Senator Kern Urges Progressive Changes in Senate Committees
United States Senate debate centers on reform. Senator Kern of Indiana urges direct election of senators and reorganization of committee selection. He proposes that Democratic conference members choose subcommittees and that the steering committee be chosen by caucus. He argues for a Democratic Senate in function as well as name.
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Democratic Conference Committee
Sarah Bernhardt Injured in Auto Crash
Mime Sarah Bernhardt is confined to quiet by doctors after a sprained ankle feared serious from an auto accident on her way to the theatre. A slight improvement was noted today but her appearance at the theatre is unlikely for several days.
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Arkansas Senate Bill No 29 Becomes Law
Senate Bill No 29 becomes law amending Kirby's Digest Section 6964 to require the county assessor to post notices in townships and wards, attend voting places for listed days, collect property lists, and provide taxpayer blanks. The act takes effect upon passage, repealing conflicting laws.
Confessed Assault on Dorothy Holt Moves to Safe Keeping
Salem J March 15 Frank Sulens age twenty one confessed he assaulted Dorothy Holt daughter of Judge Charles H Holt aged 15 and was nearly mobbed by angry citizens moved to Hast St Louis HI for safety Three companies of state militia moved the jail to preserve order the city is quiet today The girl was taken to a slaughter house and detained all night she is in a very serious condition but it is thought she will recover.
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Charles H. Holt
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Legislators Go Home After Expedited Session
From Little Rock on March 14, lawmakers departed with letters and supplies in hand. States funds show mixed gains with the University of Arkansas receiving advance dollars, agricultural schools nearly a half million ahead, and the State Land Department boosted by over $59,000 after the Highway Commission move. Officials hope the next session runs under sixty days.
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Ambassadors consider Balkan mediation demands
London March 15 Sir Edward Grey convened an Informal conference of ambassadors to discuss a Balkan mediation offer to end the war against Turkey. Powers largely doubt the Allies will accept all demands and view their indemnity as excessive, while opinion differs on bargaining aims and leverage.
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Turkey
Acting Governor Commutes Sentences in Arkansas
Acting Governor Oldham commuted Roy Hendrix’s death sentence to life in Lafayette county due to old age. Albert Jackson of Garland county received a pardon for a 1907 murder sentence. Jim Brawley of Lonoke county was pardoned from eight months plus $150 fine for riot and illegal liquor sales in a notorious case.
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Garland
Jim Brawley
Lonoke County
Arkansas Corporation Matters March filing names several companies
Arkansas Secretary of State reports Thursday afternoon filings for Country Club Realty Company of Mt. Smith with 50000 capital, Petroleum Products Investment Company of Little Rock with 115000, and Columbia Land & Lumber Co. of Stephens with 200000 capital, plus listed officers and stockholders including Kelley Spear Mowen Hatton Weffer Warnock Tidwell Clair Clark Lester Brooks Meek.
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Harry E. Kelley
C. B E. Spear
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J. G. Tillar
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L. L. Tidwell
Charles Clair
J. B. Clark
F. P. Lester
A . B. Brooks
J. H. Meek
Pope Pius Completely Recovered From Illness
Rome March 15 Pope Pius has completely recovered from influenza doctors say he is ready to resume audiences and continue his papal duties the Vatican reported today The recovery ends days of concern over his health and signals a return to normal activities
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Governor Futrell appoints Eugene B. Jett as private secretary
Acting Governor J M Futrell added to his cabinet by naming Eugene B Jett long time deputy Secretary of State and former Arkansas National Guard major as private secretary. Jett moves to the Southward corner of the State Capitol joining the Futrell administration.
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Eugene B. Jett
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Notice to sell or trade for riding and work horses
Will sell or trade for colts gentle mares and work horses. See them at Cazort Lumber sheds two blocks from the depot. tf. J. J. Graves.
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Two Good Men Pass Away
Arkansas readers mourn Edgar L. Givens a longtime Senate staffer and Magnolia Colquitt known as Colquitt Magnolia a Confederate veteran and longtime Arkansas legislator. Both men held public service roles, earned wide respect, and left a lasting impact on state life.
Bryan explains Mexican wire telegram mishap
Washington March 12 Secretary of State Bryan told President Wilson a State Department holdover caused a telegram praising Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson in Mexico to be written by an assistant and signed without reading. Bryan later tried to recall it, but the ambassador published it. Huntington Wilson may stay briefly to brief Bryan though his services may not be needed longer.
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Olney Declines Ambassadorship to England
President Wilson received a letter from Richard Olney of Massachusetts declining the offer of the ambassadorship to England. The exchange marks Olney’s decision in Washington on March 15.
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Richard Olney
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England
Burke Appointed U S Treasurer
President Wilson names John Burke former North Dakota governor to be Treasurer of the United States succeeding Carmi Thompson. Burke's nomination will be sent to the Senate this afternoon.
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John Burke
North Dakota
United States
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Senate
Three Prominent Men Convicted In Mail Fraud Case
Julian Hawthorne son of a famed author, Dr William J Morton son of ether discoverer, and Albert Freman were convicted of using the mails to defraud in sale of mining lands in Cobalt District Quebec. Josiah Quincy was found not guilty. Hawthorne and Morton sentenced to one year and one day. Freman to five years and three days.
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William J. Morton
Albert Freman
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One Man Keeping Quiet Aboard Arkansas Gubernatorial Tangle
In Little Rock on March 15 Private Citizen G W Donaghey remains silent during the gubernatorial tangle. The former Governor sits in his office listening to reports with a broad smile, signaling he will soon share his views. Separate notices advertise land for sale or exchange and a Fayetteville Kal contact for money lending on valley and boltton farms.
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