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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

2

Prescott Daily News State and County Ticket Listing

The Prescott Daily News lists state officials and county officers including Governor George W. Donaghe and Secretary of State Ludwig along with county roles such as Sheriff, County Judge, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and other local offices. The notice declares the paper’s mail rates and postage details and identifies circulation posture.

George W. Donaghe State Ludwig State Treasury J. Y. Yates

Woman to Hang for Murder in Kansas

Ottawa Kan Aug 5 District Judge Smart sentenced Mrs Mollie Stewart to death under the law as it existed at the time the crime was committed for the murder of Mrs Jane Schneck and her two children A motion for new trial was overruled and Mrs Stewart and Frank Schneck husband of the murdered woman were ordered taken to the penitentiary at once Schneck has been in jail since his conviction in April while awaiting his appeal to the supreme court.

Ottawa Kan Smart Mollie Stewart Jane Schneck Stewart Frank Schneck Schneck Supreme Court

Careless Traveler Ignites Forest Fire Near Hoquiam

A traveler tossing a lit match into underbrush started a forest fire ten miles from Hoquiam on the Hump Tulips and Hoquiam road. The blaze has swept over more than 10 000 acres of slashings with 15 000 000 feet of cut timber, threatening Polson Logging Shaw Nelson and Stocksell camps. Fourteen thousand acres of green timber lie in the fire path. Estimated property loss exceeds 250 000 dollars.

Aberdeen Wash Hoquiam Hoaquiam Polson Logging Company Shaw & Nelson Stocksell Logging Company

Violent Earthquake Strikes Constantine Algeria

A violent earthquake hit Constantine Algeria at 2 30 Tuesday morning lasting ten seconds. It caused great damage with deaths reported locally and a number of lives lost in nearby towns.

Constantine Algeria

Corpse Found In Marsh Near Westport Maryland

The body of a woman was found in a marsh near Westport Maryland on August 6. Police reported the discovery as a death investigation and began inquiries to identify the deceased and determine cause.

Westport Here

Complete Primary Returns From 184 Counties

Dallas Aug 1 Complete returns from 184 counties show Davidson 145560 Wynne 12874 Complete returns list submission 126868 against 115618 For Governor Campbell 169418 Williams 97895 For Controller Barker 48419 Blades 25631 Parker 31877 Stephens 72452 White 27657 For Land Commissioner Robison 124772 Stone 101420 For Superintendent Alderdice 92288 Cousins 181778 For Judge Criminal Appeals Davidson 128050 Lathmoor 108982 Death of Dr Mills Corsicana Aug 4 Dr N J Mills brother of ex United States Senator Mills dies after long illness He leaves widow and two sons Roger Mills Dallas Charles Mills New Orleans Dr Mills was postmaster of Corsicana during Cleveland administration.

Dallas Davidson Wynne Campbell Williams Barker Blades Parker Stephens White Robison Stone Alderdice Cousins Court of Criminal Appeals Latthmoor Mills Corsicana Tex N. J. Mills United States Corasiuta Northern Virginia Robert E. Lee Roger Mills Charles Mills New Orleans Cleveland

Tyler man fined for pistol carry and assault in hotel incident

Austin report says T N Jones of Tyler pleaded guilty in county court to carrying a pistol and aggravated assault after an episode at the Driskill hotel involving W C Fidler of Chicago. Jones fined $100 for pistol and $25 for assault, total costs $174. revolver reportedly shown. Both men represented text book concerns recently.

Austin T. N. Jones Tyler Driskill Hotel Jones W. C. Fidler Chicago

State Medical Board Holds Meeting in Fort Worth

Fort Worth August 5 State medical board met here and elected officers President J D Osborne Cleburne vice president J D Mitchell Fort Worth secretary treasurer M E Daniel Honey Grove A resolution bans license holders from using their license to advertise hospitals and authorizes revocation Next meeting slated for November 10 in Dallas

Fort Worth State Medical Board J. D. Osborne Cleburne J. D. Mitchell M. E. Daniel Honey Grove Dallas

Saloon License Case Upheld by Galveston Court

In Galveston on August 5 Judge Lewis Fisher sustained city demurrers in the saloon district ordinance case. The ruling favors the city against James Henderson who sought a writ of mandamus to issue a saloon license. Case will be appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals.

