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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1888

Page

2

Prohibition mood and Loftin case stir Mississippi counsels

The piece surveys Prohibition efforts in Summit with speeches by Fitzhugh and Lewenthal and predicts a dry vote. It outlines Lawrence county tensions over Loftin and sheriff duties after a controversial capture and fire, plus local calls for a peaceful settlement, and hints at political maneuvering for a future governor from South Mississippi.

Lawrence County Loftin Summit Gos. Fitzhugh A. Lewenthal, Jr

Resignation of Dr W Jones as Industrial College President

The Notcries Banner reports Dr W Jones resigning as president of the Industrial College at Columbus saying the move follows reduced legislative appropriations. A nearby source says the salary was not the cause and Jones had sought other roles to avoid friction, while noting the legislature cut spending to match the state's income and avoid more bonds.

Industrial Institute and College City of Columbus Jones W. Jones Industrial College At Columbus Notcries Girl's College

Mrs Kells controversy and New Orleans libertys clash

A Jackson conference clears Mrs Kells of fault in the Lidustrial Institute chair dispute and absolves Justitia author from wrong. Governor T M Minner and Attorney General Borr assert the article misled readers. A New Orleans meeting on Sunday laws contrasts American liberty with foreign notions, criticizing Mr Sol Marx for misreading freedom and urging foreigners to return to Prussia.

Jackson Tas Meridian News Justitia Mra. HL DB. Kelle Lidustrial Institute Aml College Hyer Uetion Mrs New Orleans Marx Masx Abraham Trumpseed Hermanville Miss R. K. Jayne Surgeon General Washington Milla Vicksburg John Moody Dabney Marshall Meridian Democrat Lauderdale Grand Jury John W. Fewlell

Loftin capture cited in Piney region tale of 1888 incident

A lengthy sworn statement recounts Loftin threatening and attacking residents near Monticello and Will Thussel's, leading to a sheriff-led pursuit. Loftin fired on the party, wounding a boy and a man, while a second action ended with Loftin wounded and escaping toward a gate before eventual capture by authorities.

Loftin Loflin Teather Tie Vase Aspe Supreme Court Coplah Lall Lawren Gulf & Ship Ixtind Railroad Co Lawrence County Slack Bal Labbor bin Awlitix Monticello Lee Lofiin Oak Démeple Lefiin Allen Salem A.M. Branton Will Thussel’s Colim- Ridge Road Bent Branton Mrs. Russell Mr. Russell Enric Aed Branton Bngey Striscen Heghin Flournoy T. DB. Yancey Trustees Military Academy H. C. Moorman Board Trustees

Go Temptation with Crest Crocker Cakes and Soda

A playful note praises Crest Crocker cakes and Lewenthial’s soda as top treats for temperance toast. It highlights indulgence avoided and beverage choices suitable for gatherings.

Sowell Crest Crocker Lewenthial

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