Drowned One in White River While Pearl Dredging Near Newport
Silas Lyle of Tyronza Poinsett county was drowned Monday afternoon about one mile below Newport in White River while pearl diving for a man named Laird. His companion attempted a rescue but failed as Lyle slipped under after grappling hooks tangled in rubbish. His body remained unfound as his brother Dr. Lyle arrived in town and took charge of river dredging through the night. A second item notes the Valley Button Company plant in Chastain's Addition preparing to start operating with 32 machines, employing about ten initially, to turn shells into buttons with a wage of 10 to 15 dollars weekly.
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Silas Lyle
Tyronza
Poinsett County
White River
Laird
Lyle
Sulphur Rock
Valley Button Company
Chastain
The
Independent
Newport
Breakup of Arkansas horse thief gang outlined in arrests
The band moving from Missouri into Arkansas along White River faces disruption as Joe and Dave Clinton, arrested near Tupelo by Deputy Walter Daniels, are jailed. Indicted five years ago for stealing Sam Harvey's mules in Bird township, they had evaded capture. A warrant remains for Will Bryant. Deputy Neal failed to detain him as he decamped.
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Arkansas
Missouri
White River
Joe
Dave Clinton
Tupelo
Walter Daniels
Sam Harvey
Bird Township
Will Bryant
Clinton Boys
Neal
Attempted Burglary At Walnut And Fourth
Two unknown men attempted a midnight burglary at J. J. Martins residence on Walnut and Fourth. They fled after being spotted by Miss Pearl Martin and Mrs. M. K. Upshaw as revolvers were fired by Charles Martin and Jay Sprigg. No injuries or identifications reported.
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J. J. Martin
Walnut
Fourth Streets
Chas. Martin
Jay Sprigg
Bald Knob man dies by self inflicted shooting
W H Pilkington, an elderly Bald Knob resident, shot himself Sunday morning in what is believed to be a temporary mental aberration. Despite initial hopelessness, death did not occur until Monday around 1 AM after letters suggested fear of mob violence. R F Drummond arranged coffin and burial details.
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W. H. Pilkington
Bald Knob
R. F. Drummond
Acquitted After Cutting Incident Over Debt
At Kelley Row Friday night John Duncan attacked Will Knight over a debt dispute. Knight defended with a knife, inflicting several facial slashes. Duncan was arrested and tried Saturday before Justice L B Harris, with Judge M M Stuckey defending him. he was acquitted.
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Kelley Row
John Duncan
Will Knight
Knight
Duncan
L. B. Harris
M. M. Stuckey
Baptizers Nearly Drown in White River at Clarendon
Rev. O. M. Myrick was baptizing Miss Virgie Hurst in the White River when they were caught in water over their heads. Two church elders jumped in to rescue them as spectators reacted with alarm and relatives grew frantic.
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Clarendon, Ark
0.M. Myrick
Virgie Hurst
Ward Lumber Company Incorporation in Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri
New articles of incorporation for Ward Lumber Company filed with the secretary of state reveal capital stock of 250000 dollars with 170000 paid in. Home offices are in Wayne county Michigan and Mississippi county Missouri. 87500 dollars invested in Independence county Arkansas. Charles A Ward serves as president and Justin R Whiting as secretary Arkansas Gazette.
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The
Ward Lumber Company
Newport
Wayne County
Michigan
Mississippi County
Missouri
Independence County
Arkansas
Charles A. Ward
Justin R. Whiting
Arkansas Gazette
Freight Wreck Near Tuckerman Averted Major Disaster
South bound freight train No. 1 with 55 cars wrecked on the south edge of Tuckerman after an air hose burst causing a brake drop. Twelve cars ditched nine loaded including dynamite, pickles, corn and axles. Miraculous escape credited to track embankment. wrecking trains cleared track for No. 12 and No. 4 rerouted via Bald Knob to Knobel through Wynne.
