Our New College In Mena Promises Female Seminary
Citizens of Mena and Polk county celebrate a new female seminary to be built in a few days at a cost of about $10,000. Mrs L P Curtis will manage the school which aims to attract families to stay or relocate for superior education in an elevated, brick building with modern design and healthful surroundings atop the ridge north of the city. The project coincides with Mena securing the county seat and a new courthouse on June 25.
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Mena
Polk County
L. P. Curtis
Arkansas
Special Navy Supplement Explains Armored and Protected Cruisers
The Scientific American publishes a large folio Special Navy Supplement with forty pages and ninety illustrations. It explains differences between armored and protected cruisers and details ship mechanisms, engines, boilers, guns, and steering gear. A colored map of Cuba and the West Indies is included. the issue sells for twenty five cents at newsdealers or from Munn & Co., 361 Broadway, New York.
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Scientific American
Cuba
West Indies
Messrs. Munn & Co
Broadway
New York
What They Think Of Us
A San Juan Puerto Rico El Heraldo editorial mocks Yankee naval power, noting nickel steel armor and twenty centimeter cannons fail against Spanish ships. It recalls Montejo’s vessels delivering a notable defeat and predicts Americans will retreat to Hong Kong, while remarking on land battles as bizarre.
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el Heraldo
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Montejo
Herole Montejo
Hong Kong
Cowardice in Face of Battle Drawn From Mariel Fury
The excerpt mocks American and European forces during the Mariel engagement, condemning armorclads cruisers and gunches armed with mitrailleuses for fleeing under fire. It ridicules Yankees and calls for punishment, contrasting with the Geroa riflemen who halted the attack at close range. The piece includes sharp, scornful lines about pirates and cowardice, ending with a grim quip about a bad mule.
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Mariel
Geroa
Kentucky
New York
Philippines
Cuba
Europe
America
Wayana
Puerto Rico
Matanzas
War-fostered trade eyed as future United States market
After the war’s end a great demand for machinery and merchandise will rise in Spain and Hawaii’s annexation plus a Nicaragua canal will open vast markets. The wartime period is accelerating national commerce according to the Arkansas Gazette.
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Spain
Hawaii
Nicaragua
United States
Arkansas Gazette
Polk County Votes on Ground Block and Court House
Voters face a June 25 election to approve a pending couplet plan for a ground block and a new courthouse without tax increases. Staying home counts as a vote against the proposal.
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Court House
Polk County
Tyes
Mena Prepares Anniversary Meeting for Two Years
After settling the county seat question and completing plans for a new courthouse at Mena, organizers will hold an anniversary meeting on August 1 to mark Mena’s two year milestone.
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Mena
Kansan Seeks Timberland Property South Where Water Flows
A Kansan writes to a friend proposing to relocate for business. He expresses desire to move south to areas with timber and water, suggesting the region as an ideal site for his venture. The note emphasizes locating suitable timberland and water access for business purposes.
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Kansas
Mena Sees Success In College Enterprise And County Seat Plan
The town of Mena is repeatedly praised for its successful college activities and contemplated county seat removal, described as a consistent success in both education and civic plans. Local boosters emphasize progress and the town's enduring success across ventures.
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Mena
Farmers Vote Aye For Polk County Enterprise Plan
To aid the college enterprise and boost a town and market for Polk county products, farmers will go to the polls to vote aye on Saturday June 25.
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Polk County
Arkansas Crops Show Strong Productivity This Season
This portion of Arkansas reports robust field output with all crops looking excellent and prospects suggesting a bountiful harvest. Farmers highlight strong yields and favorable growing conditions across the region.
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Arkansas
County Seat Move Progress Report in Polk County
County officials report steady momentum on the Polk County seat removal proposition as Mena progresses toward becoming the county seat. The plan outlines administrative shifts, with ongoing public briefings and schedule milestones for completion.
Mt. Mena Opens Season as Town Plans College and Court House
Mt. Mena enjoys a strong season start while locals announce plans for a new college and a county courthouse. The elegant hotel stands ready for visitors as the town eyes growth and civic upgrades.
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Mt. Mena
Populists Name Ticket at Arkansas State Convention
At the May 31 state convention in Little Rock the middle of the road Populists nominated a ticket for governor W. S. Morgan secretary of state A. T. Barlow attorney general R. A. Moore state treasurer B. L. Jones state superintendent of public instruction P. Baker commissioner of mines manufacturing and agriculture T. W. Hays commissioner of state lands George Martin. J. R. Sovereign was deposed as populist national committeeman for democratic leanings. A. W. Files was elected state central committee chairman and criticized fusion of 1896 while praising greenbacks and denouncing the Kansas election law.
