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Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

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Mexico Orders Release of American Prisoners

Gen Trevino orders American prisoners interned at Chihuahua City moved to Juarez for release with arms and accoutrements. Reports say Gen Bell was notified and prisoners expected in Juarez soon. Border defense plans emphasize motor trucks and trucks converted for rail use to keep troops moving if rail lines fail. Carranza forces evacuate Juarez again as U S border tensions rise, with civilians and guards observed near cross-border points. Mexican consul Andres Garcia notes cross-border friction risks and urges calm during negotiations.

Texas Jucinto Trevino Chihuahua City Juarez Juarex Meskin George Bell, Jr Muse Trevino Bell Lem Lylebury Cobellent Carrants i Ans Chihuahua United States el Paso Pershing Rio Grande Carranza Francisco Gonzales Jose Flores Jost Juarez Villa Ahumada Carransa Commandancia Andres Garcia White House

Gambler Granted Pardon by Arkansas Governor

Gov. G. W. Hays pardons W. F. DeLong of Mississippi County who was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary for operating a gambling house. DeLong had been out on bond and, despite a December conviction, had not yet entered the penitentiary.

G. W. Hays W. F. DeLong Mississippi County Delong

Oil & Gas Firm Boosts Capital Amid Kibler Field Plans

Little Rock June 29 Bank Commissioner John M. Davis approves increasing Wildcat Oil and Gas Company of Fort Smith capital stock from 0 to 250000 dollars. Papers to be filed soon. surplus to be offered on the market for funding Kibler field development and other Crawford county leases. The firm operates a 88,000,000 feet daily output and aims for 100,000,000 feet with pipelines to Arkansas cities. A pipeline to Van Buren smelters is set, with a 5,000,000 feet daily contract starting July 1.

Little Rock John M. Davis Wildcat Oil and Gas Company Fort Smith Kibler Crawford County Arkansas van Buren

Jitney Service Links Little Rock and Fort Logan Roots

Little Rock announces a new jitney connection to Fort Logan Roots, with mobilization camp traffic and residents seeking diversion. Militia units are arriving, bearing casual attire, while drill at the fort soon becomes routine. Seventy five transport wagons appear near the Capitol grounds as mules are expected to transfer supplies, reflecting Arkansas readiness and local procurement.

Little Rock Fort Logan H. Roots Derby Lnok Capitol Grounds Arsenal Arkansas Missouri

Endeavor to Bring About Settlement at Bauxite Plant

In Little Rock on June 29 Commissioner of Labor J C Clary spent time at Bauxite trying to settle the dispute between the American Bauxite Company and 800 striking workers. Col J R Gibbons, plant superintendent, refuses to recognize a union or grant higher wages and threatens to close the plant or import labor if needed. He remains adamant in resisting unionization efforts.

Little Rock J. C. Clary American Bauxite Company Col. J. R. Gibbons Col. Gibbons

Trade in Prescott Get This Week's Saturday Evening Post

A local ad offers trade in Prescott for this week’s Saturday Evening Post from Jack Johnson Jr featuring a 242 price tag and a deal for collectors.

Prescott Jack Johnson, Jr

Hughes Roosevelt in Lockstep After Interview

New York June 28 Charles Hughes Republican nominee announced after a two and a half hour interview with Theodore Roosevelt that they are in complete accord. Roosevelt would back Hughes including a possible speaking tour and Taft said he would work with Roosevelt to aid Hughes.

New York Charles &. Hughes Theodore Roosevelt Hughes Roosevelt Pvelt Mr. Hughes Mexico Mets Mr. Taft William H. Taft

Newspaper man Burton Bunch to lead Hot Springs bureau

Burton Bunch a Hot Springs newspaper figure from Harrison and Lead Hill will run a news bureau there after July 1 serving metropolitan papers. He is a prolific writer known across the Arkwollass Press Association and promotes the slogan Good Roads Everywhere.

Burton Bunch Harrison Lead Hill Hot Springs Bunch Arkwolass Press Association

Democratic State Committee Meeting Planned in Little Rock

The Democratic State Central Committee, chaired by J. W. House Jr., calls a meeting for July 28 at 10 a.m. in Moore & Turner building to plan the state campaign and consider changes to rules. The event also addresses vacancies in the presidential electors and the Poinsett county controversy amid two rival committees claiming total control.

Little Rock Act New Democratic State Central Committee J. W. House, Jr Mouse & House Moore & Turner Poinsett County Old State Central Committee Rey Committee

Delay in Charities vs Bledsoe case extends to January first

The dispute between the Board of Charities and Dr. RE P Bledsoe the state hospital superintendent is postponed again to Monday by Judge Guy Falk in Pulaski Circuit Court due to a missing material witness. The case unlikely to reach the Supreme Court before summer adjournment. Gov HW Brough may reshuffle the Board after January 1.

Bledsoe Brough Case Supreme Court Board of Charities RE. P. Bledsoe State Hospital Guy Falk Pulaski Circuit Court HW. Brough Board of Control Beough Randle

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