Convention selects eight delegates at large for Baltimore
The Democratic State Convention in Little Rock elected eight delegates at large to the national convention in Baltimore. The slate includes Senators James P. Clark and Jeff Davis, and others, with the Big Four concept dropped by a 334 to 242 vote. A later note reports a class of forty candidates initiated by Al Amin Temple at Turner Hall with a parade and ball at Hotel Marion.
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Davis
Clark
Robinson
H. Hineman
Little Rock
al Amin Temple
Mystic Shrine
Hope
Prescott Malvern
Arkadelphia
Hotel Marion
Turner Hall
Col. L. Pearson
Conventions Nominate Districts In Arkansas Railroad Meeting
Procedural sessions of the Railroad Commission met in Little Rock on Wednesday. The Southern District re nominated W P McKnight and the Northeastern District named G W Bellamy, both unopposed in primaries. In the Northwestern District J Sam Rowland won with a majority over Guy B Tucker to succeed P R Allen.
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Little Rock
Railroad Commission
W. PF. McKnight
G.W. Bellamy
J. Sam Rowland
Guy B. Tucker
P. R. Allen
Notice to authorize debt collection for Moncrief
Thereby authorize W G Stainton to collect debts and pay all accounts outstanding against my husband Mrs O L Moncrief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G. Stainton
Prescott Militia Is Re organized
At the request of Captain A. G. Winslow A N G who led Company A First Infantry Arkansas National Guard the unit was mustered into service again after disbanding for failure to meet militia standards Capt Winslow returns to the line and commands the company Commissions were issued to C Arnold first lieutenant and Adam Guthrie second lieutenant both assigned to Company A First Infantry Arkansas National Guard.
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A. G. Winslow
First Infantry
Arkansas National Guard
Winslow
C. Arnold
Adam Guthrie
Fate Depends on National Committee in Arkansas
Little Rock June 6 The fate of the Republican organization in Arkansas hinges on the national committee in Chicago tomorrow. If Taft is nominated and Roosevelt fails to unite, dual organization may continue in Arkansas. If Roosevelt wins, recognition of the Roosevelt organization is likely. Prominent leaders attend in Chicago including H L Remmel and Gen Powell Clayton for Taft and J A Comer Sid B Redding and W S Holt for Roosevelt. Remmel expresses strong confidence in the outcome. Taft forces lodge at the New Sherman Hotel while the Roosevelt camp stays at the La Salle.
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Little Rock
Republican Party
Arkansas
National Committee
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
H. L. Remmel
Gen. Powell Clayton
J. A. Comer
Sid B. Redding
W. 8. Holt
Remmel
New Sherman Hotel
la Salle
Nixon Denies Report On Pine Bluff Social Gambling
Pine Bluff prosecuting attorney T. Havis Nixon says at the State Convention he has no plan to extend the gambling crackdown. He denies any pledge to arrest prominent businessmen and their wives over home card playing.
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Little Rock
T. Havis Nixon
Pine Bluff
Seed Required in Flood Districts
Information comes to the Little Rock Flood Relief Committee that Eastern Arkansas flood victims need seed to plant lands for a safe crop. The committee has raised $1000 this week and will raise more if needed to aid the Chamber of Commerce in purchasing seed, especially for farmers in Chicot County. Quick growth crops are to be prioritized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
Chamber of Commerce
Chicot County
Teachers Examination Notice in Prescott Arkansas
Notice that a quarterly examination for teaching licenses will be held in Prescott Ark Nevada county on June 20 and 21 by R D Martin County Examiner.
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Nevada County
Prescott
Ark
R. D. Martin
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Reject Buff Trousers
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company decided not to wear buff trousers for a London trip next summer. A Faneuil Hall meeting saw a committee on uniforms report but the proposal was tabled, with plans to continue research until a color scheme gains broad approval.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
London
Faneuilall
Boston Transcript
Memorial Day Service For Nevada and Rebecca Lodges
Members of Nevada Lodge 205 and Prescott Rebecca Lodge 2361 0 C F attend a memorial day gathering at their Hall Sunday June 9 at 10 am marching at 10 45 to the Christian church. Rev C H Gilmore will deliver the address. All members are urged to attend public invited. Committee A Vaughn C L Green J H Crow
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Nevada
Prescott
Rebecca Lodge
C.F
C. H. Gilmore
Rebecca
A. Vaughn
C.L Green
J. H. Crow
Nevada County Institute to be held at Cale Arkansas
Notice states the Nevada County Institute will convene in Cale Arkansas from June 10 to 14. All teachers seeking to teach in the county must attend by law. The institute for colored teachers will be conducted at Cale on the same dates. R D Martin County Examiner.
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Nevada County Institute
Cale
Arkansas
R.D. Martin
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Baltimore
James P. Clark
Jeff Davis
Stephen Brundidge
J. H. Hineman
Joel. Robinson
J. B. Rudgins
Jerry C. South
Hal L. Norwood
Ment
O. L. Moncrief
Atlee
The
Bank of Prescott
Capital
Nixon
Citizens Bank
Wren Scott
County Institute
Ozan Mercantiles Co
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