Memorial for Whitelaw Reid Draws British Notables
Prince Arthur, representing the King and Queen, led a large British gathering at Westminster Abbey for Whitelaw Reid’s memorial. About three thousand Americans attended. The casket bore a message in King George’s handwriting. The Natal cruiser will transport the body to New York, with full naval honors and flags at half mast.
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Prince Arthur O. Connaught
Westminister Abbey
Whitelw Reid
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Ogden Mills Reid
Campania
King’ Household Cavalry
Abey
Victoria Station
Arkansas Lumbermen Sit to Solidify State Group
In Little Rock on December 19 the Arkansas Lumbermen's Club schedules a meeting at the Hotel Marion with a banquet Saturday morning. About 200 lumbermen are expected. president J. F. McIntyre says leading manufacturers will attend. The group will focus on freight rates, sales of cutover lands, and closer social ties among state lumbermen.
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Hotel Marion
Arkansas Lumbermen's Club
J. F. McIntyre
Pine Bluff
Guy Manering Special Lyrle to night
Fire insurance details advertised by Cravens & Co. with contact options for quotes and coverage information.
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Cravens & Co
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Post Office Postmaster Election Proposal Opposed
Congressman Floyd replies to Col Blaeburn on Rogers Arkansas postmaster selection. He opposes a party primary funded by candidates and open to opposing party voters and says he will await the new administration before deciding. He favors independent judgment in appointments and to act in harmony with the administration.
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Government Third Cotton Report shows lower 1912 crop
The Census Bureau reports 12,424,853 bales grown to Dec 13 from the 1912 crop, vs 13,773,777 for 1911. Round bales total 75,772 this year, down from 92,900 last year. Gea Island cotton volumes reach 68,804, compared with 98,053 in 1911.
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Census Bureau
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Taft Worries Over Mexico Attitude in 30 Days
Washington Dec 20 It is believed a US protectorate will be established over Mexican territories containing American interests within thirty days unless Madero yields to Tafts ultimatum. The State Department says friendly efforts to resolve outrages on American life and property have failed as Taft grows exasperated at Mexicos insolent stance.
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Mexico
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State Department
Sharp drop in cotton futures after government report
United Press reports cotton futures fell 12 to 15 points following the government release. By noon Jan stood at 12.72, March 12.66, May 12.67, and July 12.58 as prices steadied and recovered slightly.
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New York
Wealthy girl joins circus after disappearance
Pearl Labelle an 18 year old Eunice La society girl reappears in Abbeyville La three weeks after vanishing. She is found learning bareback tumbling with a circus. Her wealthy family is noted.
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Abbeyville
Pearl Labelle
Eunice
Illinois Supreme Court ruling triggers remarry or risk illegality
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a prison or state law preventing remarriage within one year of a divorce makes a postdivorce remarriage performed elsewhere invalid. Couples who remarried within a year in another state lose legal status and property rights. Children from such marriages lack legal protection, prompting many Illinois couples to remarry or wait a year.
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Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Monument Tribute Honors Illinois Civil War Veterans
In Andersonville Georgia on December 20 a ceremony united Union and Confederate factions over fallen soldiers. Governor Len Small of Illinois and his military staff accepted a colossal monument honoring Illinois veterans.
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Deneen
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Berlin Doctor Removes Tubercular Kidney from Czarvitch
Professor Isreal a Berlin specialist performed a delicate operation to remove a tubercular kidney from the Russian Czarvitch, earning $25,000 and a decree barring Jews from Odessa and Kiev. The piece also notes a punchy aside about advertising in The Daily.
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United Press
Berlin
Isreal
Odessa
Kieff
Zar
Morgan campaign details to be pursued in hearings
The Puro Committee plans to compel Morgan partners to testify about the financial campaign and the amalgamation of banks. They will be asked if they followed Morgan's orders in consolidating banks and gaining control of insurance companies, railroads, and the steel industry. Hearings resume January 6 to expedite legislation addressing the exposed evils.
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Morgan
Puro Committee
Morgan Company
Balkins Presented to the King
Imperial peace delegates from the Balkans were presented to the King at Buckingham Palace by Sir Edward Grey as the Constantinople dispatches hurry to Europe.
