Prohibition Bill Looms as House Debates Measure
The Arkansas House debated statewide prohibition and considered Donaghey’s special message condemning inaction. Key votes backed school board eminent domain, drainage law changes, and various public works bills. Several measures passed including Rock Island viaducts and daily passenger service, with no statewide action expected soon.
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Donaghey
House
Arkansas
Hayter
Craighead
Crittendel
Crossesha
Faulkner Jackson
Lowan Madison
Mississppi
Miller
Montgomery
Palaski
Polk, Searcy
Sevier
Yell
Woodruff
Aso
Henderson
Holand
Mie Williams
Washington
Madison Endnties
Senate
McKnight
Hampton
Cahoun County
Odha
Rock Islard
Iron Mountain
Seventh Street
Argenta
Marshal Searcy County
Rock Island
Jacksonport
Brinkey
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Judge Asher Pushes Separate Tax For Insane Asylum
County Judge Joe Asher of Pucaski County champions a bill to fund a second insane asylum with a dedicated quarry tax levy of one quarter of a mill for two years. He notes 500 inmates statewide cannot be housed in the current state hospital and argues the general fund should not finance the new buildings. He cites better recovery rates for inmates in state institutions versus padded jail cells.
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Joe Asher
Pucaski County
Tie
Asher
Racing Interest Increases In Arkansas Legislature
Hot Springs boosters who came to Little Rock to urge passage of the Wadley bill left yesterday but plan to return to press the measure. The House refused to call the bill up from its regular order, needing two thirds, yet supporters gained a majority and expect favorable action when it resumes. Also notice: For sale bargain second hand cook stove No. 8 in the photograph gallery.
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Little Rock
Hot Springs
Prescott Farmers Institute to Be Held May 27
The Arkansas College of Agriculture will hold a Farmers Institute at Prescott on May 27. Topics include cotton culture stock breeding horticulture dairying and other subjects of interest to farmers. Prof G A Cole director of Farmers Institute work will oversee the event with staff experts from the Experiment Station.
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Arkansas College of Agri Cuture
Prescott
G. A Cole
Farmers Institute
Timber Road Proposal Aims to Open 975000 Acres
Harrison May 7 More than 975000 acres of timber land could enter a new market if Col U S Powers chief of the St Louis State Co sees the rail line from Harrison to Fort Smith approved. An expert report by Walter Loring Webb finds a tunnel unnecessary with a deep cut instead and notes mineral wealth along the route.
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Harrison
Fort Smith
Walter Loring Webb
Philadelphia
Col. Powers
Citizens Aroused Over Pickpocket Ring in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs on May 8 citizens protest a band of pickpockets aided by a known fence who fronts crooks and swindlers. Pressure from the press may curb the crime temporarily, but a lasting fix requires cleaning up the fence. Local memory recalls a past citizens’ march against such criminals.
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Hot Springs
Citizens’ Committee
Possé
Youths Play Ball in Vine Bluff Field Battle
In Vine Bluff on May 8 eighteen young men compete in a strenuous ball game spurred by cheers from fair maids and matrons as they battle for victory on the field.
Baseball Clash Between Lotus Cotillion and Fraternity Clubs
Rival social groups the Lotus Cotillion Club and the Fraternity Club field baseball teams in a spirited afternoon game near the city. Each side is led by a sponsor and maid of honor, with gate proceeds benefitting Trinity church Young Ladies' guild.
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Lotus Cotillion Cub
Fraternity Club
Young Ladies’ Guild of
Trinity Church
Death of George Evans Albany farmer dies after long illness
George Evans prominent Albany township Nevada county farmer died at his Button home this morning at 7 after a lingering illness with the grip. He leaves a wife and several children. A quarter century Nevadan and well connected, his funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 pm with interment at Laneburge cemetery.
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George Evans
Albany Township
Nevada County
Button
Evans
Laneburge
James Machin Burned at Work in Fire Incident
James Machin of the K N W machine shops suffered painful hand burns after his clothing caught fire near a furnace. Fellow workers aided his disrobing, with A P Burris the master mechanic aiding in the save. The burns are serious but not life threatening and he is expected to be out for a day or two.
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James Machin
Machin
A. P. Burris
Mevchanic
Little Rock
Engineer Machin
Conferences Set For Sun Day School Workers Visit
Pushing S. S. Work reports conferences planned for tomorrow afternoon in Texarkana to organize Miller and Bowie counties for the International Sunday School Association visit on May 12 and 13. Institutes may be inaugurated as a result.
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Texarkana
International Sunday School Association
Miller
Bowie
The Texas Wonder advertised for medical cure.
An old advertorial note claims The Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles and offers two months by mail for one dollar from Dr E W Hall at 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri with testimonials available upon request.
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E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Hail Stones Reported As Large As Cocoanuts
A Texarkanian report details a hail storm near Sheppard Arkansas with stones described as large as goose eggs and some so big they would not fit in hats. A willow sapling cut from woods near the scene shows bark stripped by hail.
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Parker
Texarkanian
Sheppard
Ark
Fulton
Hope
Mie
Harkness
Sevral
Memphis Defeats Little Rock I 5 to 1 in Bunting Game
Memphis won 5 to 1 at Little Rock as Girard failed to field a position causing a bunting fifth inning. Fallenweider replaced him and Memphis added five runs. Fullenweider shut down Memphis after the fifth, allowing only four hits through seven and two thirds innings, while Krieber pitched for the visitors.
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Little Rock
Girard
Memphis
Fallenweider
Turtles
Travelers
Fullenweider
Memphis Krieber
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