Public Officials Face Scrutiny Over City Property Work
The Star defends open discussion of officials and denounces private use of city resources. It quotes Councilman Scroggins noting Mayor Whayne may pay for work on Port Arthur and Hermann streets while arguing honesty in public affairs and fairness in employing city teams versus private labor.
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Scroggins
Whayne
Port Arthur Avenue
Hermann Street
Port Arthur
Iyate
Mena
Gibbs
Hamilton
Compliment to Mena Star Daily Formation and Praise
The Siloam Springs Republican cheers the Mena Star for becoming a daily on the 4th, praising its weekly lineage as bright and newsy. The 12 page last month issue is lauded for engravings and well written articles benefiting Mena, with wishes for daily success and enterprise recognized by Carthage Press.
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Siloam Springs Republican
A. H. Hughes
Carthage
Daily Star
Mena Star
Star
Mena
The
Carthage Press
A. W.st. John & Sons
Mena. K
Democratic ticket fields reformers in Mena election
The article argues the Democratic slate is representative yet partisan. It accuses current officeholders of misuse of public funds to boost private property values and improper street purchases. Voters resent lack of legal authority for expenditures and missing financial statements, prompting a reform ticket to curb partisan misrule.
Growing Cantaloupes From Van Buren Venture
The Van Buren Venture authority reports the horticultural society ordered 500 pounds of cantaloupe seed, 300 shipped, with plans to plant 500 acres. Prospects of peach scarcity loom, raising melon demand. concern over 500 acres first year. Local growers urged to plant a smaller acreage to ship in carload lots, noting faster market entry from nearby sections and potential fast freight service.
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van Buren
Horticultural Society
Farm Notes Urges Efficient Cropping and Soil Care
From the Lockenburg Democrat guidance urges planning crops, using cotton as a surplus, and keeping rows leveled to prevent erosion. Emphasizes immediate, pressing farm work as time cannot be regained until crops are laid by.
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Lockenburg Democrat
Arkansas Jones in Poor Health Yet Remains Himself
The Kansas City Journal notes a slight improvement in the condition of Hon. Arkansas Jones but reports that, apart from physical health, he remains unchanged and his character endures as before.
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Arkansas Jones
The
Kansas City Journal
Jones
Democratic bosses urge new ticket in Mena vote
The article reports Democratic leaders in Mena claiming invincibility and urging residents to assemble and launch another partisan ticket despite the current administration s failings. It warns that failing to act would be unwise and cowardly regardless of party.
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Mena
City warned against parties that feel undefeatable at polls
The excerpt denounces any city governed by parties that believe they cannot be defeated at the polls. It asserts that such arrogance leads good men toward actions that are not right or lawful, steering public expenditure toward poor choices and harming the public welfare.
End of party control urged to let people choose best men
The passage argues that public funds are misused without legal warrant, reports are neglected, and officials act as masters of the people. It contends parties shield these acts, making one party rule unwise and calls for eliminating partisan politics from municipal affairs to allow the people to select the best servants.
Franchises Lose Steam After Chicago Street Railway Bid
The drive to grant a fifty year street railway franchise in Chicago failed as voters opposed the ordinance amid reports of bribery. Citizens wore rope badges signaling possible lynching and the bill was defeated, marking a shift in franchise sentiment across the United States.
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Chicago
United States
Neosho Votes to Own Its Water Works in Bold Move
Last Tuesday Neosho Missouri voted by an overwhelming majority to own and operate its own water works. Built years ago by a private corporation under a franchise the system caused ongoing trouble and expense for proper service. The city now pursues public ownership as other towns move away from private control of utilities.
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Neosho
Doctor Henry Patrick Dies in Concordia With Grim Open Grave Note
An atheist physician from Concordia Kansas, Dr Henry Patrick, died recently and left an address to be read at his open grave. He declared death to be the start or continuation of eternal unconsciousness. The text hints at his belief in life beyond the body and asks witnesses to imagine his awakening over the river to find life where the body is gone and thought without a brain.
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Henry Patrick
Concordia
Kan
Republicans join cries to depose Speaker Reed
Democratic papers long denounced Reed as arbitrary but now many Republican voices join the demand for his removal. They oppose his stance against McKinley and certain administration policies.
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Reed
Congress
Hardihood
McKinley
Rumor of Smallpox in Mena Denied by Local Leaders
A rumor of smallpox in Mena spreads quickly, but local physicians and business leaders urge a calm response and request a statement be printed elsewhere in this issue to refute the claim.
