Editorial Notes Raise Questions Across Mississippi
The editorial roundup cites figures from President Cleveland to John Phelps and local officials. It notes marriage rumors, political candidacies, church meetings in Richmond, and appointments in Louisiana. It references Wesson tongues and a Phi Sigma Society invite, ending with a push for suitable university leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Centenary Methodist Church
Gracestreet
Richmond
the Times
Wesson
L. B. Watkins
Red River Parish
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Junge Manning
Politician Attacks Opposing Vote On Educational Bill
The letter derides the voting stance against a major educational bill seen as crucial for Mississippi and the South. It accuses Van Eaton of demagogic appeals to sectional prejudice and claims he disregarded his district’s and state’s views in Congress. The piece defends the bill as vital to regional education and portrays opponents as ill advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gri
Mississippi
Nimeel
Congress
van Eaton
Evangelists Rove Jones and Smail Close Calumbus Revival
The two evangelists wrap up a Mississippian revival in Columbus with conversions running into the hundreds. Sam Jones preaches to large crowds at Uwelock and a 3 pm men’s service, drawing strong reactions as he urges reform and church membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumbus
Miss
No. Picayune
Jones
Uwelock
Methodist
Hiese
Baptist
Presbyterian Chiarches
Elurch
Tie
Trials of a Congressman and county notes
A column mix notes Maj. Ethelbert Barksdale of Mississippi praised for integrity as he listens to Massachusetts women seeking pensions. The piece also critiques temperance efforts at a West Point press meeting, praises reform in association meetings, and supports a proposed Cairo Ohio River bridge by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. It laments river commerce opposition and urges rail access for lower freight costs. A brief item mentions Father Ryan, former priest, arriving in Louisville at age 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelbert Barksdale
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Catherine Cole
National Capital
T. U
West Point
Press Association
Ohio River
Cairo
Aather
CR. RB. Co
Prohibition and the coming political storm
A criptic SW Southwest editorial warns that the nation faces a crisis over Prohibition as a determining issue. It argues both major parties are blinded to the looming moral and legal upheaval, with prohibition spreading across western states and influencing Georgia to Maryland as the central political contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thao
Pratt
Republican Party
Kansas
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
Nebraska
Georgia
Alabama
Missssippi
Texas
Arkansas
Maryland
Kentucky
Tennessee
John Brown
Oregon
Washington
Dakota
Colorado
Nevada
Montana
Galitonia
Claeinnaté
Southwest
Uiquar Paper
Barksdale for Congress Praised in Mississippi Defense
An unsigned Mississippi newspaper notice extols Major Barksdale as a statesman and capable leader, urging Mississippians to honor him for Senate or any office. It lauds his perception, courage, and integrity, recalling decades of public service and strong ties to the state’s interests and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waymingtox
Filitor
Congress
Maj. Barksdale
Mississippi
Ethel Barksdale
House of Representatives
Major Barksdale
Senate
United States
Barksdale
Dusenver
Whisky blamed in Carrollton tragedy at bottom of Saint Street
A Carrollton tragedy is linked to drunken revelry and saloon influence. A Memphis journalist cites whisky as the key factor behind the Carrollton shooting between Brown and Lidell and calls out saloon keepers for bearing responsibility for the town’s stain in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
von Denwein
Bob Moore
Brown
Lidell
Browns
Mississippi
A Sad Occurrence in Covington County
A fatal buggy accident in Covington County near Brandon leaves Miss Melissa Powell dead. Mr. W M Jayne and Mr. Thos H Johnson witnessed the incident as the buggy overturned after the horse bolted. Dr Robert Mager certified the injuries as fatal at nine that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington County
W.M. Jayne
Brandon
Thos. H. Johnson
Jayne
Melissa Powell
Miss Powell
Robert Mager
Mr. Dayne
The Monticello Burglars Trial
In Monticello Massachusetts on April 22 1946 Evrox Leapen Joe Davenport and Win Hall faced a preliminary hearing for breaking into T M Beals store. The case heard before E Daughtry L Ainsworth J M C Smith and J Z Denson with Hon A H Longino for the prosecution and Judge G S McMillan presiding. After a long trial the court bound the defendants over to await the grand jury’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosticenno
Mass
Evrox
Joe Davenport
Win
Hall Stedl
Ther Witl
T. M. Beals
E. Daughtry
Wo L. Ainsworth
J.M. C. Smith
J. Z. Denson
A. H. Longino
Fortunate Discovery by Captain Boosts Weymouth Crew
Captain Coleman of the schooner Weymouth reports rapid relief from consumption with Dr King s New Discovery after coughs hindered his voyage between Atlantic City and New York. His family and crew also benefited from a single dose. Free trials offered at T T Meade & Co drug store. Also promotion for bile products with Webster defined explanation and Smiths Bile claimed as biliousness cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Weymouth
Atlantic City
N.Y
Dr. King
Bia Dreast
T. T. Meade & Co
Death Dealing Darts and the Atlanta Patent Cure
A stark expose links a patent medicine healer to widespread harm in Atlanta. A detective interviews Mary Chapman who details years of severe illness from ulcers and throat swelling, claiming prior remedies failed. She reports dramatic improvement after using a cure, regaining weight and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Chapman
Willems and
Wax Streets
aMest
Weing & Rere
Miss Wallace Questioned About Local Illness and Meeting Notices
The report links Miss Minnie Wallace of 8 McAfee Street to a prolonged illness described as severe rash and weakness, followed by a claimed cure after six doses. The text also includes church meeting notices for Fall River Association and Brookhaven Church, plus a toothpaste advertisement and drugstore items from Brookhaven, Mississippi.
