Clubbing offer boosts two papers for a year
The Leapen reaches a clubbing deal with the National Democrat of Washington to mail both papers for 2.50 a year. The National Democrat backs Democratic leaders and Congress coverage while praising local editors and plans to publish Congress records. Separate notes cover Mississippi politics, Cronin case, and local elections.
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Leapen
National Democrat
Washington, D. C
Cleveland
Carlisle
Democratic Party
Congress
The
Democrat
Shouldn’t be too Unanimous
Gov. Lowry opposes calling a Constitutional Convention arguing unity on all changes is unlikely. The anti Convention press counters that disagreement prompts careful debate. The piece warns against forcing unanimity before delegates meet, noting the U S Constitution emerged from deliberation and differing views.
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Gov. Lowry
Lowey
United States
Mr Buie’s Card Replies to Judge Cassedy
A published exchange continues the newspaper controversy with Innie replying to Judge Cassedy. The writer regrets Buie’s actions and argues Cassedy’s past political mistakes are eclipsed by his current loyalty to the Democratic Party. The piece urges political atonement and balanced appraisal of right and wrong.
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Judge Cassedy
Innie
Buie
Cassed
No Paper Nest Week Will Skip Issue Next Week
The Leaner will not be issued next week to rest printers and office staff. Daily in the office some are available for advertisements subscriptions and job work. The next issue appears Tuesday morning January 2 with renewed hope for the new year.
Alliance Warehouses Proposed Cotton Depot Plan
The Lawrence County Alliance and Lincoln County Alliance met on January 5 to form a cot ton warehouse at the shared site by the next cotton season. Committee members include Dr. G A Teuniason, W C Cannon, W J Dawson, W L Ainsworth, and W A Byrne. Local sentiment hints at possible agreement and establishment of the facility. The aged resident recalls unusual December weather and notes cotton seed and fertilizer effects in the oat patch near Christmas.
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Lawrence County Alliance
Lincoln County Alliance
G. A. Teuniason
W. C. Cannon
W. J. Dawson
W. L. Ainsworth
W. A. Byrne
Mickel
Moskine
Monticello
Lawrence County
Tennisson
Dawson
Joseph Date
The Railroad Meeting Debated Path to Monticello
Lawrencer County leaders and engineers discussed building a railroad from this place to Monticello. They favored the line if routed to Monticello, estimated cost around 200000, and planned a January meeting and charter efforts to test voter sentiment. A 15 member committee was formed to coordinate cross county discussions and potential Brookhaven alignment.
A New Convert Praises Law Enforcement Efforts in Vicksburg
A New Convert credits Chiarkey Wright of the Vicksburg Herald for urging law and order. He notes critics use newspapers as shields for oppression and violence while praising those who expose crime and push for enforcement despite public sentiment.
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Chiarkey Wright
Vicksburg Herald
Leapen
Leia
Division ruling on separate school districts in Lauderdale county
Lauderdale county Sheriff challenged Meridian City as a separate school district. Chancellor Evans ruled taxes must go to the general school fund, and districts wishing to run schools beyond the four month constitutional period must levy a special tax. The decision aligns with common school principles and is expected to be upheld by the Supreme Court upon appeal. The S C Railroad announces round trip tickets at one and one third fare for southern lines. Tickets sold December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 valid to return January 2 1890. BE M Bee Agent.
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Hay
Lauderdale County
Meridian
Evans
Supreme Court
S. C. Railroad
Mississippi & Tennessee
Silat
BE. M. Bee
Tron. J
Madison
Yazoo
Mississippi
Wis
Letter War Over Democ ratic Allegiances and Cassedy
A Mississippi letter from Prentiss Bore to J S Madison discusses political attacks over former State Senator Cassedy. It questions party loyalties, cites Cassedy’s 1875 district attorney nomination and 1876 activity, and notes Madison’s long service and legislative roles including redistricting and fiscal committees.
State Business College Meridian Ad Seeks Prep for Higher Pay
Wanted young men to prepare for better paying jobs in the South by attending the State Business College at Meridian Mississippi. Many former attendees have secured good positions recently and several trusted roles are opening up. Also notes political shifts in Mississippi with L seta Smith withdrawing from a clerkship race benefiting L Martin, who previously served creditably. Kilrain's chief counsel Col John Botts Deason appeared at the pubs trial last week.
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State Business College
Meridian
Miss
Lave
South
John Botts Deason
Kilrain
Brookhaven W C T U Plans and Temperance Drive
The Brookhaven W C T U outlines goals for scientific temperance instruction and a state prohibition statute. A reception is planned for January 26 at J N Cook’s home and local superintendents are urged to send names to state officials. The piece urges abstinence from all alcohol and appeals to Mississippi women to pressure legislature.
Whitworth Paculty Recital a Rare Treat for Brookhaven
A Saturday Whitworth Paculty Recital drew large crowds from Wesson Hazlehurst and local towns. Miwhime Rolhand impressed with vocal work while Prof Henninges constanly elicited approval. Alden played violin, Mrs McNair offered a Mendelssohn sketch. Gratitude went to Pres Fitzhugh and the Faculty for hospitality.
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Whitworth
Wesson
Hazlehurst
Miwhime Rolhand
Brookhaven
Prof
Henninges
Miss Alden
The State News Roundup From Mississippi Towns
Mississippi towns report ongoing Masonic revival in Vicksburg and church building plans in Haslehurst. Natchez tightens fireworks limits while Jefferson Davis memorials and local elections stir politics. A fatal water Valley accident, court verdicts, railroad concerns, and business notes from Grenada to Corinth populate a dense update of regional events.
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Vicksburg
Haslehurst Baptist
Hattiesburg
Natchez
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