11 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
1
The edition reports a tense scene as Governor Malcolm Patterson, faced with a scathing editorial in the Memphis News-Scimitar, urged restraint and sought retractions from the editor G. D. Raine. Patterson and aides battled calls for accountability while condemning the paper's language as dangerous and anarchic.
The Tennesseean editor Carmack criticizes Maj Duncan Brown Cooper in a controversial morning piece titled The Diplomat of the Zweibund. The spoof praises and mocks Cooper’s coalition tactics linking unions, industry, and politics in a satirical tribute amid post assassination tensions.
James McCoy a farmer living 15 miles southeast of Lewisville was held up and robbed of 8500 by two masked men who entered his home about midnight Monday. Sheriff Barham pursued the case with bloodhounds after being notified. McCoy had sold his farm Monday and kept the money at home, suggesting the crime was planned by someone aware of the pending move. W. B. Orner made a business trip to Texarkana today.
Rodcaw notes a reception for the WHLs with a short program and cake. Prof Langston returns from Malvern association and Prof Warmack runs the school in his absence. Quarterly exams begin with lively stories of history. J E Meadows moves family to town. A lecture by Hon. H B McKenzie is planned for Thursday. Citizens await Bodcaw locomotive. Debating club discusses the coming rail line.
Hon Langely of Murfreesboro spoke to pupils about not wasting time and invited visitors again. Mr Vaughan, a rare visitor, encouraged teachers after the society adjourned. The Zenith Society constitution and bylaws were printed. members each received a copy. Ethel Steele resumed studies after sickness. Ashley Ross visited Okolona. Burter Britt and Lovilla White were absent sick. A football purchase arrived. exams begin Wednesday with a 75 average required for promotion. Attendance is strong with only 18 tardies in the second month.
The item notes an imminent formal announcement by the Iron Mountain Railroad about new appointments. It predicts the hiring of W. M. Lewis of Murphy Coleman Lewis as assistant general attorney and T. M. Mehaffy as general attorney retiring at year’s start, with changes taking effect then.
Friday afternoon from 1.30 to 3 pm the second grade presents a program. Admission ten cents funds framing pictures for the room. Choices include recitations songs and dialogues by Vera Carruthers Allen Greeson Lula Beth Gee Edna Starnes Bracy Hay Is Edna Starnes David Young Etlie Young Jeannette Burns and others.
A small program features Thalia Carrington and Dolly Shaw performing a dialogue with seven girls and two boys. The event includes a marching song titled Schoo.
The Woods Sisters delivered an entertaining evening with Thelma adapted from Corelli in a strong stage showing. Haze Woods portrayed Thelma with grace, Edna Woods impressed as Britta, and Otto Krause’s portrayal of George Lorimer provided comic relief as the troupe closes their engagement with Lena Rivers tonight and a mid-show specialty change is planned.
Frank Shrieves traveled to Texarkana today to consult a specialist about an eye injury suffered at the Ozan mill from emery dust. The eye condition has been serious but is said to be gradually improving with hope for a complete recovery.
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