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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
3
An August promotion offers 50 000 votes to the contestant sending the largest cash amount between August 3 at 9:00 a.m. and August 15 at 6:00 p.m. This applies to Daily or Weekly News subscribers. A second place in each district earns 5 000 votes with a Special Ballot. All votes must be received by the 6:00 p.m. closing time August 15.
All candidates are urged to put forth their best efforts to secure the special ballot or risk opponents gaining ahead in the contest. For information address The News Contest Department Prescott Arkansas.
The International Congress of Historical Science held in Berlin selected Dr. Hill United States ambassador to Germany to deliver the opening address. The owners of a Boston terrier lament the pet's sudden death, widow and master expressing grief and noting many offers for the dog.
Chicago reports the death of Je na a seven year old Boston terrier noted for winning numerous TV dog show prizes. The loss impacts owners and fans who followed the acclaimed hound through competitions.
Lincoln Nebraska dispatch notes that William Jennings Bryan plans a three day Chicago stay beginning August 22 to consult with Democratic leaders including Chairman Mack. He will attend Kern’s notification in Indianapolis on August 25 and then speak in Topeka on August 27 before returning to Lincoln.
In Chicago the executive committee led by Chairman Ross of Buffalo met about campaign work and a proclamation to mobilize Negro voters nationwide. Sixty members and over twenty political leaders attended as plans target the middle west and states including New York New Jersey Connecticut and West Virginia.
London August 7 The Lambeth conference concluded with a closing service at St Pauls cathedral led by Bishop Tuttle of Misgopri Timely completion marked by solemn ceremony as delegates prepared to return home.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop of York attend with 200 bishops as an encyclopedia summarizing conference results is prepared for release.
Cardinal Gibbons fell ill with intestinal trouble at Castel Gandolfo and was brought to Rome where he went to bed. He arrived from New York on July 30 and had visited the American college on Aug. 3.
Atlanta Aug 7 Georgia's legislature passed a bill in the house imposing a 200 tax on all saloons or restaurants selling near beer. The measure reflects the body's stance on the beverage.
New York, Aug. 7 John Temple Graves, candidate of the Independence party for vice president, underwent a slight operation in a private hospital. He is resting comfortably.
Russian consul at Tien Tsin M. Poppe was perhaps fatally stabbed. the assailant escaped.
Trade mark and copyright twenty conventions between Japan and the United States have taken place in Tokyo. Chicago clearing house balances on Wednesday stood at 34,452,690 dollars. A fire in Donaueschingen Germany killed several people and destroyed 100 houses. At the Detroit meeting of the Labor Commissioners association National Commissioner McNeill was elected president. Mexican health officials criticize Texas quarantine against that republic.
Shreveport Aug 7 The lynching of Andrew Harris a Negro occurred July 26 as he was being taken to Bethany jail by a posse. Harris allegedly resisted captivity and was riddled with bullets during the escape attempt.
Henry P. Brown of Cleburne Texas was chosen supreme grand chancellor at the Knights of Pythias convention held in Boston on August 7.
The attorney general's department holds that the land commissioner cannot sell submerged lands under shallow San Jacinto bay waters in Harris county and elsewhere. Applicants sought to buy land near Goose Creek oil field as mineral land claiming oil. The Texas Midland railroad may issue 2,000,000 dollars in bonds and reduce capital stock, first bonding of the line under E. H. Green.
Dr. M. M. Carrick of Dallas has been named assistant quarantine inspector for the port of Galveston by State Health Officer Brumby on Aug. 7. The appointment strengthens the port health inspection staff and aims to improve disease control at Galveston.
President Johnson will issue a bulletin to all American league clubs urging enforcement of the league constitution's betting ban. He may order arrests for bets at ball parks to deter gamblers. In Atlanta, testimony at a convict treatment hearing described a 15-year-old boy whipped, mutilated, and dying after hospital transfer.
In Weatherford Texas Aug 7 heirs of the late Governor S W T Lanham divide the family estate into five equal shares each valued at 20000 dollars. The old Lanham home in Weatherford goes to Ned Lanham of Fort Worth as part of the division.
Fernie British Columbia August 7 part of the town remains at risk as a park fire continues. At Ferguson's camp near Co kato siding three miles west of Fernie 600 cords of cedar posts and many telegraph poles are burning. Ties along the Canadian Pacific main line are aflame in multiple spots and bridge gangs work to keep the line open.
The Lane-McGinnis cotton mills in New Orleans will switch to a six day workweek starting next Monday, up from three days. Wages of employees will be cut by 20 percent to offset the longer hours.
Copenhagen reports Danish explorer Byllus Erichsen and two companions perished in a snowstorm while exploring the northwestern coast of Greenland. Telegram information confirms the fatal accident occurred in the far north during their expedition.
The city records seven heat related deaths, reported August 7, with four adults including two elderly, two infants among the victims.
Bonham Texas will host the Old Settlers' Reunion from August 26 through August 29. Organizers invite former residents and families to attend events and gatherings across the four day period.
New York egg receipts on Wednesday reached 11 839 cases while St Louis reported wheat receipts of 102 000 bushels. Kansas City noted wheat shipments of 232 000 bushels on Wednesday. Also mentioned are items about a Finnish diet fan session and a sensational note claiming the Pasha of Turkey was lynched and an appeal for campaign funds by Hon W J Bryan.
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