Mississippi Prohibition, Trusts, and Gubernatorial Talk
The Brookhaven header reports on prominent Mississippi topics including a Washington residence purchase by S. Cherokee and Justice Lamar, a talk on the presidential inaugural ball fare, and a gubernatorial candidacy for Senator John R. Cameron. It notes indictments in Birmingham, a divorce case, tax limits on county bonds, and editorials criticizing journalism while previewing the coming campaign focusing on honesty, governance, and state issues.
Hinds Goes Wet in Countywide Alcohol Vote
Hinds County voters approved a local option election last Tuesday by a margin around 300 to 500, reversing two years of prohibition. Saloon licenses in Jackson were set high, with general saloons at 1500 and small licenses at 500, while other towns could range 200 to 1000. The vote suggests Jackson may host three or four saloons and fewer elsewhere.
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Hinds
Empire County
Jackson
Trix F
Igh
Lowry Lina
Geo. Winston
Coahoma County
Jlw. Wynn
Winn
A. Jacobowsky
Summit
Hilborn Agency
New York
Hannah Cohen
Miss
C. Mendleson
Hyman & Bros
Moyse & Son
Lamkin & Lamkin
Archie McGehee
United States Court For
Southern District of Mississippi
Prohibition editorial calls for quiet election in Hinds county
The Jackson Clarion Ledger praises a bold editorial urging a peaceful, quiet election in Hinds county while noting uncertainty about the paper’s chosen side. The piece quotes Give Us a quiet election and recalls a general's demand for peace on the negro question.
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Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Hinds County
Herald
A Good Showing For Hinds County School Fund
The Hinds county school fund was in debt over 50000 three years ago. Under prohibition the debt has been wiped out and about 10000 remains on hand to the credit of the fund. Warrants are paid in full in cash. The school term increased from four to six months and the number of schools rose from 100 to 120.
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Hinds County
Lawlessness in Jackson Sparks Calls for Honest Leadership
The Grand Jury of the Jackson District in Minds County cries out against lawlessness in the Capital. It urges voters to elect men of nerve and integrity to Sheriff and Supervisors, cites alleged failures of Sheriff Thomas, and calls for even handed pursuit of criminals regardless of status. The piece pressures accountability for crimes from forgery to murder and warns the need for witnesses to testify without fear.
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Jackson
Minds
Hits County
Burke
Supervesora
Lincoln County
Hinds County
Mikes
Raymond
Thomas
Les
Hinds
Death of Judge Handy sparks caustic local column
In a burst of unsparing critique the column accuses Judge Handy of vices and death speculation. Friends deny the charges and vow a forthcoming piece praising his sobriety, honesty, and charity as they anticipate an earnest rebuttal next week. Extra copies offered at five cents each.
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Handy
Chicago
Arizona
Bonds Invested In Broken Railroad Leave County Burden
Harrison county put 50000 in G and S J BR R bonds to aid construction but the project stalled. Instead of gains the county faces ongoing payments and a loss as the line remains unfinished. The New Mississippian notes the venture cost taxpayers while alleged patriots push railroads with other people’s money.
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Harrison County
BR. R
New Mississippian
Public Officials Deserve Scrutiny and Honest Journalism
A Mississippi newspaper column defends investigative reporting and criticizes executive overreach. It argues that exposing corruption and misgovernment is essential public duty, condemning “personal journalism” as a shield for power and urging editors to push for accountability.
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Ineisaippinu
Ana Charion- Ledger
Jeteen
Jackson
N. M. Condemateg
New Mississippian
C L
Pullio
Wise Counsel and Temperance urged by Ta. D. Spellmen
Honorable Spellmen, a leading colored leader, spoke at the Court House by invitation of the local colored Odd Fellows. He warned that drink harms progress, urged temperance at home and daily life, and pressed for high moral standards, Christian culture, and industrial advancement to lift the community.
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Ded. Spellmen
Court House
Must Go Abolition of Abominable Leasing System
A Memphis Appeals urges end to convict leasing, condemning cruel drivers and brutal treatment in the G and 8 1 system. It cites 650 convicts given to authorities two years ago, now 425, and warns the practice harms humanity and civilization.
