03 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
Governor Brough said he would not grant a pardon without completing legal processes in the McDonald case. Judge Wheatley listed offenses including contempt, carrying a concealed weapon, aggravated assault, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The governor noted McDonald can still appeal, which would stay execution.
A Puratone tonic ad appears with a dismissive line about women dressing for men, suggesting perhaps women dress to provoke jealousy among other women. Guthrie's offers Puratone for $1.00 this season.
Helena Ark June 2 The Kate Adams a handsome steel hull steamer will transport Arkansas newspaper men and guests from Helena to Memphis for the Arkansas Press Association convention June 17 18 19 A supper on board will precede a river voyage with an enlarged orchestra and dancing in the ball room. The trip evokes memories of Mark Twain era river scenes and offers modern conveniences and safety.
Nevada Lodge 208 Odd Fellows schedules its annual memorial services on Sunday June 6 at the IOOF Hall at 3 p.m. attendees will place flowers at the graves, then march to the cemetery. At 7 20 p.m. the group reunites at the hall to march to the First Methodist Church for exercises and a memorial sermon by Bro Parker with choir songs.
The board of stewards will meet at church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Collectors should have reports ready for the Treasurer so reports may come in together. Please attend. J. A. Parker, Pastor.
A 12 year old boy aboard the Lawrence endures the Battle of Lake Erie with George B. Bryan detailing a dog hiding in a crockery closet as a cannonball shatters the door. Lieutenant Yarnell sustains a scalp wound, cat-tail down fills hammocks, and crew joke that he looks like an owl as the fight rages.
Washington reports a compromise on merchant marine reform authorizes sale of government owned vessels as soon as practicable with good business methods. Foreign sales require five of seven shipping board votes and 75 percent American owned stock in coastwise operations. Board may charter ships to Americans during sale.
Beginning today Little Rock street cars charge six cents to ride after the city council and State Corporation Commission approved the fare. Conductors received new coin holders as riders grumble, while the company claimed losses at the five cent rate. The passage notes a comic aside about Alexander and a reference to Oliver.
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