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This Day in Arkansas History
April 26, 1897
A special session of the Arkansas legislature convened. The nineteenth governor of Arkansas, Daniel Webster Jones, had called for the special session because he was frustrated by the legislature’s lack of productivity. The most important railroad measure from the governor’s viewpoint was the railroad commission bill, a regulatory measure, but the pro-railroad forces, continuing their domination of the Senate, killed it.
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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.
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