Moonshine Conspiracy Probe Uncovers Slay Plot
Little Rock Deputy U S Washington David A Gates says a conspiracy to kill him was unearthed during the Fort Smith moonshine investigation. He believes most accused will plead guilty as the grand jury cases go to trial October 18.
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David A. Gates
U. S. Internal Revenue
Little Rok
Little Rock
U. S. Washington
Fort Smith
Grane
Gates
Knox Booth
Tennessee
John Serber
Atlanta
Georgia
Booth
Serber
Revenue Service
Question of Eligibility Forces Harris to Resign
The Book reports Senator Harry Harris resigned as Secretary after citing a serious question about his eligibility to hold office. The Supreme Court could not decide the case until next fall, so Harris chose to step down. The Tax Commission accepted the resignation and the commission members plan to consider filing the vacancy.
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Supreme Court
Harry Harris
Tax Commission
Asiny
Commissin
Learn to swim at the Natatorium with Softy Habit
An advertisement invites readers to join the Natatorium program to learn swimming, promoting a gradual habit formation and improved water skills. The notice emphasizes accessible lessons and personal progress in a community setting.
State Banks Eligible for Membership in Federal Reserve
State banks have been made eligible for Federal Reserve membership but heavy capital requirements will exclude most. Cities under 3,000 population need 25,000, 3,000 to 6,000 require 50,000, 6,000 to 50,000 require 100,000, and over 50,000 require 200,000. Likely fewer than twenty banks qualify. The Board may accept state examinations if equivalent to national standards.
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Federal Reserve Board
John M Davis
Call Evelyn Nesbit to Testify Against Her Former Husband
New York dispatch says subpoenas were sent by Deputy Attorney General Frank A. Cook to Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw at Catherine Camp near Malone New Jersey to testify in the insanity trial of Harry K. Thaw. Cook seeks repetition of her 1909 habeas corpus testimony describing Thaw’s alleged statements at Matteawan.
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Evelyn Nesbit
New York
Frank A. Cook
Chatengay Lake
Malone
N. J
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Attorney General
Cuthane Camp
Cook
Mrs. Thaw
White Plains
Thaw
Matteawan
Daily News Delivery Offer Noted for Afternoon Service
A reader or advertiser note states an offer to deliver The Daily News each afternoon for ten cents per week. The brief mentions pricing and service timing without additional context or dates.
Supreme Court Delays Decision on Racing Bill
The Supreme Court did not decide the racing bill Monday. Two more decision days before adjournment will allow time to dispose of it. Also to be decided before the summer recess are State Aid and School Fund cases, consolidated and submitted yesterday. Dickinson vs Page and the Municipal Court Act case were continued and set for the fall term.
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Supreme Court
State Aid
Dickinson
Page
Negotiations Conclude On Arkansas River Bridge Upgrade
Little Rock on June 29 reports negotiations over two years for bridge work are nearly finished. The plan widens and strengthens the current bridge to carry street cars with a 32 foot roadway and six foot walks, using creosoted blocks and concrete. The $290,000 cost will be split $100,000 by the county, $100,000 by traction companies, and $90,000 by main street property owners, delaying a new Broadway bridge.
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Little Rock
Arkansas River
Main Street
Broadway
Attorneys Admitted to Practice Supreme Court
Little Rock June 29 The following attorneys were admitted to practice before the Supreme Court yesterday Roy P Martin Conway Troy W Lewis Little Rock Thomas J Wear Joseph B Kanopp John B aol Fort Smith S W Ogan Wy nne Chas M Martin Richard K Mason Camden John Franklin John Corning George M Gibson Walnut Ridge J M Shinn Harrison
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Little Rock
Supreme Court
Roy P. Martin
Conway
Troy W. Lewis
Thomas J. Wear
Joseph B. Kanopp
John Baol
Fort Smith
S. W. Ogan
Wynne
Chas. M. Martin
Richard K. Mason
Camden
John Franklin John Corning
George M. Gibson
Walnut Ridge
J. M. Shinn
Harrison
Warns China and Japan cannot violate open door policy
Washington issues identical notes to China and Japan stating the United States will not recognize any China Japan agreements that impair U S rights in China or endanger the open door policy. The communique follows China’s acceding to terms after a Japanese ultimatum. Form in Line Milwaukee Journal. Also notice: country gentleman sale of Jack Johnson item Thursday morning. call 242 to buy.
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Peking
United States
China
Japan
Washington
Foreign Office
United State
Republic of China
Jack Johnson
Germany Expected to Admit Demands in Submarine Note
Washington dispatch reports Germany likely to answer the United States regarding submarine warfare and the sinking of the Lusitania with a reply favorable to safeguarding American lives and interests. Ambassador Gerard notes Berlin officials, including Emperor William and Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg, scrutinized the note and preparations point to limited concessions while preserving U boats against enemy freight and contraband transports.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Gerard
State Department
Presiden Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Berlin
Anton Meyer-Gerhard
Count von Bernstroff
Great Britain
Germans Don’t Want Bryans Peace Talk
Chicago June 28 W J Bryan may address the Sons of Teutons if arrangements can be made. G F Hummel, chairman of the arrangements committee, said the subject of the talk was a minor matter and that a peace speech would do no good. The meeting was postponed due to Coliseum preparations and Bryan's availability.
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Sons of Teutons
Chicago
Hummell
W. J. Bryan
G. F. Hummel
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
New York
Mr. Bryan
Hummel
Unusual honors for Little Rock youth Rhoton
Little Rock June 29 Unusual honors have come to 16 year old Riffel Rhoton son of Fran Lewis Rhoton a Little Rock lawyer He has just been admitted to the Annapolis Naval Academy and was named one of the for wh ims in the summer organization making him the ninth officer in the initial group He has also been made a member of his crew and advanced to the second class of swimmers Also noted is Louie Bernays a Little Rock optician who visits weekly and has gained from a recent oil strike investment near Shreveport La four of five stocks have produced gains with the fifth expected to bring a well by month end.
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Little Rock
DY Louie
Bernays
Ot Little Reys
Uiney
Shreveport
Conway Daily Democrat
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Heck
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Savings Department
Bank of Prescott
Prescott
Arkansas
Chin
Milwaukee Journal
Gerard Cables
Gerhard
S. Gautsche
Ozan Mercantile Co
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