Editorial confrontation over Vesey bill and O NeaI claims
Avex H Washburn presents editorial notes about House Bill No. 231 to reimburse N P O'Neal 566 in tax funds for damages from a motor vehicle accident. O NeaI disputes Vesey’s involvement in an election contest and argues about private claims against the public treasury, reasserting his stance in a letter previously published.
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John Vesey
N. P. O'Neal
O'Neal
Star Office
O'Neil
Vesey
Mr. O'Neal
Hope Stir
Simpson to Wed Edward Day of Divorce Belief
Vienna reports say the Duke of Windsor plans to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson on April 27 at Enzenfeld castle or in Vienna, with divorce terms from Ernest Simpson cited. A source notes the exact date and uncertainty surrounds the wedding plans amid royal finances and pensions debates in Britain.
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Mrs. Simpson
Edward Day
Castle Or
Vienna
Austria
Duke of Windsor
Airs
Wallis Simpson
Enzenfeld Cautle
Baron Eugene Rothschild
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
Cinul
Bishop Cannon Beaten in Libel Suit Victory For Tinkham
In a $500000 libel case, Rep Tinkham of Massachusetts won a directurelict Friday against Bishop Janes Cannon related to a statement about the bishop's handling of 1928 Al Smith campaign funds. Reports from the Punwna Canal zone describe giant beetles breaking windshields with armored shells growing several inches long.
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Washington
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Janes Cannon
Jy Cannon
Southern Methodist Shareman
Punwna Canal Zone
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The text presents a biblical quotation about judgment and promised return of good to the people, referencing Jeremiah 32 42. It appears as a religious or scriptural excerpt rather than a news item or event with identifiable people, places, or organizations.
Contests Closing for School Fete at Hope High
Vasto Bright and Percy Rumsey lead the king race while Carlene Bruner and Martha Ann Singleton top the queen list for Hope High School carnival Friday. Downtown polls at Hope Confectionery and John P Cox Drugs charge one cent to vote with 5 cent general admission. The event features about 20 side shows, amateur contest, and grand finale in the high school auditorium. Prizes include two dollars for the amateur winner and two more prizes. proceeds benefit hone teams and student world.
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Queet
Hope High School
Vasto Bright
Percy Rumsey
Kines
Carlene Bruner
Martha Ann Singleton
Queen
Hope Confectionery
John P. Cox
Flood Mounts on Mississippi Border as Arkansas Levees Hold
Floods flood Arkansas and neighboring areas as the Mississippi crests threaten towns and farms. U S Army engineers mobilize 120000 laborers on levees while authorities report 392 deaths and flood damages exceeding 550 million dollars. Rivers fall in Arkansas though Mississippi rises on the eastern border near Helena.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
U. S. Army
Cairo
Ohio
Arkansas
Little Rock
Helena
England Elected Red Cross Leader
D B Thompson resigned as Hempstead county Red Cross chairman after years of service. Wayne H England elected successor and will assume chair at once. New officers include C F Routon vice chairman J Fitzsimmons secretary Syd McMath treasurer Flora Cotton Slater home service Thompson disaster relief Leonard Ellis publicity Robert M Wilson World War Veterans board members Leonard Larr George M Green Nell. Flood relief donations total 4649.05 with several individual contributions noted.
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Hempstead County
American Red Cross
Wayne H. England
Fridday
Thompson
Focal
England
Manship
First National Bank
Red Cross
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J. Fitzisimmouns
Syd McMath
Flora Cotton Slater
Home Service
Leonard Ellis
Robert M. Wilson
World War Veteran's Committee
Robert Larr
George M. Green
Nell
Emergency Flood Relief Fund
Hempstead
Otal
Sue Jones
T. G. Martin
J. B. Wilson
N. B. Turner
Elbert Jones
Thad McClenday
CG. L. Rue
Hope Fire Department Seripes
Alabama House Passes Two Percent Sales Tax Bill
The Alabama House approved a two percent sales tax repeal proposal by 47 to 42 and sent it to the Senate for possible action. The plan would repeal the state gross receipts tax that began January 1 and levy the tax directly on consumers. The measure also imposes the 2 percent tax on amusement admissions and would expire in October 1839. The article notes U.S. fruit production figures from 1928-1932 with a peak in 1906.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama House
Senate
Alabama
Seaman's Strike Ends After Long Contested Walkout
San Francisco reports the costly maritime strike ending after months of bargaining. About 40,000 workers and 239 ships were affected as referenda showed large majorities ratifying tentative agreements, with the Marine Firemen voting to arbitrate later. Longshoremen rushed to secure first jobs. seven ships ready to sail and cargo worth millions waiting to move.
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San Francisco
Calif
Raine
Marine Firemen
Datu
Los Angeles
Five and Dime Store History Recalled
Lyman Armstrong of Scotts outlines how the five and ten cent store evolved from Woolworth’s 1880 start with 420 dollars in capital. He notes Woolworth’s Chicago salary magnitudes and historic layoffs, and recounts Scott Stores’ Arkansas roots and leadership. The talk, at Hope Rotary, touched on early profits, store counts, and regional ties.
