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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1883
Page
2
Frontal weather, political clashes, and railroad debates fill a dense column. Items include Natemez discussing water works and Pow Gievox pressing for a street railroad, reports of Caorems in Fayot, and a stormy Texas Northwest region. Also noted are a devastating Naples earthquake, educational committee meetings, telegraph strike talk, and upcoming conventions plus Grange endorsements and a local candidate withdrawal.
Democratic observers debate the value of nominating by convention versus direct ballot. A large bloc favors party unity, urging beat-wide meetings to select delegates for the August convention. They warn candidates seeking self-interest may split the vote and favor anti-Democrat elements. The plan aims to unite the party, subject to pledges to vote with Democrats and block improvised factionalism.
A Mississippi Senator argues for state power to regulate railroad internal traffic and set competitive through rates to aid local shippers. He contends existing monopolies hamper commerce, advocates fair per mile standards, and warns against unjust discrimination while urging careful legislative framing and cooperation with railroads.
The Franklin County Democratic convention met to decide canvassing plans for county and district offices this fall. Delegates elected to a district convention to nominate a candidate for District Attorney and to select delegates for the state legislature and State Senator positions. The executive committee, with Thomas A. Magee as chairman and W P Scott as secretary, announced August 18 beat meetings and Fayette as the district convention site, with the first Monday in September as the deadline. Speakers for District Attorney candidates Eli Jones Fayette McNair Brookhaven Bridges Summit McLean Liberty addressed the gathering in orderly, well received remarks.
The ticket office of the Vicksburg and Meritan Railroad reported cash missing last week. P. W. Edwards and a man named Brewer, night watchmen for the Illinois Central and Little J. Road, were arrested and jailed on suspicion following the cash loss.
The annual Camp Meetiog begins Thursday August 16 for eight or ten days at Hendogton Camp Ground near Central Springe Mises. A fireproofed restaurant run by H L Hogg offers meals at reasonable rates. Gate fee set: season tickets 25 cents family singlet $1.50 ministers and families free. Public carriers to the same ground charged $2.50. Checks issued for those outside gates.
Mrs Langtry sailed for Europe last Wednesday. E R Jones of Jefferson has entered the contest for District Attorney. Hon Montgomery Blair once a Lincoln Cabinet member died last Saturday. Judge Chrisman will not hold August term of Court in Pike. An excursion train collided with a freight car blown from a switch by a storm at Carlyon New York last Saturday killing 17 and wounding several. The Desoto House incident near Comb City last year ends with Bob Patton shot at 800 last Sunday night. A fight between Bou Moore and Russell led to Russell’s attack on Moore, officers pursued Russell without effect. Tax reports show a decline in the price of useful articles and a rise in demand. removal of bank checks tax signals a perceived relief in banking and trade benefits.
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