Snow and Cold Wave Hit Midwest and Plains
A winter storm spans the nation’s midwest and farm belt with snow and a sharp cold snap. Arkansas forecasts 12 to 18 degree lows Wednesday night, while Chicago reports subzero readings in the northwest and a brewing cold front driving roving blizzards across delivery routes. Health officers warn pneumonia risk rises with the arctic air as isolated Black Hills villages face besieged conditions and rescue efforts rush food and fuel to stranded residents.
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Iowa
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Wisconsin
Five New Prohi Rallies Planned
Saline county Arkansas moved closer to the statewide liquor prohibition vote with a report that five new prohi rallies were scheduled in Hempstead county. Attys Vesey and Atkins announced dates at Beard's Chapel Hinton Washington Hope Bethlehem and Hope City Halle with Rev. Queen Rogers Brewster and Graves set as speakers.
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O. A. Graves
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Bethlehem
Tle V'Elock
Record Set By Orville Erringer In January Sales
Orville W Erringer Hope resident and Hamilton Trust Shares state manager reports January sales totaling 36200, averaging over 1200 daily, the highest single month by any man in the firm's history. The achievement transfers to Arkansas a prior record held by Charles L Moruzzi of Texas and New Mexico.
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Hope
Hamilton Trust
Aonth
Tolen
Erringer
Ererloger
Roosevelt To Curb Spending
President Roosevelt announced plans to cut government spending after ordering budget chief Daniel Bel to survey all departments for reducible costs, aiming to lower public debt and adjust next year’s appropriations. He signaled reports within a week and noted tentative savings from various programs amid AAA funding concerns.
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Camden Defeats Hope High 28 26 In Late Field Goal
Camden High School defeated Hope High School 28 to 26 at Camden Tuesday night with a last minute field goal. Sarkerhall low paced Camden scoring 10 points while Hamgey led Hope with eight. Coach Hammiens announced Reeve, star forward, would likely play again after a week out, amid looming matchups next week.
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Planter Foud Dead in Wreckage of Auto
Batesville Ark reports a planter named L. Neill Ruthievard died in an auto wreck near Butesville after his vehicle hit a culvert. Family details list a widow and three children. The sudden death occurred Monday night as he returned home, with authorities confirming the fatality.
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Rutherford
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Dry Side Star editor debates local option and Emerson
Arkansas letter by P O Neal criticizes dry law enforcement and municipal zeal in 1912. The writer argues local option reflects hard experience, mocks Emersons quote, and accuses pastors and editors of political manipulation while stressing that wet and dry cannot coexist locally.
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Arkansas Hill
Four Missouri Convicts Escape from Prison Breakout
Four prisoners, led by Chrudi McGee of Cape Girardeau, who were sentenced for a hold up murder, overpowered a deputy sheriff Tuesday night and fled from the jail. The escapees included Juha Manor awaiting trial for murder, Buck Carter awaiting burglary charges, and a fourth inmate, all believed to be armed and on foot with no clear direction. Sheriff Andersen organized the escape response.
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Revenue Auditor to Visit February 28
State Revenue Auditor will be in town February 28 to assist local cotton producers in preparing income tax forms. Mr. Blank will be in the Carrigan Building, South Hku section, to guide taxpayers through the process and answer questions about returns.
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A Mandate From the People on Arkansas Liquor Dispensary Debates
The piece argues that Arkansas voters will issue a mandate on a state dispensary model via next Tuesday’s election not for six private stores but for a single publicly owned dispensary. It cites Rockefeller’s past push for state stores, recounts hearings and lobby positions, and asserts prohibitionists block the governor’s plan while urging compromise to enact enforceable law.
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Futrell
Hempstead County
John D. Rockefeller
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Jefferson County
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Booneville
Jewis
Lawa
Dil
Fire Gutts Three-Story Frame Hotel in Jersey City
A large blaze gutted a three story frame hotel in Lakewood New Jersey leaving at least three dead and scores injured including seven seriously hurt. Fire officials reported bodies of a man and two women at the morgue and identified victims were not announced yet. In Chicago Jackie Coogan and Betty Grable reported being robbed by two gunmen who stopped their car and stole money and jewelry worth several thousand dollars.
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Jackie” Coogan
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Coogan
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Legion Official Fears New War Threat at Memorial
Springfield Til report quotes American Legion official Ray Murphy warning plans to drag the U S into another war. He spoke at Lincoln's tomb during Memorial Day events, saying war problems threaten peace and security in America.
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Ray Murphy
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Smith Answered On Fete Plans
LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Centennial Commission proceeds with quiet dignity to prepare for the state's 100 year celebration. Alleged funding disputes with Comptroller Griffin Smith cloud the plan as the highway contractor’s claim is discussed. Harvey Couch, chairman, stated plans remain on track. He said President Roosevelt would likely attend a formal ceremony in June for the centennial event.
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