County Committee Endorses Cannon Five New Members Named Saturday
The Democratic County Central Committee in Washington held a Saturday session endorsing Curtis Canon against Ain and naming five new committeemen and a new executive committee. New fees were set for August primary candidates, with W. L. Stueart and J. O. Jahnson among those named to confirm replacements. The meeting, led by J. S. Atkins, also announced that State Senator U. A. Auntry would not run.
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Curtis Canon
Xovernty
U. A. Auntry
Democratic County Central Committee
Washington
Koren
J . S. Atkins
Hopey
Wie
J. O. Johnson
Columbus
M. Dillard
Saratoga
James
Ullington
W. Homer Pigg
Hope
Alva Willian
Ed van Sickle
M. Burford
E. B. McFnaddin
Taree
Arthur Erwin
Willie Morrow
Wallaburg
Morrow
Pullover
W. L. Stueart
Tokio
J. O. Jahnson
Ed VanSickle
W. S. Thins
Gritlinore
Raton
Hgacy Jaknet
Man Killed by Tenant in Arkansas Toll Road Incident
Tom Perry, a resident of Lonoke County, Arkansas, killed Epple, a tenant at Perry’s store, during a confrontation on a rural road near Leitoke. Perry claimed self defense after Epple advanced with a Bowie knife. Perry surrendered to authorities and faced a grand jury hearing with bond set at 4000.
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Tom Perry
B.C. Enpie
Leitoke
Epple
H. Perry
Tam
Perris
Tony Perry
Perry
Oklahoma Gasher Resumes Rampage
Oklahoma reports a gas well disaster resuming a rampage in Oklahoma City on April 4. The Mary Suidick No 1 gas well blasted vents, ignited, and sprayed oil creating panic as workers fought to contain the blaze. Estimated field losses ran into tens of thousands with widespread fear of a spreading gas outbreak.
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Oklahoma City
Mary Suidick
Doday
Okdihwina Oil
Nevajn
Druggists Annual Banquet Highlights Arkansas Group
The Arkansas Pharmacists association district Enth district held its annual banquet at Baylow Hotel. Max Daggart of Matininna gave the welcome and praised the growing district which now lists 52 of 60 members, recounting four years of reorganizing from ten to fifty two members. Conference speakers included Booker Kuttiner of the State Board of Pharmacy and other guests, with a long guest list and musical and dance numbers followed by coverage of community engagement and local society figures.
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Arekansag Pharmaceutical
Baylow
Max Dagiert
Matininna
Siate
Ryan
Daggart
Arkansas Pharmceneal Association
Chauney Riet
Ope
Booker Kuttiner
State Board of Pharmacy
Vail Bel Os~ Yin
Yh Mreentien Association
Bronle Ward
Blayenthustried
Eneriidiners
Pregman
Evelyn Murph
Jean Branves Shirley
Pauline d Fan
Juvenne
A. Wilvan Haley
Nashville
Will Chimberkar
Andrew Ghithrie
Prascott
Ie Pary
Tex Jean
Dr. Oslin
Larttle Browkstins
K. Coe
Mesdolph Cony Hopes
Tenadorshat
Wellwnd
M Thotiis Diordes
Don Noble
G.I. Blakely
Hopes
de Queen
Vana
Cykiaui
Charles Wana Gi
B. Hall
Urooeh
Hope
S. Woaber
Warren Lewisville
Wow Walsh
Walsh
Posoriones
Duke Avior Dulbe
Bats
Mos
Wyte
Pole
Ureenten Duyce Heavily
Dean Sheeley
Murder Mystery Deepens Near Bentonville Slaying
Bentonville reports reveal a tangled insurance conspiracy tied to land in Miller County. The Texarkana Daily News cites a letter alleging a scheme and mentions William Falla of Missouri, a Gravette area hotel keeper, and Kansas City connections. A warrant for Samuel K. Johnson, a Columbia real estate dealer, has not yet been received by police.
