Here and There Editorial by Alex H Washburn
An editorial blasts Arkansas judges for mixing politics with judiciary roles, citing Marcus Bone and Dexter Bush, and criticizing Chief Justice Johnson for political influence. It argues for keeping judges out of politics and upholding equal justice under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. H. Washburn
Arkansas
Marcus Bone
Dexter Bush
Star
Supreme Court
E. Johnson
Griffin Smith
J. i Marian Puttel
C. E. Johnson
Trell
Johnson
Hart
Futrell
Justler
Ce Gond
Aloe
Eligi Juaties
Lay
Supreme Bench
Caroll D. Wood
Hfe-tong
State Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Wig
Geoffra Smith
Smith
Arkansis
Supreme
Heyainey
Hempstead Taxpayers League
Tas
el Duride
The
Farrell
Changes Made in Nevada Speaking 2 Candidates Here
A report from Prescott Weethesiny noon notes changes to Nevada county speaking tours. Candidates will switch venues from Boughton to Redland with timing moved to late afternoon. The schedule shifts include Thursday appearances at Redland and Lanburg Friday night, with original plan for Hempstead county meeting unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boughton
Redland
Nevada County
Lanburg
Prescott
Owen Waters
Nevada
Couny
John Ashley
Wile Kitehbe
Congress
Hempstead
Palmos
Telephone exchange sale and power line action authorized
An order authorized Southwestern Bell to sell small exchanges at Mineral Springs Oran and Washington to Lo Ragin effective February 1 as Magin took control. Southeast Arkansas Telephone and Power Campy was authorized to discontinue a rural line from Sheridan to Prattsville. Arkansas Power and Light was authorized to reduce gas wires to commercial consumers statewide. The text ends with an erroneous pineapple line about water content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepyle Rock
Asuimnsus Titties Department
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Mineral Springs
Oran
Washington
Lo Ragin
Magin
Arkansas Telephone and Power Campy
Sheridan
Prattsville
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Five Murder Counts Returned Against Negro Prisoners
Hempstead County grand jury in Washington Tuesday afternoon returned 23 indictments, five for first degree murder against black defendants. The list includes Robert Lindsley for Minnie Golston and James Sampson for Tillie Cox. Duffie and Cheatham tied to other murders, with several burglary and grand larceny charges filed against multiple defendants. The grand jury commended Sheriff Bearden and Prosecuting Attorney Ned Stewart for sustained law enforcement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Washington
Jin Bearden
Ned Stewart
Didielmetts
Robert Lindsley
Minnie Golston
Hope
Lindsley
Herbert Cheatham
Cheatham
Dannie Johnson
Oltie V. Dultie
Duffie
Donnie Johnson
David MelFaddin
J. B. Walker
James Sampson
Sampson
Tillie Cox
Claude Bissick
Bissick
Ruel Taylor
Booker T. McDaniel
Henry Smith
Carl Coffee
Vernon
Schopley
McDaniel
Otha Cox
Commodore Harris
H. A. Wilson
N. W. Page
Hope Meat Market
Jim Woods
Washington Meat Market
Woods
Rim
Willian
Lester Gaines
Guily
Gaines Brothers
Sherman Roberts
Martin Guthrie
Minnie Golson
Dexter Bush
Cicurt
Otir Snowledge
Ise
Rainfall and Heat Wave Across Heartland and Midwest
Overnight rainfall in Hope and Hempstead county totaled 1.52 inches with .24 inches Tuesday and 1.28 inches Wednesday. Temperatures cooled then reached 92 degrees midweek. A Midwest heat wave looms with 100 to 105 degree highs expected Thursday from Kansas to Nebraska and western Missouri, while Michigan and the Great Lakes area anticipate showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Fruit & Truck Branch Experiment Station
Midwest
Chicago
Corn Belt
J. R. Lloyd
Lloyd
Kansas
Nebraska
Town
Missouri
Michigan
Great Lakes
Two More Held in Murder of Co ed
ASHEVILLE NC Tuesday police detain bellboy Edward Meeming and elevator operator L D Raddy for questioning in the Helen Clevenger murder case at Battery Park hotel. Sheriff Brown reports eight witnesses contradict radio violinist Mark Wollner’s alibi as the jail on the fifth floor notes Cyealfrey Logle’s update on inmates including Mil'dred Ward and Wollner awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Battery Park
Laurence Brown
Helen Clevenger
State Island
Edward Meeming
L. D. Raddy
Daniel H. Gaddy
Cyealfrey Logle
Wallice
Gaddy
Democratic Senator and Governor Get Nomination
Helena reports early primary returns showing Senator Jones Murwy and Governor Guyerion Ehier Hull leading rivals. They secured nominations for their current offices as results from roughly a third of Majitana primary ballots were tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Jones Murwy
