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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1908

Page

3

Actor Reginald Barlow to enter Episcopal ministry

Reginald Barlow son of minstrel "Milt" G. Barlow announces a move to the ministry after thirty years as an actor. He will help conduct services at the Church of the Ascension in Green Point and cites a desire to reconcile church and stage. Born in 186? he debuted at age nine and served in the Boer War earning a queen Victoria medal.

Reginald Barlow Episcopal New York Milt” G. Barlow Barlow Church of the Ascension Green Point Mr. Barlow Barlow, Wilson, Primrose & West Winnipes Royal Canadian Regiment Queen Victoria

Prestolite Factory Explodes in Indianapolis

The Prestolite plant exploded for the third time in a year injuring eight people. The blast damaged the new plant and the adjacent St Vincent's hospital and a city fire station. Windows shattered across blocks. the facility had just opened at a cost of 70,000 dollars.

Indianapolis St. Vincent’s Hospital

Husband and Wife Die in Washington-Baltimore Incident

In Annapolis on June 8 the body of Mrs. George Greene of Washington, killed in the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis railroad wreck that claimed eight lives and left fifteen seriously wounded, was identified. Her husband also died. Mr. Green was an architect in the construction department at the soldiers' home in Washington.

Annapolis Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis George Greene Washington Green Soldiers’ Home

Fatal Shootout During County Arrest Near Elizabeth

Four men suspected in a Monongahela Coal and Coke store robbery faced arrest near Elizabeth County. Detective Englart killed one suspect and was wounded twice. the others barricaded in a vacant house, firing on a citizen posse. An automobile with six county detectives head to the scene.

Pittsburg Elizabeth County Englart Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Company

Bernhardt Bettmann Named Cincinnati Revenue Collector

Cincinnati official news reports President Roosevelt has appointed Bernhardt Bettmann as revenue collector for Cincinnati, with June 8 dated dispatch from Washington noting the appointment and its authority.

Washington Bernhardt Bettmann Roosevelt Cincinnati

Tennessee Mishap On Armored Cruiser Tennessee

Washington June 8 The cause of the Tennessee accident on the armored cruiser killed four men and injured others. It arose from a bursting steam pipe off the California coast and will be examined by a board of inquiry appointed by Admiral Sebree. The inquiry will determine officer responsibility and potential machinery improvements.

Washington Tennessee California Ai Board of Investigation of Court of Inquiry Admiral Sebree Wey Los Angeles

Georgian Killed by Baseball Bat

William Watson aged ten was instantly killed in a Lafayette baseball game when a bat slipped from a boy’s hands and struck him in the heart during a friendly match.

Lafayette William Watson Young Watson

Various Texas and regional notices gathered from OCR text

Dallas reports 13718 school aged children and a $18494611 county balance. Post Master T L Wren named in Austin. Nina Brewster dies after spasms in Sherman. Mrs FB Yater dies in Clebu. Houston Shreveport Railway posts 20 percent dividend. Jackson Mississippi votes against commission form gov by 46. Norfolk fire losses total about 250000. Bishop Brent declines Washington bishopric. 1909 Police Chiefs meet in Los Angeles. John Duerry dies plowing near Forest Hill. A F Crowley buys Sterling P Clark ranch near Fort Worth for 26400. Frank Tommins bitten by copperhead near Sherman. son suctions poison. Billie Glenn dies near Broadway Lamar Co from carbolic acid. Oil flow at Lewis Station near Shreveport. J R Echols dies in Houston aboard Fay's private car. Window shot at Thurber Junction wounds Will Oxford. boy confession. T J Pearson bailed 15000 after McConnell killing trial. Alderman Hambleton dies in San Antonio with Mark Twain ties. Uncle Bob Stilea dies near English. buried money. Oklahoma Hotel Men form in Oklahoma City. Jerry O Rourke elected president. Checks stolen at Shawnee post office box. other boxes rifled. Ole Nelson found dead in a well near Dallas. possible murder. Stacey Matlock ignores Blanche Hill at Carlisle Indian School. Texas railroad commission to sue Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio for no daily service S A to El Paso. Arkanas river bridge swept away at Ralston. Henry Conkin drowned. Pawnee County loses five bridges over past ten days with $100000 loss.

Houston and Shreveport Railway Company Jackson Miss Norfolk Episcopal Brent Philippines Washington, D.C International Association of Police Chiefs Los Angeles Forest Hill Tarrant County Texas John Duerry A. F. Crowley Sterling P. Clark Fort Worth Sherman Tex Frank Tommins Misa Billie Glenn Broadway Lamar County Lewis Station Shreveport Kansas City Southern Railway J. R. Echols Fay Sunset- Central System Houston Thurber Junction WiIl Oxford Bob Stilea English Red River County Oklahoma Hotel Men's Association Oklahoma City Jerry O'Rourke Guy Ferguson Oklahoma National Bank Shawnee Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio FE Paso Arkansas River Ralston Oklo Henry Conkin Pawnee County

Eight Die In Annapolis Railcar Collision

A head on crash on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric railroad near Camp Parole killed eight people and seriously injured many others just after 8 p m Friday. Wrecked cars were a Baltimore to Annapolis run and a Baltimore bound from Annapolis. Among the dead and injured were General Traffic Manager William E Slaughter and a Baltimore police patrolman.

