Pittsburg and Gulf planning reorganization amid European bond support
A dispatch from New York dated Aug 4 reports the Stilwell committee in Kansas City has perfected plans to reorganize the Pittsburg and Gulf. E L Martin, ex-head of Guardian Trust, says European bondholders favor independent reorganization and expect control to return to security holders within four to six months, with Philadelphia committee to decide old officers’ role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Gulf Plans
Kansas City Stnr
New York
Stilwell Committee
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Security
E. L. Martin
Guardian Trust Company
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Europe
Pittsburg & Gulf
Martin
Virago & Aiton
United States
Chicago & Alton
Philadelphia
Mena's Three Year Growth Highlighted in Town Anniversary
In a retrospective on Mena Arkansas the three year anniversary marks rapid growth from a canvas economy to a thriving town. The text notes population rising to about 4000 with new brick and frame buildings under construction. It cites county seat status, a planned courthouse and jail, an expanding plant and factory activity, improved utilities and education with an academy on College Hill, and pride across the community.
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Mena
Yhin
College Hill
Arkansas
Port Arthur official sends congratulations to Mena
A telegram dated August 1 1509 from Port Arthur Texas expresses joy for Mena’s celebration. Signatories Groner M Cyann and Col J P Landes convey best wishes and hopeful success for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Craig
Port Arthur
Mena
Tex
J. P. Landes
Groner M. Cyann
Park fair a roaring success drawing many visitors
The park fair ended on a high note as attendees toured exhibits and enjoyed the event, with many strangers who waited to view the displays.
Third anniversary of relegation celebrated Grandest
The third anniversary of relegation was marked as the grandest of them all, with fans recalling the highs and lows and community gathering to honor the event.
A Disgrace To France on Dreyfus Case
The Kansas City Star argues that Dreyfus will likely be acquitted despite strong opposition. Prosecution has not strengthened his case and laboring to defend him raised public support. France’s dignity suffers as anti Semitism rises while honest judges and officers face distrust and contempt.
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France
Dreyfus
M. Labori
Devil's Island
Esterhazy
Kansas City Star
Ship Canal Opens in Port Arthur Texas
Port Arthur proclaims its canal status with the steamship St. Oswald entering the port at 1 PM and docking at slip No. 3 after a parade of flags. The 310 by 40 foot steel clad steamer of 40,000 tons drew 22 feet and sailed at eight mph through the canal, drawing public celebration from the city.
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Port Arthur
Texas
St. Oswald
Cotton and farming reform to lift market prices
The Arkansas Journal notes the need for diversified farming to curb cotton glut and higher prices. It argues one crop farming leaves planters dependent on bankers and merchants, causing early sale of cotton and depressed values. The piece urges self sustaining farms to hold cotton and dictate prices, citing DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a beneficial remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Wall
Liverpool
South
Arkansas Javette
Three Arrests Shock Texarkana Negroes in 1900s West Texarkana
Three important arrests reported in Texarkana with Tom Jones charged in a fatal last month near Hudson. Willis Moore accused of wind-pipe injury to a colored man about a year ago. William Logan charged with hog stealing. Logan longtime Red River cave resident and wanted for six years. authorities offer reward as stockmen and planters suffer losses. Jones captured near Leesville Louisiana Moore at Camden Arkansas. Prisoners jailed in Texarkana amid fears of jail breaks. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised by Jackson Dray Company.
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St. Louis Republic
Texarkana
Tex
Tom Jones
Sam White
Hudson
Willis Moore
William Logan
Jones
Leesville
Moore
Camden
Ark
Red River
Logan
United States Aid Seen For Puerto Rico Recovery
Fragmentary text argues the US government acts to save Puerto Ricans from famine after past failures in Cuba and India. It claims the department has begun relief efforts and praises America as a parental hand during disaster, contrasting with British inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Porto Rico
Inlia
Kansas City
Gents' Furnishings Stock Tees Hats Shirts and Shoes
We offer a quick note on a line of hats shirts collars cuffs and ties to display a stock of gents furnishings. Our stock of fine shoes for men is excellent and provides high class goods at reasonable pieces for discerning buyers.
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DeWitt
Geo. H. Jacobs
Thompson, Conn
Egolf Drug Co
Jackson
Scott
Chicago
Arkansaw Tailoring Company
W. R. Blocksom
C. W. Mdgs
Mena Street
Honert
Owl
Jeff’s Place
Ng’r
Col. Howert Av
Pleming St
Janssen Park
A. Frady
HOTEL
E. M. Green
Hotel National
T. H. Dunn
Mena Arkansas
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