Guyerion Ehier
Hull
Delwerttie
Little Rock Governor weighs Jackson resignation in Ashley race
Futrell says he will accept W A Jackson's resignation from the State Revenue Department if presented. Jackson, a former Randolph County sheriff and ex-state senator, plans to resign to avoid administration support for John C. Ashley. Campaigns at Ashley headquarters deny coordination with rumors as Judge Marcus Bone withdraws from the race amid renewed activity in Batesville and Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Futrell
W. A. Jackson
State Revenue Department
Jackson
Wiseman
Revenue Department
State Administration
John C. Ashley
Listinet
Ashley
RGCK
Walnut Ridge
Earl R. Wiseman
Jaclkson
Randolph County
Seen
Elbert Godwin
Camden
Royal Bean
Sili
SUL
Little Roek
Marcus Bone
Judge Bone
Batesville
Wat
City Budget Set at 39200 With 3140 Surplus
City council adopts operating budget for year ending April 1937 fixing salaries and expenses at 29200 and estimating revenue at 42340 leaving a 3140 surplus. J B Conway Jr seeks liquor store license. police committee to consider. John Green asks beer hours be extended. ordinance committee to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8
Conway, Jr
Wiseman
Hope
John Green
Turned Brown By Brown Turner NASHVILLE Special
Sawsman on the corner comments on world woes and voter apathy. The piece critiques loud complainers who do not vote and notes a shift in a man’s attitude as his son gains limited influence over territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
European squadron likely for U.S. Navy move
Secretary Hull noted the unsettled European situation might push the United States to reestablish a naval squadron in European waters. He said no decision had been reached, but the lack of vessels on permanent station in Europe was a factor. San Sebastian reportedly retaken by loyal forces. U S battleship Oklahoma ordered to Bilbao to pick up American refugees. heavy cruiser Quincy involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Washington
United States
Hull
Sebastian
London
Eng
Reuters
Hendaye
Franke
San Sebastian
U. S
Cherbourg
France
Oklahoma
Bilbao
Spain
Quincy
City Budget Items and Civic Aid Report 1936 37
City budget totals show income sources from taxes licenses fines and water and power revenue totaling around 39 200 with estimated colony figures including corporation taxes licenses and fines. A Board of Public Affairs report declines any city gift of 500 to a Women's City Clubhouse while noting limits of authority and possible WPA support efforts. News notes report rebel actions and naval movements in the Cadiz region amid the Spanish civil war with battles on fronts and ships at Gibraltar and Algeciras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Votal Movsya Hae Ie
FAO
Edith Tief Esas
Cowneil
Board of Public Affairs
Garland School
Women’s City
Hope High School Stadium Funding Plan Proposed
Hope city council and Hope High School discuss using WPA funds to build a concrete football stadium at the high school. Alderman A Keith dissents as board offers up to 2500 to advance, with a 10 year lease to the Hempstead county athletic association for repayment and game-by-game rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ga Hope High School
Aldermisn
A. Keith
Ila
Son
Cor Henderson
Adop
Volls
Foy H. Hammons
City of Hope School- di
Hempstead County
Clf Athletic Association
Hope High School
Varsit
Adv
Betrayed by Leche Charged in New Orleans
Gerald L. K. Smith denounces Governor Leche for removing Huey Long’s image and accuses him of betraying Long’s legacy. Smith, on a radio broadcast, predicts bloodshed against Leche, urges Mrs. Long’s widow to oppose Ellender, and vows to place Lemke on the ballot. He fears shenanigans in the legislature and plans to mobilize 160,000 to purge the ballot. A petition drive to insert Lemke is proposed if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gerlad L. K. Smith
Richard Lech
Huey P. Long
Huey Long
Smith
Leache
Long
Kent Roosevelt
Man Long
Mohi
United States
al J. Ellender
Representa
Willian Lemke
Louisiana
Leche
James
Lemke
Noyei
Sindth
Representa J
Huey Nabu
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boughton and
Ashley, Kitchens
Flapper
Fanny
AEG
Eason
Circuit Court
Melbourne
Australia
South
Carolina Hotel
Conway
Board of Affairs
Brown Turner
Europe
U.S. A
City of Hope
Gilbraltar
Lisbon
Portugal
Seville
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Algeciras
Associated Press
Hope City Hall
Stadium For Hope High School
WPAA
Sha
Leche, Charg
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!