16 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
1
Virginia Christian, a 17-year-old Black girl, was electrocuted for the murder of Mrs. Belote in Richmond. She choked and beat the 72-year-old woman with a poker after being commanded for negligence. She showed no emotion, walked to the chair, shook hands with guards, and sat calmly as the restraints were applied.
The government filed a suit in U S District Court Philadelphia to dissolve the Moving Picture Trust. Defendants include Motion Pictures Patents Co General Film Co Biographic Co Edison Essanay Lubin Pathé and Ferres plus thirteen individuals. Court asked to restrain the parties from undue monopoly. For good clear pictures 80 to the Lyric.
Prosecutor Whitman announces a five thousand dollar reward for the capture of Lefty Lewis and Rip the Blood in connection with the Rosenthal murder. He criticizes the police for not prioritizing the men. An unrelated ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming health benefits and no harmful drugs.
Acting President J H Reynolds of the University of Arkansas names Prof J B Turner an Oxford and Harvard trained mathematics instructor and Prof J W Evang an English instructor and noted short story writer. Evang will teach a short story course. Reynolds plans camping at Monte Ne and reports heavy correspondence and rising student demand for the fall term.
A Collier's Weekly meditation argues that rigid routines can imprison us. It praises occasional breaks from daily patterns, citing a pair in an eastern state who remained near home for sixty years, and urges trying new methods after mastering a skill to maintain flexibility and growth.
Patrick Deviin of Lawrence Massachusetts faced a drunkenness charge. He briefly altered his plea to guilty before the jury returned. The jury returned not guilty, but the court deemed he knew better than the jury and he was placed at the state farm Bridgewater for an indefinite period.
United Press reports Los Angeles August 16 as attorney Darrow nears the end of his trial. Frederick resumes closing arguments for the state focusing on evidence analysis. He hints action against Le compte Davis and contends bribery would only be by lawyers.
Philadelphia report states Councilman William Burke resigns after admitting a past criminal record and a former convict pressured him for silence. Burke, elected on a reform ticket, cites blackmail as the motive behind his departure and notes prior imprisonment in Massachusetts.
Kansas Attorney General Dawson has begun a price investigation into flour and grain markets across the state. He notes May wheat at 1.17 a bushel and flour at 1.50 per 48 pound sack, with current wheat around 0.87 but no price drop in flour. Dawson suspects a milling combine and says he will prosecute if evidence confirms price fixing.
Dr C H Brough of the State University faculty visited Little Rock on August 16 traveling from Fort Smith to Pine Bluff to gauge interest in Wilson’s cause. An early organizer, he helped start the first Wilson Club at Johns Hopkins and at the Arkansas university in 1911.
Governor Dix named Justice Goff to preside over a special term of the New York Supreme Court in the Police graft cases at the request of Prosecutor Whitman. The move aims at an immediate inquisition under the grand jury’s findings amid the police system crisis. Also notes a two reel Lyric feature and a patently promotional medicine ad for Poley’s Honey and Tar Compound.
President Taft announced numerous promotions in the diplomatic and consular service plus new appointments. Frederick A. Sterling of Texas was named second secretary at St. Petersburg and Edward S. Cunningham of Tennessee became Consul at Singapore.
The tax books for the special assessment on real property in Fayetteville Arkansas sewer improvement district No 1 and Water Improvement District No 1 have been placed in bonds. All real estate owners in these districts must pay within thirty days from this notice or legal action, penalties, and costs will follow. Dated August 1912. R W Buchanan Collector.
Pathes Weekly notes a discount sale on up-to-date stationery at Skagg's Ozark location with no old stock. It promotes a broader offer including a targent line and delivery by Palace Drug Store on Dickson Street urging patrons to visit for best selection.
Definite peace proposals from Orozco and It iao lead to expected truce as rebels may lay down arms when negotiations open. He vows not to seek Madero’s removal but to enforce earlier promises, while Mirthay calls for ousting the Tolatving of Madero. An extra congress section may be convened to consider Madero’s proposition.
A feature discusses fragile memory of cliff dwelling Indians and the push to preserve their home. The piece notes theories about their origins from Montezuma legends and notes limited contemporary knowledge of their history and settlements.
A reflection on the evolution of slang arguing that orthodox language would be different without slang. It cites Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue from the late eighteenth century and lists example terms he grouped under slang. The text notes the clash between slang and purist lexicography and hints at future polemics.
A business meeting heated over a banker famed for tough bargaining and sharp terms. One man recalled asking for a loan of 5000 dollars and receiving courteous hesitation rather than immediate approval.
A humorous exchange about housing and finances quotes a husband and wife arguing over renting and control. The wife’s refusal is cited as the central obstacle to renting the house.
Real estate and farming items offered for sale in Fayetteville Arkansas. About 380 lots in Cromwell's Addition with many houses, plus 38 acres near Dyer’s Dairy. Eight acres cultivated, rest timber under fence. Also plows and implements. Prefer to sell as a lot but parcels OK. Contact T Bromwell Bramwell’s Addition Fayetteville Ark.
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