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Slavers of Bad Men Pardoned by Taft
Wilson Shoals, who was sentenced to life imprisonment at Tanvenworth for the murder of George Ross, a bad man at Antlers Oklahoma, was pardoned today by President Taft.
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Washington
Wilson Shoals
Tanvenworth
George Ross
Antlers
Okla
Taft
Egg price drop spurs city sale by club women
In Chicago on December 20 a milliono eggs were sold by club women at 24 cents a dozen. Police kept order at downtown stations as retailers, charging 37 cents, cut prices to 23 cents to compete with the women.
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Chicago
Lawyer Charged With Murder in Little Rock Trial
Gardner Oliphint, a young Little Rock attorney and court reporter, faces a Pulaski Circuit Court indictment for shooting and killing Jamen Sheppard on October 6. He claims self defense while under a $15,000 bond on a previous first degree murder charge. A jury was being selected all day Wednesday as defense counsel volunteered.
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Little
Lewis Khotey
Baldy Vinson
W . B. Smith
Tom Mehaffy
Troy Pace
Harrison
Italian Masonic Lodges Admit Women
Noting changes in some Italian Masonic lodges, women are admitted to membership. The topic reflects shifts in gender roles within fraternal organizations during the period.
Jonen boroo Peanut-Halting and Manufacturing Co sails
The Jonen boroo Peanut Halting and Manufacturing Co is incorporated in Little Rock with 20000 capital stock and 5000 subscribed. Officers are H M Gregory president J M Jones vice president and Dan L Jones secretary treasurer. The Henton Telephone Co of Henton surrenders its charter to Southwestern Tel Tel Co. The Blockson Mercantile Co of Eureka Springs surrenders its charter.
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Jonenboroo
Louisiana Lou at La Salle Opera House in Ozark
A touring company presents Louisiana Lou a new American musical comedy based on a Chicago hit. The story follows two young couples in a New Orleans French Quarter setting during the Mardis Gras era with romance and peril on a Mississippi rice plantation as gold to love faces danger.
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Louisiana
la Salle Opera House
Addison Burkhardt
Frederick Donaghes
Ben M. Jerome
New Orleans
Mississippi
Hook Worm Conference Opens in Little Rock
The Hook worm Conference for the South opened at the Hotel Marlon in Little Rock on Wednesday and will close today. About 60 delegates from nearly every Southern state attend including Kentucky Board of Health member Wickliffe Rose. The event aims to standardize work and may be the last due to improving conditions. See Christmas goods at McAdalla Drug Store.
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South
Marlon
Telbing
Kentucky State Board of Health
Wickliffe Rose
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Health Commission
Travel Indicates Prosperity In Arkansas Holiday Travel
The Arkansas travel boom is underway, with J. G. Hollenbeck of the Iron Mountain railroad noting record protective travel and strong early holiday rates. Agents report the greatest travel activity yet, signaling prosperity for the state this Christmas season.
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Little Rock
J. G. Hollenbeck
Iron Mountain Railroad
Arkansi
Frisco Railroad Announces Pensacola Plan for Retired Employees
The Frisco railroad says starting July 1, 191 has introduced a pension system for superannuation or disability after long service. Details will be announced before the date. The move follows a similar policy by Western Union Telegraph Co.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Defense Begins Arguments in Dynamite Case Trial
Indianapolis dispatch reports two defense speeches of about ninety minutes each in the dynamite conspiracy trial. Attorneys attacked Orde McManigal and argued the government failed to prove his testimony with corroboration. The key witness was labeled a blackhearted thief and liar who admitted to dynamiting for pay.
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Indianapolis
Orde McMantgal
Costly omnibus pardons for Arkansas inmates
The Penitentiary Board estimates 8378.56 dollars will cover the governor issued omnibus pardons. About 150 men will be released with outfits costing four to seven dollars each. The board plans a farm stockade and job realignments for staff as operations begin next year.
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Penitentiary Board
Donaghey Momday
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Puccock
Mississippi
City Council Passes Trespass Ban and Water Contract
At last night's meeting the council approved a trespass prohibition around the depot and yards. J G Combs was authorized to sign the water contract with the Electric Co from Wed Fork. A resolution to provide free medical care for injured students and firemen was introduced. The dairy ordinance and oil tank removal at the depot were continued to next meeting. A paving notice resolution published elsewhere was approved.
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