02 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
1
In Washington on December 1 the wartime coal rationing for essential uses takes effect. The plan limits coal to five classes for power heat and light and directs rail and local authorities to curb nonessential consumption. Retail dealers must prioritize households hospitals and essential services while distribution is monitored to prevent misuse.
Tuesday brings snow and a cold wave with colder conditions Wednesday in the eastern area. High near 65, low around 0, with light rainfall. A passage notes railroad administration actions under United States fuel administration orders to enforce Lever Act priorities.
A sales pitch urges investors to buy shares in the Comanche Home Oil Company No 2 at par value of one dollar. Buyers are asked to mail an application form from Waco Texas with a fund check for fully paid nonassessable stock, payable to Comanche Home Oil Co No 2, via salesman G C Cameron.
Washington notes carry a strong push for Jenkins release as Congress and Secretary Lansing clash over Carranza policy. Porter says forceful measures may be required to protect Americans in Mexico, while noting the note is not an ultimatum.
Little Rock December 2 There are six avowed candidates for governor from South Arkansas each in the race to the finish They are Thomas C McRae of Nevada county George R Haynie of Nevada county Tom J Terral Union county John H Riggs of Garland county Smeade Powell of Ouachita county Frank M Wells of Ashley county The entry list excludes other prospects from across the state Rumors persist that Congressman H M Jaceway of the Fifth district may join the race though denial has been made by reliable sources
Stella Mitchell and Hattie Mauldin receive decrees for desertion in chancellery actions while Theodore Mauldin and Irma Jones also obtain desertion decrees. United States Auto Company loses by default against John Ritz. Classified ad from G. N. Autry in Prescott seeks split staves and stave bolts and timber tracts near the railroad with specifications and prices.
El Paso dispatch recounts 1,000 Villa troops attacking the Eighteenth federal regiment near Santa Rosalia Chihuahua, following the execution of Chapultepec officer Felipe Angeles. Only two of the 676 federal soldiers survived. sources cite missing Gen. Santo Sanchez and Cárdenas authorities suppressing details.
Tom Wilson state commissioner of labor has been appointed to head the federal employment service for Arkansas. He will receive a dollar a year with franking privileges for the office. An downtown office will open once a suitable location is found in charge of Deputy Commissioner E I McKinley and aided by Mrs Ed J Hattaway from the federal service women’s division. It will operate in cooperation with the Arkansas State Employment Service and all workers are urged to report labor needs to the state capitol office.
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