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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1883

Page

2

Political currents and candidates at the Lowiyville Exposition

The piece reports on a mix of political maneuvering and local personalities during the Lowiyville Exposition visit by President Arthur. It highlights candidates like Capt KR Webb for Lgistarate, Brick Pomeroy Pressley’s railroad project, J.C. Lamkin’s political activity, Rev Jos. Gilvitt’s illness, and the fusion ticket efforts. It notes awards in the Grand Lodge and selections for West Point Cadetship, plus calls to attend the exhibition and remarks on state hospital debates.

Firsas Shane Walton Arthur Lowiyville Exposition KR. Webb Eld Fey Pankir Brick Pomeroy Pressley Rocky Mountains Colocom Pies Mon J.C. Lamkin Dike Cantitany Tee Pike & A Ling Peleus Harmety Noel Aberdeen Grand Lode Knights of Minor Mivsey Maggie Delia Dridg Messrs J. Mose Simm J. L. Ross Osyka Jackson West Point Lewellender Ian Port Gibson Ross. McLaurie Branton Cheen Smog

Political convention to nominate county officers and a representative

The upcoming county precinct meetings will choose delegates to the county convention and consider nominations for county offices and a representative. Debate centers on Stockdale or Cal Stockdale as senatorial candidates, the influence of the governor, and the need for a unifying platform before the fall election. The Kosciuske Star reports mourning for editor Capt. H. P. Joviano, who died at St. Marcos, Texas.

Col. Stockdale Ashoitic Efort Conpy Steedale Elo Witee Col Stockdale Caseyville Arecipeline Stockdale Tadley Domorrede Gowernor Kosciuske H. P. Joviano St. Marcos Texas Lieut. Crosby Franklin Tan Mississippi Tue Leapen Branklin Times and Intelligencer Parther Intelligencer Franklin

The New Democrat and Franklin County Disputes

The piece critiques The New Democrat article, citing misquotes and mob vengeance talk concerning Franklin County. It notes Leaven and The Times and Intelli gencer disputes, with Rev. Dr. Chas. I. Galloway defending morals and a Hazlehurst mass meeting planned with Col Ben King and Gen. Chalmers expected to speak.

Hazleburnt Col Ben, King Gen Chalmers

Misrepresentation and mishaps in Pike county papers

The narrative critiques misrepresentation by state papers and the so called Boss Granger over issues like railroad supervision and electoral justice. It reports Capt McNulty’s accident near Summit, detailing injuries and the improvised rescue, then lists court dispositions for several cases, and notes a Democratic Executive Committee meeting at Hazlehurst on August 13.

Tor Franklin County Franklin Fort Hener Boss Granger Vicksburg Herald Pat Danson Granger Darden Andy Lits Nowa Tere Pike County Summit Geo. T. Gracey McNulty Nessenger Hox J. L. Meape Charman Copiah County Hazlehurst

Moments from the Alabama and Tennessee regions amid fairs and deaths

News notes report Lowry as governor candidate, Memphis overcoats scene, a new depot at Wesson, and construction updates on the Government Building. Obituaries mark the deaths of Mrs. Jane O. Jones and Rev. C. Johnson, with a drowning incident near Niagara and a fatal murder near Union Church. Alabama and Tennessee names appear across politics, education, and the Southern Exposition in Louisville with cotton premium details and entry rules.

Lawrexce Muntivello Memphis Lowry Wesson Jane O. Jones J. A. B. Jones Hazlehurst Jas Jones Demopolis Congress Alabama Col. Hern.don. Ue Board of Directors Sea Island Meen

Packwood for Senator and Webb and McNaim for office

Announcement of candidates for public office includes Packwood as Senator for Marion Lincoln and Pike counties, Webb for Lower House from Franklin County, and McNaim seeking District Attorney for the 10th District, subject to Democratic Convention or voters.

Packwood Marion Lincoln Pike Cernownes el Tion I. W. East E. R. Webb Franklin County 10Th Polla. A.C. McNaim

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