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Bentonville
Texarkana Daily News
Ad. i
William Falla
Texarkernal
Tex
Connector
Miller County
Texarkana
William Robert Pearman
Columbia
Gravette
Bass
Falta
Base
2. R. Evans
Caohanbus
New York
Kansas City
Ark
Samuel K. Johnson
Willan Roberts Pearman
Golumbia
Johnson
Sevier Bridge Planned as War Dead Tribute
DeQueen April 5 The American Legion group sponsors a four movement plan to dedicate a bridge over Little Bear Creek to Sevier County soldiers who served in the World War The bridge will bear a plaque honoring the fallen with a ceremony planned on dedication day
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Sevier Bridge
Dequeen
Little Bear Creek
Sevier County
Arkansas Congressmen File for Re-Election
April 5 report from Little Rock notes two representatives filed for renomination. Parks of the seventh district and Glover of the sixth district submitted pledges with the secretary of state. Candidates listed include Pletcher Meklhinen Arkadelphia seeking site senatorial post, Levi Josesaturind Chesteler for the 16th judicial district, and Emory Hot Springs for district-wide reelection efforts.
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Little Rock
Glover
Parks
Secretary of State
Miedeinwatie
Mark
Pike
Venton
Cotfay
Patented No-Plunger Oil Water Pump Demonstrated at Emmet
A new oil and water lift pump by SM Pankey of Arkansas Natural Gas Corp uses no cups or plungers. Demonstrated at Emmet after a year of testing at Emonel, the device relies on moving valve links and a central compressor powered by small motor. It extracts fluid as it collects in the well bottom, reducing sand clogging and abnormal thrust. Pankey, with 17 years as an Arkansas Natural Gas engineer, has patents granted in the US Canada and Mexico and plans immediate manufacture.
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SM. Pankey
Arkansas Natural Gpt Corporation
Trees
Emmut
Pankey
Emonel
el Dorado Field
Mr. Pankey
Canada
Mexico
Fawkey
Arkansas Natural
Arkansas bootlegger labels and affairs in April report
A garbled April dispatch from Arkansas notes a bootlegger trusting labels and proves a tale of contraband in woods and barns. It mentions a Razorback reference to moonshine and a dealer’s trademark amid scattered names and errant phrases.
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Russellville
Arkansa
Ofivers
Arkansas Razorhawk
France Seeks Solution With British Leaders
London April meeting between Prime Minister MacDonald and France's foreign minister aimed to settle France security claims. Officials indicated a conference end would be defined by events next week with the French side returning to continue negotiations after brief travel.
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London
MacDonald
France
Americacat
Ibho
Faris
Theatre Manager Assumes Duties in Hope
L Johnson of Camden arrives in Hope to manage the New Grand theatre for Male Amusement Co. He will be in Hope Fridays and Saturdays while remodeling occurs, then move to Hone to establish his future home. He has long served the firm’s theatres.
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L. Johnson
Camden
Hope
Male Amusement Co
My. Johnson
Hone
Organized Labor Opposes Parker for Supreme Court Seat
Washington reports that Pi-William Green, AFL president, told a senate judiciary subcommittee that all organized labor backs opposition to Judge John J. Parker's confirmation. The AFL cites Parker’s circuit court ruling denying labor enrollment in Red Jacket mine workers and reverses an employer-employee policy, tying to a broader anti Parker stance amid Minnesota accident reports from 1829.
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Washington
Pi—Willian’ Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate
John J. Parker
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Parker
Organized Labor
Red Jacket
Coal and Coke ! Pony
Junge Parker
Graveyard of the Ancient Ultima Thule Railroad near Arkadelphia
The article recalls the wreckage and decline of the ancient Ultima Thule railroad near Arkadelphia, detailing explosions in 1880s, the death of workers, notable figures like Henry Brown, and the line’s renaming and eventual abandonment, leaving only memories of a once famed rail venture.
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Ultima Thule
Arkadelphia
Hope bulletin reports deaths after highway crash
Chester Lewis age 28 of the J. Doug Morgan tent show, playing in Hope this week, died yesterday after an automobile accident four miles from the city. Al Standard, his companion in the crash, remains in serious condition with broken ribs and chest injuries at a local hospital.
