Factional battles at Chicago credentials committee
Reports detail a battle over state delegations before the National Committee. Arkansas delegates were seated for Lowden while contested seats in Georgia and other districts were withdrawn amid race discrimination claims. D Duffield was elected NJ committee chairman. Arles B Carter nominated for governor Lowden at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blican National Committee
Con- Credentials Committee
Arkansas
Commit
Roscoe E
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Georgia
Hooper
Tennesee Pickett
John
Lowdon
of Wood
D. Duffield
New Jersey
C. H. Minnes
William F. Laube
Duffield
Arles B. Carter
Maine
C. E. Pickett
Iowa
Lowden
Jermampaign
Fair Price Committee Appointed by Council
Mayor Hamby announced the formation of a Fair Price Committee to judge sewerage connection bids. Aldermen Westmoreland Hamilton and Tra Gee will decide if prices are fair after residents submit bids with fixture details. Hale Jr. returned from Ames Agricultural School after a year away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Pamby
A. M. Westmoreland
Joe R. Hamilton
Tra Gee
Asir Price
Hamby
George A. Hale, Jr
Ames
Town
Ames Agricultural School
Meteor Falls Near Omulgee Oklahoma Sparks Crowds
A meteor shining over Omulgee Oklahoma for nearly a minute set aflame in a field one mile west of the city at 9 PM. Crowds rushed to the scene as roads remained clogged with cars and onlookers eager to witness the fiery display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklaoma City
Omulgee
Okla
Pune
Population of Hope and Hempstead County Grows
Census figures released in Washington D C show Hope Hempstead county Ark population at 4790 in 1920 up from 3639 in 1910 a gain of 1151 during the decade. Hempstead county towns Fulton McNab Ozan and Washington list small increases with Fulton at 543 McNab 147 and Ozan 155.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ope
Hempstead County
Ark
Census Bureau
Washington
Empstead County
Bureau
Fulton
McNab
Ozan
Bankhead Highway Hope Reaches Arkansas Visitors
Messrs. R. C. McDaniel and A. L. Tennyson from Arkadelphia toured the city to study road conditions and promote Bankhead Highway alignment. They announced the War Department will dispatch a Motor Transport Corps convoy from Washington to Los Angeles along the proposed route, urging landowners to prepare their stretches and mobilize local labor for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Department
Motor Transport Corps
Nevada
R. C. McDaniel
A. L. Tennyson
Arkadelphia
McDaniel
Memphis
National Bankhead Highway Association
Washington
Los Angeles
California
Messrs
McDaniel and
Tennyson
Texarkana
Dempsey Goes On Trial Over Draft Answers
The trial opens over claims Jack Dempsey dodged the draft by listing dependents on his 1917 questionnaire and obtaining a deferred classification. Testimony details his income, monthly support, and statements approved by Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns. Witnesses include Rudolph Goodman and Mrs. Fred Gibson describing family contributions and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Rudolph Goodman
Chicago
Jack Kearns
Godman
Kearns
Hiram
Fred Gibson
Hiram Dempsey
Salt Lake City
A. A. Aurback Dempsey
Impounded Stock Sale Notice in Prescott Arkansas
Notice that a brown mare ten years old branded B. T. H. in Prescott Arkansas County has been impounded. The owner must claim within ten days and prove ownership or the stock will be sold to the highest cash bidder at public outcry as directed by law. Dated June 9 1920 Poundmaster E D Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Nevada County
Arkansas
E. D. Herman
For Sale Dart Car at Crescent Store
Tyler Commercial College advertises Byrne shorthand system and scholarships with savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart
Crescent
Tyler Commercial College
Byrne
Highways Planned to Improve Road Network
On the 28th of July officials announced highway improvement projects aimed at easing congestion. The plan includes upgrades to major routes and new safety features across key corridors.
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PIMEL
Lily White Deleare
I. P. Harris
The
Methodist
Ella Russell
Khard
Phillips Sisters
Hope Hardie
Bank OF Prescott
Prescott, Arkansas
Pearl
Amber
Aaa
Slacker
Qzan Mercantile
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