Wilson Will Coongust Heads of Departments
President Wilson delays diplomatic picks to consult with Secretary Bryan on all candidates. He aims to empower department heads to choose suitable officials, with the first appointment likely Ambassador to Great Britain. McComb’s name is linked to the post in France.
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United Press
Washington
Mar
Wilson
Sec. of State
Bryan
Great Britaan
McCombs
France
McComb
Clarke chosen President pro tem of Senate in Arkansas
The Democratic senatorial caucus selected Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas as President pro tempore of the Senate on March 7. Senator Bacon was defeated for the post. The item appears amid other notices and light social notices in PATHER'S WEEKLY.
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Washington
Senatorial Caucus
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Bacon
Anti Gambling Bill Faces Heated Debate In House
Arkansas House prepared Friday to take up Senate Bill 89 by Senator White as a special order at 10 am. Opponents and supporters sparred over amendments aimed at widening penalties for gambling including poker and dice. Supporters argued only rapid passage mattered for the session to adjourn within a week.
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Litle Rock
White
Friends of
Tod Ay
Arkansas Near Dry After Senate Prohibition Push
March 6 Arkansas liquor forces appear discouraged as anti liquor senators block pro liquor aims. The legislature moves toward a dry state with minimal prohibition lobbying this session, signaling a lasting restriction on sales and a swing away from reformers.
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Litle Rock
Senate
Arkansas
Lquor
Enid Ministers Endorse Great Masterpiece of Humanity
The Ministers of Enid Oklahoma endorsed a motion picture titled Satan praising its morality and educational potential. Lincoln McConnell, a noted evangelist who recently led a six week meeting with 1000 converts, called it the best motion picture he has seen. Four reels, at Lyric theater, coming soon.
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Learing
Enid
Oklahoma
Satan
Ae Frank
United States
Lincoln McConnell
Cutting Down Expenses in Arkansas Legislature
The Arkansas house committee of the whole trimmed state government running costs Wednesday. Net $14,000 reduction after $22,000 cuts and $8,000 increases. Items slashed include watchman at the old state home, three clerks in the Land Office, and two Railroad Commission clerks. Jackson proposed striking all Railroad and Agriculture funding for two years, but the moves failed.
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Litle Rock
House
Jackson
Randolph
Hardage
Newton
Old State Home
Jelerks
Land Office
Railroad Commission
Agriculural Department
Explosion kills and sinks ship in Curtis Bay near Baltimore
A barge loaded with dynamite destined for the Panama Canal exploded in Curtis Bay, destroying the British steamer Alum Chine and the Tug Atlantic. Seventy five men are dead or missing. thirty nine bodies were recovered by 1 o clock. The dynamite hold was nearly full and the explosion caused shock felt like an earthquake. the Maryland State House in Annapolis shook violently.
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United Press
Baltimore
Panama Canal
Curtis Bay
Alum Chine
Atlantic
Annapol
Goldsborough
Arkansas Senate Passes Bills on Licenses and Trade Rules
The Arkansas Senate approved a license exam requirement for University of Arkansas Law graduates, created a barber trade governance board, and allowed cities to impose heavy licenses on merchants dealing with bankrupt stock. Additional measures target railroad signal upgrades and rescheduling primaries to all months.
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Little Rock
Senate
Arkansas Law Department
Supreme Court
Barber Trade of
Arkansas
Ashey
Miles
Reward for Lost Packet Book Includes 130 Dollars
A $10 reward is offered for the return of a packet book lost yesterday March 6 containing four $20 bills and other money totaling $130 plus notes and checks. The finder should contact June M Moore of Rose Hill Fayetteville. The note also mentions a "BEST picture" program at Ozark tonight.
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M. Moore
Rose Hill
Fayetteville
Water and Sewer Chief Vacancy Named
Water and Sewer Commissioner B F Campbell urged appointing Alderman Henry Sour as Superintendent of the water plant before the City Council. Council members unanimously approved the potential appointment and Sour said he would strive to make the plant pay, seeking public cooperation to achieve success.
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B. F. Campbell
Henry Sour
Waer
Campbell
Mr. Sour
Sour
Brundige a probable candidate for governor
March 7 report from Little Rock notes Stephen Brundige of Searcy likely to enter the race for governor. An interview in the Mammoth Spring Democrat quotes Brundige saying he would run only if the state’s people have a say in the selection process and that another statewide canvass is needed, despite opposition to political agitation.
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Little Rock
Stephen Brundige
Searcy
Mammoth Spring
Democrat
Tam
Jruet
University of Arkansas appropriation bill faced Senate cuts
In Little Rock on March 7 the Senate began detailed review of the University of Arkansas appropriation. Initial items totaling 475000 were approved by Joint Finance, but proposed farms and staff allowances drew amendments. Senator Toler urged removing a $15000 farm section, while Ferguson proposed halving the $30000 staff sum. The Senate postponed further action to Friday. Ozark Orchestra and film ads appear in the note alongside a birth report from St. Louis.
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Little Rock
Battleaxe
University of Arkansas
Senate
Lundy
Joint Finance Committee
Sen. Toler
Ferguson
Huerta Regime Faces Test in Sonora Struggle
Douglas Arizona dispatch reports Huerta's government poised for a critical clash as Sonora secedes and defends against a 10 000 strong federal army amid anticipated synchronized attacks from Madero loyalists. Observers say the fate of the Huerta regime hinges on weeks of fighting in Sonora.
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Vy United Press
Douglas
Arizona
Huerta
Sonora
Congress
Maderoiets
Tariff Work by Congress Begins
Washington March 7 Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee opened tariff making for the new administration planning revision and considered eight tentative bills. New members Gardner of Texas Statley of Kentucky and Collier of Mississippi met with the committee members.
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United Press
Washington
Tarift
Hose Ways and Means
Gardner
Texas
Statley
Kentucky
Collier
Misais
Three Constitutional Amendments Proposed in Arkansas
Three amendments to the Constitution were submitted in Little Rock on March 6, while others on the calendar will die. Proposals include a municipal bond issue led by city officials, creation of a Lieutenant Governor office, and a $750 biennial salary for General Assembly members.
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Litle Rock
House
Senate
Kidder
Pualski
General Assembly
Johnson
Logan
Supreme Court
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