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Newspaper
Newport Weekly Independent
Location
Newport, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
4
Gen Wannamaker aims to build the world’s largest department store in Chicago, in a plan reported among several sweeping national developments. The article also notes labor unrest in West Virginia and Virginia, along with a tally of military, postal, and diplomatic actions shaping early 20th century U.S. policy and economy.
Gov. Davis asks county officials to submit lists of taxpayers worthy of penalty remission due to the recent drought. He seeks guidance on whether a general remission is possible and urges withholding penalty collection until advised. Include names and penalty amounts for those deemed deserving.
The State Fire Insurance Agents Association closed its annual gathering in Little Rock on the 12th. A resolution urged repeal of the valued policy law and suggested a legislative measure to regulate rates and promote intelligent practice in rate matters. The association called for cooperation among insurers to study thefts across all risk classes. Officers re elected: President Allan Kennedy Fort Smith. Secretary Arthur W. Mills Pine Bluff. Treasurer W Z Tankersley Pine Bluff.
Lemuel White, a Texarkana bartender, faced two highwaymen who pistol whipped him as he traveled home. He fought back, losing use of both hands after being shot, and fled while the assailants fired again. White believes he wounded one robber. a young man shot earlier in town is dying and suspected as one of the robbers.
The annual law department banquet at the state university was held in Little Rock on the night of the 10th. Alumni officers elected include President Thomas B. Northet of Paris Logan County, Vice President Julian G. Donaway of Little Rock, Secretary Wm. M. Lewis of Little Rock, and Treasurer Clide I. Pettit of Stuttgart Arkansas County.
Major General W H Haynes announces a ruling on Arkansas state guard appointments. Offic es shall be apportioned to reflect broader public representation and regional balance. Commissions in staff or line must follow the governor’s directive and recommendations must conform to the executive ruling.
A list of University of Arkansas graduates includes Rathburn Alden, B A Wroten, E Babb B A, Richard Berton B Ph, John W Baxter B A and B A, John D Beakley B Ph, Oscar D Briggs B A and B Pt, Fred I Brown M Tierbert BE, Buchanan B A, William Clancy C E, William Y Hills E, Rowena McC Galloway B A, Freeman I Gibson B S, Roswell S Lander C E, John L McConnell C E, Dennis C Mooring B S, Thomas D Sedgwick B Aland B S, Carl D Smith B A, Garfield Stubblefield C h, Mabel Sutton C B, Alfred W Wesson B A, Nina Hardin B A.
The total asset valuation of taxable property in Arkansas increased by 23.36 million dollars in the past year. Counties submitted reports to the state auditor detailing 1901 assessments used for this year’s tax collection, with 1901 assessed value at 225,267,681 compared to 201,908,783 in 1900.
Commissioner J. W. Colquitt sold 1155.85 worth of bank lands in Chicot County to B. F. Merritt G. W. Snell and G. I. Cracroft under a recent legislative act. The state has no record of the lands and buyers must establish title by abstract before transfer.
Superintendent Hogins lists escapees from the convict camp near Pine Bluff John Ross white Logan county four years uttering forged instruments committed February 15 1902 Fred Davis white Craighead county four years burglary and larceny committed March 17 190% Jesse Williams colored Faulkner county four years burglary and larceny
The state board of railway commissioners granted a charter last week to the Louisiana and Arkansas railway. The new company consolidates the Louisville and Arkansas and the Arkansas, Louisiana and Southern Railway running from Stamps to Winfield, Louisiana, a 125 mile line.
The University of Arkansas reports 606 students enrolled this year. Branch campuses at Little Rock and Pine Bluff add 476 more, bringing total university enrollment to 1,082 students.
A unidentified white man, about 35, 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds, was killed in a wreck at Baldwin on the Iron Mountain line, ten miles from Pine Bluff. Authorities did not release his name.
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