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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
4
A long list shows candidates for Sheriff, Chancery Clerk, Superintendent Education, Treasurer, Assessor, Surveyor, Supervisors across five beats, Justices of the Peace, and Constables. Drummers report growing confidence for Judge Truly's nomination while Hon E N Thomas struggles to gain interest. commentary hints at Rockefeller and Sisson plan debates and unclear remarks on mime standard content.
A Mississippi governor article claims Vardaman lambasted the press for missing his Meridian 4 July remarks while blaming John Sharp Williams for analytical scrutiny. It cites Carmack on constitutional respect, Noel criticizing Judge Truly, and the race for Senate between Vardaman and Williams with dates and terms noted, plus pauses on Roosevelt era policy rhetoric.
A fragmentary note hints at disputes over importing Ling labor for jobs labeled as "Lamana child" matters. Officials discuss identity, policy aims, and potential impact on local workforce amid unclear context.
Editorials from Meridian Sun and Jackson Democrat attack Italian immigration as criminally inclined and urge exclusion. They cite the Lamana kidnapping and murder in New Orleans as proof, warn that Mafia and Black Hand elements flood the South, and claim few immigrants are virtuous.
A 1903 Mississippi column promotes John Sharp Williams for U S Senator. It cites Governor James K. Vardaman's written testimony praising Williams as one of the nation's great men who will rank with America's great senators. The piece notes Greenwood, Mississippi, September 15, 1903, and includes Vardaman's cordial assurance.
Notice from Pat Henry chairing the Democratic Executive Committee summons members to meet at the Brandon courthouse on Thursday July 18 1907 at 10 a.m. The meeting follows section 8707 requiring two weeks to a day before any primary election and the State Executive Committee fixing August 1 as the first primary date.
Brandon Mississippi July 9 1907 letter from Executive Committee to the editor discusses interrogatories about the county board of Supervisors action to divide precincts 2 and 6 for election of justices of the peace and constables, per report on the matter.
Rankin county board sessions in 1907 created sub divisions for elections of justices of the peace and constables. District No. 2 splits into Brandon sub division No. 1 and Holbrooks Pearson sub division No. 2. District No. 5 splits into Antioch Clear Creek sub division No. 1, Cato Dobson sub division No. 2, and Dry Creek sub division No. 3. Each sub division to elect one justice of the peace and one constable, with appointments and road work orders noted.
Whites report a dry dusty Saturday picnic at Clear Branch drawing an estimated 1000 to 1500 attendees. Speakers included Prof. J. N. Powers and Prof. Taylor on education. Harper and Attwood involved in a minor assault case. $70 from the stand goes to the school building fund. Charters revival and staff changes noted as the community organized a new association. Maud and Myrtie White returned from Jackson. Mrs Tidwell of Ackerman visited Whites.
Mayton residents hear preaching by Rev. Cecil Chapman this Sunday while local races heat up. R L Chapman completes a parlor room addition as candidate for justice of the peace. John Gayden leads chancery clerk race. R A Kennedy challenges for supervisor. Earl Brewer seeks governor. Henry Bradshaw campaigns for union support. Stories note weather request, farming struggles, and lingering campaign chatter amid county happenings.
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