25 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
1
A majority of the commissioners Messrs Fulbright and Miller let the paving district No 1 contract to the Kaw Paving Company of Topeka Kansas for asphalt concrete paving. The agreement totals 45000 dollars and work is expected to start soon.
Washington August 25 The president signaled that amendments from the Chicago bankers conference would weaken the administration currency bill and its main proposals. He stressed that unless the government maintains complete control of the new fiscal arrangement no legislation will be pursued.
A Holton Record letter argues naming boys after saints risks misjudging character. Citing cases of a John Calvin namesake in prison and an Alexander Campbell miscreant, the author suggests safer options like Bill Tom Jake or Jeff. The piece muses on saints, history, and the futility of predicting virtue from a name.
At midnight Saturday partial counts favored W. A. Falconer of Fort Smith for chancellor of the Tenth district over Tom Pettigrew of Charleston. Falconer claimed a 1000-vote majority, but figures were uncertain as many townships had not reported. The district spans Sebastian Logan Scott Crawford and Franklin counties with results leaning Falconer in Fort Smith and Scott County, while Pettigrew led in Franklin County. Final outcome awaited Crawford and Logan precincts.
President to deliver his third and longest message to a joint session at 1 p.m. tomorrow unless Huerta shifts position. The administration will not issue a new note to Huerta and mediation rejection stands.
Mayor Taylor's orders to close the red light district in Little Rock took effect at noon. Police report all establishments have departed and will enforce ongoing reform or removal. The action follows recommendations of the Vice Commission completed last winter.
The Washington report suggests Huerta may seek a modest accommodation with the United States though Mexico offers no corroboration. His empty treasury and loss of European sympathy pressure a loan, and a shift toward slight concessions to U S policy seems plausible after recent Senate events. Calais, Texas, News.
The essay reflects John Adams urging his wife to raise children with virtue industry and spirit. He stresses that education stays constant in a parent’s mind and advises training children to view vice as shameful and unmanly. The quotes illustrate early guidance on character formation for future leaders.
Sherbrooke Quebec August 25 Physical force may be used if police attempt to seize Thaw after deportation to Vermont District Attorney Conger warns of a warm reception for any rescuers. Rumors of a $50 000 bribe to officials surface as Habes Corpus hearing set for Wednesday with Thaw likely freed before noon and may be rearrested by immigration officers on illegal entry charges.
A meeting of the Business Mens' Club is scheduled for 7 30 p m Tuesday August 26 to form a definite plan on good roads Judge Hight will attend and full attendance is urged for the discussion and decisions.
In Albany on August 24 Governor Sulzer violated his vow of silence telling a delegation of Hebrew sympathizers at the executive chamber that when his story is told there will be nothing in his private life or public career of which he will be ashamed.
A preliminary inquiry in Mexico City says the murders of Serpaie Rendam and Bordes Mangel, Maderista deputies, resulted from their opposition to the government. Report says Lind advised the President that Huerta's stubbornness made rapprochement futile.
The National Negro Business League reports U S black possessions at 700 million dollars surpassing Russia’s peasantry wealth, with 10 million blacks since the Civil War and 20 million acres of land. Booker T Washington re-elected president for the 14th time as affiliated insurance and farming groups form anew.
August 5 report from Little Rock says engineer Scotty Barron of Argenta likely died in a wreck on the Iron Mountain line two miles east of Marche when his train hit a burning trestle. Fireman George Lamberson of Argenta was seriously hurt as ten freight cars burned. Barron’s body reportedly unrecovered beneath burning corn stalks.
Rev J N Jessup announces resignation as pastor of the First Christian Church effective Oct 12, anniversary of his 15 years in Little Rock. He will preach his first sermon in Johnson City Tennessee on Oct 14 after unanimously being called to serve there at a higher salary.
In a Dallas News reflection the author extols women as divine achievements and superior to men. He contrasts Eve’s refinement with Adam’s crude nature, warns against mercantile surroundings dulling womanhood, and asserts the enduring value of female virtue over dollar-driven culture.
Lynn J. Arnold stated he had evidence to indict Tammany leaders including Chief Murphy James J. Frawely and Aaron Levy for conspiracy and bribery. He urged the Assembly Judiciary Committee to summon the accused. the committee reconvened but rejected Arnold's offer amid claims of bribery connected to the Aspen cement matter.
Washington August 25 Officials deny the president plans to use his message as leverage over the Huerta regime and insist he will deliver the address soon. The contents will be shared in advance with the senate foreign relations committee and printed tonight for Congress. Secretary officials foresee shifts in Mexico City could shape the message and the policy. The president notes broad international backing for his approach.
A 4 inch long grasshopper weighing 150 grains was captured in Pawnee County Oklahoma last week and displayed in a local newspaper office. Reports note grasshoppers are abundant in parts of the state with farmers collecting them by the sackful for chicken feed.
A Dallas News column argues against a war stance toward Mexico over property laws and fatalities. It says Americans abroad lose protection when living there, compares gambling risks to investment bets, and urges expatriates to renounce life in Mexico and seek citizenship there if they prefer the Mexican flag.
Local Want Ads column highlights listings and notices from readers. Classified items include job openings, services, items for sale, and personal notices with concise details and contact information.
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