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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
4
The Word and Works denounces trusts claiming they save six million daily for themselves and eighteen hundred million yearly by consolidating output and ads. The piece cites Pierre Lorillard and a New York Herald column, asking what the people will do about such arguments.
The piece argues street car strikes across New York, Brooklyn, and Cleveland reveal broader failures in how cities grant streets to corporations. It notes public interests are neglected while employees and companies clash, forcing the public to bear disruption and rising costs. The St Louis Post Dispatch critiques the imbalance among employees, corporations, and the public.
Detroit, Mich July 28 General Russell A Alger to be honored on return from Washington. Citizens arrange a public meeting to cheer and echo his name. Funds raised include 100000 for Choctaw project and 40000 for another venture.
Citizens from diverse creeds unite to reclaim their joy at the exSecretary of War's return. The phrase honors him as a statesman who still commands respect in his homeland.
Railroad Commissioner Allison Maxfield and Auditor H G Askew arrived in Texarkana to test if Pittsburgh & Gulf railroad receivership affects Texas law requiring general offices to be on state soil. The Texas authorities question federal jurisdiction over office location. The Texarkana & Fort Smith is a Pee Gee Kansas City Journal branch.
A New York Times feature explains liquid air by comparing it to a kettle of liquid air on ice that boils the kettle. It notes silk shows no moisture after contact and describes extreme effects on common materials including eggs, metals, potatoes, and rubber.
A promotional piece from Word and Works extols liquid air as the next great con quest of universal substance and energy. It claims liquid air will revolutionize thousands of modes and comforts, portraying the universe as a divine reservoir to be tapped for human needs as centuries pass.
The Carthage Press notes that rural free delivery is no longer an experiment and that farmers in the northeast Carthage region of Jasper County are fortunate to have Uncle Sam's mail service. It urges residents in other Jasper County areas to show interest and take action to secure routes.
Several papers including the Gazette of Little Rock campaign for river improvement and a congressional move when Congress meets. The Ouachita River runs near Mena yet the town fears no foreign boats will threaten it.
Spain has begun converting several cruisers into merchant vessels after selling warships not engaged in combat during the recent conflict. The move follows reports tying these vessels to wartime losses and Spain’s decision to repurpose assets now deemed surplus.
The Harrisburg Times notes the Arkansas Gazette quote that raising 100000 for the Arkansas Northern will transform Little Rock into a major trade hub. Officials say the line will open a valuable trade territory and enable Little Rock to compete with Southwest cities in all business lines once in operation.
Lively competitions are planned between townships to showcase agricultural products at the park fair on August 18 and 19. A large flag funded by the women of Mena will be awarded, with prestige of being named the best agricultural township in the country.
J. L. Buckner, longtime head of the lumber department, resigns effective July 31. Buckner, noted as a top lumber expert in the Southwest, helped build the department into a distinctive feature of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad, according to the Neosho Miner and Mechanic.
An official in Clay County Kentucky reports to the governor that the deadly feud might be settled by introducing a better grade of whisky into Manchester to replace moonshine liquor. distilleries are on almost every farm in the area.
The Kansas City Journal notes predictions that General Alger may clash with the administration. An authoritative statement would unsettle the administration’s foes and stir consternation in their ranks.
It is not uncommon for United States senators to turn over their government pay to secretaries. The salary of a United States senator is usually a small item compared with what he makes on the side.
R N Garrett of this city marries Miss Ida Galentine of Chillicoths Missouri yesterday at noon at the home of Mr John Garrett brother of the groom Rev C J Greene officiating A dinner followed for relatives and friends The couple will reside in a cottage on Hermann street near Scroggins residence The bride is sister of N S Galistine a Pittsburg and Gulf brakeman local here
Mr. A. R. Berryhill, a brakeman running north from this point, narrowly escaped losing his right hand last Saturday morning. A car in his train jumped the tire track, and while workers attempted to couple the engine to the wrecked car, the engine moved back and caught his hand. The mask is not awful but the pain is intense and blood poisoning is feared. He rode No. 2 into town this morning, with the passenger flagman succeeding him on No. 30.
Mayor John Hamilton returned from Springdale Arkansas where he attended the closing exercises of the state Chautauqua. He heard Col W J Bryan speak and reported two addresses at 11 am and 4 pm to audiences of over 8000 each. Tickets cost 75 cents and Bryan received $800 for the lecture.
The Arkansas Gazette endorses the Ouachita River improvement as a project that will benefit the entire state. It calls on all vested interests across Arkansas to exert influence to secure the proposal.
The first car load of cantaloupes shipped from Van Buren to New York sold for 1536 dollars. If the rest of the crop holds up well, the sale will ease the strain from losses on strawberries and potatoes, according to Fort Smith Elevator.
Mr John Jones formerly of Louisville Ky has decided to start a broom factory and has secured the building on Sherwood avenue at Hermann Street for the venture. He brings experience and ample capital to ensure the business succeeds.
In Secretary Alger's case a clear demonstration shows that wealth or official standing cannot shield a man from being cartooned and lampooned by the press and public to nearly completion.
An unusual rotation of events follows a negro farmer in Arkansas who shot a white man after being robbed of his watermelon patch. The Kansas City Star reports a stark case highlighting rural tension and vigilante undercurrents in the region.
Special car No 8 came from Port Arthur yesterday carrying General Manager Edson Resident Engineer Rust Superintendent Green Road Master Critenden and Superintendent Coughlin After one hour here the party proceeded to Mt Mena where Edson plans to stay a few days The car then returned and headed south.
Alger resigns as secretary of war leaving only three of McKinley’s original cabinet members. The remaining officials cited are Gage Long and Wilson, highlighting a significant reshuffle in the administration.
The Pittsburg and Gulf pay car reached town Saturday evening and stayed for several hours to pay all personnel. It dispersed several thousand dollars to workers.
The Gravette News notes concern over Elibu Roof a New York lawyer politician chosen for secretary of war replacing Alger The piece mocks government telegraph fines claiming messages can be sent cheaply and asks whether trusts own people or people own the trusts The text includes references to western Arkansas and rain as a digression.
Purported advertisement claims the famous little pills from Egolf Drug Co restore purity of blood and liver health by curing constipation biliousness and sick headache.
Community officials announce the park fair will be a success, pledging coordinated efforts and public support to ensure a lively event with activities, vendors, and entertainment for attendees.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church Dr Schaeffer of Ft Smith preached both services with the theme Christ Knocking at the Door of the Human Heart. The Christian Church welcomes Rev W Caudle to lead pastoral work and expects bright prospects. Baptists report large Sunday school attendance but no preaching due to the pastor's sister death.
The Pittsburg and Golf railway receivers Verdyce and Withers reorganize the legal staff dividing the line into divisions. Arkansas and the Indian Territory become a division with Read and McDonough as city attorneys, ending local engagements along the route.
James H. Cox of Hume Mo rents the C. A. Smith building on De Queen street and plans an August 20 occupancy with a full stock of general merchandise. He also buys Eugene Cox’s grocery stock to merge with his own.
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