State politics now interesting in Little Rock race
May 17 Little Rock candidates for state offices fill hotel fronts with banners. Senators Kirby and Caraway seek governor’s nomination. Riggs runs for the post. Central campaigns include opening speeches at Conway and Benton. Public remains cautious, favoring judgment over cliques as forecasts grow uncertain.
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Little Rock
W.j.kirby
T.h.caraway
United State
John A. Riggs
Senator Kirby
Conway
Congressman Caraway
Benton
Caraway
Kirby
Jeff Davis
James P. Clarke
James K. Jones
James H. Berry
Powll
Mr. Floyd
Haynie
Harry Walsh
Jno
A. Riggs
Electric Railway Will Accept Increase in Little Rock
Little Rock may 20 after earlier rejection the Little Rock Railway and Electric Company signals it will accept an ordinance raising adult fare from five to six cents. The company filed with the Arkansas Corporation Commission for rate change and a hearing is set for May 26. The petition notes last year’s street railway loss of 99555.60 and cites the need for immediate financial relief to fund power house repairs, stating no funds from bonds or mortgages are available.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Corporation Commission
He Ciy
Whch
Helena to Host Arkansas Press Association June 17 3 Day Meet
Helena prepares to welcome Arkansas Press Association and visiting journalists for a three day session starting June 17. Committees of local business and professional leaders coordinate entertainment and hospitality for attendees and other visitors, with volunteers eager to help. Also noted are ads for Mary Garden Talcum Powder at Hesterly’s and Red Diamond Death Spray at Hesterly’s.
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Helena
Arkansas
Arkansas Press Association
Guthries
Hesterly’s
High School Funding Crisis Forces Stand on Tax Increase
The new school board, Ed Cantley and J A Bailey, sworn in with H V Scott chairman and W W Tompkins secretary, faces high school tuition demands. Teachers threaten to teach elsewhere unless salaries rise, but the board will not commit to higher pay without tax revenue guarantees. A tax increase petition has broad support from taxpayers, with most large taxpayers backing it. The board may close the high school if funds are not secured, urging district-wide cooperation and signups.
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Ed Cantley
J. A. Bailey
H. V. Scott
W. W. Tompkins
Dool Improvement Association
W. V. Tompkins
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