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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1888
Page
2
The report lists Democratic nominees for Logan County offices including Prosecuting Attorney Treasurer Surveyor Coroner and County Judge. It notes Johnson Fishback leading in the Logan county primary vote and comments on voters’ preference, with Fishback gaining support contrary to general belief.
Hon. John H. Rogers argues against a proposed department of agriculture on constitutional grounds. Logan county Democrats nominate a gallory ticket and pledge proper organization and hard work to carry the effort through.
A fragment notes a little coterie of fellows about Waldron striving for reputation, while warning that some reputations are better left unmade.
A private Dallas letter notes Polk’s 12th inst date and that the only Democratic convention met with delegates to issue instruction regarding back.
Fragmentary text references a home and facilities in the state and mentions this year. No clear events or entities are fully readable.
Partial OCR lists Bear Forrester and T. P. Bate among the 3B nine players. Other names are unreadable in the damaged text.
Sebastian county delegates met in Greenwood to nominate and endorse James H. Berry for United States Senate. The convention praised Berry, endorsed state and local tickets, and urged unity, vigilance, and hard work to ensure a Democratic victory in September and November.
Fragmentary text reports discontent among Scott County Democrats about the selection of delegates to the state convention and mentions a governor candidate. The passage is incomplete and does not provide clear names or outcomes.
Rev Coleman E Nelson of Ant Jers, current attorney-general, enters Choctaw Nation governorship race after urging from friends. He is described as possessing key qualities and a strong understanding of national affairs, with potential to serve creditably if chosen.
Jefferson county reports over a thousand immigrants last year while Sharp county taxes reach full collection. State Teachers' Association meets in Dardanelle June 20 to 22. Texarkana leader Jefferson Weeks dies. Washington county reports 53 Sunday schools with 3 606 pupils. Searcy county courthouse work begins at Marshall. A child drowns near Quito Polk county after falling into a well. Jao Blakeney acquires Morriston Headlight stake. Independence county factions require candidate fee donations to school funds. Apple crop and general field crops seen excellent. Two boys suffer severe injuries after a gun shaft incident near Dardanelle. Serial killings and murders travel through Hamburg and Fayetteville. Hot Springs fire causes 150 000 in losses, destroying 40 buildings. Hunting accident kills Jefferson county man. Multiple shootings and hangings reported in various counties. New Texas capital building dedication date and Farwell syndicate land grant noted. Kentucky and Missouri crime reports surface, with cave discoveries and Quantrell reunion mentioned. Confederate graves to be decorated at Fayetteville. National headlines include planing mill fire in Pittsburgh and a Missouri murder case trial.
The piece argues it takes brains to explain the tariff issue to voters and praises Col lshback for discussing it while others attack opponents. It predicts the current delegation will be reelected except for Poindexter Donn in the First district, with Peel Rogers and Breckinridge winning easily. The Third district race favors McRae who is praised for his active service.
The document recounts Arraved Fort from Union County Jail thanking staff Mr Atex Parpue Mr Braafer and John ole for humane treatment. It notes Fort’s criminal history including post office robbery in Oak Lodge horse stealing and subsequent escapes and recapture with captions from Fort Springs and Polk County records.
A compact account notes a well known young criminal and the bounty exchange. The report hints at details of pursuit and reward, reflecting a frontier justice tone and public interest.
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