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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1929
Page
4
Quorum Court in annual session urged retention of county workers and discussed funding for wage and emergency provisions. Civic groups and Rotary Club members attended, backing orderly administration and continued county services amid potential budget adjustments. The meeting outlined priorities for county finances and personnel.
A fragmented report mentions Loomis and Brockhart Loomis linked to Rail Head and a scene in Washington with pushed allegiances. The text cites Wall Street and mentions judges and poets, noting a public discourse and implied trials or inquiries.
The garbled lines mention sedition tests, government departments, and various named entities in a murky account. References to a departmental action, legal proceedings, and a mix of place names and identifiers suggest a historical public notice or reportage on unrest, though many words are unintelligible.
Al Martin displays a Porto Aleatian sweet potato of the year's crop raised in the western city outskirts. The tuber weighs about three and a quarter pounds, measures over twelve inches, and was placed on the Deity neliter's desk with plans to slice for serving.
A wreck on the Southern railroad near Oartand Tennessee derailed four coaches of a fast passenger train. Three people were killed and many injured, with most passengers from Ohio and Michigan returning from a Chattanooga Lookout Mountain excursion. The derailment occurred on a sharp curve 28 miles north of Oakland and 25 miles south of the Kentucky line.
Sunday hostess Mrs J B Green welcomed nine of her children and many grandchildren near Gran for a home reunion. The gathering included numerous visitors from Hope, with Dan Greer and family, Mo and Mrs D M Green and others present for an enjoyable afternoon of kinship and departure.
The Ben M. Collins Home for Women was formally dedicated yesterday by Bishop Marry P. Moore of Dallas. Funded by the late Ber Calling and his wife Jane B. Calling, the building cost about 100000 dollars and will house elderly residents. It will be ready to receive guests by December with health requirements and territorial residency rules for applicants. Mrs. William Fox of Paris, Texas, attended as superintendent and dedication speaker.
A community singing event at City Hall drew a record crowd yesterday afternoon as the auditorium approached capacity. Performances included five quartets led by the Stamps and Wavelin with Dr Denton, Gentry, and Washington, receiving strong applause and praise from attendees. The Stamps quartet headlined the Baptist concert last night, and a benefit recital is planned for Wednesday at City Hall under auspices of the va inviting.
A Recruiting Office announces a new job list with multiple posts across the service. Bethel J Criner of Stevy and Richard Cy Parsons of Adaity are among those enlisting for a three year term as divine.
The world forgets George Hobey Australian journalist who urged a five minute silent tribute for the fallen. His grave in Northwood and the London Evening News May 8 19 WW mention his nom de plume Jared Forrester. His death came after war service and illness. his final days described as sitting before the fire with his coat buttoned, aged 30.
The American Red Cross in Hempstead County launches its annual roll call on November 1028 under Roll Call Chairman Mrs. John P. Vesey. Workers are organized to provide relief in emergencies, asking every woman and child to contribute. Donations may be given at the Hope Star office or to Mrs. Venedette at the First Methodist Church. chairman Francis Ay Buddin quotes county chairman.
President Hoover laid a wreath of white chrysanthemums at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. He was joined by Mrs. Hoover and cabinet members as a brief ceremony concluded with a military band and the Star Spangled Banner.
An unidentified man about 25 was found dead early today on Missouri Pacific tracks near town. Police pursue potential details as investigators check if he was waiting on a train. authorities work to identify the victim and confirm cause of death.
Fragmented report details a blast at Wolf River Harbor affecting private boats and public safety. Government agents investigate the explosion amid mentions of law and renewal actions. Officials and witnesses describe damage and ongoing searches as authorities pursue leads.
The Supreme Court ruled that prisoners sentenced to less than five years must be delivered to the state prison warden within 30 days after sentencing. The Pulaski County case involved road foreman Frank Neal who refused to turn over a prisoner to the penitentiary, with intervening party Bo Hill asserting guilt and seeking delay.
Senator Caraway, head of the senate lobby committee, denounced William Burgess, a lobbyist for the United States Pottery Association, calling him willing to commit perjury and slander senators after reading the committee report detailing Burgess attempts to discipline Frederick Koch of the tariff commission for supplying information to congressmen during tariff hearings.
A fragmented report details a battle sequence where Zeke fires first but a coordinated assault from multiple forces secures a decisive victory. The narrative notes injuries and a return to safety for key figures, with mentions of a hospital visit and a recovery period for those involved.
Kenyon fliers bring the first major air show to Hope Friday offering an all-day air circus with stunt flying wing walking parachute jumping and thrilling aerial acts. The event features a large Ford tri-motor passenger plane and is presented under a Commerce Department safety framework with licensed pilots. The Chamber of Commerce and local officials promote a real crowd in town to witness the spectacle.
Richard Whitney, called the I. A. Morgan broker by Wall Street and the NYSE floor, was reported as a heavy buyer of stock during the recent market crash. The report was later denied.
Miss Beadie Johnson of Texarkana sister of Mrs. Earle Turner of this city is in a Texarkana hospital in serious condition after an auto accident near the state line city Saturday night. Doctors say she suffered a fractured skull and multiple facial injuries when her head struck the windshield of the light coupe.
Ying Kan former consul to San Francisco and his wife Susie were sentenced in Nanking to seven and four years respectively for attempting to smuggle opium valued at half a million dollars into San Francisco last summer. Ying Kao fined 3000 gold and Susie 2500 while ordered returned to China for trial with possible death sentence under Chinese law.
Edgerton Mima Nay reports a ring lost on a farm six years ago has been returned to Mrs Wiekeradd. A visitor, while staying at the farm, asked if anyone had found such a ring and produced it, explaining the finder had kept it for two years before learning the owner.
A University of Arkansas president and a Taxpayers association official clash over 1929 legislature funding. Hill accuses Futrall of defending state extravagance while Futrall cites logrolling and trading in education funding. The dispute centers on state support for public schools and higher education.
The American Legion commanders in Indianapolis issue an Armistice Day message praising veterans and the Allied victory. It calls on citizens to renew allegiance to the flag and country, honor service, and continue duty to freedom and peace.
Bellaire Ohio police pursue a theory that an alleged confession by Lewis Smith could free Thomas J. Mooney. Affidavits from Mrs Mary Monroe link Smith to a San Francisco bombing, while authorities debate legal steps and potential alibi developments. California officials await affidavits and cooperate with Ohio investigators.
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