Local Election Officials and Beat Assignments Listed
A scanned list shows names of chancellors clerks assessors treasurers surveyors and supervisors. It also details beat numbers and divisions including Beat No 1 2 3 and the Crook Russell Graves area with accompanying officials.
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N. H
Oo. Welch
Cofer
John B
Darnall
Therrell Jesse Pemphill CO
BE. McKay
I P. Russell
Supervisor
W. E. Laird
F. Williams
Bascom Singletary
R. D. McRae
F. Stacy
J. Daniel Aie
J. B. Williamson
F. Baker
Wm. Watson
W. Sample
A. A. Smallwood
Jato and Dobson
Crook Russell W. Graves
Will be in my Brandon office on second and fourth Fridays
The speaker states they will be in Brandon on the second and fourth Fridays and Saturdays each month and open to other days by special engagement, indicating a flexible schedule and availability for meetings or appointments.
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Brandon
New County Debate in Jackson Area Seeks Turnpike Fix
Jackson discussions on creating a new Rankin County boundary to fix the Rankin turnpike reflect local rivalries and tax disparities. Jackson supporters press for a separate county to secure roads, while Rankin officials resist, tainting prospects with political maneuvering ahead of 1916.
Bryan Leaves Cabinet in Resignation to Wilson
Washington on June 8 Secretary Bryan sends a letter to President Wilson returning the commission of Secretary of State. He states with sincere regret that he must resign and return the post, noting his obedience to the President's direction and the beginnings of the administration. The note signals a major shift in the Wilson cabinet and marks the end of Bryan's tenure in the State Department.
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Washington
Bryan
Wilson
President Wilson Accepts Bryan Resignation with Personal Sorrow
President Woodrow Wilson writes to Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, accepting his resignation with deep regret and personal sorrow. He praises their two years of close work and says their shared goals remain, though they part in method, bidding Bryan Godspeed and vowing to continue pursuing the same causes.
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Woodrow Wilson
Reily to Speak in Rankin County and Nearby towns
Hon Marion W Reily a leading gubernatorial candidate will address voters at Pelahatchie Monday June 14 at 10 am. He will speak in Polkville at 2 30 pm and again at Lorena in Smith County that night. Reily is a brilliant entertaining speaker who avoids personal attacks and invites ladies to attend to hear him. Citizens should hear all candidates before voting.
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Jackson
Miss
Hinds County
Raymond
Hinds
Rankin County
Times-Picayune
Marion W. Reily
Pelahatchie
Polkville
Lorena
Smith
Reily
Rankin County School Board Meets June 19 1915
Under Section 4512 of the Code of 1906 I call the Rankin County School Board to meet in the Superintendent's office Saturday June 19 1915 to transact all business under said section H H Bullock County Superintendent
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Rankin County School Board
H.H. Bullock
Defeat of Ship Purchase Bill Sparks National Debate
The article discusses the defeat of President Wilson's ship purchase bill by Republicans and some Democrats, arguing it was a major national blunder. It contrasts U S manufacturing capacity with lacking Merchant Marine, urging expansion of shipping to boost employment, exports, and national power, citing Pan American talks and comparisons to Britain and Germany.
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Wilson
Congress
McComb City
Pan-American Financial Conference
Washington
South
Central America
United States
England
Germany
Texas
Great Britain
Mrs P B Berry Passes in Florence Mississippi
Mrs P B Berry died at her Florence home on May 22 at a little over 74 years. She was married over 52 years to Captain P B Berry of Rankin county and served as a devoted wife mother and church member. Her pastor recalls her as a noble mother whose faith and daily conduct blessed her family.
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Florence
Miss
P. B. Berry
Rankin County
the Church
Devoted Mother in Israel Passes On
The message honors a faithful wife and loving mother, praising her devout Christian life and hopeful spirit. She leaves a husband, two sons R. G. and J. M. Berry of Florence, two daughters Mrs. P. B. Bridges of Jackson and Mrs. Waller of Silver Creek, a sister Mrs Viola Cole of Brandon, and many relatives. Her former pastor W S Allen notes her lasting memory.
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R. G
J. M. Berry
Florence
P. B. Bridges
Jackson
Waller
Silver Creek
Viola Cole
Brandon
Israel
W. S. Allen
Notes From Johns Vision Timber and Milling Plans
NOTES FROM JOHNS describes preparations amid cutting outs and fighting General Green. The Finkbine Lumber company locates its large mill within ten miles of Johns, placing Johns near the center of timber lands as they anticipate better times ahead.
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General Green
Finkbine Lumber People
Johns
Barbecue and Picnic With State Candidates Planned
A barbecue at this place on July 7 invites the public to meet and hear the entire slate of Representative candidates. W E McIntyre visited home folks at Johns last week.
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W. E. McIntyre
Johns
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The
Brandon News
Brandon, Miss
W.S. M
AY & Brown
Democratic Party
Woods C. Eastland
J. R. East
Geo. S. Ware
A. B. Stubblefield
J. C. Robinson
R. H. Watts
T. S. Williams
J. R. Webster
E. G. Davis
J. O. Parkison
Charlie Russell
Charlie Downs
Wm. McIntyre
A. J. McLaurin
State of
Mississippi
L L. E. Herrin
J. M. Herrin
Chancery Court
W. B. Long Jr
L, Gay
Chancery Clerk
DR. H. J. Burnham
Rankin Turnpike
Board of Trade
Rankin Board
Rankin
Jackson Daily News
State Department
W. J. Bryan
State OF Mississippi
W. H. Barnes
Sidney I. McLaurin
Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF
Pelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
A. G. Purvis
T. R. M. Murphy
New Orleans
Richard Scott
Carey Scott
L. Gay
West
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Shreveport
W. Wood
D.P.A
Meridian
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