The Drookhaven Leader and the 1886 Penitentiary Inquiry
The paper notes political shifts after Gen Logan's death and predicts GOP ticket prospects. It cites Prohibition influence via Rev Gombe, praises Gambrell's role, and discusses agricultural mortgage fears and tariff effects on farmers. It mentions a tobacco and cotton economy, subscription appeals, and a pending penitentiary oversight report to the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sime
Diane
Sherman
Jo Tm Gombe
View
National
New York
Gambrell
Mississippi
Thoughts on the New Year in Mississippi
An editorial reflecting on the past year’s hardships in Mississippi and urging readers to seize new opportunities. It stresses paying debts, supporting merchants, and rebuilding economy, while noting an upcoming election and the expected eradication of liquor traffic in Lincoln county as a moral turning point. It closes urging determination to improve with faith, home, and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Sevatws
Dows
Lincoln County
Besiles
Uley
Lincoln
Gaul
Port Gibson
Sumptuary plank and brewing interests in party charters
The New York Star notes the sumptuary clause in the national democracy and a Surstuga plank in New York charters submitted at the Brewers' Association urging moderation, adopted by the resolution committee. The New York Voice criticizes temperance Democrats and contrasts them with the Brewers' Association stance.
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Ilon
Aftram
National Democratic Party
New York Democracy Don
Nates
National Party
Brewers’ Association
New York Democracy
Temperance Democrats
Soth
New York Voice
Death of Prominent Men
Death of Geo Logan adds to the list of noted men who have passed away since Mr. Cleveland became President. The piece lists several presidents, vice presidents, senators, and cabinet members who are said to have died in the current period, with mentions of White House mourning and the loss of Mrs. and Miss Kate Bayard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Logan
Cleveland
Grant
Hendricks
McClellan
Seymour
Filden
Wancock
Arthur
White House
Pike
New Hampshire
Miller
California
Logan
Senate
Price
Onsia
Arnot
Dewdney
New York
Cole
Maryland
Hato
Louisiana
Donéan
Pennsylvania
Edward
Tlinois
Death
Cabinet
Kate Bayard
Tariff debate seen as nonpartisan detail by experts
Two views from the Tariff discussion argue it is not a party issue but a technical matter to refine rates. The exchange notes that both parties share the aim of fair taxation and system preservation, urging expert commissions to handle the details. The quotes appear in the Chacinnaté Enquirer on November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chacinnaté Enquirer
Congress and Townson Bill Sparks Federal Limits
In Congress Mr Townson of Illinois proposes punishing the passing of Confederate money. The critique warns that federal overreach into state crimes expands powers beyond the Constitution and jeopardizes the republic. It urges retreat of Townsend and allies for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townson
Ilinois
Congress
United States
Lizarry
Me. Townsend
Lig
The Credit Curse and Southern Press Views on Debt
The piece discusses the credit system's ruinous effect on farmers who borrow at interest, urging debt reduction and self-reliance to regain independence. It cites the Coffeeville Times and advocates disciplined saving, shifting to cotton alternatives, and personal resolve to become debt free. It also comments on Attorney General Garland's rumored resignation and Lincoln-like resolve for political appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mempirs
Southern Exchange
Times
Hinself
State Gleanings From a Mississippi Era News Reel
A roundup of Mississippi items notes deaths such as Mr T A Burdeut of Maalehurat and Gen Juln A Tagan, political moves like Hon BE Burksdare for governor, and estate values for Col I A Ragsdale. It covers local crime, railroad news, weddings, and church stats with multiple named figures and places.
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T. A. Burdeut
Maalehurat
Juln A. Tagan
Giudsclerk
Vicksburg
Misa
Franklin
Herald
A.J. Whittington
Sherif
Amite County
Mississippi leads in educational institutions claim
Mississippi asserts leadership in educational institutions though lacking factories and other enterprises. Students from other states and large cities are enrolling at Capital Commercial College in Jackson. A New Orleans visitor chose the school for its lower total cost and thorough training, praising its affordability and quality compared with New Orleans offerings.
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Mississippi
Iarge
Fern New Orleana
Brettle Goere
New Orleans
Thie College
Jackson
Lawrence County Matters. Exoduses, jails and local life in Monticello
The Monticello area reports limited impact from exodus waves and notes local real estate moves. A theft incident concerns a stolen S10 horse as residents search, while a dispute leads to a cotton seizure and a head injury. A Covington county case mentions the murder trial of Mr. Wee and possible foul play. New jail construction by Pauly Jail Co. is praised for security. Community news covers court participants, residents visiting, and Christmas holidays with fewer disturbances.
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Mosticerto
Miss
Ditle
BE. ‘T Sotaby
Monticello
Hints County
Alex Davis
Tynes
Jim
Covington
Mor
Wee
Les
Unesberitt
Big Charg
Hazlehurst
Pauly Jail Co
St. Louis
Lave Juat
Bevsides
Lowe
Huglelitest
Hulley
Dr Circuit Court
ZP Jones
Ann Etroug
Wallen
PB Knight
JE Soon
Crystal Lenses Claim Restores Vision, Prominent Land Office Figures
An Austin Stateeman brief touts Hawkes' Crystal Lenses as wonderful for restoring sight. The ad brags notable land office gentlemen benefited and claims hundreds of similar cures nationwide. Moule & Co. at Brooklaven feature fittings with guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkes
Land Office
United States
Moule & Co
Brooklaven
Revenue cuts and drug pricing provoke reform debate
A garbled report outlines concerns over reducing internal revenue and taxing medicines. It notes implications for German and other European drugs, mentions charitable pricing and increased costs on tablets, and hints at wider effects on towns and villages.
Brodies Hitters End The Wary Aches And Fevers
A damaged ad claims Brodie Hitters cure diar rhea blood disorders and various ills. It narrates a sick person’s recovery after taking the tonic once, praising its power and recommending it as a universal remedy sold by T. T. Meaded & Co and other druggists.
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Bip
Vestlies
Ottler
T. T. Meaded& Co
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Sam Glenn
Willis Johnson
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