War with Spain Seen Stimulating Economy and Jobs
An analysis argues that war with Spain would boost production and employment, with labor demand rising as men leave productive work for the army. It forecasts higher prices for farm and industrial outputs, possible currency shifts, and increased land values, while noting taxes and debts would rise but overall prosperity may improve locally in Polk County as business centers grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Eee
Polk County
Ena
County farmers back Mena as future county seat
Farmers across Polk county endorse moving the county seat to Mena. They view Mena as the enduring commercial center where produce fetches top prices, trading occurs, and taxes and court business are handled, and they oppose tax funding for a new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Mena
Court House
Sheriff Joplin Announces County Tax Collection Update
D B Joplin the county sheriff and collector reports progress on tax collection efforts and outlines steps for residents to settle outstanding assessments. He emphasizes compliance and warns of forthcoming enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Joplin
Pittburg and Gulf Railroad Tax Payment Highlights County Wealth
The Pittburg and Gulf railroad recently paid 6709 dollars in taxes to the county treasury. This conveys the impact of railroad wealth on the area's development and the broader growth driven by others over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittburg & Gulf Railroad Company
Congress Thanks J B Little for Maine Disaster Pamphlet
Congressman J B Little receives thanks for a pamphlet presenting President McKinley’s message and the commission report on the destruction of the battleship Maine. The pamphlet includes testimony and valuable data not published in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Little
McKinley
Maine
Senator Berry Speaks On Upholding President For Peace
Senator Berry stated in a recent speech that as a United States senator he remained in his congressional seat on the upper floor to support the President in efforts to bring peace out of the current chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
United States
Congress
Polk County proposes land deal for new courthouse
Citizens face a liberal proposition to acquire an entire block of ground and a new courthouse without levying a tax. The plan promises major public benefit while avoiding tax increases, urging approval at the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
War End Notion: Lee to Command Volunteers If War Comes
All the people will endorse President McKinley's plan placing Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in command of the volunteer forces in case of war with Spain. The proposal implies the Civil War has ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Fitzhugh Lee
Spain
War or Sea Do Not Halt Mena Growth and Seat Move
The conflict with Spain may persist in congress or at sea, yet it will not stop Mena's growth nor the relocation of the county seat. The statement links wartime politics with local progress and administrative changes, underscoring resilience amid external turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Congress
Blue Sea
Mena
Current events in brief from the era
The sixty two bodies of men killed by the snowslide on Chilkoot pass have been recovered. Dan Stuart, manager of the Fitzimmons Corbett fight, is very ill at Hot Springs from appendicitis. Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad March earnings totaled 273,879, up 117,387 from 1397. Baseball season opened in the National League last Friday. Western League to begin pennant chase Thursday. Richard Croker seeks handshake with W J Bryan, meeting arranged at Washington banquet. Christian Science healers fined for violating disease reporting law pledge future compliance. Guthrie reports Big Looking Glass of the Comanches dead, once a violent chief turned Christian preacher. Warrensburg elects R L Denton to city council, in arrears on taxes, giving Republicans a council majority and appointive offices. Pickrens of Eastman Ga dies by self-inflicted gunshot after long ride, despondent and under whiskey influence.
Klondike Claim Leads to Reckless Sled Incident
Miss Emma Kelly, a Kansas girl routing to Dawson from a Klondike claim seven miles south of Daw son, reports rich Skokum district prospects. Her team of seven Esquinman dogs bolted as she tried to stop them. she was thrown, breaking a rib, and nearly recovered when she wrote the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kelly
Kansas
Klondike
Skokum Creek
Dawson
Skokum
Miss Kelly
Tandom Fashion
State Exchanges and Local Notes From Arkansas Papers
A roundup of items from Magnolia Journal Fort Smith News Record Siloam Springs Republican Clinton Democrat Little Rock Democrat Eureka Flash and Siloam Springs Democrat. Topics include Sullivan on Spain US relations and war talk, death of U S district attorney Thomas H Barnes in Port Smith, Gulf extension work toward Fort Smith with doubtful May 1 service, local farmers funding college support, agricultural advice urging corn hogs and orchards, Pope County illicit distilling cases with suspended sentences, ministers’ peace resolution urging restraint and Cubans relief, and a butter joke from a country merchant to a customer with a sharp comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Country
United States District Court
Williams
Little Rock
One Hundred Fifty Thousand Rebels and Yankees Unite
General John B. Gordon received a telegram from the South reacting to his Michigan lecture. It stated that 150000 of his comrades were ready to support him in protecting national honor. He responded that rebel yells and Yankee hurrahs mingle as the country unites to defend its flag.
