Lincoln Governors Nomination Polls and White Republican Plan
A Brookhaven weekly reports on a governor nomination poll showing Chrisman favored for first choice and Stone strong for second, with Barkedate and Lee near similar second-choices. Also notes a Mississippi plan to form a white Republican party in the South excluding Black citizens, tied to President Harrison’s talks and urging a conference around April 10.
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The
Leaven
Guvernor
Ford
V. W
Featherston
Ton
Taylor
Monner
Chrimat
Stone
Cheleman
White
Thas
Bit Te
Exo Ho
Lincoln
Goken
Mabama
Protection Democrates
Escular
Negr
Harrison
Indictment Gap in Fon Cination Case Sparks Debate
A Mississippi grand jury failed to indict anyone for the Fon cination case. Ex mayor Werritt echoes Horace Greeley and Adelaide Seath as public figures react. News covers political shifts, female eligibility for county superintendent roles, and nominations by President Harris. A push for a constitutional convention in 1890 gains traction while local commentary targets J. F. McCool and Governor Lowry.
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Arkwusgs
John M
Werritt
Horace Greeley
Adicisen Seath
Crystal Springs
Radiator Starts Under Dr Craig In Northern City Notice
Our New Cotemporary announces its first issue under Dr N S Craig. The paper pledges independent, pro growth coverage for city and county. It aims to attract Western migrants, support improvements, and advocate right and justice while welcoming broader civic and economic efforts.
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N. 8. Craig
Craig
Craigate
Jackson to Have a Bagging Factory in State
About fifty delegates from twenty five counties met in the Senate chamber to plan one or more bagging factories. They toured the penitentiary building and discussed leasing the factory building and machinery to the project until January 1, 1890. Dr. P. W. Peeples pledged support and stock. A committee was named to negotiate terms with the Penitentiary Board of Control. The board is keen to lease the facilities and use convicts for production. Materials under consideration include pine straw or cotton. The meeting expected to adjourn next day.
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Jackson
Senate Chamber
de Love
C.T. Smithson
Board of Control of the Penitentiary
P. W. Peeples
Board of Trade of
Penitentiary Board of Control
Board of Control
Times - Democrat
Mississippi Negro and white population projections
The article projects a growing Negro majority in Mississippi by 1880, detailing birth and death rates, migration from Southern states, illiteracy figures among adults, and potential voting margins. It discusses the political stakes, past reconstruction opportunities, and the likely impact on future suffrage and state politics.
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Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
South Caolina
Louisiana
Europe
Union
Missinsippi
Congress
Fts
Asiasiosippian
Brookhaven Southern Colonists Attract New Residents
Sorthers artivals note Brookhaven attracts adventurous families and investors. New arrivals include L. Kemmittell Eng at Given Town, A. T. Denton visiting Chicago, C. C. Foote purchasing land for a residence, K. W. Barnes improving a place west of town, Mrs. Helen M. Davis buying near town, J. F. Blythe buying seventy acres for subdivision, and J. B. Poster expanding twenty five acres of improvements. Local boosters praise prospects and welcome diverse settlers as writes from Yazoo county Farmers Alliance urge cotton trade reforms and discuss public school enrollment and funding in Meridian.
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Hadlater
Iowa
Craig
Reat
Norther
Friewia
Hrenktawen
Lincoln County
Phath
Kemttiell
Given
Town
Grafton Place
A.T. Denton
Chicago
Brookhaven
C. C. Foote
Nora
Daniel Sechwein
S J. Cloud
Minn
Capt. Moskinn
J. B. Poster
Marens
Circuit Court Holds Session With Foreman Foremost Jury
Last Monday Circuit Court convened by appointment. John Storm Prentiss Randall Farr and Staten Baker excused from service as grand jurors. Judge Chrisman gave a clear charge as the panel of sixteen is sworn. Frank Greer of Heath named foreman with Gua Maxwell as bailiff. State docket set for tomorrow. civil docket light with few cases tried. petit jurors discharged until yesterday.
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Circuit Court
John Storm
Prentiss
Randall Farr
Staten Baker
Chrisman
Frank Greer
Heath
Gua Maxwell
McLain
Chrisma
Local Advertisements and Troubled Notes Near Boehnke’s Yard
A miscellany of ads and anecdotes includes wallpaper bargains at Boehnke’s with a 16x16 room quoted at $2.40, soda fountain reopenings by Dr. Lewenthal, and McGrath’s advertising for springs and fittings. It also recounts Andrew Jackson’s jail scene, the Priebatshe Planing Mill’s boom and recent New Orleans lighting procurement, and Farmer Lewis White’s radish and onion crop push. A Methodist revival begins next Sabbath led by Rev. A F Watkins with Rev. W H Bowen assisting, promising broad Christian attendance and revival aims. The piece closes with a Shakepore-like line about Panalo’s Slave.
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Boehnke
Brooklisven
Lewenthal
Boehinke
McGrath
Andrew Jackson
Bowen
Priebatseh
Max Priehatsch
New Orleans
Lewis White
Chicago
Methodist Church
A. F. Watkins
W. H. Bowen
Greenville
Bro. Bowen
Sam Jones
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McCool
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Brandon Republican
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Darkey
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Magnolia
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Warren Grand Jury
Warren County
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J. H W. Watson
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Eullogy
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Young Men's Christian Association of Mississippi
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Delta
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Wm. Burke
Ma Rion
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Holmes County
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Yazoo County
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Democratic Executive Committee of
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Mississippi National Guard
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Onjeek
Farther's and Livestock Association
E. W. Cabanias Ie Perent
Rev. &. Elbe
Carlisle
B. A. Beason
Mia
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Nancy A Yate
N Martin
Pe LE Berister
Rajigil
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TY Daniel Yates
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H Gill
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Samuel Martin
ATH & Sons
Rockhaven
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Joux McGrats
Panalou
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R. Lhowel
Misa
Sheriff's
Hartman
Lincoln Circuit Court
M J Kenny
Circuit Court of
Ash Halt
Frank J Kelley
J "Kelly
ROYAL
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St. Charles Street
DRS
Betts & Betts
A.B. Griswold & CO
Canal St
Orleans
Denachaud
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