March 29 Set for Jackson County Primaries
The Democratic Central Committee of Jackson County meets to set a March 29 primary for selecting nominees for US senator congressman and state and local offices. Only white Democrats eligible to vote at the election. Delegates to a county convention are allotted by votes for Davis in 1900. A Mary’s Home Missouri district reports a large family with sixteen children from one marriage.
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Jackson County
Democratic Central Committee
W. M. McDowell
Weldon
George R. Hays
Bird
Breckenridge
Cache
Cow Lake
Glass
Union
Newport
Ff Davis
U. S
Gustave Jones
Mary
Miller County
Missouri
Jefferson City
Henry Smith
Soistire
Last of Construction Work Let on 8 M and A in Missouri
Northern Division work advances on the Southern Missouri route with grading in St Francois county. Robert Moore reports grading progress and imminent track laying as McArthur Bros. takes on grading subcontracting. Project aims for summer operation with Bismarck as terminus per Farmington Journal.
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Missouri
St. Francois
Genevieve
Railway Age
Robert Moore
St. Louis
Illinois Southern
Missouri Junction
Ill
Bismarck
Hull
McArthur Bros. & Co
Southern Missouri Railway
Farmington
Cape Girardeau
Farmington Journal
Missouri Census Reveals Remarkable Family Discovery
A Missouri record highlights the most remarkable family uncovered by census enumerators. The brief item notes an extraordinary household with unusual size or composition, signaling a standout case in local demographic reporting.
Ex-State Treasurer Gulley Yet to Decide on Governor Run
Former Arkansas treasurer Ransom Gulley of Melbourne stopped in Newport on Saturday while returning from Little Rock. Supporters urge him to run against Jeff Davis, but Gulley has not announced. Some expect him to be the likely alternative to Col. E. W. Rector, the sole announced opponent of the current governor.
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Ransom Gulley
Melbourne
Newport
Little Rock
Mr. Gulley
Jeff Davis
Harily
Arkansas
Gulley
Col. E. W. Rector
Railroad Rumors and Regional Rail Changes Across Arkansas
Reports say new railway rules are in force on the Tron Mountain system with 38 engineers and conductors failing the exam, granting retake time. S. M. & A. report 500 delayed cars due to ice on the river and limited transfer capacity. Dock Shane arrested in Higginson for a depot hold up with gun theft, bound over on $1,000 bond. Iron Mountain trims Bismarck from local freight maps, rerouting to De Soto Piedmont and Glen Allen, with service to Fredericktown. Choctaw President Gowen dismisses absorption fears, claiming strong profits and bright future. A. D. Rose relocated to Bradford as night operator due to rising business.
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Tron Mountain
Arkansas Democrat
Cape Republican
Dock Shane
Higginson
J. A. Canady
Boone Bottom
Canady
Harlan
Iron Mountain Railroad
Bismarck
de Soto
Piedmont
Glen Allen
Fredericktown
Poplar Bluff
Francis I. Gowen
The
Choctaw
I T
United States
A. D. Rose
Little Rock
Bradford
Cox
Saw mill owner wounded by his own revolver
Charles Holden, owner of a saw mill east of town, was shot in the leg by the discharge of his own revolver when he was getting corn from a crib on Friday. The ball caused a severe flesh wound but was removed later by the attending physician.
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Charles Holden
Here
Absconding Agent B K Anderson to Return to Arkansas
A Pinkerton detective arrested B K Anderson alias Byron A Keith in Hamilton Montana. He allegedly absconded from Stuttgart Arkansas with 8000 dollars in currency and later invested 6000 dollars in sheep under the Keith name. He consents to return to Arkansas without requisition payers and will depart with officers Thursday. The second issue discusses Senator Jones and the McCulloch bill, predicting removal of the federal court from Batesville to Newport and potential federal building benefits for Newport.
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B. K. Anderson
Byron A. Keith
Pinkerton
Anderson
Stuttgart
Ark
Carvallis
Mont
Jones
Batesville
McCulloch
Newport
Arkansas
Newport Triatos
Givens
Neill
Newspapers and politicians in Arkansas campaign provokes editorials
The Arkansas Democrat editorial argues newspapers are not charity and that politicians and aspirants to public office often extract more from the press than they give. It cites the laborer as worthy of his hire, noting the strain on newspapers when market forces and political interests collide.
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Arkansas
The
Arkansas Democrat
Democrat
Church Sovereignty in Forrest City Sparks Baptist Surprise
In Forrest City on January 2 Gov. Eagle presented a card that astonished Baptists, nearly provoking indignation among local congregants who reacted with strong surprise at the remarks.