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Memphis Appeal
Bolivar
Rivinae
McDonald
Lonax
Mississippi items mix broad updates on towns and people
A long Mississippi column reports varied items from Jackson to Vicksburg, noting postmaster appointments, bank openings, a hog weighing 560 pounds, a vast Dahomey Plantation acreage, and mill and hotel developments. It mentions elections, clergy moves, militia officers, and local crime, with brief notes on cotton acreage, locomotives, and Confederate charity events.
Carnival At New Orleans Promises Mardi Gras Festivities
The Festivities Incitement to Mardi Gras features many new attractions including a gun at Corton axp Cann Palace in Lafayette Seymore and a seven bell location in the Navty. The exterior and interior will be decorated with cotton and palm items with exhibits of tropical plants and flowers. The program includes a Mardi Gras pageant and a night pageant by the Knights of Protens, plus theatrical attractions at the French Opera House. Also advertised isConsumption Cure and Shilohs Porous Plaster available at City Drug Store.
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New Orienns
Corton Axp Cann Palace
Lafayette Seymore
Navty
New Orleans
America
Liv Majesty Rex
Iis Boyal
King's Palace
Manet Fr
His
Hia
Knights of Protens
Swift Justice and Public Opinion Echo in The Baptist Record
A fragmentary 19th century column recalls swift justice in Aberdeen, praises rapid legal action, and contrasts it with broader calls for reform. It includes local ads and brief notices about Electric Bitters, Shiloh remedies, and an appeal for local printers to favor Brookhaven vendors.
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Pat Hamilton
Aberdeen
Prohibition Bible Leaner collportage subscription drive
Rev R J Boone authorized to represent Leaner Prohibition Bible for colportage in this and adjacent counties. He can take subscriptions receive payments and transact business for paper. Readers urged to subscribe and support the local paper with outspoken moral and political views. Shilohs Nitatseat advertised to cure indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and other ailments at a price of 75 cents in the city.
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R. J. Boone
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BT. Hobbs
Tarursday
Justice Lamar
Washington
John R. Cameron
Madison County
the New Mississippian
Prohibition
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Ike Hoskins
Dan McLean
Lotlore Graui
Afteward
Washington County
Clarion- Ledger
George
South
Mississippi
Birmingham
Porte
McCarthy
Miller
Bergin
Rod Lowry
Nannie
Hemmingway
Cowan
United States Supreme Court
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Birmingham News
Calhoun
Major Gibbs
Alliance
Enator George
Picayune
Senate
Cieir
President
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Gulf & Ship Island 2
Meridian‘ and
Hardy
8. I
Woodbine Twineth
Paccagoula Democrat-Star
Col
David Johnson
Ttawamba
Tupelo
Eee de
Times-Democrat
New Orisens
Crystal Springs
Harrell
Osyon
Calvin Taylor
Hanidsboro
Gloster
Sesengoula Themocrat-Star
Lowry Island
Magnolia Gazette
Lexington Advertiser
Ino. L. Sullivan
Letlore
County
Winona Advance
Amite County
Vicksburg
Lee Richardson
Yazoo Delta
Ira L. Felder
Pike County
J. N. Walker
Binnie Vinson
Scoolw Herald
Atlas Randall
Artesia
Jolla Shular
m-Ledger
Greenwood
L. J. Martin
James 8. Richardson
Bolivar County
Dobyns
Deaf and Dumb Institute
John AW. Boyd
Durant
Lauderdale Street Presbyterian Chirch
Memphis
State Militia
Geo
Green
Jones
D. Lee
A. & M. College
Tull Guisbed
John McGrath & Sons
Shiloh
City Drug Store
Edward Shepherd
Morrisburg
Uitel
Bucklen
T. T. Meade & Co
Atlanta
St. Louis
Shilol
City Drug Sie
D. A. Bradford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr. King
J. T. Meade & Cols. Ding
Roya
Povner
RoyAat Bakine
Cn Walls
A. B. Griswold &0
Canal St
Dee
HOTEL
Denechaud Sd Carandelot
Perdido Si
Principal Theatres
Cotton Exchange
Drs. Betts & Betts
Charles Silvet
New
Orleans
Kinney
Blader
Max
Adi
DRS
Betts & Betts
Tea Street
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