Senatorial Race Scrutiny Amid Williams and Vardaman Debate
The Jackson press weighs the Mississippi senatorial race between John Sharp Williams and Governor Vardaman. Editorials suggest one or the other should withdraw, while the News argues Williams seeks the US Senate, not the governorship, and will likely remain in the race despite administration papers advocating a joint departure.
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Jackson News
Administration
Congressman Williams
Vardaman
Senate
Williams
United States Senate
Congress
Anse
McComb City Journal
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Commonwealth
Mr Williams
Mr. Williams
United States
Uncle Anse
Rankin
Canday
Easter Morning in Bethany Narrative of Lazarus
The piece guides readers through Bethany to Lazarus lifeless, then revived by Jesus. It contrasts sorrow and joy, prayer and faith, and ends with a reflection on resurrection and renewal like flowers returning in spring. It blends biblical awe with hopeful meditation on life after death.
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Palestine
Bethany
Mary
Martha
Lazarus
Jesus
Christ
Martha of Bethany
A Sermon Against Slander from a Darkened Page
This excerpt warns slander as a deadly contagion harming a person’s good name, outweighing physical harm. It contrasts theft and arson, noting only false reports can ruin reputation, spread secrecy, and plant damaging insinuations that devastate households and futures.
Industrial Development of the Negro Race examined by colored teachers
Last Friday and Saturday colored teachers took the Second grade license exam with the composition topic Industrial Development of the Negro Race. Readings praised industriousness and noted race progress in work, crafts, farming, and craft skills across regions, with varied student sentiments on industrial status.
Senatobia Sheriff Shot Defending Prisoner in Mob Action
In Senatobia Mississippi last Tuesday night Sheriff J M Poag was killed at the jail while defending a prisoner against a masked mob led by a law officer. The incident left the county in turmoil as several townspeople face murder charges and all await the legal process.
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Clarksdale
Senatobia
Miss
J. M. Poag
Remanded to Jail in Guthrie Killing Case
The Habeas Corpus trial of Eustis Boykin for killing Ezra Guthrie near Boykin post office on March 19 was heard by Judge McLaskill. State represented by Hon. Bart Sharborough. defense by A. J. McLaurin, J. J. Stubbs. After evidence, Boykin was remanded to jail without bail.
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Raleigh
Eustis Boykin
Ezra Guthrie
Boykin Post-Office
McLaskill
Bart Sharborough
Laurel
A. J. McLaurin
Brandon
J. J. Stubbs
Trade tricks in trousers with Wernermade pants
A brief notice highlights clever tricks in garment trade focusing on Wernermade pants as a standout product. The item suggests skillful handling of fabric, fit, and style popular with customers seeking durable trousers.
Supreme Court Time Granted for Boykin Appeal
Attorneys for Boykin appealed to the supreme court and were granted thirty days to file their bill of exceptions, extending the timeline for formal review.
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Boykin
Supreme Court
California Travel By Union Pacific Northwest Line
Travel to California via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line with two fast through trains daily. The Overland Limited is electric lighted and under three days en route to San Francisco and Portland. The California Express offers through service to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. For full particulars apply to W B Kniskern P T M O WN W Ry Chicago.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
Overland Limited
California Express
San Francisco
Los Angels
Portland
W. B. Kniskern
Southern Arkansas towns struggle with odd names
The West Point Leader notes several new southern state towns named So So Why Not and D Lo reflect a lighthearted shortage of memorable names. The column cites the playful trend amid rural settlement growth.
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West Point
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