Government sues to dissolve Klein Butter Board and trust
The United States files a suit in Chicago charging 21 individuals and several associations with conspiring to fix butter prices and control the market. The Klein Board of Trade and the American Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers are named in the action, part of an alleged violation of the Sherman Act.
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United Press
Chicago
Klein Board of Trade
Butter Board
Putter Trust
Caught With the Goods Distribution Prompts Fayetteville Interest
Curiosity grows on Fayetteville streets over a folder titled Caught With the Goods. It notes at the Ozark Theatre Sunday afternoon J K Congdon will discuss Found Out and social religious conditions in Arkansas small cities. Congdon has led surveys. last night at the Baptist Church a large male audience heard an educational report. The Ozark Theatre program begins at 8 o'clock and is for men only with boys under 14 barred. Johnstons chocolates advertised for free delivery by Crescent Confectionery.
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Fayetteville
Ozark Theatre
J. Ke, Congdon
Congdon
Arkansas
Baptist Church
Austria Reserves Ordered to Join Colors
ATWERP December 14 reports from local newspapers state that all Austrian military reserves, whether living in Austria or Belgium, have received urgent orders to report for duty.
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United Press
Atwerp
Austria
Belgium
Woodrow Wilson Leaves Bermuda for Home
Woodrow Wilson and family sailed from Hamilton Bermuda aboard the Steamship Bermudian bound for New York. A large crowd saw them off as Governor Wilson reported he was feeling fine and enjoying his vacation. arrival in New York expected Monday.
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Uy United Press
Hamilton
Bermuda
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Wilson
Woman Falls Dead Upon Platform at Prairie Grove
Mrs. Conger mother of painter John Con ger died suddenly on the Prairie Grove platform after alighting from a train. Heart disease is suspected. she was visiting and returning home.
Livery Stable Under New Management Promises Best Service
McClinton and McSpadden announce purchase of buggies vehicles and the Kell Livery Stable. They continue operation at the same stand with best livery horses and invite patrons, promising top service.
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Kell
McClinton & McSpadden
Paris society circle scandal ends with sensational shooting
Walter Demumm, a wealthy Paris clubman and aeronaut, was shot by a New York divorcee known as Mrs. Marie Barnes in a reported self defense incident. Conflicting hospital and court rumors circulate about injuries, motives, and whether prosecutions will follow as the Demumm family resists notoriety.
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United Preas
Paris
Walter Demumm
New York
Marie Barnes
Cole
Demumm
Mrs. Barnes
Good Roads Meeting Sets Plan For King Visit
The Good Roads meeting at the Court House drew strong interest as speaker William H Seed promoted practical road making with a dirt drag. He outlined readiness for D Ward King to visit January 10 1918 and demonstrated road methods to Fayetteville while committees organized for publicity soliciting and automobile matters. The piece notes opportunities to advertise local photography and hardware offerings amid holiday messages.
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Court House
William H. Seed
D. Ward King
United State
United States
Mr. King
Washington County
Fayetteville
Seed
Mr King
W. J. Reynods
S. EK. Marra
A. G. Flowers
L. R. Putnam
D. C. Amprore
E.C . Pritchard
Jack Walker
J. R. Harris
W. H W. Rollins
B. T
Investigation halted in mantrust probe due to lack of witnesses
Washington Dec 14 United Press reports the mantrust investigation has halted for lack of witnesses. The New York Stock Exchange examination is complete and the next phase will focus on interlocking directors of corporations when resumed Monday.
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Dainel L. Martin
Gene Statton-Porter
Neil Twomey
Daniel L. Martin
Indiana
Crosbie Ginl
Wallacks
New York City
Mr. Gill
Beth
Barret
Keen
Shay
Gill
Washington
New York
Express Companies Must Report Washington February Deadline
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered all interstate express firms to file by February 1 a full statement of business on specified days and to show cause why the commission’s recently proposed rate cuts should not take effect. Joe Carlisle of Greenland dies after illness, a Fayetteville figure and brother to Mrs. John Gibbs with funeral held in Greenland. Hudson Hardware Co. advertises imported and domestic china displays and Charlie’s Confectionery offers fireworks.
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Washington
Interstate Commeree Commttee
Interstate Express Company
Joe Carlisle
Greenland
Mr. Carlisle
Fayetteville
John Gibbs
Jim
John Carlisle
Thin City
Governor West Justifies Hangings as Yellow Dog Policy
The four men faced execution as a dramatic scene unfolded in Governor West's office. Attorneys argued Morgan’s wife case and fair trial concerns while West declared a need for a “yellow dog” foe to kick. He conceded hanging as medieval yet noted popular support for capital punishment. A second ad fragment promoted oil land investment and a Fayetteville block agent’s notice.
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United Prems Saliem
West
Vaysides
pedoy URaoK_ eA
Morgan
Wfe
Sovernor
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the Good Roads Meeting
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Hudson Hardware Co
Dickson St
W. A. Lacey
Equitable Life Assurance
Wrights
Wilson Bros. and
Emery
Wright
Ozark Tonight
Charlies Confectionery
Oregon
Prairie Grove
A. EB. McPrehson
Ark
Daily
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