Precinct Democratic Delegates Elected at Brandon Meeting
The Brandon precinct held a county Democratic executive committee meeting at the courthouse electing thirteen delegates for the county convention. Maj. Pat Henry chaired. W. E. McIntyre served as secretary and twelve others were named as delegates including J. A. Lindsey S. D. Donnell and J. Roberts. The meeting adjourned after selecting delegates.
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Brandon
Court House
Maj
Pat Henry
W. E. McIntyre
Maj. Henry
W. E
Col
Sidney McLaurin
J.S. Roberts
J. A. Lindsey
S. D. Donnell
W. E. MclIntyre
J. S. Roberts
J. R. East
A. J. McLaurin
R. E. Gayden
L. McLaurin
R. R. Busick
A. M. Shields
A. B. Stubblefield
W. S. May
Wanted Good Carpenter to Build School House at Shiloh
A person is sought to construct a school building at Shiloh. Apply by writing or contacting J. P. Franklin in Pelahatchie Mississippi.
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Shiloh
J. P
Franklin Pelahatchie
New Privilege Tax Provisions Spark Broad Business Scope
The notice outlines revised privilege tax laws sweeping many trades from display rooms and wagon factories to box factories and medical practices. It lists penalties and fee ranges for drivers, artisans, and professionals, including bootblacks and optometrists, highlighting broad fiscal impact on diverse trades.
The Mexican Movie
The article discusses Mexico's ongoing political turmoil including the Garranza murder and Villa's renewed revolt, suggesting continued instability under Rio Grande politics. It recalls past uprisings, Diaz era control, and transitions during Taft’s administration with Madero’s overthrow and Huerta’s rise.
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Garranza
Mexico
Villa
Rio Grande
Diaz
Mr. Taft
Madero
Huerta
Voters urged to support Rankin County sanatorium bond
In a message to Rankin County voters the speaker urges approving the bond appropriation for the state tuberculosis sanatorium. He recalls a long waiting list and delays for treatment, notes a prior misgiving about illness, and urges timely action to avoid postponing care for tubercular patients.
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Rankin County
Mexican problem left for future presidents to solve
The passage criticizes Taft and Knox for failing to restore peace below the Rio Grande after ordering 15,000 troops to the border in 1911. It argues that Republicans and Democrats both fail to resolve the Mexican issue, implying responsibility lies with the Mexican people and with changing administrations.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Knox
Rio Grande
Wilson
Knock Peace Resolution Is A Vote On Versailles
President Wilson vetoed the Knox peace resolution calling it a surrender of United States rights and a stain on national honor. The veto frames the upcoming election as a referendum on the Versailles treaty versus Knox, with consequences for alliances, world peace, and the memory of American war dead. The choice will determine whether the nation upholds wartime aims or aligns with abandoning international obligations.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
Marshall urges church to focus on faith not Congress
Vice President Marshall says there is enough for the church to do without trying to reform Congress. The church does not pretend to perform miracles.
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Marshall
Congress
For Sale Cheap A Good Horse and Buggy
Local classified item offers a horse and buggy for sale by G Sprague of Brandon Mississippi. The brief notice provides no further details or contact information.
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Sprague
Brandon
Miss
Palmer The Nemesis Of The Profiteer In War Time
Mitchell Palmer as Attorney General leads a relentless campaign against profiteers and hoarders who raise prices on food and essentials. About 1,800 profiteers arrested, 400 indicted, 85 convicted, 30 jailed. He orders release of stored goods to curb artificial price hikes and pursues radical agitators and strikes. Palmer also leads in Democratic primaries, aiming for the 1920 nomination with Wilson administration backing.
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America
Mitchell Palmer
United States
Hao Naed
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Empire Stata
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Wilson
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Palm Beach
S. P. McRae
Jackson
Dickson Bros. Motor & Tire Co
T. B. Dickson
North State Street
Jackson, Miss
Goodrich and
Silvertown Cord Tires
Ford
Martin Brandon
Ginny
Ward -Gayden Drug CO
Pantaze Cafe
D Jackson
Oyal Hotel
Graves
East Capitol St
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