Demand Bledsoe Resigns as State Nervous Diseases Chief
Little Rock June 7 The State Board of Control again demands the resignation of Dr E P Bledsoe superintendent of the State Hospital for the Treatment of Nervous Diseases. Dr Bledsoe declines without apologies and opposes Board moves to oust him. Board cites subordination over Dr Rowland appointment, and a court session follows with no statement given. The board plans to refile charges against Dr Hudson and seeks a public hearing if charges are brought.
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Little Rock
State Board of Control
E. P. Bledsoe
State Hospital
Bledsoe
Board of Control
Dr. Rowland
Rowland
Star Chamber
Huidson
Bledsoe ‘ii
Checking Up Affairs of Citizens Bank of Banks
June 7 report by deputy bank commissioner John D. Cov details the Citizens Bank of Banks being closed on orders from Bank Commissioner John M. Davis. Former cashier Van B. Smith and Good M. Futrer figure among officials. Capital stock $10,000 with deposits $14,000, though likely lower after complete figures. Over-loans cited as cause of failure.
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the Rock
John D. Cov
Hanks
Citizens Bank of Banks
John M. Davis
van B. Smith
Good M. Futrer
Convention Opens At Hope For Arkansas Sunday School Meet
Hope June 6 Two hundred delegates registered as the twenty eighth annual convention of the Arkansas Sunday School Brotherhood opened in the First Baptist church. Welcome by Mayor Garrett and Rev Scott. responses by D E Bradshaw of Little Rock. Delegates paraded. notable speakers include Walter S Athern of Drake University and leaders from Henderson Brown Hendrix and more. Camden June 7 Mrs Sarah E McGill 90 dies daughter of Revolutionary soldier survived by many including Sam McGill representative from Lafayette County. Funeral held this afternoon by Rev Thomas L Green.
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Walter S. Athern
Department of Religious Education
Drake University
Des Moines
Arkansas
J. M. Workman
Henderson- Brown College
J. H. Reynolds
Hendrix College
P. C. Fletcher
Texarkana
Doak Campbell
Baptist State Sunday School Association
Clem Baker
Little Rock
The
Methodist Church
KK. T. Wismer
Presbyterian Church
A. Fred Isgrig
Enberry
Arkadelph Street
Lonoke
EB. Ryan
J. E. Read
Rob. Duckworth
Hot Springs
Camden
Sarah E. McGill
Thomas L. Green
Capitol Commission Files Amendment to Complaint
The Capitol Commission on Wednesday amended its suit against Caldwell and Drake. The section removed by the Board of Arbitration covered claims totaling 117000, deemed unspecified. The amended filing argues building defects include plastered walls before roofing, improper concrete floors, inadequate reinforcement, and cites campaign charges by former Gov Donaghey. The Board will hear the state's merits at its next session.
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Little Rock
State Capitol Commission
Caldwell & Drake
Board of Arbitration
Geo. W. Donaghey
Union labor to back bank guaranty bill in Arkansas
From Rock, June 7, union labor forces in Arkansas plan to back a Bank Guaranty Act in the 1916 legislature. They also push a constitutional amendment to broaden initiative and referendum and ease petition circulation, arguing circulator oath and perjury penalties are safeguards. If the amendment passes, they will press the bank bill again in two years or seek action by the people.
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Little Rock
Union Labor Forces of
Arkansas
Daughters of the Confederacy Seek History Change
In Little Rock on June 7 the Daughters of the Confederacy launched a movement to ensure Arkansas school histories portray the Civil War era with accuracy. The group urged alignment of teaching materials, noting many texts favor the North or the Confederacy. The Sons of Confederate Veterans will assist. The meeting discussed pushing for objective content across Arkansas schools.
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Little Rock
Dune
Littl Rock
Arkansas
Sons of
Army of the North
United States
Confederacy
Sharp Advance in the Cotton Market
New York reports a sharp advance with October cotton rising from 12.86c to 13c and closing at 12.06c, while the general list ends 11 to 15 points higher. Rumors of favorable war developments circulate but lack confirmation, with weather concerns and spot demand in the Southwest cited as factors. Liverpool opens firm and buys July and October, sells January and March, then prices ease after the call. World market closes steady with slight declines from intraday highs.
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New York
Lsc
Liverpool
Weather improves cotton crop across regions
Washington June 7 The warmer week boosted cotton, showing steady improvement with good stands and cultivation. Chopping reaches Tennessee while squares form in Mississippi and Arkansas. Boll weevils appear in southern Alabama and parts of Mississippi. Corn, potatoes, gardens, and truck crops improve as wheat heads north toward the Ohio valley and into North Carolina and Oklahoma. Fruit, sweet potatoes, tobacco, meadows, and pastures benefit from favorable conditions.
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Washington
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Ohio Valley
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Daughters Aid Statewide Campaign For New Camps
A Wednesday afternoon report notes emphasis on history and teacher assignments. A state-wide campaign for new camps will begin soon with aid from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Each Little Rock chapter has appointed a committee to support the movement.
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Nesday
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Daughters
Little Rock
University of Arkansas Holds 43rd Commencement
Fayetteville June 7. The forty third annual commencement concluded with 66 departmental degrees, two honorary degrees and 41 certificates. Dr T F Moran of Purdue delivered the address. Prizes were awarded to several seniors including E A Stevenson and Miss Her King. President Futrall gave a farewell message.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
J. Putrall
Hays
T. F. Moran
Purdue University
Crodie Payne
Hot Springs
M. L. Gillespie
Jean Callahan
Burnelle Bradley
Gounod
R. B. Willis
George B. Cook
Futball
Cook
Walter Miller
Graduate School
University of Missouri
J. Y. Thomas
Robert Brown
Futrall
E. A. Stevenson
Arkansas Society of Engineers
College of Engineering
Stene Knerr
Troy W
Jessie Lewis
Little Boen
King
Homer
Chi Omega
Marshmallow Nut Ice Cream at Guthrie Drug Store
For sale or trade a five room house listed by E M Frisby. Also promote window graphics of Kodak autographic cameras at Guthrie. San Tox Face Powder in Flesh White and Brunette priced 25 cents at Hesterly Drug Store.
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Guthrie Drug Store
Hesterly Drug Store
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Saturday Evening Post
Sarah M'Gile
Bank OF Prescott
Prescott
Capitol Commission
tLiverpool
Boll Weevil
E. M. Frisby
Guthrie
Gran Mercantile Co
Prescott, Ark
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