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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
1
Mississippi letters from August 1903 show A. Q. May and E. F. Noel endorsing Judge Critz for governor. A. J. McLaurin myös states he will vote for Critz, citing belief Critz best serves Mississippi and denouncing Vardaman alignment.
In an interview with the Clarion Ledger Hon Sylvester McLaurin district attorney for the 8th Judicial district predicts a Critz victory. He argues the second primary will draw 20 to 25 percent fewer votes than the first, with farmer turnout dropping in country precincts benefiting Cr its. Other papers critique Major Vardaman and urge avoiding race as a campaign issue.
The Baltimore Sun reports Coast and Geodetic Survey answers Mississippi River runs uphill due to Earth's oblate shape and centrifugal forces from Gulf of Mexico flow. It explains plumb line deflection worldwide, noting India’s Himalaya effects and ocean depths. Mariners relying on stars may err by about half a mile.
The grand jurors report diligent inquiry into county law violations, examined eighty eight witnesses and returned twenty seven indictments. Subpoenas for whisky on the turnpike yielded few appearances. attachments may be issued for non appearance. The jail and county offices were inspected. superintendent’s books were questioned. Foreman J A Lane and the court officers were thanked. the jurors request discharge after completing limited time. Cont'd cases include Therrell vs Ellis debt with verdict for defendant. Myers and Smith vs Didlake bill of particulars denied. State vs Stingily larceny continued with $250 bail. usual allowances made.
Hon A S Kyle of Batesville Panola county announces candidacy for speaker when the legislature reconvenes in January He is brother of ex congressman Kyle and is well known Speaker Russell named him chairman of the committee on appropriations last term Kyle won reelection on August 6 The piece ends with unrelated quotes and cigar expense advice.
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