Sunday laws strict enforcement in Allene druggist
Druggist R L Johnson of Allene Little River County was fined 25 dollars and costs for selling cold drinks on Sunday. Petitioners claim he is a Christian gentleman who had no prior violations. Governor Hays pardoned him after considering the case noting widespread Sunday drink sales in larger cities.
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Allene
Little River County
Hays
Little Rock
R. L. Johnson
Johnson
Former electrician rehires to install machinery for state
Luther Castling, who resigned as electric an at the State Penitentiary after saying he could not continue electrocution, returns to state work not as executioner. He is installing machinery and has received hundreds of letters and clippings praising his stand against capital punishment.
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Luther
State Penitentiary
Cotton Belt Pays Back Franchise Tax to Arkansas
Little Rock on December 23 the Cotton Belt Railway Company sent Attorney General Moose a check for 46679.94 dollars covering the franchise tax for 1911 through 1914 plus six percent penalty and interest from due date to December 15 when the Supreme Court sustained the statute. The check has not yet been cashed.
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Little Rock
The
Cotton Belt, Railway Company
Moose
Supreme Court of the United States
Show at Penitentiary for Convicts
Little Rock December 23 The entire cast in the bill at the Majestic Theater this week went to the penitentiary at noon today and presented their performance in full for the benefit of the convicts.
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Little Rock
Majestic Theater
Run Over By Auto Yet Ralph Lewis Finishes Scene
Ralph Lewis narrowly escaped serious harm when a heavy auto truck ran over his right foot during a Santa Monica set for the Mutual thriller His Responsibility. Despite the accident he recovered quickly, brushed off the debris, and continued as lead after a brief delay.
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Ralph Lewis
Lewis
Santa Monica
F. A. Kelsey
Kelsey
Cold cures promoted with pine tar remedy
A vintage ad urges readers to fight colds immediately explaining a cold spreads easily and weakens the immune system. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a guaranteed cough and lung soother available for 25 cents at the local drugstore.
Biennial Report Filed With the Governor
The Arkansas Tax Commission filed its biennial report with the Governor. For 1918 the state personal property assessment totaled 129,641,234 and real property 319,472,026, sum 449,118,260. The 1914 estimated total is 455,000,000, up 127,976,448 since 1909. Railroads and utilities assessed 102,042,861 in 1914 versus 51,000,000 in 1908.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Tax Commission
House debates Hobson prohibition resolution in eight hours
Washington December 22. The House opened an eight hour debate on the Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition under a special rule adopted without a roll call. Aye and day votes were expected tonight as members argued over federal vs state powers and the nation's alcohol policy.
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Washington
House
Hobson
Senate
Representative Cantrill
Kentucky
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Rules Committee
Congress
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Jou
North Carolina
Joy
Kent
California
Howard
Georgia
Arkansas official to send paper to convention on child labor
Little Rock December 23 M J McMahon Deputy Commissioner of Labor is on the program of the Eleventh Annual Convention on Child Labor in Washington DC January 5 6 for an address on Initiated Child Labor Legislation in Arkansas He cannot attend but will send a paper Also an advertisement requests five cents for Foley trial package through Foley & Co Chicago with local sale by Hesterly Drug Store
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Little Rock
M. J. McMahon
Washington, D. C
Arkansas
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley’s Honey and Tar Company
Foley
Hesterly Drug Store
Lumber company surrenders charter in Jefferson county
The Big Bayou Lumber Co of Rey del Jefferson county has quit business and surrendered its charter. Henry Kruse was president of the corporation. Also note: Secretary Bryan ends his vacation and is expected to resume the chautauqua.
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Big Bayou Lumber Co
Reydel
Jefferson County
Henry Kruse
Bryan
Banking Department to make no recommendations to legislature
Little Rock Dec 22 The State Banking Department in conference with the Legislative Committee of the State Bankers Association decided that no recommendations would be made to the Legislature for any change in the law creating the Department It is the consensus of opinion among those interested in Arkansas financial system that ample time should be given the Department to work out its purposes It has already in its first year proven its value as a steadying factor and is working satisfactorily This being true it is thought best not to disturb the situation but bend all energies toward perfecting the Department.
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Little Rock
State Banking Department
State Bankers Association
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
Keep It Handy for Rheumatism advises Sloan's Liniment to relieve soreness without rubbing in. It penetrates affected areas for instant comfort and invites users to tell others. A 25 cent bottle from any druggist promises quick relief with money back if unsatisfied.
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Sloan
Sloan’s
Fresh Produce At Fred Murrah’s Advt
Fresh celery cranberries head lettuce and fruits advertised by Fred Murrah.
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Fred Murrah
Kennedy Free Citizen Within Few Hours
Will Kennedy, 24, convicted of grand larceny for stealing a cow, was pardoned by Governor Hays within hours of Supreme Court commitment. Proceedings followed a petition by Howard County officials and about 800 citizens, plus witness affidavit alleging misidentification of the cow.
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Hays
Little Rock
Supreme Court
Will Kennedy
J. A. Parker
Howard County
Kennedy
Governor Hays Requisition Seeks Pearl Miller Return
Governor Hays issues a requisition demanding the return to Garland County of Pearl Miller who is charged with forgery. The case centers on a wanted suspect listed in official records. Authorities indicate Tennessee cooperation is requested to secure extradition.
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Gov. Hays
Tennessee
Pearl Miller
Garland County
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