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Mena
Democrats Held Accountable For City Administration Acts
One year ago Democrats urged a party ticket to field a city administration and now residents seek party accountability for its actions. The passage notes the prior Democratic administration and the public demand to assign responsibility for its conduct.
Kansas City Bids to Host 1900 Republican National Convention
Kansas City plans a major effort to secure the 1900 Republican National Convention. With the convention hall completed, the city stands ready to host, claiming no better venue could be chosen for the event.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Court Rules Husband Liable for Wife’s Unlawful Acts
The Kansas City Court of Appeals declares a husband responsible for his wife’s unlawful acts, regardless of his awareness. The ruling implies liability extends to cognizant spouses in accompanying wrongdoing.
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Kansas City Court of Appeals of
Missouri
Marriage Theory in Missouri Courts Examines Wife as Property
The passage argues that a court ruling treats a wife as the husband’s property and suggests reform toward a mutual partnership where wife and husband share rights and responsibilities. It questions underlying gender bias and calls for recognizing wife autonomy within marriage.
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Missouri
Missouri Legislature Moves Against Extra Clerks
The Missouri legislature targets numerous petty clerks tied to the Democratic party bosses who have long enjoyed pay without duties. The public plunder system has persisted for years, provoking vigorous public demand for reform.
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Missouri
Democratic Party
Ship of State
Legislature Committee Advocates New State House Bill
The joint committee of both houses agrees to report a bill for erecting a new state house, signaling progress toward a major Capitol project. The proposal outlines construction of a central building to house legislative offices and chambers.
Year seen with poor fruit crop but apples show promise
It is generally conceded that this will be a poor year for fruit in the United States, but thus far apples promise a good yield.
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United States
Military posts ban sale of intoxicating drinks
The government forbids sale of any intoxicating beverages at all military posts and camps, effective immediately. No allowances or exemptions are stated, signaling a nationwide prohibition within service facilities.
Daily and Weekly Star Sees Surge in New Subscribers
The Star reports a rapid daily influx of new subscribers for both the daily and weekly editions, indicating growing reader demand and broadening circulation.
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The
Star
Minersville pastor lauds Chamberlain Pain Balm
Rev E Filwards of the English Baptist church at Minersville Pa says Chamberlain Pain Balm gave him relief from rheumatism. A few applications subdued the inflammation and eased the pain. He recommends it to others and notes it is sold by F C Savage.
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E. Filwards
English Baptist Church
Minersville
Chamberlain
F. C. Savage
State Exchanges and Local Crop Notes Amid Smallpox Update
Horticulturists report cold weather killed peach and pear buds but apples and strawberries look strong with potential for a big yield. Captain Will Wheeler cites fine strawberry health. Smallpox cases in Fort Smith contained to pest house with quarantine for exposed individuals. Frisco service on the Fort Smith to Mansfield line temporarily halted but restored after city actions. Dee Tong and his brother were killed when an engine detached from a train near Allene. William Tong survived, assisting at Wilton before interment.
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Will Wheeler
Fort Smith
van Buren
Frisco
Mansfield
Commercial League
George Sengel
St. Louis
Dee Tong
William Tong
Allene
Prescott
Dee Long
William
Wilton
Little River News
Life is short one bottle of Dr Sins cough syrup
A testimonial style notice from Jackson Drug Co promotes Dr Sins cough syrup with a life saving claim and a satisfaction guarantee or refund. It invites readers to ask their druggist for a sample bottle.
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Jackson Drug Co
Court Proceedings and Sessions Summary
Court yesterday saw a lengthy trial of GW Paltz on J. C. Thomas with jury deliberation past 2 AM and a defense verdict of 2187 dollars. Other cases included Roach vs Pryor Lumber Co continued, multiple divorces granted, default judgment for 299.58 against Johnson Bergert Co, and several arson and property actions. Friday’s session reported hotel disturbance by intoxicated men, grand jury to investigate.
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GW Paltz
J. R Rockwell
Cora Rockwell
L. B. Jonpson
Flora Johnson
Johnson Bergert Co
G L. Clements
M. L McGlamery
D. McGlamery
Jennie Levender
W Ro Lavender
R. M. Hall
Bila Hall
Cole & Gann
Dana & Hausenbeck
Viola Star
Beagel
Grand Jury
Hotel National
Hants Cure Promises Healing Skin Ailments
A historical ad touts Hants Cure as a rapid remedy for itch ringworm eczema tetter and related skin troubles. It claims the diseased cuticle scales off revealing smooth white skin and promotes the product as a wonderful remedy priced at 50 cents per box from Jackson Drug Co at 31.
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Jackson Drug Co
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