Brookhaven Democratic Executive Committee Calls County Convention
The Brookhaven Reader reports the Democratic Executive Committee met with members listed by beat and names. RW McNair elected permanent secretary, replacing Dr J J Byrd removed from the county. A delegate convention set for 11 am on Saturday August 28 at the Court House to select delegates to the Congressional Convention in Jackson. precinct meetings on August 21 to choose delegates. County Convention representation by precincts. committee adjourned subject to chairman’s call.
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RW. McNair
J. J. Byrd
Court House
Brookhaven
Angnat
Jackson
Montgomery
Little Buffalo
H. Cassedy
Editorial Notes Endorsement and Electoral Controversy
The piece endorses Barksdale for Representative and attacks wet ticket actions in Hinds County betting on prohibition votes. It recounts claims of vote discards, forged telegrams by whisky interests, and quotes about President Cleveland’s veto record. It notes Porter’s switch after promising party destruction and hints at Brookhaven whisky influence.
Prohibition and Protests Shape Jackson Campaign Tilt
In Jackson, Mississippi, during a heated Congressional canvass, Major Barksdale leads in Madison, Simpson, and Rankin while Col. Hooker trails, with Claiborne voting to hold a primary on the 21st. Prohibition ties and falsehood accusations swirl, yet local Prohibitionists show varied support for Barksdale and Hooker amid aggressive campaigning and county conventions.
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Major Barksdale
Washington
Col. Hooker
Madison
Simpson
Rookin
Maj. Barksdale
Sod Copial
Hinds
Claiborne County
Toy
Maj
Barkedale
Claiborne
Hinds County
Flo Madison County
Simpson County
Rankin County
Brandon
Counnty
Winds County
Col
Hooker
Me J
Rankin
Congress
Jackson
Col. Hamilton
Soit
Major Barkedale
Byron Lemly
North Ward
C. G. Andrews
J.B. Gambrell
W. L. Nagen
Jackson Clarion
Prohibition Gains Ground in Mississippi Rallies
Franklin, Choctaw, Lee and Yazoo join the dry ranks as counties vote by solid margins. Lincoln and Hinds aid the movement with majorities, while Col. Hooker criticizes the press for bias and warns of political contest in the Democratic race.
Measure Proposes Constitutional Alcohol Amendment
Senator Blair reports a majority favoring a constitutional amendment to halt manufacture, sale and import of distilled intoxicants from 1900 with medical or arts uses allowed. The measure seeks legislative hearing and ratification by state legislatures, arguing the public should be heard in the sovereign forum.
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Blair
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Favorahip
Committee On Joint
Thee
Congress
A Deserved Tribute to Lincoln Prohibition Leaders
Amite County correspondence praises Bishop Galloway and Judge Chrieman of the Prohibitionists in Lincoln. The writer recalls listening to Judge Chrieman defend a higher civilization and lauds him as a pure moral Christian judge on the bench. The note frames criminal punishment as a just sentence akin to salvation.
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Lincoln
Galloway
Chrieman
Amite County
Liberty Herald
Beware Fake Cures for Consumption and Colds
A warning against imposters selling imitation Dr King's New Discovery for throat, lung, and chest ailments. The ad cautions buyers to demand the genuine product from T. I. Meane & Co and avoid misleading promises for higher profit.
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NASA
Dr. King
Nore
Tris
T.I. Meane & Cos
Newelle named County Superintendent amid state gleaning notes
State gleaning headlines report E Sould county appointing Newell as County Superintendent of Puntotoo. Liberty Herald records first ball of open cotton. Warren county planter John Oliver fed last week. Natchez saw Louis Givens die of heart disease. Gears county farmer Frank Rainwater assassinated last week. Prohibitionists win Choctaw county by 220. Crystal Springs mourns Mise Maggie Smith. Albert J Ferguson dies last Monday. Oxford killing leaves widow and five children. Osaka attack victim Silas Collina killed last week. Morton merchant Rupert Cook assassinated by a black man last Friday. Holmes county liquor licenses raised to 1000. Anguilla fire sets Columbus White burning store. Meridian Mrs. Chas Walker burned trying to light with coal oil. Natchez Baptist Church organ proposed. Rev Z T Leavell pastor. Copiah Prohibitionists celebrate Lincoln and Hinds election results. Ex Confederate reunion notes at Senatebia. Sword and Shield laments whisky men in Hinds. H B Baker embezzlement case at Jackson. 174 el... on Gull Ship Island RR at Ripley and Ponweree. Amite boundary petition halts election. Liberty Prohibition Club organized. Republicans nominate Simrall. Democratic Catchings to campaign. Amite county residents die followed by Wm J White and others. Lee county whisky propaganda harms Galloway voting turnout. Supreme Court refused to enjoin election result. Crystal Springs Camp Meeting draws crowds with Galloway sermon. Kosciusko experiences a destructive fire. numerous businesses and offices burned. loss near 20000 with 5000 insured.
