Sim Johnson and city fines highlight reform speech era
Justice records and a city fine mark a dramatic moment as Sim Johnson faces charges and a county farm transfer while officials push for stronger anti vice laws. A sweeping critique rails against a harmful traffic, invoking Lincoln and a vision of ending slavery-like oppression.
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Sim Johnson
San
Hizzoner Arnold
Sim
Drew
Prescott
Potters
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Iit
Acknowledging Liquor Trade Critics
The speaker condemns the liquor traffic and its evils, suggesting strong moral concerns and opposition to alcohol distribution. The excerpt hints at social harm and calls for reform without detailing specific actions or events.
Two Men Are Jailed Murfreesboro Threats Case
Jeff Williams of Roy filed an affidavit against Will Farmer and Crocket Williams of Roy accusing them of threatening to kill him. Justice J. K Hughes oversaw the investigation and the pair remain jailed awaiting bond. A separate birth notice records a son born to Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Parker in Lockeby with a new residence ready for move-in.
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Murfreesboro
Jeff Williams
Roy
Will Farmer
Crocket Williams
J. K Hughes
Christmas Pardons Stir Arkansas News In 1907 Paper
Tomorrow Gov. Pendall will reveal a list of 28 Christmas pardons including Sebastian county convict Lee Scoville, amid mixed reactions as officials voice concerns over mass clemency. The issue follows a wave of state admin actions, with court filings for a black relief association and notes on canning company incorporation, railroad appeal transcripts, and city jail procedures.
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Little Rock
Pindall
Lee Scoville
Sebastian County
Mae Slaughter
Scovillee
Pitcock
People’s Relief Association
America
T. R. Tunstell
Lula Hadley
G W. Winfield
Daley
Batterree
Batterjee
Ed. Burke
Burke
Net
Magnolia Canning Co
Secretary of State + center
A. J. Carter
J. O. Hutchinan
T. J. Brewster
Magnolia
Supreme Court
Iron Mountain
Franklin County
Franklin
Sebastain
Crawford
Arkansas Central
Daniels buys Dougan Shoe Shop on West Second Street
E N Daniels has purchased the Dougan Shoe Shop near the school building on West Second Street and will run the business there in the future. He promises satisfaction and asks for public patronage. Also Baker's Drug Store advertises Christmas gift stock and pricing.
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E. N .Daniels
Dougan
West Second Street
Dsels
Dwtf
Baker’s Drug Store
Fireworks Law Suspension Over Christmas Holidays
The city will suspend the fireworks protection law within city limits on Christmas Eve after shopping hours and on Christmas Day to ease holiday activity.
Donaghey to seek 850000 for state litigation costs
Gov Donaghey plans to ask the next legislature to appropriate 850000 to cover state expenses from a federal court fight over the 5 cent passenger act and freight tariffs. The move will exhaust current funds before the session starts in two weeks, with 1430000 dollars on hand reduced after January payroll. The article also notes scrutiny of penitentiary management and a 15 acre site described as possibly the future penitentiary, with a damaged, unfinished brick wall area.
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Little Rock
Ark
Donsghey
Railroad Commission
Vandeventer
St. Paul
General Revenue
Lastion
Donaghey
TH. Flippin
Fishback
Yellville
The
Echo
Flippin
Goodoff Davis
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Lion
Wilson Bros
Hanan
Crockett Williams
G. J. Parker
Lockeby
Howard Terry
C.F. Adams
St Tions
Arkansas
Tions
Col. W. G. Vincendellar
Guy Fh. Tucker
Earl W. Hodges
Arkansas Press Association
John Robe F
Judge Rateree
Oran Merc. Co
Prescott, Arkansas
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