Mississippi House Rejects Woman's Suffrage Amendment
The Mississippi House rejected the Federal amendment granting women the vote after a ten minute debate. The concurrent resolution by Mr Winter of Grenada passed 106 to 25 with nine absent. Supporters included Mrs Abernathy and several others, while Mr Mitchell led a waning fight and Mr Sheldon urged passage. The scene included laughter and heckling as lawmakers debated constitutional rights and white supremacy during the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
Grenada
Mitchell
Lee
Williams
Mississippi
Congress
Sheldon
Washington
Nebraska
North
Abernathy
Boone
Quitman
Brody
Brown
Chaney
Cox
Currie Denley
Garner
Gore
Henderson
Houston
Johnson
Jackson
Kennedy
Lumbiey
Alcorn
Rees
Rice
Rouse
Sellers
Stone
Tate
Mitts
Circuit Court Proceedings in Rankin County January Term
The January term of Rankin County circuit court opened with Judge A J McLaurin presiding and District Attorney D M Anderson handling state interests. Sheriff G A Harrison and Circuit Clerk D P Gayden with deputy W D Ragland supervised duties. Judge McLaurin urged the grand jury to note common crimes and misdemeanors. Special bailiffs sworn in included W D Stevers on, John Crain, T E Therrill, T H Williams, John Wynn. Cases heard: Burnham Purvis vs Volunteer State Life Insurance Co dismissed. Eddington vs Gammill Lumber Co dismissed. Leon McCarty vs Gammill Lumber Co dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rankin County
A. J. McLaurin
D. M. Anderson
G. A. Harrison
D. P. Gayden
W. D. Ragland
McLaurin
Grand Jury
G. B. Harris
W. B. Ross
J. R. Corley
O. B. Roberts
W. R. Patrick
J. M. Williams, Jr
J. W. Harrell
J. Y. Barnes
H. O. Welsh
J. T. Berry
C. W. Shultz
Wm. Thomas
0. Buchanan
J. W. Kersh
W. J. Shotts
J. A. Holcombe
C. A. de- Wees
C. W. Cox
Petit Jury
H. A. Laird
C. H. Bethune
Thrash
T. J. Gray
Jim Ponder
A. B. Hines
G. H. Sherrill
J. L. Burke
J. C. Myers
J. L. Tanner
Carl Everett
J. W. Whittington
O. S. Renfro
C. C. Horne
J- W. Williams
L. H. Wilson
C. E. Harrell
Marvin Carter
Robert Pennington
Geo. Johnson
Robert Anderson
Joe Purvis
K. W. Wynn
E. L. Ferguson
W. D. Steverson
John Crain
T. E. Therrill
T. H. Williams
John Wynn
Francis Burnham Purvis
Volunteer State Life Insurance Co
Guy Eddington
Gammill Lumber Co
Leon McCarty
LOCAL COURT DOCKET AND BUSINESS UP TO THURSDAY NIGHT
A Mississippi docket lists numerous civil rulings and verdicts including J. F. Floyd vs L. D. Smith with judgment for plaintiff for $14.25 plus costs, and Pelahatchie Bank vs J. W. Patrick continued. Civil actions against W. J. Bell for $365.08, Finkbine Lumber for $100, Flora Shields vs Roell Lumber for $867, and Geo Jenkins vs Glenn for $50. Murder cases like Beecham and Howie noted with venue change and continuations. State cases include fines of $25 and $10 plus costs. The grand jury remains in session. adjournment expected tomorrow. Also brief classified items: two-for-sale pigs at $2.50, white goats from Gates Farm, and 50 head of white goats, plus pecans at 20–30 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Lucy Loflin
J. S. Alexander
J. F. Floyd
L. D. Smith
State
Sumpter Durr
No 1
Tarrapin Donnel
Jock Jenkins
Lemon & Gile Co
W. J. Bell
Geo. Jenkins
W. T. Glenn
Geo. Howie
Newton County
Dick Shivers
Geo. Shivers
Charlie Maum
H. C. Washburn
Bunk Parker
Will King
Luke Funchess
R. S. Howard
Shelby Shivers
L. L. Bowman
Albert Lewis
Next Friend
Love Lewis
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The
Brandon News
Brandon, Miss
HOUSE
Hambone
Lucy
Bob
W. D. Downing
Buckeye Cotton Oil Co
Wallace Spells
S. N. Sorenson
Taylor-Wills Grocery Co
W. D. Loveless
John J. Price
Weldon Hardware & Furniture Co
H. H. Patrick
J. W. McRae
L. S. May
Brandon
Miss
J. E. Lancaster
Flora
W. S. May
Gates Farm
J. V. Gates
Johns, Mies
Oliver Chilled
John Deere
pHs
Oliver
Oliver Sulky
Addkison & Bauer, Inc
Corner,Farish
Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
John C. Carter Jeweler
E&s.virden Company
BE Surf
Imperial Drug CO
A. L. Gayden
Mgr
Stankinsons
Frankinson
Bon Ton
Frankinsons
Pelahatchie Miss
MT i D. Heslep
Ea Oy
Watsvilla
Saa Veal
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