Galveston M. E. Kleberg Lewis Fisher Tenth District Court James Henderson Court of Civil Appeals

San Antonio Hotel Company awards Houston Street contract

The San Antonio Hotel company has let a contract for a million dollar hotel on Houston street. Work is to begin in sixty days. In Fort Worth, A. O. Buffalo lost an arm after a Rosen Heights streetcar incident near the courthouse. He claims the man on the track was missed by the motorman who could not stop in time.

San Antonio San Antonio Hotel Company Houston Street Fort Worth Buffalo Rosen Heights Tlis

Fort Worth Man Found Dead in Bed

Fort Worth reports Frank Baler found dead in bed on August 5. No further details available.

Fort Worth Frank Baler

Edison Easing Up On Work and Wealth

Thomas A. Edison plans a shift from money making inventions to pure science and exploration. With 25 million dollars already, he aims to study chemistry more deeply and spend less time in the Llewellyn laboratory. He will travel with his wife to the Pacific coast and spend months in Florida and elsewhere as he pursues a lighter, exploratory life.

New York Thomas A. Edison Llewellyn N. J Mr. Edison Florida Pacific Coast

Culberson Telegraphs Commission On Rates

Washington August 6 The inter state commerce commission received a telegram from Senator Culberson announcing he will be in Texas Thursday or Friday as a special representative of the Texas railway commission to protest proposed rate increases on goods shipped into Texas. The increases go into effect August 10 at Texas common points and September at the Houston Galveston and Rio Grande unless the commission intervenes.

Washington Inter- State Commerce Commission Culberson Texas Railway Commission Texas Houston Galveston Rio Grande

Two Killed Three May Die In Mine Blast Near Shenandoah

An explosion at the Knickerbocker colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co near Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, killed two miners and fatally injured three others. Gas ignition during blasting caused a rock fall that buried Peter Dumkinsky Jacob Koelick Jnn Kuza Wm Saso and Chas Cowley. the first two were confirmed dead while the others were rescued.

Wage Reduction Notices at Central Falls Mills

Notices posted at United States Cotton company mills in Central Falls announce a wage cut to take effect next Monday. The reduction is not specified but is expected to be about ten percent and affects 500 workers.

Providence R. T United States Cotton Company Central Falls

Free Trade Congress Opens in London with Global Delegates

The International Free Trade congress opened in London with Lord Welby presiding. Delegates attend from the United States, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Italy and Great Britain.

Free Trade Congress London International Free Trade Congress Lord Welby United States France Germany Belgium Holland Denmark Italy Great Britain

Zeppelin airship sighted near Mayenz en route to Strasbourg

The Zeppelin airship was observed at 3:30 PM Tuesday after leaving Friedrichshafen at 6:30 AM. The flight covered 261 miles to Mayenz at about 29 miles per hour, including maneuvers with Major 8. Radnitz aboard. A message dropped over Basle, signed County Zeppelin, stating all is well and the course toward Strasbourg.

Mayenz Zeppelin Friederichshafen Radnitz Basle Switzerland Strasburg

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The Prescott Daily News Prescott Ark John BR. Jobe Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture Guy B. Tucker L. L. Coffman George B. Cook Justice Ritdick J. C. Hart the Supreme Court Carroll D. Wood Conepese Minor Wallace UO. A. Graves County Whsley A. M. Denmas MO. D. Bunny Tom Lavender C. C. Purtle Cotton Ingram Justices of the Peace F. M. Smyth John Bishers Burns SGUS Silver King West Main St Edison Culberson Telegraphs Commission Airdome BE. A. Short Mrs A.E. Shanklet Millinery Co Guy Market and Bakery Reese McDaniel How. Co A. M. Ellsworth Southwest Arkansas Telephone Go A.W. Smith Langford & Glemmons Bath Reem
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