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Tne
Lyman Armstrong
Scotts
Hope Rotary Club
Chicago
United States
Armstrong
Woolworths
State Street
P. W
Freeman Paw
A. A. Albritton
Edgar J. Donaldson, Jr
Litue Rock
Jim Batchelor Sheridan
W. H. McMullen
Texarkgha
Free Grape Cuttings At Arkansas Station Week
Desirable grape cuttings will be offered free at the University of Arkansas Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station during the week of February 13. G W Ware announces limited shrubbery cuttings may also be obtained while supply lasts. Calls must be made in person at the station. no reservations or mail shipping.
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University of Arkansas Fruit & Truck
G. W. Ware
Woodward
Turned Brown By Brown Turner Turned Brown 5NEEDVILLE Tenn
In Needville Tennessee a 22 year old Charlie Johns and his 9 year old bride live out in the mountains. I spoke with Charlie as he oil and cleans his shotgun. He says he loves Euriet and laments meddling neighbors. The parents approve a Bible centered life with small schooling.
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Sneedville
Tenn
Heil
Hancock County
Charlie Johns
Eunice Winstead
Charlie
Eunice
Hill Country
Business Revolt Likely for Spa City
In Hot Springs W P Downen reports that over 25 business men met to discuss Mayor Leo P McLaughtin amid a probe of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. The group concluded no resignation request would help and anticipated the House committee's earnest search for truth while avoiding political conflict.
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W. P. Downen
Hot Springs
Downen
McLaughlin
House Committee
Thompson
Independence County
Garland County
Han Dieap
Mr. Downen
Jermnar Bailey
Frederick the Grael King of Prussia Opposed German Language
Frederick the Grael despised the German language and ignored German writers despite bearing the crown of Prussia, reflecting a rare cultural stance by a monarch of the era.
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Frederick the Grael
Prussia
Negro Dies From Officers Bullet After Jail Incident
Leo Jackson, 25, a former convict, died at Julia Chestat hospital at 10:30 a.m. Friday from a bullet wound inflicted by police after an altercation at the city jail Monday afternoon. He resisted a search and tried to run. officers Turner and Bearden fired with .44 pistols. Jackson had been recently released from the state penitentiary for the Sutton Cook mercantile store robbery. Funeral services were incomplete at noon Friday.
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Leo Jackson
Julia Chestat
Ilbudra
Turber and
Bearden
Turner
Jackson Negro
State Penitentiary
Nevada County
Cook Mercantile
Sutton
Louise Knobel Overcome by Gas in Home Bath
Miss Louise Knobel residing with County Judge and Mrs. Frank Rider at 1108 South Main was found unconscious in a bathtub at 4 30 p m Thursday from gas fumes rising from an overheated water heater. A doctor revived her. she remained bedridden Friday and was recovering.
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Louise Knobel
Frank Rider
South Main Street
Miss Knobles
Garland City Man Car Crash Victim
A Garland City construction worker and two companions were in a light roadster that plunged down a 30 foot embankment eleven miles south of Glenwood early Friday. King Raymond Plant, 30, the truck driver, was seriously injured along with Frank Anderson, 27, and Johnnie Barbara, 23.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Garland City Construction
Glenwood
King Raymond Plant
Frank Anderson
Johnnie Barbara
Authority Asked by F D to Raise Supreme Court to Fifteen
President Roosevelt urged Congress to overhaul federal courts in a draft bill. He would increase the Supreme Court to as many as 15 justices and bolster lower courts by two members each, with retirement provisions for judges over 70. The plan aims to speed constitutional rulings and modernize the judiciary without raising constitutional questions.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
Arkansas House Approves Nuisance Bill and Pension Aid
LYTLE ROCK The house passed a nuisance bill 16 to 0, with Wright of Clark and Coleman of Greens leading. Abington’s pension bill to aid aged, blind, widows and orphans won approval 75 to 0, to be administered by the State Social Welfare Department in cooperation with federal plans. The senate backed the Fagan dentistry regulation bill. House Banks and Banking urged defeat of Butt’s bill to repeal the 1935 act legalizing horse race betting, arguing the revenue is outweighed by social costs. Dr A C Miller argued against legalized gambling, praising the legislature’s work.
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Wright l
Clark
Coleman
Greens
Lempoywer
Abington
White
Social Welfare Department
Senate
Little Rock
House Banks and Banking Committee
House
Butt of Carroll
A. C. Miller
The
Arkansas Methodist
Butt
Campbell
Maner
Garland County
Millar
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Cotton Prices Open, Close in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans, cotton opened Friday at 12 68 and closed at 32 64 65. Spot cotton closed quiet six points lower, middling at 14 24.
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New Orleans
Spot
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