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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
The Conway Statesman praises forward move ment in Prescott urging progress and prosperity. It notes speculation about Hal Nor awood possibly becoming governor in four years, urging caution until cooler weather arrives before stirring up excitement. The piece reflects local political chatter and civic interest.
The text notes a near dawn of prosperity with crops expected to exceed average despite earlier drought threats around Prescott and the south. Farmers and merchants show renewed confidence, ending a period of cautious spending and reduced trade that caused widespread business stagnation.
In a post election interview Mr. Donaghey outlines plans to pursue education along agricultural lines in Arkansas, emphasizing farming as the foundation of prosperity and signaling policy priorities after taking office as governor.
News of the improvement in the lumber trade pleases those who support Prescott’s interests as mills contribute to our industrial life with technology and growth.
Prominent Democrats in the state mobilize a systematic effort to secure William J. Bryan's attendance at the Hot Springs state fair. The move signals a major political push to draw the famed orator and candidate to the event, potentially boosting engagement and support.
The News reports there have been no additional contributions to The News National Campaign Fund, so the usual list of names or sponsors is omitted in today’s edition. The note clarifies that no further donors are recorded for this period.
A description notes that sounds from the Arkansas junior senator’s direction resemble the noise an oyster makes, implying a critical or humorous take on the senator’s public remarks.
A long interview with Artur Beaupre the American minister discusses the Venezuela Netherlands clash. President Castro expelled M de Reus Dutch minister at Caracas over the dispute. The Dutch foreign office seeks the American stance on possible contingencies and reactions.
A passenger train collided with a train of empty cars on a branch line between Flensburg and Kiel. Nine people were killed and many injured. All victims were residents of nearby towns along the line.
Miss Catherine Gorman, 23, believed to have undergone one of Brooklyn’s most remarkable skin grafting recoveries after hair and scalp were torn from her head in a Williamsburg store incident last May. Six weeks of operations included grafts from relatives Margaret Gorman and a cousin, creating skin islands that united as new skin formed at the wound edges.
Dover England August 11 In an attempt to swim the English channel James Means Scottish champion showed extraordinary determination. After fourteen hours in the water he was within three miles of France when exhaustion struck and an attendant aboard a tug had to jump into the water fully dressed to support the swimmer until rescue.
Anna Klemms was killed and her son Harry injured when Clarence N. Wolf driving the car struck a bridge being repaired near San Hart San Francisco. The collision occurred at night as the machine was driven onto the torn bridge. Wolf escaped unharmed.
A Birmingham Mineral railroad passenger train carrying striking non union miners to Blocton mines was fired on near the city. Three men were instantly killed including conductor J T Collins deputy sheriff J C Dent and miner William Howell. Eleven were wounded with two likely to die. Soldiers and deputies guarded the train which was paused after a fusillade from a rock-rough cut. Windows shattered and the engine damaged as shots were fired at the engineer behind shields.
Secretary of War Wright said a formal order would outline the dismissal of eight West Point cadets after conferences with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. He declined further discussion. Wright also talked with the president about Cuba and Panama administration questions during the Oyster Bay visit.
Thousands greet the American battle fleet in Auckland as Prime Minister Wood hails President Roosevelt’s traditions of Anglo-Saxon unity. Admiral Sperry replies with a ceremonial address and a carved wooden casket featuring a New Zealand emblem.
Knoxville August 11 two men died instantly and three were injured in a blast near Copeland Sevier county while drilling for a railroad blast. Walter Mathias and Will Dorsey were killed when a charged hole exploded as they resumed work after dinner. The injured are expected to recover.
New Orleans detectives concluded the Southern Pacific express wreck near the city was caused by a switch being turned. Three men identified as Morris Kohannon E. W. Woodman and John Pounder were placed under arrest as part of the investigation.
In Boston on August 11 the seventh national convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies opened with a solemn high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. About 3 000 people attended the service. The Most Rev W H O Connell preached the sermon and delegates were welcomed by Lieutenant Governor Draper in the statehouse reception.
NEWS FROM NARCISSO OKLA AUG 11 REPORTS zinc and lead found nearby sparking excitement. A separate item notes W H Taft and party returning from White Sulphur Springs to Hot Springs Virginia dated Aug 11.
A tall chimney at Sagedin collapsed burying 100 workers in Vienna. Seven bodies have been recovered so far. rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the disaster and identify the victims.
Brief items report a Paducah trial about night riders and a death sentence threat, E Grindstaff of Austin amputating his left arm after sawing a board, a runaway team fatally injuring nine year old Cora Spellar in Chicago, Jeff Taylor suing for 60000 over lost legs on Texas and Pacific rails, and Simon Morrison a Grand Rapids veteran who voted for Jackson and met W. J. Bryan while bathing in the Young Men's club.
A chaotic scene near Aberdeen Mississippi ends with Ira Cody shooting Wade Riggan after a hammer grab, as Rev Arthur Rawel of New Zealand comments. In Indiana, Winona assembly hears a remark on tattooed chins to curb divorces. Judge Eugene Williams of Waco plans to push a convention resolution to strike the all-pass law ban on newspaper railroad advertising exchanges.
Sherman Texas August 10. A large gathering of Mildred Lee camp United Confederate Veterans passed resolutions condemning the adoption of the arithmetic in Texas public schools that references southern generals. The resolutions call on Governor Campbell and the state board of education to cancel the contract and select a different arithmetic.
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