The American Statesman Doctrine at Gulfport Chautauqua
Abi A. Cohn delivered an oration at the Gulfport Chautauqua on reform of public life. He argued that true statesmen unite honesty and national service, condemning self serving politicians, and urged literary institutions to train leaders for the state and world.
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Abi A. Cohn
Gulfport Chautauqua
Banker Hill
England
Greece
Yorktown
New Orleans
Santiago
Alexander
Caesar
Napoleon
Wbite
Attica
George IV
Luther
Archangel
Entertainingly of Mer Foreign Tour in 1905
A traveler writer describes a fifteen month world tour visiting Europe, the Holy Land, Egypt, Syria, China, Japan, and Greece lecturing to scholars and meeting dignitaries. Highlights include addresses in Cairo, Beirut, Shanghai, and an audience with Belgium’s King, plus talks in Athens and Jerusalem.
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Holland
Krayper
Antwerp
Belgium
Greece
Egypt
Cairo
Assrant
Syria
Holy Land
Beirut
Nazareth
Jerusalem
China
National Educational Association
Shanghai
Ulao
Soochow
Japan
Sudiancee
Brookhaven Suit Seeks 10000 Damages Over White Cap Raid
Brunt Smith of Lincoln County files a $10,000 damages suit in Brookhaven Mississippi against J W McGrath W Seavey and B T Hobbs prominent merchants and editor of Brookhaven Leader. suit claims malicious prosecution and false imprisonment tied to a white cap case. other exec committee member says charges against Smith were unfounded. three indicted sons and son-in-law had pleaded guilty to murder and are serving long sentences.
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Tayo Ivening News
Brookhaven
Miss
J. W.mcgrath
W. Seavey
B. T. Hobbs
Brunt Smith
Messrs. McGrath
Seavey
Mr. Hobb
Citizens’ Executive
Mr. Smith
Smith
Betes
Messrs. Cassedy & Cassedy
Summit
Dagit
T. Brady, Jr
Miele
McGRATHS Big Wagon Day Trial Draws Large Crowd
McGRATHS Big Wagon Day drew many attendees via wagon route invitation and generated strong sales at the 23rd bargain sale. The store promises continued price holds for a few days while supplies last and will publish wagon details in the next issue.
Death of Percy Williams and Lincoln County dispute context
Reports recount the death of Percy Williams, son of ex-Supervisor Williams, a bright, well-behaved youth who had recently stayed with the Jones family while seeking board. The article also notes a legal battle involving Mr. Brunt Smith, an executive committee member of the Lincoln County Law and Order League, with claims of counsel and influence impacting prosecutions and a suit described as insanity and folly.
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Percy Williams
Percy
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