Arkansas enacts DeRossitt game law barring non residents
Governor Davis signs the DeRossitt game act prohibiting hunting fishing and trapping by non residents in Arkansas. The measure creates county game wardens sheriffs as ex officio wardens and sets penalties up to five hundred dollars including fines for ships transporting game outside state lines. Mississippi County is exempt from the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Davis
General Assembly
State of
Arkansas
Individuel
Mississippi County
Bet on Arkansas Governor Sparks at Marion Hotel
J R Bush of Helena, circuit clerk and state charities board member, wagered $600 that Gov Jeff Davie will seek re election as governor. His opponent put up $1000 that Davie will not be reelected. The bet reportedly occurred during a political dispute at Hotel Marion in Forrest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest City
Ark
J. R. Bush
Helena
State Board of Charities
Little Rock
Hotel Marion
Bush
Jeff Davie
Davie
Tha Bella
Bonds Approved for Arkansas Capitol Commissioners
Little Rock, April 27. Auditor T. C. Monroe approved bonds of J. B. McCaleb, W. B. Alexander, J. M. Flenniken, R. W. Mcfarlane, and Z. T. Matthews as capitol commissioners after consulting Attorney General Murphy. The legal question centered on whether these commissioners are gubernatorial appointees. Bonds of both governor and legislature appointees were filed for safekeeping, with no formal filing yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
T. C. Monroe
J. B. McCaleb
W.B. Alexander
J. M. Flenniken
R. W. Mcfarlane
Z. T. Matthews
Capitol
Arkansas
Murphy
Col. Murphy
Davis
Ham Brawley
Monroe
Col. Monroe
Curiosity in Ordinances Bans Second Hand Book Purchases
A New York City ordinance prohibits second hand book purchases between sunset and 7 a.m and outside the dealer's store. It requires prominent display of goods for 30 days, detailed purchase and sale records, and sale only in original condition. The Memphis Commercial Appeal condemns the measure as a violation of individual rights and an example of useless legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Governor Vetoes Mussels Bill in Arkansas Legislature Vote
Governor Davis vetoed the Myers supplemental bill for mussel protection. The House failed to override with 46 ayes to 25 tices, needing 51. Senate confirmed G. T. Breckinridge to the state board of charities. Senate did not adopt King anti trust bill. gambling act repeal failed in House. House discussed deficiency appropriation. statute redistricting amended to replace Crawford with Kirby. Mrs. J Blakely was in town shopping Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Davis
House
Senate
G. T. Breckinridge
Greene County
State Board of Charities
Cook
Chicot
Arkansas
T. D. Crawford
W. FP. Kirby
Texarkana
Tired Mothers Poem Exalts Lost Child Memory
A heartfelt poem on motherhood and loss speaks to exhausted mothers who cherish a child’s memory. The speaker reflects on blessings, fatigue, and the ache of a missing child, contrasting past joys with present quiet sorrow.
Lavaca Lynch Mob Suspected Over Farmer Father
Lavaca townspeople near Lynch Law level as George Willard, a farmer suspected of brutal acts toward his daughter Bessie, faces growing anger after a partial confession. Willard’s history of cruelty and alleged coercion fuels fear that a mob will act.
Hanged man revived in Alabama after execution
In Wedowee Randolph County two weeks after Tom Darrah was hanged for murder a physician pronounced him dead but the body revived. Restoratives revived him and he is reported to sit up and take nourishment. The case raises questions about legal death and potential re-arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Tom Darrah
Wedowee
Anniston
Randolph County
Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette to End US Tour
The Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette of Chicago announce their final U S tour stop in this city at the opera house Thursday night. The ensemble promises sweet singing, lively entertainment, and high public approval as they near the end of their run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quartette
Chicago
U.S
Opera House
Lasses Shia Company
Lynching at Ganey Creek Ends Quietly in Missouri Town
At about six this morning the body of Alex Thompson, a Black man taken from the calaboose by a mob, was found hanging from the Ganey Creek trestle on the Iron Mountain line. The sheriff and coroner opened an inquiry. guards were posted as investigators probed the scene and questioned night guards. the verdict deemed death the result of unknown parties.
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Gordon
Alex Thompson
Calaboose
Ganey Creek
Iron Mountain Main Line
Thompson
Haywood Dickinson
Gurder Lumber Company
Dickinson
Gordon Lumber Company
Cuffman
Arkansas House and Senate Bills Move Amid Contests
In Little Rock on April 24 the house passed a senate bill creating chancery districts for all counties after a tight vote of 46 to 43. Other actions included reconsidering a bond increase for the St Francis levee district, a failed Confederate grees care appropriation, and passage of multiple legal bills. Conference appointees were named on the University of Arkansas appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
House
Senate
Campbell
Randolph
Killough
St. Francis Levee
Apple
Austin
Lonoke County
Norwood
Huddleston
Futrell
Speakler Moore
Arkansas
Cook
Chicot
W. F. Kirby
Texarkansas Digester
Jeffer
University of Arkansas
Sen
Arkansas Guard to attend St Louis World's Fair dedication
The Arkansas State Guard will be represented at the dedication by Maj Gen W H Haynes and Brig Gen B W Green on Gen Corbin’s staff. Six companies from Fort Smith Walnut Ridge Paragould Newport and Little Rock had planned to go but Won Mountain railroad refused them transportation.
