Editorial notes on politics and conventions in Mississippi
A long misc text from the Vicksburg Post notes the first cotton bale in Vicksburg and discusses figures in the Constitutional Convention, including Fort Ford, Judge Chrisman, and J. K. Vardaman. It covers the Farmers Alliance opposition to lotteries, calls for educational suffrage reforms, the Australian ballot, and potential abolition of convict leasing, with mentions of regional editors and campaigns in 19th century Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Chrisman
Greenwood Enterprise
Chrisman
Vicksburg Post
State Alliance
Mississippi Constitutions Convention Opens Amid Debate
The Mississippi Constitutional Convention meets after long anticipation with officers elected: President S. Calhoon, Secretary R. E. Wilken, Sergeant-at-Arme Web Harris, and Doorkeeper J. H. Winfield. Only Calhoon and R. B. Petty were considered for president. Calhoon leads 94 to 61 with one scattering. Suffrage remains the key topic as committees are to be formed in the next few days before full business begins.
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Myerial
Ure Lechter
Jxensos
Mess
Mississippi
Geo. M. Govan
Mehcop Galloway
Calhoon
Minds
Robert E. Wilken
Winds
Sergent-at-Arme
Webs Harris
Lafayette
J. IL. Winfield
Yazoo
Dodge Calhoon
R. B. Petty
Ecalhoon
Sharkey
Leflore
Sunflower
Union
Tunica
Washington
Hinds
Yalobusha
Warren
Suffrage Plans and Prohibition Views From Tout Mississippi Convention
The article summarises convention plans to preserve white supremacy in Mississippi including representation changes, plural voting, literacy and fitness tests, female and underage male voting provisions, crimes disqualification, longer residence, poll tax schemes, and the Australian ballot. It also quotes Col Daniel Dennett defending Maine Prohibition, noting state savings, and reports the light delegate vote totals in Mississippi counties and a Meridian saloon-town comment from the Clarion-Ledger and News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. McVittie
Jackson
Memphis
Mississippi
Daniel Dennett
East Corinth
Ewing
Portland
Bangor
Hobbs
Maine
Notis Found on Fence in Morris County
An exchange reports a posted notice on a fence in Morris County denouncing animal trespass and threats of harm to cows or oxen tied to oats. The message claims punitive action by a self-described Christian man who pays taxes and lets the livestock roam, with violent rhetoric and references to depopulation in certain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris County
Sensible Talk From a Farmer in Crystal Springs
Farmer John Wesley Mathis argues against sub treasury schemes and government warehouses. He urges South farmers to rely on independent production, own fields and pastures, and local factories to build wealth, freedom, and an autonomous economy. He calls for substantial agricultural manufacturing across the South and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Watkins
FL. Bartow
Albert Traylor
M. A. So_journer
Keithty
BM. Mathie
L. Th. Scjomner
W.T. McDade
Joel Lilly
United States
Sub-Treasury
King Cotton
John Wesley Mathis
Crystal Springs
Meteor
Still on Duty and Local Gleanings Reflect Press Tone
A collection of missives and wry notes from Mississippi papers comments on planters yields high corn and cotton per acre stories, political jabs at Col Hemingway and the State money, reader literacy critique, and a Colorado editor named Hellweat noted for honesty despite rumors. The items show regional press voice and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hemingway
Durant Democrat
Hemingway
Walthall Warden
Brookhaven land and assessment changes parade across county
The record lists numerous property transfers and assessment changes in Brookhaven and surrounding townships. Names like Peier Lucich, John McGrath, Lizzie A Hoskins, and Moreton appear in numerous lot swaps and boundary adjustments. The board adjourned with continued sessions planned to finish reductions and revaluations, while local notes mention church events, baptisms, and mill upgrades.
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Avu
Yeateriay
Wwf
Om Hardee
Chanel
John McGrath & Sonate
Saraer
Ned
RT East
Dfeifer d
Mereton de Metin
St. Acres
J. B. Daughtey
F. Colgrove
Hrookhaven
Miss
L.A. Hawkine
Boswell
B. E. Sumners
A. Lovell
Vernon Smith
Moreton & Holmeton
Lambright
Lucinda Brister
Thawackes
F. O. Hartman
J. C. Hardy
P. J. Canedy
Peter Lucich
Brookhaven
J. B. Nutty
J . Hardy
Hardee
Sam Mitchell
John McGrath
Sam Talens
J K Tyler
John McGrath & Sona
Samal T Aleus
SW Hodges
WG Hodges
John T Marshall
TJ Bowen
Poe Whitworth
Lizzie A Hoaina
Lizzie
Lizzie A Hoskins
Geo C Hoskins
Martha Washington
BA Hoskins
Brookhaven and Wesson Road
Hoskins
J O Boadwee
Lizzie A
Geo @ Hoskins
Hartman
J B
Chrisman
Max Priebatech
Negr
Craig
Lizi Ae Hoskins
O'El
LA Hoskine
HD Womack
A Hoskins
Geo C Moskins
L A Hoskins
Lizzie A Hoskin
Joseph Connelve
Buckley
Norwood & Batterfield Co
Keystone Bomber & Improverment Co
Norwood & Hutterheli Co
Norwood & Butterfield Co
Keystone Lumber & Improvement Co
West Side
Sylvester W
Peeter Lucich
Warren
WA Monk
Mertin
Monk
T J Bowman
MH Monk
Polly Ann Monk
West
Ehle
Polly Ann
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Orrick
Balkin
Cnetokee Street
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Chas. K. Hookem Hinds
Ath Panei
Vicksburg
Joe Jones
Frank Borkitt
Jim Hilk
Montgomery
Bolivar
H. Coffins
Louisiana
Commonwealth
Baton Rouge
Farmers’ Alliance
Ronixhma
Will Cowan
Greenville Times
J. 8
the Clarion-Ledger
Coahoma
Harrison
Quitman
Ts Melchair
Melchizedec
J. K. Vardaman
T. 5. Ford
Sen
J. H. Jones
John W. Fewell
the Convention
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Wilson
Marets
Sergant
Winstent
Frontastreet
Meridian
California
Notis
Kanaar
Lawrence County
Aikiie
W. M. Waller
Lawrence County Press
Joe Dale
Church
Chapman
Winona Times
Colorado
Hellweat
Delta
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Sidney Bullock
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DA Hoskins
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Hamilton & Cr
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Prestridge
Bliek
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Cooke
Rae Lemorrow
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Annie Fmgiacomo
Belle Cantoni
Edwina Burnley
Denie Powell
Brown's Wells
A. Lomax
Old Brook
Clapp
Batesville
Mt. Moriah
Messrs. Moreton & Helis
Whitworth Female College
Conservatory OF Music and Art
Hess
Fitzhugh
A. M
W. B. Murrah
D. D
Blue Mountain
Gen. M. BP. Lowrey
al Mensio
Law KY & Herey
Blue Mountain Base Academy
Emale Coline
Keps Eotrely
Sherman & Davis
Brookhaven, Miss
W.P
L. H. Baggett
Charles Chrisman
Brookhaven IV
W. 8
DING
Beaver Falls
Permegivatii
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Grove
Orbar Cullen
Eerie For Sale
Sioux City
Illinois Central. Railroad
Mulling & Copy
J. W. Coleman
AG. Faw
Wesleyan
Staunton
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