Worthington Named Republican Governor Candidate in Arkansas
Special to the News Little Rock March 14 Col John J Worthington land office at Harrison will be the Republican governor candidate. J F Mayes previously thought likely, but Worthington appears set. Republicans aim for large Worthington vote and gains in the legislature, hoping to reduce Radical seats by four and increase Republican influence as the national convention nears.
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John J. Worthington
Harrison
J. Ff. Mayes
Ft. Smith
G.O. P
Arkansas
Co. Worthington
Col. Worthington
Will Green not captured. Shawneetown search ends in error
Sheriff T. C. Wilson and Dr. J. H. Sutton traveled to Shawneetown to seize Will Green, the alleged murderer of Marshal John T. Hamilton. A morning message from Dr. Sutton said the arrested man was not Green, causing mistaken identity and ongoing searches by other crews. The paper teases Friday and Saturday ads and updates.
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T. C. Wilson
J. H. Sutton
Shawneetown
Will Green
John T.hamilton
Dr. Sutton
Wilson
Green
Sutton
T. B. Bowden
Arkansas lawmakers hear from 1909 Senate and House leaders
Little Rock March 14 candidates for senate presidency and House speaker in 1909 begin to emerge. A D Dulaney of Little River County announces for the House and signals a bid for Speaker if elected. Alfred Martin of Dardanelle, a former representative, is also set for re election.
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Little Rock
Senate
Sec
House of the Legislature
A. D. Dulaney
Little River County
House
Dulaney
Alfred ©. Martin
Dardenelle
Cigar Offer From Geo J Terry Co
Advertisement touts Contract cigars as a quality smoke with good value at 2.50 per box of fifty. Reading emphasizes satisfaction and compares favorably with other brands for the price.
Speakership bid sparks campaign among Arkansas House figures
The piece notes a likely bid for the speakership by a young orator with strong support. It also outlines three candidates for chief clerk of the Arkansas House Ed L Lucas J B Higgins and Walter Parsons all with prior service and a heated race anticipated. For the Senate secretary role none yet, though Geo Trevathan of Batesville is expected to seek re election.
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House of Representatives
Ed. L. Lucas
Ola
J. B. Higgins
Conway
Lucas
Walter Parsons
Jonesboro
Senate
Geo. Trevathan
Batesville
Legislature Delays Candidate Announcements Until After Primary
The legislature has no announced candidates now and will not reveal any until after the March 25 primary when personnel for both houses may be determined.
Hotel Board approves extra loan to complete building
At a board meeting held yesterday at 4:80 o clock in McRae & Tompkins offices, H EK Bemis was elected president and M W Gree son vice president while T C McRae became secretary and treasurer. The group voted to borrow 1000 from J G Clark to finish paying debts on the building, bringing total mortgage to 7000. The hotel is expected to open in the first week of April under Mr Briggs.
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McRae & Tompkins
H. EK. Bemis
M. W. Greeson
T. C. McRae
J G. Clark
Briggs
Fine Fruit Prospects In Little Rock Weather Boost
A Little Rock fruit grower says if the current ten day weather trend holds the fruit crop is safe. He notes most trees are in full bloom and peaches pears and plums will be well advanced within ten days, vulnerable only to a hard freeze. Southern Arkansas enjoys warm weather and active gardening.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Special train to Perryville for Jeff Davis meeting
Little Rock citizens plan a Rock Island special train for March 16 to attend Senator Jeff Davis and Prosecuting Attorney Lewis Rhoton’s Perryville appearance. At least 200 travelers expected from Little Rock, with Ben Griffin rumored to attend and a duo of roasters foreseen for Rhoton.
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Little Rock
Perry
Jeff Davis
Lewis Rhoton
Rock Island
Perryville
Davis
Herryville
Rheton
Ben Gritfin
Farmers’ Union
Friends of
Mr. Rhoten
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