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Brookhaven
Ity BT
Hobin
Oretct
Chas. E. Hooker
Hends
Tih
Tends
West
Clevelamb
John Phelps
New Orleans
York
Probib Te
Lamar
Hinds County
Geo. S. Dodds
G. B. Waddleston
T. A. Marshall
Vicksburg
Clarion
Aromor Lita
BK. Brice
Broge
PC. Cutchings
Purdds
Aml
Jobn Meredith Matthews
Phi- Sigma Literary Society
State University
Toomorrow
Matthews
Geo. A. P. Stewart
University At
Oxford
Jackson
Tae
Rove
Sam Jones
Smail
Miasissippi
H.&. van Eaton
Pan
Pather Ryan
Louisville
Jobawn
Congressman Barksdale
Beochaven
Bel Blake
St. Louis
Monticello
Webster
Smiths
Guinn
Henry Cheves
Vno
Macon
Beye Canyaty
Crawford County
A. Aupe
Mayer
Guvin
Thorryston
Fayette
Copiah Circuit
Col. Hooker
Hazieborst
Lena Nichole
Weasen
Panthtoe Observer
Sam"Jones
Columbus
W. A. Sargent
Wattle
Newtor
Epps Pettus
Warren County
Yazoo
Dispatch
Edward Coker
Edwardes, Miss
Messrs
WT. Jobugin
8. B. Ross
The
Mississippi Presbyter
Hopewell
Qutor
Hin. Buchanan
Grenada Sentinel
Sigilis
Temperance Reform Club of
Cal Alg
Lorn
Maritian Merryan
Entition
Meridian
Dgeil GS
Lawry
R.N. Wail
Grenada
Waterford
Starkville
Arley
Busbaund
Lub
Lue Board of Supervisors
State
Hal
Sale
Sexton
Storkard
Taylor
Rowland
Paine
Hyer
Brisbane
Pave
Wares
Rowan
Buck
Blanks
Hall
Hutchins
Sanford
Wen of
Mississippi Congress Wen
Ubiengo, St, Lows & New Orteans Railroad
Olivav AE
Cafro
DeSmet
Supreme Court
Harrison County
Supreme
Gelumbus
Hinds
Haale Fiurst
Davenport
Mimticello
Ministre
Henry Deakins
Tie Bend
Stacey Medical
R.S. Toombs
Greenville
B. Sanford
Corinth
G. W.trimble
Uganda
Clinton
Powland
Cuffeeville
S. Craft
Jackado
F. Hunter
N. L. Guiee
We Carter
Riptey
Mico
Atlanta
Alanta
Omar Latah
Miss Chapman
Miss Wallace
Minnie Wallace
George Fickland
McAffee Street
Lipa
Atoul Baha Co
Hooke of Wouters
Union Meeting of
Fall River Association
Te Pairs River Baptist Association
W. CO. Summers Ambrel
K. J. Boane
J. J. Ren
Rom
R. H. Purtiti
Strickland
Rey
A. JM
W. Sibley
Powell
Tip
Ja Aban
Atse Evar
Saas
Sws
Niue
Loriiing
Rosse Specifics
Ro Weiine
Limatrista
Price
Phaa TV
Purina Best
Ilinois Central Railroad
Bay
Nod Exrkivess
N. 0
Exiniss
Brooklaven
Ueno Sulit
Yves Jackson
N. 6
Matt
Tenvex
Vlpigie
Business College
Oeg
L. A. Wyatt
Pronrietors
Kern's Ferlishing and Chemicc Manufacturing Company
Union Street
F. R. Hardon
Chartres Street
Canal & Custom House
Dy Hohe
Covad
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