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Arkansas State Guard
St. Louis
W. H. Haynes
B. W. Green
Corbin
Fort Smith
Walnut Ridge
Paragould
Newport
Little Rocky
Won Mountain Railroad
Lilliputian Wedding thrills Newport Opera House crowd
Newport Opera House overflowed Thursday night under D C G management as Lilliputian Wedding and other numbers delighted the audience. Col Minor praised Leslie O Neal for selling 34500 in tickets. The program featured a wedding scene with Miss Francis Johnson and Master Charles Minor, a florid chorus, cakewalks, and a naval quartet closing the show.
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Newport Opera House
Our City
Col. Minor
Leslie O'Neal
Tom Thumb
Mendelssohn
Lucy Brandenburg
Josephine * Deadrick
Carl Hirsch
Lela Johnson
Louise Stephens
Louise Robertson
John Pettit
Francis Johnson
Charles Minor
de Grave Simpson
Hazel Jones
Dacia O'Neal
Champ Simpson
Baby
Wang
Mildred Minor
Corinne Mosby
Dorothy Hill
Vernon Glavin
Mesdames Bandy
Hillhouse and Marshall
Mr. Tetwiler
A. D. Holland
Forest Dillard
Dr. MacCollugh
John R. Lofton
Mesdames Crook
Berman
Smart Set Hosts Charming Friday Tea With Prize Draw
Mia Smart Set and invited guests shared a pleasant Friday afternoon with original picannini place cards, a Progressive Cachre game producing a four-way draw for a Bohemian glass nappy prize. dainty refreshments of strawberry ice cream cake and salted almonds complemented the gathering and several noted attendees were listed among Mrs Wilmans' guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Wilmans
Mrs. Wilmans
Megdames Gustave Martin
L. Minor
Narcle Minor
Gustave Jones
H. Wilmans
EB. L. Maris
R. D. Wilmann
J. L. Sells
R. M. Johnson
Clyde Woods
T. S. Allen
W. A. O'Neal
A. D. Bailey
William Hooker
William Bailey
Geo. R. Haya
T. D. Kinman, Jr
D. D. Watson
B.D. Bracy
RB. Hite
W. W. Dutton
L. BE. Willis
Addie Willis
G. A. Billhouse
W. W. McMinn
Geo. Anderson
F. 8. Hess
L. Hirsch
H. E. Cobb
Crury Adams
Batesville
Louis Stevens
Galveston
Misses Lula Empie
May Ward
Lucy Brandenburg
Marille Dillard
Carrie Stevens
Mary Laird
Low Minor
Evening Dance Draws Newport Crowd at Bailey Building
Newport youths gathered for a long awaited dance on Monday night in the Bailey building. Morgan's orchestra supplied fine music and a large attendance enjoyed the evening. Guests included E. D. Bracy, Peyton Ferguson, J. L. Sells, W. A. O'Neal, Mrs. J. L. Bishop, Cora Parish, Josie Phillipa, Pearl Warner, Maude Richardson, Kate Bishop, Mary Laird, Lou Minor, Gene Bandy, May Ward, Claire Johnson, Marille Dillard, Miriam Handford, Essie Walker, Sprigg Foushee, George Stackey, Rafe Richardson, W. C. Daniels, Fred Parish, Tom Dillard, Will Parish, Will Egan, P. P. Skipwith, Robi Laird Jr., Ed Sprig, John Prewitt, Harry Brandenburg, Dr. Owen Walker, and Dr. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Bailey
Morgan
Messrs
E. D. Bracy
Peyton Ferguson
J. L. Sells
W- A. O'Neal
J. L. Bishop
Miasea Cora
Parish
Josie Phillipa
Pearl Warner
John Prewitt
Harry Brandenburg
Owen Walker
Black
Frank Gullett
Editor Holmes Letter from Camden Beacon Missive in Little Rock
The Camden Beacon editor returns from Little Rock where he assisted with a special edition amid staff troubles. He notes a printer’s death from tainted liquor and another's drowning, excuses the issue’s missing local material, and thanks the Herald editor for sharing a report while lamenting limited resources.
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Will Holmes
Camden
The
Herald
the Beacon
William A Steen Dies. Interment Planned at Pleasant Grove
William A Steen of Smith & Steen Tuckerman died Saturday morning after a period of illness. Interment is scheduled for Sunday at Pleasant Grove. Dr Whidden, son-in-law of Tankersley, died Friday afternoon from pneumonia. He leaves a wife and several children. services at Sand Hill Sunday afternoon.
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William A. Steen
Smith & Steen, Tuckerman
Pleasant Grove
Whidden
Tankersley
Nurvices
Sand Hill
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Davis Commission
Lavaca
George Willard
Willard
Bessie Willard
Bessie
Texas
D. C
Phil Berman
C. B. Crook
Plerodora
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