Hines Seeks Auditor Nomination At State Convention
In Hinds County, Hines announces candidacy for Auditor of Public Accounts at the Denver State Convention. He asserts his qualifications, cites past service, and thanks supporters. A compilation from 41 newspapers and individuals across Mississippi backs his run, with Tar Leapent supporting Hines and opposing the alternative.
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Hines
Hinds County
Ben Ein Coihar
Jnc
IL Martin
Hinds County Comet
Utica
John
Political notes and local politics from Mississippi era
Editorial notes cover Gen Grant age and political volleys, court rulings on telephone contracts, marriage notices, and local party maneuvers. Mentions Jackson primary dates, Ireland riots, and liquor petitions with commentary on temperance and local press responses. Includes editorials on Cleveland, Clinton and state figures, plus a note on the Irish visit and a Clarksdale shooting.
Pistol theft case hinges on questionable confession
In Pike County Circuit Court a trial over a pistol and dollar theft by Jeff Davis, a man of color, unfolds with a contested confession. The judge weighs if threats or promises tainted the statement as the District Attorney presses for admissibility amid courtroom drama.
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Pike Cumaty
Seston
Jeff
Davis
Coofhsler
Wnder Ag
Samoul Bates
Hales
Chrisman
Aus
Dudge
Becoe
Jet
Vicksburg Fire Devastates City Business District
A blaze on August 2 in Vicksburg destroyed about half a million dollars in property. Over thirty people died in the collapse while defending the fire and its contents. bodies later recovered. Origin remains a mystery with claims against the Meyer Brothers doubted. The column also notes political speculation on Col. Stone and an upcoming State Democratic Convention slated for August 19.
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Vicksburg
Meyer Brothers
Stone Withdraws From Governor Candidacy Contests
The item reports J M Stone withdrawing from the Democratic gubernatorial race citing health and canvass fatigue. It notes factional distrust of Lowry supporters, Stone’s claim of serving the state, and thanks to supporters. Other notes include reactions, a Mississippi College Hermonian Society event recap, and political commentary on Lowry and Featherstone.
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Hermonian Society
Mississippi College
Webby
J. W. Lee
W. K. Bryant
M. Ellis
True Policy to Pursue with the Negro Vote
A discussion argues Democrats can win the negro vote by offering representation on state and county tickets. It insists that gaining trust would yield about a million and a half votes, urging both races in the South to unite for the region's advancement and party alignment with the people’s best interests.
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K. T. Louis
Vegee
Cleveland
Brookhaven Lomter
United States
Thompson for Attorney General Hem Still Popular Choice
Hon R H Thompson praised as the strongest candidate in the state canvass with support from Wesson Times. References to Stone and Lowry debates appear alongside notes on Brown's Iron Bitters cited by J M Gaines of Gaines South Carolina as helpful for dyspepsia and related liver and kidney issues.
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Supreme Court of Kentucky
Jackson
Featherston
Walker
Connecticut
London
New York
Govr. Stone
Gov. Stone
Tyna
Mess
Gov ‘Ernor
Lerehy
J. M. Stone
Son
R. T E. Thompson
Brookhaven
Thompson
Wesson Times
Endorsed by the Revenue Department on Medicines
A letter from Guinn B. Haus, former Commissioner, endorses Home Bitters Co. preparations as medicines not requiring special tax, advising ads emphasize medicinal use and endorsements. A fresh consignment of nice tobacco at hard pan prices is noted at Kohlunn's.
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Home Bitters Co
Gale
Abhington
Gentlemes
Wil
Guinn B. Haus
Interval
Kohlunn’s
Presbytery of Mississippi holds session with election of moderator
The Presbytery of Mississippi met in Crystal Springs last week with ministers and ruling elders present. Rev Newton, President of the Pennale Seminary at Crystal Springs, was elected Moderator. Rev Gil Dudley served as Temporary Clerk. Four candidates were presented for Gospel ministry. one may be licensed. The body plans observance of the Synod centennial in Shreveport next November and reports progress in education, church support, Sabbath observance, and Sunday schools.
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Ts Ale
Central Prohibition Executive Committee
Brookhaven
Friends of Temperance F
Leanen
Hill
Sendinn
Presbyterian Church of
Thin Place
OH. Cradley of
Crystal Springs
Newton
Pennale Sonpitcery
Gil, Dudley
W. B. Bingham
Porto
Pia
Talude
Keverance
Steatton
Houston
Union Church
Jefferam
Presbytery
Johnson
Breshyt Aca
Presbyterian Clurch
Medical cures and tonics advertised in old newspaper
An assortment of 19th century patent medicines and tonics advertised for blood purification liver and kidney regulation dyspepsia coughs and insomnia. Brands mentioned include Kennedy favorite remedy Shiloh Cure Marsden's Pectoral Balm Creole Female Tonic Kreinwell's purgative and Shriner's Indian Vermicidal with sales notes and pharmacy listings. Several testimonials and mail order details appear.
Prohibition Petitions and Whisky Debates Stir Town
Fragmented OCR recounts heated town debate over whisky petitions and Prohibition. A shopkeeper’s interference, dying man’s pleas, and pressure on signers are described amid sensational anecdotes and moralizing ads for medicines and groceries.
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RG. Penn
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Sen? Stones
Kilgar E. Smith
New Orleans
Florence Lee Manship
Sunderland
Washington
S.A. Jonas
Aberdeen
Muldrow
Interior Department
Ireland
Prince of Wales
Clarksdale
Joseph
House
Rose Cleveland
White House
Barksdale
George
HL. F. Johnson
Copiah
Vicksburg Post
Lowry
Walthall
Copiah County
Tromber
Brandon Republican
Jackson County
Towry
Jos
He Morris
Miss
Joretufore
Fao
New Mississippian
Nga
Kentucky
Grover Clevland
Jefferson Davis Tor
Larcony
The
Tupelo Journal
Stone
Journal
Col. Stone
Hin
Ji Js
Pascagoula Democrat
Maxwell
Hamilton Moody
Beauregard
Supreme Court
Mississippi
Music Hall
Sty
May
Samuel J. Tilden
W. ©. T. U., of Yorkers
N. Y
W. Gu,t. U
Weason
Jtgays
x-Gov
R. H. Thompson
Barmecide
Zhoserusko
Gen. Blewett
Oaks
Brasher
Columbus Dixpatch
Kogsciuska Star
D Minds County
Revenue Department
the Presbytery of
Kennedy
Roniteat
ACARD
Ely
South Et
Joemeie
Lyman
New York City
Charc
Shiloh
Daughtry & Sms Wreh
Daughtry & Smylie
Daughtry
Smylie
Marsden
Marsien
Kvinmwie
Daughtey & Singlie
Frown Inman
Brennan's
Mil‘Tinery Palace
Koblinan
Kohlman
Shriner
Daughtry & &Mylie
Linton
Danightry d& Suyhe
Danghthy
Singtio
Salitor
Thales
Wwe
Bone
Brooklingen
South Aul Myers
Mansfield Medicine Company
Menplas
Tenn
Powell
Jel Northen
Lanisburg
Capitin
Trey Police
Romety
Goork
Northing
Seara
Anil
Paverite Meniely
Croce
Conan Mil Brachins
Reli Core
Dang
ROYAL
Royal Baking
Wall Ste
F.R. Harden
Chartres ST
Cleveland, Hendricks and Gotinet
Lee
Bemoersey
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