Annapolis Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad Ine Naval Academy Richard Norton Baltimore A. H. Schulte Soehreiber Academy Junction Zach O'Neil New York Ruth Slaughter William E. Slaughter J. W. McDaniel Slaughter Washington Baltimore and

Governor Smith Thanks Supporters After Defeat in Primary

Governor Smith concedes the Democratic state primary to Joseph M. Brown. He thanks supporters for backing his principles, vows to push the disfranchisement amendment in October, and notes the legislature will largely stay the same. Brown received an ovation in Atlanta as supporters parade the streets.

Smith Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Brown Marietta Senate

Lady shoots negro in self defense at Mississippi home

Mrs. Michael Lynch, wife of a Meridian sawmill owner, shot at a Negro intruder who entered her home and attempted to force a door. After he fled, she fired again wounding him as he ran away from the front porch.

Meridian Miss Michael Lynch

Roosevelt Reappoints Inland Waterways Commission

President Roosevelt reappointed the Inland Waterways Commission after Congress failed to act on continuing the body. The move follows his public pledge to sustain the commission through executive action if needed.

Washington Conference of Governors Congress Inland Waterways Commission Roosevelt

Bridges Swept Away in Alberta Flood

The Canadian Pacific bridge at West MacLeod was swept away and the St Mary's bridge between MacLeod and Lethbridge is a total wreck. The Canadian Pacific railroad pumping station has been swept into the river.

MacLeod Alberta Canadian Pacific West MacLeod St. Mary's Here Leth Bridges Canadian Pacific Railroad

Meat shipment reshipped from Europe to meet U.S. shortage

London reports 210000 pounds of American meat stored in London Glasgow and Liverpool were sent by fast steamer back to New York to address the contracted shortage of meat in America.

New York London Glasgow Liverpool America

Death of Peter White in Detroit Stuns City Hall Crowd

Hon Peter White of Marquette a leading Upper Peninsula figure collapsed and died Saturday in front of Detroit city hall, with heart disease cited as the presumed cause. The sudden death shocks Michigan officials and residents.

Detroit Mich Peter White Marquette Upper Peninsula Michigan

Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert Leaves for Reval Russia

The royal yacht Victoria and Albert with King Edward Queen Alexandra Princess Victoria and a large suite sails from Port Victoria England for Reval Russia via Kiel canal at daylight Saturday.

Russia Port Victoria Eng Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert King Edward Queen Alexandra Princess Victoria Reval Kiel Canal

Sixteen Killed and Seventeen Hurt in Vienna Factory Disaster

Sixteen workmen died and seventeen were injured in a factory explosion at a celluloid works in Ottakring, a Vienna suburb. The incident occurred in June, with rescue and investigation underway.

Vienna Joston Ottaring

Mayor Busse Marries Miss Josephine Yee

Public notice confirms Chicago Mayor Busse wed Miss Josephine Yee of the city on April 24. The mayor acknowledged the report.

Busse A Benedict Chicago Busse Josephine Yee

Major Tiller Dies Prominent Arkansas Confederate Veteran

Major T. J. Tiller a Confederate veteran and leading Arkansas capitalist died at his Little Rock home on Friday at age seventy six. He was among the state's most prominent business figures and his passing ends a notable career.

Tiller Little Rock T. J. Tiller

Cat Runs Amuck In Brooklyn Attacks Five, Killed By Citizens

Five people were severely injured when a large cat ran through Brooklyn streets Saturday attacking pedestrians until it was killed. All bitten individuals were advised to seek Pasteur treatment.

Amuck New York Brooklyn Pasteur

Taft Delegates Win in Key Convention Contests

Chicago June 8 The Republican national committee ruled in favor of Taft delegates in twenty five convention contests. The Thompson delegation from Alabama and a delegation from an Arkansas district were also upheld.

Taft Chicago Republican National Committee Thompson Alabama Arkansas

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Halzac GEO. J. Terry Company Dallas Brazil Dallas County T. L. Wren Austin Nina Brewster FB. Yater Clebu Headon Mrs. Michael Lynch Ww. B Waller A.M. Ellsworth Prescott A. M. Ellsworth the Palace Jack and Johnny Bull’s Place West Main Street Prescott, Ark Langford & Clemmons Old Picayune Building East Front Street Nable
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