24 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
Hope residents raise 1000 reward for the capture of the murderer after Marshal Hamilton was shot near Bierne yesterday morning. crowds scoured the area with armed searchers. two groups tracked into the bottom, a second man seen with Green. funeral closures in town as the search continues for justice.
Local parties in Little Rock plan to form a railroad with eastern capital funding. The 25 mile line will run through Lawrence and Sharp counties, connect with the Frisco and St. Louis at Hoxie, and develop a major zinc field in the state.
Maxwell Cottin of this city and others are interested in the proposition involving a half million dollars. The note mentions ongoing interest from local investors and potential commitments.
During a deficit bill debate Mr. Fulton of Oklahoma said he was from Arkansas, provoking Arkansas member Mr. Robinson to defend his state. Fulton apologized saying the remark was light hearted and not meant to slander Arkansas. He then shook hands with Robinson amid applause as the incident ended.
The Arkansas State Democratic Central Committee adjourned after a long day in Little Rock. The state convention will meet June 2 to nominate candidates for state offices and adopt the party platform. Delegates total 595, with Nevada and Sebastian counties gaining seats and Pulaski losing one. Prominent figures including Gov. candidates and state officials attended. The ruling structure from 1906 remains, with minor rule additions and continued centralization debate.
Citizens met at Westbrook in Hempstead county to decide where to concentrate township business. Dotson Crossing Martin and McCaskill were discussed but no decision reached. Full line of butter cup candy at Geo J Terry & Co.
Hon. R. Percy Allen of Van Buren is chosen president of the Arkansas Railroad Commission, succeeding Judge J. E. Hampton of Fordyce. Allen camps at Camden before taking the post, with no opposition for another term from the northwestern district. John W. Crockett of Arkansas county remains the other commissioner.
Beth Roberts Elmore White and several others are absent this week. Ray Wylie joined as a new pupil on Monday. Examinations are over and reports are awaited. The 7th grade shows improvement with eight absences this month versus ten last month. Stella Powers is absent and the class tackles Arithmetic Bank Discount. Mr. Frank Jones visited the room Wednesday.
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