12 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
1
Wythe Williams reports from northern France on the Arras trenches in a vast labyrinth where Germans and French fight amid mines, artillery, and aerial combat. The dispatch recalls village destruction, mine detonations, and French air superiority amid rain and shell bursts.
Hon Thomas C McRae announces he declines the Brinkley campaign opening on the 15th. He cites premature political discussion given the crop season and economic concerns. He supports state credit restoration, efficient public spending, abolition of useless offices, labor and capital protection, immigration, law enforcement, school support, and a fair primary election. He plans no public campaign for months and seeks a summer primary.
Little Rock June 12 Gov Hays has named delegates for the Anti Saloon League of America meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey July 6 to 9. Named are A B Banks Fordyce T L Temple Texarkana J M Barrett Sherrill J J Holipeter Blytheville W C Brown Stamps Fred R Suits Newport J A Buchanan Texarkana Dr P F M Scott Paragould Robert E Holt Stuttgart P B Byard Pine Bluff D G Allen Malvern Dr J P Runyon Little Rock Judge R Minor Wallace Hot Springs George W Puryear Jonesboro Rev W H Slade Helena A A McDonald Fort Smith J J Porter Stuttgart Rev W B Hays Newport M P Watts Camden and George J Gray Texarkana.
Little Rock June 12 The first cotton bloom of the season appeared on the Board of Trade Wednesday. Brought in from Fletcher plantation six miles east of Little Rock by E F Harper manager. Earliest on record with 1914 and 1918 blooms noted on June 12 and June 19 respectively.
Little Rock June 12 The State Highway Commission has completed the survey of the proposed Russeville Harrison highway and is now working on plans and profiles It will be a major link connecting the Arkansas river valley with the rich country north of the Ozarks The route crosses Pope and Newton counties exposing difficult engineering with a maximum grade of seven percent Citizens along the corridor back the project and press for rapid completion
Germany sits cut off from world wool markets due to blockades, raising alarms over sufficient fabric for soldiers and civilians. Officials note home sheep stocks fell from 16 million to about 5 million by 1910 and postwar slaughter further reduced supply. Experts warn continued shortages threaten the next winter campaign as Germany shifts to carpet wool and rags while big mills suspend operations.
A hectoring lioness escaped from a cage in Mount Vernon New York causing chaos. Airedale dogs and a cat were involved as police firefighters and volunteers pursued the dangerous animal through the town damaging property and forcing residents to seek safety.
Little Rock Chapter of the Elle Wilson Memorial plans a patriotic demonstration on Monday with a parade and speeches by distinguished men. Ministers will be asked to discuss church work. A message from President Mrs. Fred W. Allsopp urges Arkansas to lead in the movement.
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