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Chester Lewis
J. Doug Morgan
Lewisville
al Standard
Standard
Saencer to Form Kids Club Here
A Saturday Kids Club will debut at the Publix Saenger theatre next Saturday in association with the Parent Teachers. Manager Matt Press said weekly sessions begin at 1 oclock with songs on the Saenger organ and games for children. Each weekly birthday child receives a party at the theatre with 20 cent three month memberships and a 5 cent club button.
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Publix-Scencer
Parent-Teachers Association
Matt Press
The
Spencer
College President to the Speaker Here
Dr J H Reynolds president of Hendrix Henderson College will occupy the pulpit of the First Methodist church of Hope as the representative of the General Campaign Committee of the Galloway Hendrix Henderson College million dollar campaign. The address opens active solicitation in Hope under Rev F A Buddin regional director. About 200000 in large gifts pledged and cash funds 140000 allow construction of the Science Hall at Conway. Ground to be broken in April with contract let soon.
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J. H. Reynolds
Sprgaident
Hendrix
Hendersen College
First Methodist Church of Hope
Galloway-Hendrix-Henderson College
Reynolds
F. A. Budhdin
Hope
Arkansas
Little Rock
Hendrix-Henderson College
General Education Board of
New York City
Conway Col Wway
Hempstead Woman Seeks Death in Farmhouse Tragedy
Despondent over ill health 25 year old Mrs J P Gatheright attempted suicide at the Epps farm near the tower Washington raid. Her husband J T Gatheright found her wounded after she fired a loaded shotgun into her side. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Funeral services were scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Sherer Springs. She is survived by her husband, her mother Mrs Nellie Leach, a brother Lea Farmer of Hope, and a sister Mrs Alta Washer of Joplin Missouri.
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J. PT. Catheright
Jolla Chester Hospital
Nellie Leach
Lea Farmer
Hope
Alta Washer
Joplin
Velock
Sherer Springs
Paur Gatheright
Hope Furniture Company
Hope Postoffice Sets New Record in First Quarter 1930
Hope post office reports a new high for the first quarter with postal receipts at 8192.34 dollars, surpassing 1929 and 1928 figures. The surge follows a shift to establish a Portland Route service and a planned post office contract in Howard and nearby areas, with orders to start mail delivery promptly.
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Hope Postoffice
Postina Davis
Hope Post Office
Vedt
Howard i
Arkansas Portland Company
Federal
Joseph R. Dowdle
Fort Minersl Springs
Mist Hove
Okay
Hempstead county spring term opens with Judge Bush presiding
The Hempstead circuit court convenes Monday in Washington with Judge Dexter Bush of Prescott presiding. A heavy docket awaits, with organization work scheduled the first day and trials set for Tuesday. Prosecuting Attorney Steve Carrigan expects several cases to be brought to the attention of Beane jury in secret session. This term marks Judge Bush’s first appearance in this county in high office since his gubernatorial appointment to fill the late Judge James B. DeCollum’s unexpired term.
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Hempstead
Cuit Court
Waton
Withi Dexter Bush
Prescott
Bush
Steve Carrigan
Beane
Tie Star
Washington
James BE. DeCollum
Tme
Oil Well Excitement Grows Near Ashdown
In Ashdown area the McDonald No 4 oil well, drilled by C F McDonald about 12 miles east near Red Bluff, draws countywide interest as casing is set. Promoters say it could be brought in within two weeks after a five day casing completion period, with high confidence in success amidst early measurements and water interference concerns.
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Ashdown
Little River County
W. BE. Black Farm
Red Biff
C.F. McDonald
McDonald No
McDonald Sald
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Conk County
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Mee
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Mooney
Riverside Military Oydemy
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E. L. Johnson
Malco Amusement Company
Wasth
Bet
Minnesota
Arkadelina
Uline Thule
Welowville
Waal Wails
Daleville
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Henry Brown
Methodist
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Wells
le Saw Company
Cremarun
T J. Calhoun
National Scientific Magazine
Ana
Line Railroad
Jeff Davis
United States
Janes K. Jones
Dalark
Joseph W. Poth
Missouri
Burlington
Eane
Bulletins
Saencer
College
C. F. McDonald
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