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Forrest City
Eagle
Baptists
Church Delegates Back Sovereignty Stand At Meeting
A Baptist church held a business meeting at the local Baptist church last night led by Pastor Rev A M Couch. They endorsed the Arkansas Baptist editor Clark stance and withdrew moral and financial support from the Arkansas State Baptist convention until it returns to biblical principles. Delegates will be sent to advocate a strictly church sovereignty basis.
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Baptist Church
A. M. Couch
Clark
Arkansas Baptist
Arkansas State Baptist Convention
Elegant Luncheon Honors Mrs Haskell at Branden burg Home
Mrs Fenetta Sargent Haskell was guest of honor at an 11 oclock Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs Charles Wilmans and Miss Ray Brandenburg at the J Branden burg residence. The event drew admirers and friends for music readings and a six course meal by Fanny Watson Ray and Susy Brandenburg. Attendees included Mesdames A V Hamilton T J Watson A D Bailey J R Cox R M Johnson and B R Phillips.
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Fenetta Sargent Haskell
J. Brandenburg
Charles Wilmans
Ray Brandenburg
Haskell
Fanny Watson
Ray
Susy Brandenburg
Bandy Seeks Second Term as Jackson County Sheriff
R W Bandy known as Bandy locally announces reelection bid for sheriff of Jackson County. Native, long service as circuit clerk from 1876 ten years, elected sheriff in 1900, praised for competent, creditable administration and strong ties to the people. He appeals to Jackson Democrats for a second term.
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R. W. Bandy
Jackson County
Dick Bandy
Jackson
Jackson County Teachers Association Meeting 1902
The Jackson County Teachers Association meets Saturday January 11 1902 at the New Port Public School Building. Program includes Miss May Whit taker instrumental solo Reverend L H Richardson prayer Adolphus Jernigan Home Study for Pupils David Bowen Reviews and Examinations Miss Gertrude Tucker The Spirit of Discipline Mrs J J Box Some Needs of Country Schools Andrew Phillips Wasting Time Mrs J D Neal TReestation Miss Amanda Laird and the public is cordially invited.
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Jackson County Teachers’ Association
New Port
May Whittaker
L. H. Richardson
Adolphus Jernigan
David Bowen
Gertrude Tucker
Andrew Phillips
J. D. Neal
Amanda Laird
Half Million Balance Highlights Arkansas Treasury Health
The treasury balance on October 1 1901 stood at 77818683 dollars. Receipts for the quarter ending December 81 1901 totaled 66190 98 dollars and disbursements reached 366075 62 dollars leaving a cash balance on January 1 1902 of 477252 19 dollars. This was among the largest year start balances in Arkansas history indicating strong finances.
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Treasury
Arkan
Entertained at Cards Swell Society Function at Laurel Street
Newport society hosts Mr and Mrs Eugene Bracy at their cottage on Laurel street Friday evening. It was the season’s largest gathering with guests and refined hospitality. Cards were main amusement with prizes for both gentlemen and ladies. The menu featured ice cream cake salted almonds and coffee.
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B.D. Bracy
Laurel Street
Eugene Bracy
Newport Society
Mrs. Bracy
Maud Marshall
Katherine Morrison
Bessie Buford
Alcorn Ferguson
J?. J. Gregg
W. A. Billingsley
Messrs. and Mesdames
T. J. Gregg
F. D. Willis
B. W. Stainback
Holly Cobb
Mrs. Marshall
Mabel Padget
White River Bridge Plan Gives Marion County Hope
Washington reports a bill to allow Missouri Pacific to bridge White River at Crooked Creek mouth. The project would bring rail service to Yellville and spur Marion county development, unlocking mines, zinc ore potential, and local labor opportunities.
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Washington
Congress
Missouri Pacific
White River
Crooked Creek
Yellville
Marion County
Eureka Springs
Echo
Much Wheat Sown in Independence County
Col V Y Cook of Independence county reports farmers in his area preparing soil for crops. Wheat sowing is notable in the north, with alfalfa and clover also sowed. Corn is scarce there, but the lower county likely produced enough to meet demand after two good rains, with rain-fed corn selling at 75 cents per bushel cash.
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V. Y. Cook
Independence County
Arkansas Democrat
Death in Black Rock Lamp Fire Fatal to Miss Myrtle Gamblin
The Black Rock community mourns Miss Myrtle Gamblin who died Tuesday at about 2 o clock after a lamp exploded in J A Martins residence and her night clothes caught fire while she attempted to extinguish the blaze. Kind neighbors tried to help but the burns proved fatal.
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Black Rock
Myrtle Gamblin
J. A. Martin
Miss Gamblin
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Butte, Mont
Hamilton, Mont
Senator Jones
Mrs. Haskell
Independence
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