Revision of Arkansas Initiative and Referendum Act Approved
The Legislative Committee of the Arkansas Federation of Labor led by G E Mikel Carl Schwighart and Wm Westwood announces a revised amendment to the Initiative and Referendum Act. The changes allow Supreme Court nullification by unanimous vote, require three fourths Legislature to repeal or amend people passed acts, and remove local government units from initiating laws conflicting with state laws. Existing petitions are withdrawn and being reprinted to reduce opposition.
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Little, Rock
The
Arkansas Federation of Labor
Presint
G. E. Mikel
Carl Schwighart
Little Rock
Wm Westwood
Itford
Anti-Saloon League
Supreme Court
Women of W C T U Plan Thursday Meeting Benevolence Drive
The W C T U will meet with Mrs John M Pittman Thursday at 3 pm rain or shine to finish a hospital benevolence and plan broader work. It urges every woman to join, noting Ohio liquor groups spent 535938 dollars in the recent election and inviting brothers to send honorary members. Dues are one dollar a year.
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John M. Pittman
Ohio Liquor Organizations
Ohio
No free Europe trip for top popular contestant claim
The item dismisses rumors that a contest offers a complimentary Europe trip for the most popular participant. It underscores there is no such prize and notes the organizers have not authorized any incentive.
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Europe
McLaughlin Not Electrocuted. Appeal Allowed
Neal McLaughlin of Franklin county was not electrocuted at the State Penitentiary as Gov. Hays did not act. Justice Jesse Hart granted an appeal to the Supreme Court less than 24 hours before the scheduled execution. Fort Smith counsel for the defense argued the prisoner is not guilty and criticized the clemency system and trial flaws.
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Little Rock
Neal McLaughlin
Franklin County
Hays
Supreme Court
Jesse Hart
J. W. Bourland
Fort Smith
Prompt Action Stops Cough with Dr King’s Discoveray
An advertisement urges rapid action against cold symptoms. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as soothing irritation, loosening phlegm, and providing immediate relief. Testimonials claim quick improvement. Available at druggists for 50 cents, Nevada County News at $1 yearly.
Final Returns Confirm Clarke Victory In Arkansas Senate Race
Final returns show James P. Clarke leading Harry Myers in the U S Senate race with 3 449 to 11 222 statewide. Myers carried only Newton and Searcy counties while failing in Crittenden where he had one vote. House results list Dem candidates winning all seven districts with tallies from Caraway Oldfield Tillman Ivie Wingo Packard Marcoway Taylor Woodwin.
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Little Rock
Poinset County
U. S
James P. Clarke
Harry Myers
Clarke
Myers
Newton
Searcy Myers
Crittenden County
T. H. Caraway
W. A. Oldfield
J. N. Tillman
W. N. Ivie
L. R. Putman
Otis Wingo
L. C. Packard
H. Marcoway
Sam M. Taylor
W. S. Woodwin
Wisdom and health notes in Birmingham editorial
A 3000 year old editorial on wisdom from the Bible is cited, contrasting wealth with wisdom and noting its source in Job. The piece shifts to a medical ad praising Dr. King’s New Life Pills for liver and digestive health, claiming relief from constipation and improved blood flow, followed by a brief Arnica Salve recommendation.
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Birmingham Ledger
Alabama Christian Advocate
Ophir
Dr. King
Arnica
See the Show at Gem Tonight in Detroit News
Mexico City is still a poor place to go to take the rest care. See the Show at Gem tonight.
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Detroit News
Mexico City
Gem
Stamp shortage scares buyers as tax law takes effect
Thousands in many cities rushed revenue offices fearing stamp shortages under the new tax law. The Internal Revenue Bureau assured no prosecutions for those willing to buy stamps, and issued rulings on state versus private certificates. Officials blamed Congress for lack of funding and warned drug stores to prepare for widespread stamping of taxable articles.
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Washington
Office
Internal Revenue Collectors
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Tion
Bureau
Postal Service Resumes Parcel Post With Germany and Austria Hungary
Postmaster General Burleson instructed postmasters to accept packages for Germany and Austria Hungary under the international parcel post rules pending further notice. The service had been suspended due to the war and now runs to all nations with which the U S has agreements, except Belgium Turkey and northeastern France where military actions halt operations.
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Washington
Burleson
Germany
Austria- Hungary
International Parcel Post Service
United States
Belgium
Turkey
France
Why Worry Why Worry Why Worry Atlanta Journal
In a front page editorial the Atlanta Journal urges readers to consider optimism amid war reports. It contrasts wartime leaders’ confidence with public concern and argues resilience and unity are essential as events unfold in Europe.
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Atlanta Journal
Europe
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