Prohibition Proposals Challenge Bryan at 1908 Dem Nominating Convention
The movement to nominate Governor Haskell of Oklahoma on a prohibition platform threatens William Jennings Bryan. Six states Maine Kansas North Dakota Georgia Alabama and Oklahoma have nationwide prohibition, with much of the dry territory in the South and hot controversy within Democratic circles.
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Little Rock
Haskell
Oklahoma
William Bryan
Maine
Kansas
North Dakota
Georgia
Alabama
Relatives Abandon Thaw Trial as Health Saps Presence
New York January 7 Harry K Thaws mother will not dominate the second trial as she did the first illness keeps her from courtroom visits where her son stands trial for his life. Countess of Yarmouth also absent for health reasons amid rumors of noble pressure. Mrs Evelyn Thaw is expected to be the star witness once again to show the defendants mental state from her account.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Reduction in Cotton At Convention Likely
Memphians report that the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union convention in Memphis may decide a 20 percent cotton acreage reduction for next year with debates over 10 to 30 percent. Delegates from every cotton state attend, Texas pushing 25 percent, some locals proposing 50 percent but unlikely. The goal is to curb overproduction and sustain 15 cent cotton prices. The convention also may choose a state depository and move national funds to Memphis banks.
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Memphis
Farmers’ Educational and Co- Operative Union
South
C. S. Barrett
Georgia
Texas
Union
Lone Star
National Organization of the Farmers’ Union
State Charitable Board completes January work at Insane Asylum
State Charitable Board members met at the Insane Asylum with all present except State Treasurer James L. Yates at the State University. Judge A. M. Note presided. They authorized bids for heating and plumbing the new building and purchase of beds for the hospital. The group toured the institution and praised its condition. all members returned home except T. J. Williamson and Capt. Braley remained for ongoing improvement work.
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Little Rock
State Charitable Board
Insane Asylum
James L. Yates
The
State University
A. M. Note
Benton
T. J. Williamson
Independence County
Capt. Braley
Judge Appoints Interim Receiver in Pine Bluff Bankruptcy
Pine Bluff January 7 Judge M L Stephenson of Helena named interim receiver after a petition for voluntary bankruptcy in the case pending before Judge Trieber. The action aims to preserve assets and manage affairs during proceedings.
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Bluff City
Pine Bluff
M. L. Stephenson
Helena
Trieber
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Thos. C. McRae
W. Y. Foster
Thos. C. McRae, Jr
T. R. Wright
Bank OF Prescott
Prescott, Arkansas
United States
Ozan
Mercantile, GO
Leame
Elliott
Bluff City Lumber Company
Gants
Rutherford
York
Citizens Bank Capital
John WM. Pittman
Prescott Hardware
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