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December 11, 1929

Governor Harvey Parnell issued a public denouncement of the “yellow” journalism being practiced in the matter of the alleged murder of Connie Franklin. The cost of the trial for the supposed murder was more than $8,000, breaking the already financially burdened Stone County. The alleged murder of Connie Franklin in 1929 scandalized the state and served to reinforce negative stereotypes about Arkansas. The uproar surrounding the apparent murder only increased with the reappearance of the “victim,” alive and well, shortly before the trial of his alleged murderers.

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Lena Jordan Hospital

This house at 1600 Chester in Little Rock (Pulaski County) became the second location of the Lena Jordan Hospital in 1942. The hospital was a twenty-bed facility for African Americans in need of surgery, general medical care, and obstetrical care. The hospital services were available to all black patients, regardless of ability to pay. Both black and white staff physicians provided their services without pay for charity patients.

 

This house at 1600 Chester in Little Rock (Pulaski County) became the second location of the Lena Jordan Hospital in 1942. The hospital was a twenty-bed facility for African Americans in need of surgery, general medical care, and obstetrical care. The hospital services were available to all black patients, regardless of ability to pay. Both black and white staff physicians provided their services without pay for charity patients.

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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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