22 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
1
United Press reports Maderoista forces in Sonora plan a rapid attack on Naco and Catineca to beat Huerta’s expected Federal relief. Four thousand Federals moved to Guaymas, heightening the chance of a decisive battle within two weeks near Guaymas.
Frank S Black former governor of New York died after a long valvular heart disease. He led the state as a Republican of the old school elected in 1896 by a large plurality. The piece also reflects on anonymity in journalism and mentions a classified ad offering a ladder for sale and a question about women bosses.
A persuasive local ad from Duke Jewelry Co promotes direct face to face talks on diamond value. The message highlights a good store in a good town, truth in selling, and growing diamond sales with convenient terms, under owner B. H. Barnes.
Reports describe a power struggle at the Arkansas Capitol with Acting Governor Oldham and President pro tem Putrell in contention over the governorship and pardons. The Senate leader refused to sign papers for the governor, while Oldham moved to control pardons and a Supreme Court ruling looms. Oldham traveled to Pine Bluff for drainage matters before returning to Little Rock.
A 12 year old boy from Garner in Arkansas is described as remarkable after surviving a violent incident. The report notes the boy endured a severe assault, with efforts to draw out a weapon and protect himself. Local towns, including Granby, are mentioned in connection with the incident and a showing of BRONCHO BILLY at Ozark tonight.
Missing treasure item notes two five dollar bills wrapped in yellow paper left on N Block St near 227 North Church Street. Reward offered for returning by leaving at 227 North Church Street.
Death toll climbs across Georgia Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana and nearby areas as wind and flood devastate towns. New Orleans reports rising fatalities with dozens injured and property losses in the millions. Convicts escape after prison storm damage in Minnesota. Michigan sees massive damage and at least one death with many hurt.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports government help ordered for flood victims in Peach Tree Alabama and Oglethorpe Georgia. Secretary of War Garrison announced mobilization of med plies and army surplus to assist in the relief effort amid widespread devastation and calls for aid.
Reports from Prairie Grove to Carp's Spring indicate peach trees largely unharmed by recent cold. Local observers J H Mock and Frank Wolverton note no heavy damage, with only isolated casualties. Prof Ernest Waller cites favorable conditions for a large yield. overall prospects look strong across the region.
News from Cairo Illinois March 22 recounts the lynching of John Gunn and Sam McChire white men aged 76. A man named Red Taylor implicated in the murder was captured near Fulton Kentucky and is being taken toward Union City by a posse. A separate dispatch mentions a splendid program and arrivals related to a Riverside California visit and a family note at the Oriental Hotel.
Reports from United Press Chicago dated March 10 describe a massive storm across twenty states and the Midwest. Deaths are expected to reach about one hundred with property losses exceeding five million dollars. Communications partially restored. Alabama and Peach Tree in Alabama report fatalities. widespread destruction and cold wave intensify suffering.
Arkansas Attorney General W L Moos issued a semi official opinion stating a deputy prosecuting attorney is entitled to a fee when the information is filed by the office of the prosecuting attorney. The ruling addresses a Batonville Justice of the Peace question about fees in cases where a law violator pleads guilty.
Moore chief of the United States Weather Bureau resigns effective July 30 amid failures to win appointment as Secretary of Agriculture. The resignation, unasked, follows Democratic influence concerns and a bid to secure a higher post, with Preston connected to Western Military Academy noted in the dispatch.
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