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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1887
Page
2
The County Democratic Convention last Saturday showed broad white support and harmony. The editorial endorses the convention plan to nominate by convention and urges all Democrats to back the party, noting the strong new Executive Committee and a growing Farmer's Alliance.
The letter from L C Maxwell urges voters to consider the legislature elections, rejects extreme politicking, and proposes examining penology reforms. It discusses voters, the Democratic platform, and Maxwell’s views while noting the editor’s stance on publishing submissions and political issues.
Ex Governor St Joly, Prohibition candidate for president in 1884, predicts victory and advances plans across states including Massachusetts and New York. He asserts the need to break the Republican and Democratic hold, hoping Prohibition gains rise from over 200,000 votes previously. Mississippi finances and debt figures are debated, with Governor Lowry and others presenting contrasting views as campaigns begin.
The Exe cutive Committee for the Floatorial District will decide its nomination venue and date. Proposed plan calls for Tuesday September 20 in Caseyville with the committee's Lincoln Jefferson and Owen Easterling members. Gov Lowry faces attack from critics as the gubernatorial campaign stalls in Okinuna.
New details from the Hamilton case recount ongoing habeas corpus proceedings in Mississippi. The State seeks to continue the trial with absent witnesses, while defense argues remaining evidence is insufficient. court adjourns to February as arguments focus on witness availability and the legality of continuance.
A Democratic call for a Senatorial Convention was held at Magnolia on Sept 10, 1583. Chairmen of county Democratic committees form an Executive Committee for the district to nominate a candidate, with Summit chosen as the nomination site and Sept 13 set as the date. Signatures include F W Foxworth for Marion, H Cassedy for Lincoln, and W JAMES for Pike.
Fragment from an 1884 newspaper letter extols the lungs and breathing system while urging the use of Boschee's German Syrup for throat and chest ailments. It claims the remedy cures coughs croup pneumonia and obstructions and notes testimonials about glasses and eye care. An 1884 Marion County Texas date is cited with letters from A K Hawkee Dunk and J McLean.
A fragmentary draft discusses public duty and the press. It argues publishers must freely critique authorities to prevent fraud and protect public welfare, citing the Tuscaloosa Gazette and Mississippi press sentiment as evidence of strong editorial defense and civic pride amid unresolved legal questions.
Harrisburg resident Shepherd recounts recovery from a leg sore after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad urges medical helpers to act promptly for children, touting Shriner’s Indian Vermifuges as a reliable remedy when used as directed.
Capital Commercial College in Jackson, Mississippi announces a new training program promising the best system of busting and rapid completion. The circular notes average completion time and fee details, with President L A Wyatt guiding the move.
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