Arkansas Faces World’s Fair Effort In 1891 Convention
The World’s Fair Convention met in Little Rock to raise funds for Arkansas’ exhibit. Governor Eagle outlined aims, J. H. Clendening chaired, J. O. McKenzie urged support, and a State Fair Association was formed with a 100,000 share capital plan. Provisions set stock payable by December 10, 1891, and a 31-district board of commissioners to govern.
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the Rock
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John C. Palmer
LC. Mack
James F. Hen
James Mitchell
E. T. McConnell
D. Kimball
E. Farren
P. H. Ri
D.H. Reynolds
Hudson
John F. Mé
S. Q. Center
W. 8. Allen
EM. Locke
H.C
Lafayette
Legisla
Billisme
State Fair Association
J. E.T. McConnell
Sqptuttrour
Miles Jean Loughborough
Mem M
Indy
Preal Co
John G. Fletcher
Treasmr
M. F. Locke
Bork
Distributive tax refunds for Pope County citizens
The article details Pope County residents eligible for a share of Arkansas direct tax refunds from the 1861 federal levy. It lists commissioners, amounts collected, and specific claimants, notes the funds held in Little Rock, and cites related political commentary and state fund settlements. It also mentions Territory figures and local political shifts, including party changes and potential Chicago exhibit funding.
Democratic support calc shows Cleveland favored by editors
An 1802 presidential nomination preference survey reports 76 Democratic editors backing Grover Cleveland, 48 Democratic senators with 32 for Cleveland, and 134 Democratic representatives with 89 for Cleveland, totaling 178 for the tariff reformer. Arkansas enforces a new election law in Little Rock third ward with Cajus defeating Luster. turnout low among Black voters. The Dardanelle Post praises Reese Hogins for Secretary of State. White's sale of a U S history manuscript to a major publisher for 5000 with royalties. The August school fund per capita stands at 70 cents with Jefferson County and other apportionments noted. Western Arkansas Press Club meets at Ozark with cordial results. Quay’s retirement prompts Blaine boom talk as he aims for Pennsylvania. Possible Democratic Secretary of State candidates include Simms Clark Ludwig Howell Newell. Hogins urged. Gulpratine leaves Fort South Times for Little Rock Gazette. Tax friction on new party lines noted. Democrats gain ground over Republicans.
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Convicts on public roads and 1889 political shifts
Local paper notes Clarksville Herald reporting on convict labor for roads, era debates on enfranchisement, and upcoming political issues. It highlights pension plans, Arizona statehood talk, and the Little Rock sportsmen convention, with scattered notes on local crime, health cures, and frontier developments.
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