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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1890
Page
2
Weekly Elevator notes Weldon editors and publishers F Weaver Fort Laura Aux Serr 6 1890. Circulation for Congress W of Terry of Pulaski County 4696.
Readers learn the election results were delayed due to last minute arrangements. Greenwood contact reports indicate the tabulated returns in today’s Executor are substantially correct and will align with official figures in a few days. The piece mocks political foes and celebrates Democratic victory in Arkansas with references to the force bill debate and local figures.
Quoted lines highlight teamwork and family influence as Independence aligns with early efforts. The dialogue references a mentor figure and shared tasks, signaling cohesion and mutual support within a group.
Archbishop Elder of the Cincinnati Diocese declares support for ending capital punishment. He articulates a stance against the death penalty, aligning with church calls for reform and mercy within the Catholic framework.
The working men of the state refuse to be cajoled into Union Labor influence. Mr. Clayton made this discovery early Tuesday morning.
The text offers congratulations to successful Democrats and condolences to Republicans for a harsh loss, wishing them better fortunes in future contests. The tone reflects political outcomes and formal courtesy across party lines.
A Gazette dispatch notes Eagle leads in Sevier County by 625 votes as Democratic nominees win by a large margin. It claims Union Labor supporters have faded, with Fishback's speech credited for the shift.
The article notes an unusually large number of colored men voting Democratic this year in Fort Smith and across the state. It states the colored voter is gradually realizing who his real friends are.
A report from Republican sources alleging six negras were killed at Pine Bluff on election day is false. The sole disturbance involved two Republicans and two Union labor men, with no fatal incident documented.
The Paragould Press reports on possible speaker candidates for the forthcoming congressional term. It notes H. Ford as a potential choice and discusses regional support. Perry’s Hon. J. is also mentioned as a contender, with favorable reception of his candidacy.
James P. Eagie will occupy the gubernatorial mansion for two more years after prevailing by a 30 000 vote majority.
A historical note reports the old gang buried beyond hope of resurrection. The article cites local authorities and witnesses on the burial, marking a final end to the once thriving group.
The November election produced a Democratic landslide as Fizer fled the field and Norwood, Eagle, and Hempstead Jefferson counties swung to the party. Voter gains were broad across counties, signaling a major shift and a likely majority near eighty thousand or more.
Fragmentary notes indicate postings about seats and ballots and forthcoming accounts from authorities. The text references tests or testimonies and suggests financial or official disclosures, but details are unclear.
The Arkansas Monday elections passed without incident, contrary to Republican hopes for strife. Proponents of the force bill failed to find momentum as the day concluded with peaceful voting statewide.
A magnifying glass of extra power helps Gov. Eagle locate the whereabouts of Fizer as he pursues the missing person. The search focuses on uncovering clues that lead to Fizer’s location and status.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange estimates the forthcoming cotton crop at 7,311,322 bales. Reports include a 33,000,000 dollar combination to control shot production and a fire in Oxford, Iowa that caused nearly 100,000 dollars in damage.
In Paris Texas James Wegley aged 60 and Anna Caesar aged 17 married last Friday. The union reveals Wegley is Anna's stepfather and the bride is the daughter of Wegley's second wife. The marriage violates Texas Criminal Code articles 330 and 831 with penalties of two to ten years.
A sequence of items notes deaths and misfortunes: Mrs. Connelly, longtime Clarkeville resident, dies. Frank Adler dies of morphine overdose in Coal Hill. Dr. Wilshire Riley dies in Van Buren. a fatal shooting in Pulaski County. a brawl and assault in Morrillton. a bridge crew accident near Newport. the Hot Springs hotel fire causes $8,000 loss. a major factory failure in Helena with liabilities over $127,000. several other injuries and incidents across Arkansas counties.
A Cummins farmer was shot near Lebanon by unknown partisans. A US Marshal in Paria district was shot, thought in Kiowa or Comanche country. H L Richardson accidentally shot himself. recovery doubtful. Milford removed as Vinita postmaster and Galloway named replacement. Lightning injuries and a tree-shaped burn mark on a boy near Vinita. Chickasaw legislature ruled representatives must come from National or anti Progressive parties. Anti Progressives claim fraud and plan to challenge via the US Supreme Court.
MaNnswELy September 4 The mayor of Fuller, Democratic candidate for sheriff of Scott County, is reported to have increased his lead from 200 to 230 votes in early returns.
Jo Johnson returns from Little Rock and wins an appeal for Wil Jacson who is sentenced to be hanged tomorrow for the murder of his mistress. The appeal grants a new lease on life for Jackson.
Mr M A Muse of Lavaca is a violinist of ordinary ability and possesses one of the oldest violins in the country. The instrument bears the inscription Jacob Stainer, Abrom prope vent pantam, 1671, and in Muse's hands its tone is unusually clear and expressive.
The advertisement touts a modern cotton gin with improved parts and a reputation for light running. It claims centuries of experience and expertise in cotton gin work and urges buyers to see the merit of the outfit before purchasing.
Gro. Sencar Hanpwark Co. of Fort Smith Ark announces arrival of one hundred wagons including Witchell Studebaker Night running Springfield and Old Hickory models. Buyers urged to visit and inspect the selection.
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