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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

2

Editor Warns County on Sheriff Candidacy Amid Old Charges

The Lead editorial warns the public about Sheriff candidate R C Applewhite amid past accusations from N R Douglass. It cites a jury corruption claim tied to a 1897 trial, noting a December verdict in favor of the plaintiff for 1800 dollars and alleged whisky provision to jurors during the trial.

Jerusalem N. R. Douglass R. C. Applewhite Applewhite Douglass Mr. Applewhite R. T. Johnson J. C. Railroad Circuit Clerk Circuit W. M. Lambright Charles McNair

Whisky in jury room taints Johnson case trial

Testimonies from three men in Brookhaven recount whisky brought to the jury room at night during the Johnson case. Jurors allegedly drank. Deputy Sheriff Applewhite named as supplier by one witness, with others noting possible payments and involvement of several jurymen. Connections to McCoy matter and Easterling trial referenced, plus questions about Applewhite’s conduct and prior accusations.

Gentemen Johnson Bessonett Applewhite Albert Evans McCoy United Bogue Chitto Sheriff’s Office Leader W. J. Williams Board of Supervisors Beat 3 Douglass Prentiss Easterling Joseph Bufkin Williams Easterling Hh, Cain Monk South Lincoln Chas. McNair Setanta

Lincoln County race heats up over Applewhite record

The Leader questions Sheriff candidate Applewhite citing a prior trial and a state witness account. It recalls a life sentence verdict, defense moves for a new trial, and alleged outside influence. The piece urges voters to judge officials by past actions and calls for accountability at the polls.

Williams Myers Easterling Supervisor Williams Mr. Applewhite Lincoln County Applewhite Slegten Mississippi Bob” Applewhite

Judge Critz Endorsed by West Point Figure

A Clarion Ledger reporter found Judge Brame who, recalling boyhood ties to West Point, backs Judge Critz in the gubernatorial race. Brame praises Critz’s record as lawyer, chancellor, and speaker, calling him a virtuous Democrat, a Confederate veteran, and a safe, progressive governor candidate.

Clarion-Ledger Clarion- Ledger Brame West Point Critz Withal Hough Citz Tae

Miss News Column Highlights Local Happenings in Mississippi

Judge L Brame backs Cruz i Governor. Passy Christian gains fame for tarpon while Columbia sets up a $50 000 bank. 175 teachers pass licensure exams. Bigamy case convict. Lynching follows. Lightning kills Pearl Halleman near Hattiesburg. Secretaries seek senator and representative names. Vardaman stance, local charters approved. Launch Co organized by women at Crystal Springs.

L. Brame Cruz i Passy Christian Columbia W. T. Bolling Jackson Kentucky

Publication attack and defense in Mississippi election letters

A letter denounces Okolona Sun and Okolona Messenger as false and attacks Abe Steinberger & Sons as liars. It discusses the Vardaman campaign, crime, lynching, and the need for law and peace officers, noting remarks from Jackson News columnist Bill Arp dying in Atlanta.

Okolona Sun Okolona Messenger Abe Steinberger & Sons Vardaman

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