Brookhaven Leader reports on state issues and local politics
Brookhaven Leader highlights legislative actions and local concerns. It notes Representatives Applewhite and Bart aiding uniform support for measures, mentions repeal of the Swamp Land grant, and the abolition of the State Printer office. It also covers the arrest of W E Rials, liquor law proposals, Chancellor appointment, and calls for accountability at the Girls Industrial College.
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Heather
Kt Meridian News
Brookhaven
Ler
Applewhite
Bart
Senate
WH. C. Conn
Copia
Stone
Cowan
Conn
Jackson
Girl's Industrial College
Cocke
Mississippi Legislature Adopts Notable Reform and Taxation Bills
The Mississippi Legislature adjourned after 42 days with 60 house bills and 153 senate bills enacted. Governor Stone signed most measures, vetoing none, while key laws included a constitutional convention bill, anti prohibition steps, a tax and school reform package, and a penitentiary overhaul. The session also chartered railroads, created new towns, and redirected state funds to settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
House
Senate
Stone
Boards of Supervisors
Golf & and Shipsland Railroad Company
Board of Control
Friends of Prison Reform
Jones
New City Officials Named For Four Year Term
Governor Stone appoints Mayor A Lewenthal and aldermen Z D Davis J N Cooke M Dreyfus W McGrath Thos I L Lewis to lead the city. The selection is praised as the best possible board, with Lewenthal praised for law and order and others noted as capable merchants and citizens ready to administer city affairs responsibly.
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W. E. Rials
Felix Varnado
Magnolia
Magee's Creek
Summit
J. N. Brewer
Keat 3
Lincoln County
Boyd
Pike
Rial
Stone
Marvel
A. Lewenthal
Z. DD. Davis
J.N Cooke
M. Drey
Tr W. McGrath
Thos. IL. Lewis
Lewenthal
Brookhaven
Sciple
Friends of Municipal Reform
Davis
Dreyfus
McGrath
Cooke
Lewis
Oll
Letter asks for recollections on Mr Davis career and letters from him
Mrs Jefferson Davis at Beauvoir appeals to friends to send personal recollections and any letters from her late husband to help complete his biography. She asks for copies of letters on public topics and notes value to the work. She also invites community contributions for the project.
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Jefferson Davis
Pel Ist
Beauvoir
Mr. Davia
W C T U Activities and Staff Notes in Brookhaven
The Brookhaven W C T U under Miss Belle Kearney and Miss Wessie Martin reports ongoing organizing and local news. Mrs Wells founded Brookhaven W C T U remains active, while Mrs Harris moves to Benoit to care for her sons. Columbus shows whisky support and local comment notes educators and churches shaping the woman movement.
Drs Betts and Betts in New Orleans Address Ailments
A historic notice references Drs Betts and Betts of New Orleans offering private cures for a range of ailments including blood and skin diseases and venereal conditions with bold claims of permanent eradication. The text also critiques women professionals and temperance advocates, accusing Legislators and others of contributing to social ills.
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Navy
Young
Ms Do
Abure
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Treokhaven
Orfice
Minking
Cheroker
Ghicnga
Lawrence Enunty
Old
Gulf & Ship Ishend Railroad Company
Prohibition
Hemingway
Col. Heming- Bay
Ned
Ant
Mr. Davis
Hinatasippi
Priebatech Lumber Company
Peter Geeren
J. C. Railroad
St. Charles
Priebatseh Lumber Company
Prichatach
Clarion-Ledger
Clarion- Ledger
Martin
Presbyterian Church
Oween
Pattarsee
Millsaps
Hester
R. W.m'nair
Cowsek
Sheri
Craig
Smith
Farnici
Lota
Martha Brewer
Martin Beene
Tipton
Sw Jr
Jolia M Harris
Acre
Wey Hart
Nuros Hodges
King & Heilman
Clark
Neasserene
Hardy
Reese
Janos C Smith
Lyan “Byrd
House of the Priebatsch Lumber
C Hampton
Martin Vg
Mollie Lawrence
Chester Allen
Tol Marial i Police
Mary King
Chas Dugge
Grece
Ellen Walter
Everett Don We
Sant Beabiew
Sweerner
Mary Rembert
Cor
Fe Deo
Soneres
Ku Ata
John D Maxwell
Grand See
W.C.T.U
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Brookhaven W. C. T. U
Belle Kearney
Wessie Martin
Wells
Texas
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
Columbus
Lowndes County
Fair City
Drs. Betts & Betts
New Orleans
Chicago
Israel
EPA
St Charles Street
Tichenor & Sherronse
Baton Rouge
B. Strele
H. B. Hannay
New Orton
Tite
Jes
Oakley
Branklin
Rottaker
State of Ath
Tichenor & Sherkou Manufacturers & Proprietor
Canal Street
New Oreass
Drogg
Lan
FRY & Ostein
Meridian
Miss
Farquhard O
York
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