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Rubert Cook
Morton
Board of Supervisors
Holmes County
Columbus White
Anguilla
S. Dover
Chas. Walker
Meridian
Amite
Citizens of Liberty
Repubicans
Jide Simrall
Congress
Tie Lauter
Allénance
Crystal Springs
Laennaatty
E. H. Mounger
Port Gideon
Bishop Galloway
T. A. S. Adams
Centenary College
J. J. Wheat
Missi University
Oxford
Tornado Advice From Lieutenant Findlay
The New Orleans Chronicle reports Lt Findlay of the Signal Service studying tornados or cyclones as misnamed. He finds no method to avert them and urges advance storm observation and rapid movement to safety. Tornadoes travel SW to NE, usually narrow paths, threatening Mississippi Valley Georgia and Alabama. above ground structures offer little protection.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Georgia
Alabama
Rankin Democratic Conven Denounces Railroad Commission Actions
Scruggs clerk says present rates show cuts in many items and no increases after revision. Passenger tariffs cut about 25 percent and freight reductions match. Vicksburg and Meridian Road, under a receiver, not paying fair remuneration on invested capital. Commission urges attention to any injustices and will remain vigilant. Don’t buy until you get Schnorrenborg Brew prices.
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Rankin County
Knights of Honor Delegates Elect Officers for Year
The Knights of Honor session adjourned after two days with increased statewide interest and warm praise for hospitality. Officers elected include Dr A B Wagner grand protector Meridian W W Kerr protector Port Gibson T C Lyle grand vive protector Lauderdale WA G Watney grand secretary Sardis LD Smith grand treasurer Wesson M L Sullivan grand chaplain Starkville J G Hastings land vice Port Gibson BR Manse grand guardian Canton T B White grand troster Hoge Chitty grand trostess M A arjing Aberdeen J M Stone luka C J Henk Brookhaven W C Saunders annual orator Starkville.
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Meridian
W. W. Kerr
Port Gibson
T. C. Lyle
Lauder ‘Dale
G. Watney
Sardis
LD. Smith
Wesson
M. L. Sullivan
Starkville
J. G. Hastings
Grant Guardian
Canton
T. B. White
M. A. Arjing
Aberdeen
J. M. Stone
Luka
C. J. Henk
Brookhaven
WC. Saunders
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Fa Otte. Leeder
Avover
Chas. E. Hooker
Ethel Barksdale
Titbs
Democratic Executive Committee
W. McNarr
Copiah
Barksdale
Hinde
W. ©. Wilkinson
Hooker Ben
Cleveland
Grant
Johson
Haye
Arthur
Mr. Cleveland
D. P. Porter
Democratic Party
Torgether
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Choctaw
Lee
Yasco
Mississippi
Liccoln and Hinds
Lee County
John Brown
Press
Col Hooker
Sould
A. A. Newell
Puntotoo
John Oliver
Warren County
Louis Givens
Natchez
Frank Rainwater
Gears County
Choctaw County
Mise
Maggie Smith
New York Herald
I & M. College
Albert J. Ferguson
Beauregard
J. M. Sullivan
Silas Collina
Osaka
Baptist Church of
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Senatebia
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J. P. Metz
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G. W. Journey
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Kosciusko Star
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Lewenthal
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Broklaven
Schnorrenberg Bros
Huyal Baring
Walist
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Clarksville, Tenn
J. N. Waddell
D. D. Iy
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J. R. Perkins
LEA Female College
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Chattanooga
Lopes
Axp Draler
Joie
Bradfield
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Missinsira
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Chancery Court
Lawrence County
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Clinton
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Warren Hiniaan
Pee
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Dees & Ermester
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Romney
Cape N.C
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Tb Rave
Atlante Ga
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