26 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
1
Washington August 26 The House Judiciary Committee introduced a resolution to investigate charges of official misconduct against Federal Circuit Judge Emery Speer of the Southern Georgia jurisdiction. Judge Speer, ill at home, seeks a postponement and maintains his innocence.
In the tenth chancery district and across five counties Logan Sebastian Crawford and Scott Falconer carried four of five counties Pettigrew carried Franklin and Greenwood, giving Falconer a total majority of about 765 with around 20 precincts missing. Memphis world Catholic jubilee proclaimed by Rome through Bishop Byrne marking 1300 years since Constantine. Also farm and property ads close to town with bargains and rentals.
The University of Arkansas canvass by state representatives predicts enrollment rising by about 200 for the next year, with hopes of the heaviest enrollment in years. The effort seeks to keep high school graduates at home, more choosing the university than out-of-state colleges.
W. MacDougall reelected as President of the Young Men’s Christian Association at Jabalpur India and serving on the city council there He seeks closer contact with the Indian community and other missionaries are said to serve on city councils A Monday meeting of the Business Men’s Club at 730 pm aims to plan Good Roads with Judge Hight attending Also Fayetteville Arkansas notes a local business closure and relocation to Fort Smith Arkansas and a murder verdict in Atlanta Georgia for Leo M Frank with a new trial motion planned
U S readers report Huerta wavering and seeking more time as four drastic mediation proposals surface. Lind et al confer at the palace amid hopes of acceptance, with terms including immediate truce, armistice, free presidential election, and Huerta not seeking the presidency.
Teague Texas August 26 a fire this morning destroyed the Trinity and Brazos Valley R A shops causing a loss of five hundred thousand dollars. The cause is not known. Many locomotives were rail.
The Democratic caucus adopted a paper based currency amendment sponsored by insurgents and the banking and currency committee. It would extend note maturity and allow a ninety day discount period, moving beyond earlier 45 day terms. Out of town students arrive early as city schools prepare for opening.
Little Rock August 26 The new law to regulate publicizing execution details from Sept 5 is under dispute. Prosecuting Attorney Kidder cites Digest sections 247 and 448 to argue that publishing such details can be a misdemeanor or subject to fines and imprisonment if the statute’s penalties are not clearly defined.
The Department of Education announces the state school population for the annual appointment, totaling 617,623 for 1916 up 14,037 from 1912. County reports vary, with St. Francis Green Lawrence not reporting for district Wook. The 1910 census stood at 573,842 and 1908 at 507,468.
In Sherbrooke Quebec on Ann 26 Jerome remains Thaw’s principal nemesis as legal maneuvers unfold. Thaw’s confidence fades while his defense splits over strategy to move him to Vermont or keep him in Canada.
Caminetti may plead guilty as he faces a challenge to his statements in a Washington county teachers association meeting at Fayetteville High School. The event includes talks on health, playgrounds, and public schools as the article notes amid local notices and a land sale dispute involving Mrs. Stoeckler and local residents. The report closes with President Wilson signaling support for eventual independence for the Philippines.
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