Democratic Interests and Global Conflicts Highlight News
The Indiana party platform diverges from national lines as Gem Gomez declines a six thousand dollar pension voted by the Cuban legislature. Memphis meeting endorses Richard Olney for president while Roosevelt is urged to form a coal strike commission. Hanna backs Panama, a Joliet flood causes major damage, and labor unrest features in Western Union and packinghouse fights. Boer British war totals and peace terms shape Africa, with Boer concessions and crown colonies discussed.
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Memphis
Richard Olney
Roosevelt
St. Helena
Bermuda
Cape
England
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Britain
Cape Colony
Study of Northern Arkansas Lead and Zinc Fields Under Way
The United States Geological Survey will extend work in northern Arkansas this summer under George Adams with A L Perdue and Ernest Burchard assisting. The project aims to map camps within the Yellville quadrangle and advance the Ozark lead and zinc study with a detailed geological report and folios including maps of topography and surface features. The North Arkansas Miners' Association plans a comprehensive zinc and lead exhibit at the world’s site.
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United States Geological Survey
Arkansas
George Adams
A. EL. Perdue
Arkansas State University
Ernest
Marion
Boone, Newton
Searcy
Ozark Land and Zinc
Baine and Adams
Gine
Geological Survey
North Arkansas Miners’ Association
Dr Andrew Hunter of Arkansas Methodist dies in Little Rock
Dr Andrew Hunter a revered Arkansas Methodist leader died at his son's home in Little Rock on the 3d with illness dating from May 10 after a fall from a street car. Born December 26 1813 in Monaghan Ireland he came to America as a child and became a longtime minister and public figure including service as state senator and senate president.
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Andrew Hunter
Little Rock
Hunter
Dr. Hunter
Belemona
County of Antrim
Ireland
York
Methodist Church
Missouri
Batesville
Arkansas
Attakapas Country
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Bonham, Tex
Payetteville
Saline County
Hempstead County
Red River
Mississippi
Old Liberty Ground
Salime County
Camden
Arkadelphia
Pine Bluff
New York
Dallas
Bradley
Senate
John T. Jones
Phillips
United
Washington
A. H. Garland
Baxter
Iiap
Bradley County
May Visit the Springs Prompts White House Reply
A letter dated June 4 1902 from the Executive Mansion Washington DC replies to the Business Men's League regarding inviting President Roosevelt to visit Hot Springs Arkansas on his southern tour this fall. It states no western trip plans are made and thanks the group for their cordial invitation and consideration of their wishes.
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Business Men's League
Roosevelt
Hot Springs
Executive
Washington, D. C
Cooley
Business Men’s League
Ari
Aluminum and Beauxite Bulletin Shocks Arkansans
U S Geological Survey director Chas D Walcott summarizes 1901 aluminum and bauxite data. US production reached 7 150 000 pounds while imports and prices remained steady. Georgia leads bauxite with 18 905 long tons valued at 79 914. Arkansas gains from Pittsburg Reduction Co plant at Bauxite Saline County set to boost 1903 output.
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Chas. D. Walcott
United States Geological Survey
Arkansans
United States
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Hfall
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Bauxite
Saline County
Lod
France
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Salt Company
North
South America
James Greenway
Hint
Pittshore
Pata Mise Louder
Andrew Carnegie
Mr C Carnegie
Mr. Greenway
Cuba
Roosevelts
Hot Springs
Attorney General Murphy targets price rises by Roele grocers
In Little Roele Murphy said the Retail Grocers Association there may be an unlawful price fixing cartel but no funds exist for an immediate investigation. He planned suits once enough voluntary information and evidence are gathered. In Morriston, L C Street, a stock dealer, was fatally shot by J H L Bunker, a barber, over a dispute about a cow price.
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Murphy
Little Roele
L. C. Street
Morriston
J. HL. Bunker
Deaf Mute Graduates at State Institute Commencement
The State Deaf Mute Institute held its commencement on the evening of the 3d. Two graduates received diplomas, Mise Ella Pollard of Amity Clarke county and Mr. Davis of Waldo Columbia county. Gov Davis awarded diplomas and medals for top pupils and various arts, sewing and work, with medals donated by local officials and educators.
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State Deaf Mute Institute
Mise Ella Pollard
Amity
Clarke County
Davis
Waldo
Columbia County
C. D. James
Charitable Board
Jane Johns
Chas
Stitt
Clara Turtchell
Miss Blake
Fanny Hunter
Miss Stephan
Lora Henderson
Miss Abbott
Abby Moore
Christian Church Convention Elects Officers at Hot Springs
At the annual state convention in Hot Springs Dr. McConnell of Hot Springs was elected president of the missionary board for the year. An executive committee includes John Fletcher E Mock J N Jessup Alex C Hull T Howland B R Davidson ET Edmondson. A five member committee led by Davidson was named to consider plans for a Bible chair at the state university and ministerial education. A preachers institute was organized by the ministers at the convention.
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The
Christian Church
Hot Springs
Dr. McConnell
Missionary Board
John Fletcher
E. Mock
J. N. Jessup
Alex C. Hull
T. ©. Howland
B. R. Davidson
Fayetteville
ET. Edmondson
Fort Smith
Merrs. Davidson
N. M. Rugland
Fayette
Jealousy sparks fatal shooting in Fayetteville
Miss Ella Boatwright was fatally shot by Mrs. Fannie Moorehouse in Brooks' drug store Fayetteville. This marked Moorehouse's second attempt at Boatwright's life. The motive is believed to be jealousy.
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Ella Boatwright
Fayetteville
Fannie Moorehouse
Brooks
Moorehouse
Miss Boatwright
Railroads set time fare for Little Rock convention trip
All railroads agreed to a time fare for the round trip to the Republican state convention in Little Rock on June 25 and 26. James Osted, visiting from Fordyce, was found dead in his Hot Springs room from consumption. Newark fire losses: John Martin stock $5,000 insured 2,400 total. W T Magness stock $5,000 insured 1,200 total. Griffith & Morrow stock $10,000 insured 5,000 total.
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Little Rock
James Osted
Fordyce
Hot Springs
Newark
John Martin
W .T. Magness
Griffith & Morrow
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Gem Gomez
Cubam
Hanna
Panama
James Black
Columbia
Joliet
Western Union
Miss Stone
Chicago Packing House Teamsters
Tieting
Venezela
Texas
Pord Dix
San Antonio
Andebon Society of
Miracie
Alll
Hattiesburg
Migs
Hobson
Merimac Fame
St. Louis
Oregon
Geo. E. Chamberlain
Chas. M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Joseph
American Steel Founders’ Company
Philippe Commission
Philippine Islands
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Oklahom
Indian Territory
News OF Arkansas
Andrew Gunter
Kidling
Montrose
Ashley County
B. F. Newton
Nickelberry
Newton
Christian Church Convention
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