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Solons Arrive Ready for Work in Mississippi
Eight candidates seek the speakership as Mississippi lawmakers convene in Jackson for the biennial session. Emmett N. Thomas of Washington and Sydney M. Smith of Holmes County lead the race, with party networks, committee assignments, and the state librarian contest shaping early action. Governor Longino has issued his message outlining finances, anti trust, education, and proposed reforms ahead of the first full week of sessions.
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Thomas
Washington
Smith
Holmes County
Jackson
Miss
Capitol
Moon
Mississippi
Senate
James T Warrison
House
IL Pink Smith
Greenville
John Y. Murray. Jr
Ripley
Emmett XN Thomas
Sydney M. Smith
Holmes
E H. Moore
Bolivar
Moor
Judiciary
Harrison
Cewtenant
Mhrarian
Wnll
Estiug
Legislative Hall
Jadley
Mattie Plunkett
Longino
Confederate Pensions
Soldiers’ Home
Hig Financial Review
the Treasury
Whitfeld
Lkely
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Lmits
Vardaman
Belling Old State House
Capitol Building
Capitol Street
United Confederate Nenome
Prison Board
Delta Farms
Acad
Beguvolr
Vicksburg