Dynamiting near Boyd's Point aims to reroute Arkansas River
In Pine Bluff and Little Rock reports the Arkansas River undermines the Jefferson County courthouse and other structures. Explosions near Boyd's Point threaten the courthouse, hotel, and bank while workers shore up the riverfront and remove valuables.
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Little Rock
H. F. Alciatore
Weather Bureau
J. M
Hudson River
Pine Bluff
Jefferson Hotel
Court House
Terlin
Jefferson County
Arkansas
Local theater advance for Lena Rivers in town tonight
The advance man for Lena Rivers Company arrives in the city ahead of the show at the opera house one week from tonight. The article notes ongoing construction of the new cottage on J T Gossett’s lot next to her home, with one completed house to be occupied by Watson family.
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Lena’ Rivers
Opera House
Mn. J.T Gossett
Watson [Latley
Dalhoff Company Placed In Bankruptcy In Little Rock
The Pal hoff Construction Company a railroad and levee contractor was placed in the hands of receiver Chris Ledwidge by Chancellor John K. Martineau on Henry Dalhoff’s petition. Bond set at 75000. Assets listed at 193745.04 with liabilities around 196220. The move aims to finish railroad work and protect creditors amid postpanic strain.
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Little Rock
Palhoff
Dalhoff
Lights for Nashville secures city electric plant deal
The Nashville city council clinched a deal with J. C. Stephenson for an electric lighting plant. City plans street lights at 50 dollars monthly using cluster lights, plus 50 cent drop lights for businesses and residences, 25 cents for porch lights, and lights for churches. Plant to be installed and operated as soon as possible with expected patronage covering operating costs.
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J. C. Stephenson
Nashville
Nashville News
Hawkins Schirmer Nuptials At White Cliffs
Frederick Hawkins editor of the Nashville Times wed Miss Gussie Schirmer at White Cliffs last Saturday. Rev J T Howell officiated at the Baptist church pastors home, with a reception following. Hawkins has been running the Nashville Times, moving the plant to the city from Mineral Springs.
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Frederick Hawkins
Nashville Times
Gussie Schirmer
Fred Schirmer
White Cliffs
J. T Howell
Baptist Church
Hawkins
Mineral Springs
Arkansas River Convention Named in Little Rock
The Arkansas River convention will meet next Saturday December 5 in Little Rock with prominent citizens from cities along the river between Muskogee and Pine Bluff attending to discuss river improvement. Judge Kavanaugh will preside, Bishop John B Morris delivers the invocation, and Governor Pindall along with Mayor Duey will give addresses of welcome. Permanent officers will be elected and formal business will begin.
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Little Rock
Muskogee
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Kavanaugh
River Commission
John B Morris
Pindall
Duey
Oil Well Near Lockesburg Resumes After Delay
The oil well near Lockesburg Arkansas has resumed work after weeks of delay caused by a broken cable. R H Ferguson of Pennsylvania oversees operations. Backers include wealthy Southwest Arkansas men, Nashole and the DeQueen Eastern Railway, and Dierks Lumber Coal of DeQueen. The well stands about 600 feet deep.
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Lockesburg
R. H. Ferguson
Pennsylvania
Southwest Arkansas
Nashole
DeQueen & Eastern Railway
Dierks Lumber & Coal Company
DeQueen
Lena Rivers at Opera House Promises Strong South Drama
The drama Lena Rivers earns strong praise for its faithful Southern scenes and brisk humor. A carefully selected company will perform at the Opera House next Thursday night, offering a clean production with crisp epigrams and memorable homely wisdom.
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Lena Rivers
Opera House
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Queensware
Prescott Hardware Company
Big Railroad and Levee Contracting Concern
Arkadelphia
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Arkansas River
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