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Sovereign
Little Rock
W. 5. Morgan
Sharp County
A. T. Barlow
Logan County
R. A. Moore
White County
BL. Jones
Franklin County
P. Baker
T. W. Hays
Nevada County
George Martin
Independence County
State Central Committee
J. R. Sovereign
Arkansas
A. W. Files
Pulaski County
Bryan
Dewey
Fitzhugh Lee
Bryan Democracy
Mr. Files
Thos Fletcher
J. .N. Lane
Invitation to Mena Arkansas July 4 1898 Celebration
An invitation from Janssen Arkansas through Mayor Mark Wraygg extends to Mena’s citizens a cordial invitation to attend the 122nd anniversary of U S independence on July 4 1898. Ample accommodations and a pleasant day are promised by the committee including J B Stewan RS Allen J Barnes H Conn GA Lindsay.
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Mena
Janssen
Ark
Mark Wraygg
Mena, Ark
United States
J. B. Stewan
RS. Allen
J. Barnes
H. Conn
Lindsay
Committee
Memorial Services Move a Unified Postwar Message
Last Sunday in this city a memorial day observance drew a large crowd with Union veterans from both North and South in attendance. A. W. St. John opened the meeting with a patriotic address as the Port Arthur Route Band played. The program included prayer, scripture, a sermon, and choir songs, marking perhaps the first such county service with hope for future observances.
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Dena Weekly
Port Arthur
A. W. St. John
W. L. Compere
C. J. Green
H. R. Schermerhorn
Notice to Homesteaders for Final Proof Publication
Homesteaders are informed that final proof papers can be prepared and legal publication will be made in the Star for 2.50. Bring papers to the office to receive the publication. Also note Racket Store offers all sizes of picture frames. 20 tf.
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Star
War Revenue Bill Debated In Senate And House Actions
The senate completed consideration of the war revenue bill except for the bond paragraph as the finance committee's work progressed. Various amendments were debated or agreed, including seigniorage, certificates of indebtedness, and bonds. The house passed the urgent deficiency bill for emergency army and navy expenses and adjourned.
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Senate
Butler
N. C
Faulkner
W. Va
Spain
House
Army
Navy Departments
District of Columbia
War Revenue
Finance Committee
Wolcott
Col
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Aldrich
R. I
Tillman J. C
Lindsay
Alelison
Allison
Jones
Arck
Dingley
China
Datzell
Messra Dingley
Payne
N. Y
Batley
Tex
Curtis
Kan
Hartman
Mont
Secretary of the Navy
Hobson
Santiago
Two Men Lynched After Clarksville Riot
A Quincy Hannibal excursion boat carried about 500 black passengers to Clarksville Missouri. Curtis Young fought a Hannibal woman Lena Bryan, leading to the arrest of Young by City Marshal Meloan who was shot and died. A mob then lynched Curtis Young and Sam Young after arrest.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Clarksville
Quincy
Tfl
Hannibal
Curtis Young
Lena Bryan
Meloan
Sam Young
Bob Taylor
Charles Taylor
Youngs
Wife charged with murder after sixth husband dies
Goruriz Ok June 6 Two weeks ago J W Johnson died near Pond Creek. His wife says heart trouble but stomach analysis shows poison. She is jailed on murder warrant amid claims she married five times before with three husbands dying suddenly. Last husband younger had 2000 life policy in her favor. Spaniards Reported Approaching Mantis Manila June It is declared four armored cruisers with 10000 troops have left Spain for eastern waters.
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Goruriz
J. W. Johnson
Pond Creek
Mantis
Manila
Hong Kong
Spain
Current Events in Brief
Reports say Cuban Insurgents and American forces have established a complete communication system. Spain offers large premiums to ships aiding blockades with supplies to Cuba and Puerto Rico. Central Kansas forecasts a record wheat yield of 100 million bushels. A freight train blocked the Fremont Elk Horn Missouri Valley line near Blair Nebraska, and the following Black Hills express collided. German papers attack America amid anti French sentiment in the US. Outlaw leader Al Jennings was convicted of assault with intent to kill in Muskogee I T. appeal noted. Kinder Hargo Seminole is jailed for the murder of Mrs Laird. mob-burned two Indians last January. Over 100 men indicted for the mob murder. San Juan Porto Rico nearly panicked after Sampson's bombardment as residents flee. business stalls and goods scarce amid fear of renewed attack.
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Kinder H. Hargo
Laird
Hargo
State Exchanges Across Arkansas News Briefs
A roundup of regional items notes Fort Smith potatoes shipping to Border City, a Cotton Belt railroad exhibit offer in Omaha, and Fort Smith rejoicing over a Kansas City route. It highlights strawberry sales near Rogers, an ankle injury in Janssen, Kansas wheat harvest pay, labor notices, Arkansas’ convict population pride, and road-building potential.
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Fort Smith
Cotton Belt Railroad Company
Omaha
England
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Road
Hot Springs
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