Latresce Co official organ and Mississippi notes
The Brookhaven Leader reprints items from the New Mississippian and Natchez Banner. Mentions the death of Mrs Garfield in Mentor Ohio aged 86, political races for Congress and Governor, Judge Cooper appointment, possible candidates including Geo S Dell and a trio of hopefuls. Reports on Mississippi constitutional convention debates, a proposed railroad link, and notes leaders Percy and Harris with brief obituaries and political commentary.
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Garfield
Mentor
Ohio
Mitcbedley Congress
Whitworth College Five Mile Law Passed by Senate
A memorial from the Mississippi Conferences plus a trustees and faculty petition and support from Brookhaven citizens led to a bill banning liquor sales within five miles of Whitworth College. The Senate unanimously passed it last Saturday and it would have passed the House if not for Col Whitney delaying. Deason faced opposition attributed to misrepresentation and Whitsey argued the delay served foes.
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Mississippi
Brookhaven
Whitworth College
Senate
Col. Whitney
Deason
Lincoln
Col. Whitsey
Mississippi Prospective Constitutional Convention Debate
The article discusses legislative actions and votes in Mississippi on railroad commissioners, the state auditing board, and a proposed constitutional convention. It notes Senate and House votes, committee inquiries, and editorials on reform, with references to figures like Senator Dillend and Governor Lowry.
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Tor Legislatire
Thas
AVA
Dillend
Railroad
Auditory State Board
House
Walthall
Senate
Bine
Devit
Cinterwood
Burke
Sexton
Harrison
Carroll
Tayce
Oliphant
Barry
Ray
Cranberry
Shannon
Whitey
Reeves
McGee
Kemp
Ross
Uarren
Fairly
Wood
Groves
Chickasaw
Fond
Mortis
Congress
Mississippi
Tavs
Williamson
Lincoln
Wilson
Dacksons
Mississippi Convention Bill Calls for State Constitutional Draft
A Mississippi Senate bill proposes a statewide convention to draft a new state constitution. It sets the meeting for August in Jackson, details delegate counts, oath requirements, governor proclamation, vote timing, and funding with a $30,000 cap, to be ratified by voters.
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Senate
House
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Baye
Louisiana
Mississippi
Reublican Party
Peple
Jackson
Delates
Phat
Lofnard
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Uunner
Owithin
Ord Clack Om
Supreme Court of
United States
Pawern
Mississippi Echoes: Diphtheria, Fires and Civic News
The state reports diphtheria in Aberdeen, droughts and Sunday observations in Scranton, and coal diggings for Duck Hill. Miss Winnie Davis enters literature. Senator Roderick Seal faces danger in Jackson. Burglary at Crystal Springs, a dog worth $500 dies at Magee, and Sheriff bonds total $105,000. Various obituaries, local crimes, and civic notes across towns including Meridian, Jackson, and Natchez.
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Winnie Davis
Roderick Seal
Jackson
Crystal Springs
Democrat-Star
Moss Point
Frank Lewis
Jackson County
Jere Horn
Meridian
Anniston
Ala
M.D. Kidd
Farmers' County Alliance of Lawrence County Resolutions Adopted
The Farmers' County Alliance of Lawrence County Mississippi at Monticello on January 15 1888 adopted resolutions and bylaws. The executive committee shall oversee trade terms security papers and papers of security and act for the order. They shall negotiate credit terms and bulk purchasing and set payment schedules and expenses. A committee of five shall negotiate a House of Trade and officers are elected by ballot for one year with a finance committee and a secretary. The body meets quarterly with special meetings called by the president. The document directs publishing in the Brook and New Farmer papers.
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Farmers’ County Alliance
Lawrence Geely
Monticello
J. J. Denson
Lawrence County
Wweit
Farmers’ County
Ite
Farmers’ Alliance and
Allan ‘Hial
J. Jd. Denson
G. A
Tennisson
del Vna Venda
A. Rowan
Will C. Cannon
Merschants
J. A. Rowan
Mississippi
Coneeal
Sipertiani
Anticle
County Alliance
Ty Milance
County Alliance Treasury
Ste
Alliance Elf
State Alliance
Broo- Maven Leaver
New Farmer
Work
J. 1
Dicxson
Aident
Resolutions from Lincoln County Alliance on taxes and school access
Resolutions urge legislators to require school tax receipts for public school attendance and to make certain tax and trade provisions. Bills seek punishment for ducting cotton, fair mortgage value rules, and tax receipt use for Lincoln county papers. A cotton weigher proposal and alliance calls follow.
Enemies in Disguise and Woman Suffrage Progress
In the house a faction blocks measures favored by farmers and agricultural interests, using minor flaws as excuses. They reject correcting framing, aiming to sink each bill. Meanwhile Washington Territory’s governor signs the legislature’s woman suffrage bill, marking progress for national reform.
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America
Washington Territory
Lawrence County News Brief From Murticanglo and Surroundings
The report covers election results with Justice of the Peace Rene and Bi Danghtey winning after a lively race, county supervisors meeting to consider circuit court expenses, Dr Tennison visiting family, and a minister's sermon at the courthouse amid bad weather. It notes no court this term and a hope for biennial sessions, plus local commentary on finances and upcoming events.
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Murticanglo
Mike
A.J. Ledbetter
Wisconsin
Mr. Wo
Wilsem
Welle
Malls Creek
Teuvinsen
Peart River
Sean
Peuos
Rene
Peilay
Bi. Danghtey
Tennison Pais
Roy
J. W. Welborne
Mayers
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Miwkhaeen
Lomlet Myibling
Dleawkeest
Guy Lowey
Cooper
Supreme Bench
Geo. S. Dells
Copiah
Missisnippian
Chidon- Ledger
Henry
Harris
U.S
Democratic Committee
North
Major Magruder
Warren
Chancery
Je A. Percy
Greenville
Percy
Oman
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Brookhaven Liapke
Manston
Birmingham
Natchez
Five Mile Law
Solons
Fiscierel Taterrat
Leader
Lowry
Hou
Legislatus
Seid
Aberdeen
Scranton
Duckill
Annte Conner
Greenville’ Water Works
Biloxi
Hooneville
Wnd
Ernaude
Duke Colson
Port Gilson
Summit
W. W. Moore
Thos. McCrey
Holmes County
Okolona
Warren County
Harriet Barfield
W. Maxwell
Mra Elc. Roberts
Copiah County
Yan Eagle
Vicksburg
Yazoo City
Canton
Kosciusko
C. M. Hull
Jackeson
Rosedale
Bolivar County
Europe
M. Kemp
Holly South
Messrs
M. Hall and Son
H. B. Theobald
Archie Hart
Bay St. Louis Progress
Albert Gossler
Natehiz
Worcester
Masa
Matchez
E. Watkins
Cluttianooga
Tenn
J. R. Mclntosh
Alcorn County
Johnston Station
Yasow City
Jeannette Craig
Alliance Matters
Lawrence CO. Alliance
Lincoln County Alliance
Grange Hall Alliance
BP. Oliver
Board of Supervisors
Abshagen
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David E, Fouts
Baltimore
Marsden
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