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Linspee
Whem
Fort Wayne
Yed
Lincoln
Editorial Noter on Politics and Public Life
A noisy mix of political notes: Tax Leaver backs a Constitutional Convention, Mardi Grae pressures quorum in the Legislature, and widespread endorsement of the Governor’s message. Mentions of candidates, census praise, smallpox cases, a death near Port Gibson, and various legislative actions including railroad charters and supervision debates.
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DR. Singleton
Congress
Iack
Governor fights railroad supervision bill veto in Mississippi
The Legislature cannot delegate lawmaking power to a commission. Governor Lowry, praised as wise, vetoed the railroad supervision bill despite legislative effort. Debate centered on constitutional authority and risks of undue influence by powerful rail interests. Reports note new bills and a constitutional convention discussion, plus capital relocation debates and local reactions.
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E. Barksdale
Shelby M. Cullom
Senate
Dan
Mearnig
Ian & Brunswick
Coledoula
Warrior Coal Fiesta
Thie Valley
Lowry
House
Wigelion
Dadge Watson
Marshall Miller
Axes—Alexander
Axkew
Baird
Bassett
Geman
Bolton
Rogers
Rowan
Sanders
Simpson
Waldrip
Watson
Whitman
Williams
Williamson
Wilson
Speaker
Narvs
Allen
Atwood
Baker
Barksdale
Bell
Bramlett
Brien
Butler
Cook
Cory
Cowan
Crump
Cutter
Dale
Fayre
Ferguson
Foules
Govan
Harrison
Henry
Hollingsworth
Horton
Houston
Monroe Lampkin
Love
McCool
McLeod
McNevry
Miller
Montgomery
Oktibbeha Moore
Yallabusha
Myers
Norrell
Parker
Peets
Peyton
Robinson
Russell
Clay
Selman
Settle
Spencer
Strahan
Eiter P
Burkitt
Clarion
Democratic Press Comments on Copiah Inreed Incident
Two Mississippi newspapers discuss Copiah County election violence involving Print Matthews. They critique Republican use of the case for campaign material while asserting Democratic responsibility for condemning the act. The letters frame statewide sentiment against lawlessness and call for proper state accountability.
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Washington
New Orleans
Hoar
Sul
Matthews
Copiah County
Copiah
Print Matthews
Capiah
Mississippi
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Columbus
Sherman Committee
Customhouse
New Jorteans
Matthews Feiedts
Enra
Mel
Clarion
The
Republican Senate
Nutohez Democrat
Health of County Reports Varied Yet Mild in Past Year
From October 1 1881 records the county shows measles and whooping cough lighter than average with few typhoid cases in spring. Malaria dominates later months with enhanced fatalities from railroad accidents and unclear death records amid scarce vital statistics and missing birth certificates.
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Ton
Copiah County Election Night Violence Testimony
Testimony from Copiah county witnesses details armed bands roaming Hazlehurst before and during the election day, the fatal shooting of Matthews, warnings to voters, and various affidavits alleging warrants and threats. Statements describe arrests, bonds, and officials' responses amid a charged political climate.
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Ewhlel Amo
Miksienippl
Hartehurst
Tureday
Matthews
Barlow
Hart
Burnett
Crump
Elweges
Hazlelurat
Saulsbury
Ilin
Karlow
Hel Sages B
Harrie
Eee
Meade
Tou
Willis
Hipanita
Col. Meade
Iva
Sherif Hargrave
Hargrave
Ajipone
Branaian
Criminal Court
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Copinb
Lincolm
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Martin of
Claiborne
Cameron
Jefferson
State Revenue Agent
Lewis
A. J. Lewis
William S. Hamilton
Julia Sullivan
Jackson
Mr. Hamilton
Senator Jones
Hamilton
Sullivan
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Will
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McDonald
Hancock
Carlisle
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Thurman
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Tae Leaner
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Catherine Cole
Ma. Hrex
Mr. Hyer
Koschusko
Gen. R. E. Lee
Huo. A. H Longino
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J. Bowen
Copiah Investigation
Ce- Democram
Bedorse Lawleware
Sree N.O. Tynes
Badgeral
Jonas
Louisiana
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Malus
Wisconsin
Saulvbury
Delaware
Alexander A. Lomax
Atma
Joe Purser
Hethadt
Wade
Thad
Ras Wheeler
Wheeler
den Itor
Coco
May
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Oxford
Hazlehurst
Hazlehurad
Mr. Matthews
Matthhews
Ainaell
Matthew Wheeler
Mathews
Cane
Ranaston
Minessalyps
Maxlenurst
Massehuret
Mineler
Des UU
Bia
MH. B. Cnewrel
Clerc
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Senator
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Chia
Frank Guiness
Matthwes
Cuptel
Copia County
Copiab County
Brown's Am
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Times-Democrat
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Sirown
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Leon Matthews
Dr. Jones
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Humber
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St. Louis
Max Prirratsom
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Brookleven
Mins
the Standard
M. A. Thedford & Co
Chai Tenn
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Chattan
Adatriville
Sete Tees Co
Sahi Rate Re Ae Eouine Fe
Mme
Rosa Reynoir
Cuantens St
New Onizaxa
Flerstock
Fim
Sam Lichtfoot
NTS
U.S
America
Hater Book Co
Portland
F. R. Hardon
Owas Wet County Special
Dave Tuan
Pears
River Foundry
Chas. Williams
Jackson, Miss
South
J. M. Tyler
Ermey
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