In a tense showdown at the Mena City Council, Mayor A. H. Scoggins faced stiff opposition from Councilman Davis over a contentious bond issue. The issue at hand was a five-year contract with G. L. Chapman to build a city electric light plant, with a guarantee of $50,000. However, Chapman had initially offered a 25-year contract that was deemed unacceptable by the council.
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Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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