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John B. Gordon
Michigan
Charity for dying barber's mother sparks city group
In Carthage Missouri last week a barber fatally wounded himself, leaving behind an aged mother in destitution. Twenty Carthage barbers formed a relief association to aid the elderly woman in the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Charity
Carthage
Wantko Immedrate.y Fifty Log Teams Inquire Brower
In Mena Arkansas J P Brower invites inquiries about fifty log teams available for immediate hire or purchase. Contact details provided for interested buyers or agents seeking rapid procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Brower
Mena
Ark
Congressional Cuban intervention debate and votes in Senate
The Senate and House debated Cuban intervention, with majority resolutions calling for immediate U.S. armed action and a stable Cuban government. The majority foreign relations report passed 82 to 10, while a minority urged recognition of the Cuban republic. debated amendments, pensions, and naval and army funding. adjourned after late night speeches and a 60 to 24 vote on striking out the senate’s language. the House saw dull sessions with few bills. A concurrent resolution honored Capt. Sigsbee for the Maine destruction, and conferees worked on the sundry civil appropriation bill before adjournment.
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Davia Mian
Seaate
Toth
Foreign Relations Committee
Cuba
Spain
Turple
Ind
Mills
Pex
Daniel
Foraker
Forwker
Lodge
Mass
Wat Lindsay
Proctor
Sewall
Thurston
Naval Reserve
Committee On Foreign Relations
National Civic Club
Brooklyn
Senate
Hale
Davis
Minn
Ually
Turner
Wass
Hoar
Gray
Doel
Fairbanks
House
Cullom
Lil
Berry
Arie
Titman
S. C
Walcott
Col
Spooner
Wis
Chilton
Tex
Teller
Stewart
Batley
United States
Republic of Cuba
Hawley
Conn
Seeley
Sherman
Messrs
Bartlett
Guy
Brumm
Local Store Ads Highlight Wide Range of Goods
Mena Arkansas shoppers are offered a broad mix of goods and services. Listings include Jacksons Drug Store sporting goods and patent medicines, Gallagher and Gallagher for textiles, Up-to-date Drug Store for perfumes and shoes, Gallagher selling white goods and embroideries, and Dooley Post Office Store offering news and stationery. Several vendors advertise consulting services and general merchandise including hardware, furniture, and tailor-made suits with emphasis on low prices and guaranteed fit. Local merchants promote coalitions with Armour fertilizer, lubricating oils, and farm supplies plus wagon yards and meat markets.
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THE
Mena Star
Fon
A. W. ST. Jor & Sons
Editors and Proprietors
Airtes
Chilkoot Pass
Dan Stuart
Hot Springs
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Richard Croker
New York
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Kansas City
Board of Health
Guthrie, C. T
Big Looking Glass
Warner
Warrensburg
R. L. Denton
W. N. Pickrens
Sapoeser
Eastman, Ga
Pickrens
Plokrens
John L. Sullivan
Magnolia Journal
Thomas H. Barnes
Western District of
Arkansas
Port Smith
Gulf
Fort Smith
Siloam Springs
Clinton
Ministers’ Association
Eureka Flashlight
Congressional
Dondenseil
Gurren
Barnes
William G. Martin
Clayton
Martin
Owen
Gundy
A * Ponti
Lyon Coffwe
Taokee
Ona Wael
Gallagher's
Jackson
L. W. Welch
Just
L. W. Welchiny
Jackey
Postoria
Delker & Nacholls
Wasrep
J. HL. Derg
Mena, Ark,ery
M.D. Winton's
Nat
Gueen & Lew
Jackoon's Drug Store
Times
Deller & Nuckolis
de Queen Street
Jet
Eves
Green & Lew
EL Willman
Commission i Mena and
Liberal
Euclad Oil Co
Cleveland
Ohio
W. J. Lloyd Hardware
J. W. Cary
Ager
Hudgins
Sherwood Avenue
Hoen Brace Wierraws
Comme Hotel
O. K
Flight Depot
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