Ozark Diamond Company eyes vast Pike County pipe mine
Murfreesboro December report on Ozark Diamond Company development under Charles Bemis shows pits indicating a wide north-south axis about 2000 feet long, suggesting the Manny tract and Riley areas form one immense pipe. If confirmed, the firm would control the world's largest diamond mining operation with 160 acres and extensive land holdings, with plans for a $1.5 million capital structure and rapid railroad and town developments.
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Murfreesboro
Ry Dp
Duncan
Ozark Diamond Company
Woolford
Charles Bemis
Manney Tract
Rileyu
Africa
Pike County
Ozark
Huddleston
Treasury
Nashville
Kimberley
Arkansas Diamond Mining
O. of
Little Rock
Farners Urged to Attend Weevil Meeting in Prescott
The U S Department of Agriculture invites all residents to Prescott Courthouse on December 16 at 1 p m to hear plans and experiences in cotton production under boll weevil pressure. State Agent J A Evans and District Agent J J Moore urge farmer cooperation to save crops and protect county earnings.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Prescott
J. A. Evans
J. J. Moore
Editor plans to drop objectionable material but faces last objection
A newspaper editor announces he will omit objectionable items next issue inviting reader ideas. A deacon objects to saloon ads, a merchant objects to ads from competitors, and a church notices space dispute draws critique. The issue is deemed not a newspaper by the postmaster and cannot be mailed as second class.
Arkansas Diamond Company Articles Filed in Little Rock
Articles of Incorporation for the Arkansas Diamond Company were filed with $1,000,000 authorized stock. Officers are Moorhead Wright president John F. Boyle Jr vice president and W B Smith secretary treasurer. The firm has taken over diamond lands in Pike County with about 540 diamonds found. Plans include issuing $200,000 treasury stock to complete land payments and install machinery for six months of operation.
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Little Rock
Dee
Arkansas Diamond Company
Moorhead Wright
John F. Boyle Jr
W. B. Smith
Sam W. Reyburn
C. 8. Stifft
A. D. Cohn
John T. Fuller
DeBeers Company
South Africa
Pike County
Messrs Rey
Burn Cohn
Stifft
Committee Recruits Subscriptions for Treasury Stock
The property will own and control a majority of the stock of the company and likely direct its future management. A committee to solicit subscriptions for the treasury stock has been formed, with several thousand dollars subscribed voluntarily.
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Treasury
Texarkana Clippings and Local Incidents Report
Bird Dodd reports pocket picked of $100 at Kansas City Southern depot while boarding a train with family. A jostling incident ends with a white man assaulting a Black man, who then files a peace warrant. judge dismisses the charge. Mrs Smoote and children plan move to Andrews county Texas after husband preempts land claim. land valued as prospect grows.
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Bird Dodd
Aty Pright Star
Here
West Side
Kansas City
Hope to Float 80000 Water and Sewer Bonds
R M La Greene reports $80000 in water bonds floated by T J Bolger & Co in Chicago for Hope's new water and sewer systems. Two improvement districts cover the city, with total project cost near $200000. Sales secure cash for construction, creating local employment and boosting trade.
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Hope
R. M. la Greene
Board of Improvement
Chicago
T. J. Bolger & Co
River attacks Hoyd's Point as Arkansas swells
The Arkansas River erodes the southern Hoyd's Point bank opposite Pine Bluff after dynamiters damaged the dyke. Structures including the American Excelsior Laundry, Avery and Prudence stables, East Barraque Street residences, and Cotton Belt railroad facilities face destruction. The Jefferson Hotel area is at risk as the river rises to about 25.8 feet with more water forecast, threatening the courthouse annex.
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Pine Tull
Arkansas
Hoyd’s Point
Pine Bluff
Alabama
East Barreque
American Excelsior Laundry
East Barraque Street
Avery
Pruden
Cotton Belt Railroad
Jefferson
Court House
Good Roads Advocates Plan State Convention
Little Rock on January 26 will host a state out Roads Convention as supporters press ahead after the constitutional amendment defeat. The Board of Trade will gauge messages to mayors coal ty judges and road overseers across Arkansas to push the issue before the Legislature.
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Little Rock
Friends — of Good Roads
Board of Trade
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Ugeht Steel
Farners
Arkansas Diamond Mining Company
Queensware
Prescott Hardware Company
Texarkana
Ozan Mercantile Company
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