Sherman Named Republican Vice Presidential Nominee
Chicago June 19 James S Sherman of New York nominated this morning by the Republican National Convention for Vice President on the first ballot The vote stood Sherman 816 Guild 75 Murphy 77 The nominating speech was made by Woodruff New York and seconded by Cannon of Utica The running mate of Taft is a leading Republican and veteran legislator in the Indian Affairs Committee The convention adjourned sine die after the nomination
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Chicago
James S. Sherman
New York
Republican Nation
Sherman
Guild
Murphy
Mr. Sherman
Woodruff
Cannon
Sil
Taft
Essman
Utica
Con
Committee On
Millar to Investigate Convict Farm Conditions
Prof Millar a Methodist preacher and landmark figure will travel to Cummings Lin county around July to begin an official probe of the late Convict Farm conditions and report to the State Board of Venien ry Commissioners. The board discussed authorization amid opposition from Attorney General Wimshir who warned of possible conflicts of interest among board officers. Millar plans to draft charges and request access to books and testimony, with attendance optional for board members. The investigation is slated for July and Millar cannot depart before July 1.
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Little Rock
A. C. Millar
D. D
Cummings
Linin
State Board of Venienry Commissioners
Millar
Wimshir
Mai
Peniten F
Millay
Inspecti Ag
Russell
Confederate Reunion Set for Little Rock in October
The Arkansas Confederate Veterans plan the next reunion in Little Rock with Commander James H Berry selecting the site. About 1500 visitors are expected. Daughters of the Confederacy and a Sons of Veterans camp will assist. Speculation places General Jonathan Kellogg as the likely successor to James H. Berry as commander of the Arkansas Division.
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Arkansas Confederate Veterans
Little Rock
James H. Berry
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Veterans
James Th, Terry
Arkansas
Jonathan Kellogg
Hope News Briefs Cover Rebuilding and Local Life in Coldwater
Mayor James D. Montgomery visits Coldwater Mississippi for leg business as rebuilding begins on Miss Janette McRae property on Second Street. A modern one story store will occupy the ground. A funeral in Washington DC pulls Steve Carrigan Sr and family away. Lillian remains for relative visits. A joint lodge committee plans to buy a 830 by 742 foot lot opposite the post office on Elm Street to erect a clubhouse for Masons Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Ruth Moncrief and Arthur M Westmoreland set June 30 at the Prescott Arkansas Methodist Church, with Hope friends offering best wishes.
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Janette McRae
Second Street
Masons, Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Elm Street
Messrs. P. A. Tharp
W. Y. Foster
Ruth Moncrief
Arthur M. Westmoreland
Prescott Ark
Prescott
Gertrude Monrrier
Deserved Recognition for Winslow's National Guard Company
A June 1908 letter from L P Berry Jr Maj Assistant Adjutant General Arkansas honors Capt A G Winslow Prescott for leading one of the best camps. His company is selected to join four others to move to Leon Springs maneuver intact, with Berry expressing high regard and personal friendship.
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L. P. Berry, Jr
The
National Guards
A. G. Winslow
State of
Arkansas
Adjutant General's Department
Little Rock
Prescott
Leon Springs
Leon Springs Maneuver
National Guard
A Bunch of Pins From 1905 Census Figures
The census bureau reports 132,682,232 gross pins produced in 1905 worth $1,129,006. It notes nineteen billion pins overall including hair and safety pins, with improbable totals if laid end to end. The piece highlights the vast scale and ends with the remark that it is a tuft of pins.
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Census Bureau
New York
Liverpool
Capital Savings Bank Fails in Little Rock Run Causes Panic
The Capital Savings Bank in Little Rock with about $80,000 in deposits was placed in the hands of a receiver after a depositors run caused by a misunderstanding of accounts. A cashier noted the circular misstatement that led to confusion. some depositors withdrew funds while others sought to re-deposit after delays. The bank closes to resume at 9 am the next morning, with officials assuring deposits are ample to cover liabilities.
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Little Rock
Canital City Savings
Cashie
CB. King
W. Marvin Ho
Martineau
Capital Savings Bank
Bo Wing
Eashler
Song
Tie
B. King
Penitentiary Board to discuss prisoner contracts in adjourned meeting
Little Rock June 1 Special The State Penitentiary Board will hold an adjourned meeting Thursday to decide on a contract for prisoners. Reaves pays 1 dollar per day per man, Dickinson 50 cents. The Reaves lease may be renewed amid Democratic platform opposition. Also announced: Winnie Haynie and Berter Britt open a subscription school in Prescott public school building in June. Students who failed will be offered to reenter grades in September.
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Little Rock
Bony
Reaves
Benz
Dickinson
Democratic Party
Winnie Haynie
Berter Britt
Publc
Prescott
For Sale Ho Acre Farm Near Hlevins
Improved sandy soil farm three miles from Hlevins is for sale with most land in cultivation. Price eight hundred dollars. See Elsworth for details.
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HO Acre
Hlevins
Elsworth
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Herman
Prof. Millar
Star of Hope
Exchange
Jas. D. Montgomery
Coldwater, Miss
Steve Carrigan, Sr
Miss Lillian
Washington, D.C
Little Rock Financial Institution
Ozan Mercantile Co
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