Judge Wilkin Son's Address Sparks Courtroom Controversy
Brookhaven Miss December 17 A Mississippi circuit court session focused on conspiracy indictments against Lincoln County citizens linked to the Farmers League white cap group. The Law and Order League urged a cessar processus for about 300 cases. Judge Wilkinson warned against night gatherings and oaths, urging mercy yet noting unlawful assemblies. Will Porter and Cliff Smith, tied to the List killings, were present as clemency was discussed.
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Scott's Emulsion Fattens and Strengthens
An advertisement urging readers to use Scott's Emulsion when meals are limited or unsatisfactory. It promotes it as a great fattener and strength giver for those on bread and butter or milk diets, claiming fat intake builds weight.
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Mobilizing voices in a lynching era sermon
An angry speaker denounces white supremacist leaders in Lincoln County and links their actions to brutal killings. He urges accountability, warns against protecting the mob, and calls for law and reform while addressing Black residents and educators. The speaker condemns organization leaders, condemns violence, and urges civic duty and witness testimony.
Quotation on Enforcing Law and End to White Capping
A speaker condemns white capping in South County and warns readers that future violations will face full penalties. The message urges citizens to serve responsibly, quit the practice, and act as loyal representatives of the state under threat of legal action.
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Governor Vardaman to appoint delegates to Cotton Growers Convention
Gov Vardaman says he appointed twenty five delegates from every county and invites more applicants. He backs the New Orleans meeting and plans to appoint as many delegates as he sees fit Col Peters authorizes further appointments. He seeks broad state representation and unity to protect farmers from the drop in cotton prices. Farmers statewide ready to limit cotton acreage next season and plant more food and forage crops.
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Bishop Cottrell Speaks Advisedly at Conference
At the Mississippi Negro Methodists Conference in Columbus last week Bishop Cottrell denounced social equality and race mixing. He urged whites to stay away from Negro women and noted economic disparities, recounting personal history of slavery to argue for reconciliation rather than hatred.
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Railroads May Refuse to Sell Tickets to a Blind Man
A Mississippi case held railroads may refuse ticket sales to a blind man if the agent has no personal knowledge of his travel needs. The blind traveler’s assertion of experience without assistance was not enough to compel service. The incident involved J. H. Smith, traveling from Meridian to Durant, with refusal at a station.
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