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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1883
Page
2
Report notes yellow fever deaths during the week across Galveston Texas and mentions relief efforts for the families of men recently executed in Dublin.
Fire swept through several business houses in Louisville Kentucky Friday morning last causing losses around 60 000 to 80 600 dollars. The blaze severely damaged property and disrupted early commerce in the area.
Louisville residents showed reverence for the lost cause by decorating Confederate graves in an elegant manner, honoring the memory of soldiers as a solemn observance.
A mob in Nebraska recently lynched a horse thief, but the victim’s name was not recorded or asked, leaving the fate and identity unclear. The incident reflects frontier lawlessness and raises questions about due process in the region.
Spotted Horse, a Pawnee Indian, traveled to Caldwell Kansas and attempted to take control of the town. He was killed by the city marshal during the confrontation.
Mrs Myra Clark Gaines states she is willing to accept 1 317 000 dollars for a 2 000 dollar claim against New Sammo City. The States notes the offer as generous. Strobach of Alabama faces multiple indictments for false accounts. Texas and Eastern Arkansas marshals are jailed for offenses. An English syndicate bought 7 800 000 acres in the Texas Panhandle for 3 000 000 dollars. The tract will be fenced and borders 290 miles on the Indian Territory.
General Crook and his troops remain entangled with the Apaches with no definite outcome. Reports vary, showing Crook on top at times and the Apaches at others.
The coronation of the Czar was successfully effected last week amid measures to suppress Nihilist demonstrations. He was crowned in the traditional Russian manner and issued his ukases.
Striking coal miners at McAlesve return to work agreeing to a wage of cents per bushel until October 1 and 4 cents from that date.
The Choctaw Nation council in extra session passed a bill granting all persons of African descent residing in the nation as of Fort Smith 1865 citizenship rights, forty acres per freedman, and equal educational privileges, with removal payments for those choosing to relocate. The measure faces potential approval by the Interior and mirrors ongoing treaty debates with the United States. Horve. ake notes Western Arkansas papers may mention the August McKinney Texas gathering.
A fragment notes Mexican women and girls at Monterey wearing dark clothing that covers the upper body. The text is unclear but implies traditional attire or a modest dress style observed in Monterey.
Beef sells for twenty cents a pound in Hope while a Texarkana ice plant opens. Dallas county reports two inmates sent to the asylum. Little Rock’s facility nears 175 inmates. Destructive pine pest shelves Jefferson county. Notable hangs and stabbings in Monroe, Randolph, and Little River counties. Railroad progress near Russellville and Dardanelle. Fourth of July plans in Paris. Helena votes to keep its charter. A spate of crimes and court actions across the state accompanies local developments and a promising health resort at Ryder’s Blood Spring in Montgomery county.
May 26 report from Dallas discusses Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad plans amid a fight with rival systems. Sources say an extended northeast route to St Louis is being studied to avoid Gould or Huntington connections, with Arkansas coal and Missouri iron regions as key links. St Louis businessmen may be asked to aid.
Billy West of Thatcher Primrose and West's Minstrels married Fay Templeton a noted comic opera singer at St Louis on May 20. The couple met at a performance, enjoyed a private moment, and began a honeymoon amid public high regard from West's St Louis friends.
News from up the river reports the Arkansas river bridge at Tulsa was carried away by high water last Saturday morning. Five box cars with posts and four rail flats were used to weigh it down but the structure failed. Cars floated downstream as the bridge collapsed. About 250 workers are to begin immediate rebuilding work. One worker, Iran Van Buren, is said to have injured an arm during the incident.
Unseen narrator reports a lively Sabbath with Rev S P Hicks delivering a fine sermon to a large crowd at Folsom's Chapel. Farmers busy with crops, crops outlook flattering, Sabbath school growing, plans for a summer picnic, and a singing class near musical perfection. Uncis Joowy signs off. girls noted with affection.
Lavaca Arkansas reports a town boom with three new church buildings planned for Methodist Baptist and Christian denominations. The Methodist Sunday School will get a new organ. new residences and a hotel are proposed. Crop prospects are good except wheat, and several locals engage in business moves and social events.
Prof J F Cook born August 4 1854 near 188 died aged seven months funeral services held May 29 1883 at Bale City Ark conducted by J Compere with many friends in attendance interment at Gilliam Free Baptist Church as a model citizen noted for piety and benevolence in life.
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