Prohibition and politics swirl in Mississippi notes
A humid sheet of brief items and remarks from Mississippi figures spans sheriffs, judges, and state leaders. It notes Prohibition themes, party shifts, a Natchez Lee birthday tribute, and critiques of liquor laws. It records trials, votes, and speeches by Delph and Blanchard, with Capt. Burkitt praising the Sub-Treasury idea and Alliance aims amid regional debates.
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Confederate Veterans of
Burkitt
Frank Markitt
Farnese Allignes
Mien
Harkitt
Hin
Merhants
Sub-Treasury
Congress
Cape
Beivg
Ingalls
Kansas
Prohibition debate and party critique in Memphis paper
The Memphis Commercial and The Leader criticize Prohibition party support while defending moral principles cited by Cleveland. The exchange targets Democratic party abuses and whiskey trusts, praising Parker of the New Delta and noting Jackson readers’ views on McGilliem.
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Prohibition Party
Democratic Party
Brother Parker
New Delta
D. B. Hill
New York
Democratic Caucus
United States Senate
Mr. Evarts
A Severe Indictment of the Constitutional Convention
A long critique denounces the constitutional convention for endorsing drinking establishments and compares its stance to moral failures. The notice cites Rev Dr C K Marshall of Mississippi, a leading Methodist figure, who died at his Vicksburg home on the 4th, aged 78. Marshall, born near Portland Maine, served the Mississippi conference since 1880 and led Vicksburg circuit. He married Amanda Vick in 1882. five children survived, with two in infancy at his death. Surviving children include Mrs John Woolfork and Mrs Annie De Moss.
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Missikesippi
C.K. Marshall
Vicksburg
Dr. Marshall
Mississippi
Bis
Marshall
Maine
Portland
Isle
Tie
Southern Methodist Church
Louisiana
Alabama
Tennessee
Natchez
Tle
Amanda Vick
Newitt Vick
Vicksby
Licey McDowell
John TL Woolfork
Annie de Moss
Appreciative subscription note and local tragedy report
A Mississippi leader reaffirms appreciation for a prominent editor in a subscription renewal while a Tennessee tragedy follows whisky violence. Judge J A Warder fatally wounds himself after killing his son in law, Fagette, who with his wife Fagette’s mother-in-law suffered injuries. a baby remains amid the family disaster. The piece also critiques prohibition debates and political rhetoric surrounding the blind tiger issue and the underpinnings of the理解 clause in national debates.
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Mississippis
M. Pagette
South Chattanooga Savings Bank
J. A. Warder
Chattanooga
Fagette
Judge Warder
Evils of Sinful Amusements Warned by Parents
A moral exhortation argues that sinful amusements corrupt youth and weaken religious devotion. It condemns idle labor, gambling, smoking, and ballrooms, warning that such scenes erode reverence, promote vulgarity, and distort views on love and marriage while urging parents to guide children away from these influences to protect spiritual well being.
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God
Nuit
Solomon
Christ
Jesus
Anna
Tod Erong
Suel Jas
Angela
Eden
Satan
Anc
Jesus Christ
McGillism Rising Again in Jackson Politics
A Jackson grand jury censures city government for holiday violence and police failures. It calls for removal of indicted officers, faulting the reorganization and urging a broad overhaul. Critics say McGillism persists under a new guise as Senate fights the Force bill and Gov. Stove fills county vacancies.
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Hinds County Grand Jury
Jackson
Nick Jones
McGill
McGillism
Stove
Sunday School Institutes in Mississippi North State
Sunday School Institute sessions will be held in Holly Springs Jackson Brookhaven Meridian under the State Sunday School Convention. Hon. Wm Reynolds of Minois and Rev M Morton of Chicago will conduct. All Sunday School workers urged to attend with notebooks and pencils to learn how to teach. Dates and places listed. Jo T Brew, Chairman Executive Committee.
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Wm. Reynolds
Minois
M. Morton
Chicago
Holly Springs
Jackson
Brookhaven
Meridian
Jo. T. Brew
Question on why many prefer illness and Shiloh's Vitalizer advert claim
The fragment asks why people seem to endure illness and mentions a dubious remedy, Shiloh's System Vitalizer, claimed to cure a range of symptoms. It cites Mende & Martin as sellers, reflecting a historical sales pitch style.
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Shiloh
Mende & Martin
Lincoln County Registration Notice Under New Mississippi Constitution
Lincoln County publishes a registrar notice urging voters to register before the November election. It details registration periods at Brookhaven and Lincoln County courthouses, specifies days in March, and sets final registration limits under the 1891 act. Deputy cites C. McNarr and local officials.
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Tate
Mississippi
Lincoln County
Brookhaven
Coln
Hhe Court House
Bookhaven
Lineal Suniaa Tam
M. Lod P.O
Arren
Tancoli van Miss
Cus
McNarr
de Z Poer
Citas. McNarr
D.C
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Geo. A. Tennison
State Partnes’ Alliance
Brunia Abbott
Nashville
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Yazoo Sentinel
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Teaut
U.S
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New Stoopshire
Monutes
Natel
Prohibition
Hinds County
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Reagan
Tupelo Journal
Mirennsippi
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Mic
Memphis
Cleveland
McGilliem
Rakor
Clarin
Thave
Meschen
Africa
W. LC
Hossaeterr
Centenary College
Landan
Koough
Haunieuth
Vicksburg Herald
George
Herald
Corrie
Senate
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Clarion Ledger
Noah
Buckner
Secretary of State
Statesman
Major E. Barksdale
the Clarion-Ledger
Hill
Democracy For President
New York Whisky Power
Tom Perkins
HH. Lewexmar
Buckien
I. T. Meade &Cx Brookhavon
Minx
Marelli, Maretome
Brookhaven Foundry and Machine Shop
Jos. Connelly
Charles Chrisman
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