belt wreck near Stephens Arkansas killed four men and seriously injured three others. Train crew named include bridge worker Charles Cheek and engineer Hitter Davis. Injured listed include Pine Bluff engineer John Seeihe and others. Whiskey bottles aboard the freight cars reportedly caused a fire and contributed to the disaster. Flames halted rescue efforts briefly before crews extinguished them.
Western Newspaper Latin News Service reports President Wilson has appointed James Le Cannot as postmaster at De Queen Arkansas to succeed Foot. Cannon Mallory, publisher of the De Queen era, is an active applicant. Mary J Mecorkie named postmistress at Albrook Howard County to succeed AL Parker who resigned.
Weather Newspaper Plan News Service reports the C T U state meet featuring Mrs Min Vo Rutherford addressing temperance work after travel in Europe. Notables Amine Ober apeghors Prof Jo and W Garrison spoke on health and education as Heleniates praised Arkansas W C T U efforts.
The death of Chas R. Tobey, aged elderly former Arkansas legislator and early resident of Norriston, Arkansas, was reported by telegram from Nocana, Tennessee. He moved to California years ago, served in state government, and was linked to the McCarthy era era. His passing follows a life that included public service and ties to Arkansas before relocating south.
Col W W Folsom publisher of the Hope Gazette suffered a minor accident after losing his balance and falling on a stone paver. He was wounded on the forehead but doctors expect no serious results. Folsom had long served in Arkansas journalism and led a regional association.
Mississippi Senator Vardaman plans to attend the open exposition in Arkansan city from October to November 1 and will deliver an address at the event. Secretary Belting notes the largestpile ever shown at the fair will be presented by the state and a notable price exhibit is expected.
A legal action is filed in Miller County Court by a regional attorney against Votretele Tollway Company alleging violation of state law requiring railroads to sell tickets to Arkansas residents within the state. The case cites existing two cent rate differences and compares service notes from Port Smith to Henderson. A related local incident reports an altercation between Allen Vick and William Conover ending with Conover’s stabbing death.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a man convicted of killing his uncle. Names, court actions, and official roles are garbled, with several words unreadable. The piece mentions a judge and defense appointment by a spur to defend Loy, but lacks coherent details or dates.
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