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Tuckerman Thurasday
Tuckerman
Poplar Bluff
Little Rock
Bald Knob
Knobel Yia Wynne
Davis rejoins Russellville Baptist church in good standing
Gov Davis, expelled earlier from Little Rock’s Second Baptist, is welcomed back by his Russellville home church. He traveled to Russellville last Saturday and was received into full fellowship on Sunday, seen by supporters as full vindication by the church and regional friends.
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Little Rock
Ark
Davis
Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church of
Russellville
Arkansas
Brothers in clash at Western Tie and Timber commissary
Frank and Jim Holleman fought Friday afternoon at the Eight Mile commissary over a debt. Jim was badly cut on both sides and along the left arm, with injuries described as serious and possibly fatal. Frank has not been arrested. papers have been issued and are with the constable who has not located him.
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Frank Holleman
Jim Holleman
Western Tie and Timber Company
Eight Mile
Frank
Jim
Depot contract awarded and materials arriving soon
Stewart Brothers received the Iron Mountain contract and bond. Moving of the express office has begun, and the next few days should see the removal of the old depot buildings as work proceeds at a brisk pace.
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Stewart Brothers
Iron Mountain
Sult Instituted by Newport Oil Directors in Suit
The Newport Oil Prospecting Company directors met Friday to ratify action by a committee to sue Malang & Cowan for breach of contract. Attorneys Phillips & Campbell expect judgment for the full amount received, with stockholders to receive refunds unless a new well is pursued. The piece notes stockholders may recover funds or see a two thousand foot hole begun. Also mentions Episcopalian Sunday School picnicers returning to Batesville after a misconnected train, praising the picnic and hospitality, with a long list of attendees.
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Newport Oil Prospecting Commpany
Malang & Cowan
Phillips & Campbell
Court In Equity
Fair Grounds
Newport
J. B. Roseborough
Batesville
Messrs
Mesdames
R. Hite
Gustave Jones
Surprise Wedding in Forrest City at Sheriff’s Home
In Forrest City on Wednesday at 6 pm a quiet home wedding united Miss Mabel, daughter of Sheriff W. E. Williams, to Fred Atkins with Rev. Over officiating. The groom hails from a Memphis family and runs a Forrest City store. The bride, formerly visiting Newport, is praised for beauty and character. The couple departed for their honeymoon.
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Forrest City
W. E. Williams
Mabel
Fred Atkins
Ornce
Memphis
Newport
Golden 50th anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Hirsch
A family reunion in St Louis on June 17 marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Aaron Hirsch. Immediate relatives and 21 grandchildren will attend including J B Hirsch and wife of Little Rock L Hirsch and wife of Newport Ralph Hirsch and J B Strauss and J D Goldman of St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Aaron Hirsch
J. B. Hirsch
Little Rock
L. Hirsch
Newport
Ralph Hirsch
State News Notes and Local Transit Plans
Hon Charles D Creaves met the president to discuss the state situation and says insurgent resistance will continue. Arkansas Democrat notes blackberries at 3.00 per crate and farm profits. Judsonia Advance reports Paragould to build a brick or stone Union station, moves to relocate old depot, with a modern facility. The Cotton Belt plans a substantial brick freight depot, with contracts let and work soon.
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Paragould
Cotton Belt
Pearls and Shells Show Memphis Pearling Power
The Memphis territory pearling trade reveals the scale of J. M. O'Hara & Co. Their May purchases totaled 24000 dollars, underscoring continued growth aided by reputation and a liberal buyer. An 82 grain river pearl sparked a $2000 bid by a stranger, who refused the offer, amid rumors it came from the North to dupe a buyer.
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Memphis
J. M. O'Hara & Co
J. M O'Mara
State Democratic Convention Opens in Little Rock
The Democratic state convention convenes Tuesday at noon in the Capital theater Little Rock with about 503 delegates expected. T. McRae is a likely chair, Kansas City declaration of 1900 may be endorsed on national issues, Governor Davis to address briefly, and Carroll Armstrong expected to be reelected state chair.
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Capital
Little Rock
T. ©. McRae
Kansas City
Davis
Carroll Armstrong
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Bay
John
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James Johnston
Sae
Robi. Laird, Jr
Auvergne
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Guthjerking Liem
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