Political Announcements for Lincoln County Candidates
A late 19th century style notice lists multiple Democratic party candidate announcements for Lincoln County, including J. L. Ramsey for district attorney, T. B. Ward and S. S. Hudson for judicial posts, J. B. Greaves for district attorney, R. E. Farr for sheriff, Isaac C. Smith for treasurer, and C. W. Crews for clerk, with appeals to voters and party approval. It also notes retractions regarding past editorials about Copiah Signal coverage and a Hazlehurst Alliance mass meeting.
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Jackson County
Distriet Ten
J. B. Greaves
Hinds County
Yazoo
Madison
Hinds
Coplah
Lincoln
Lawrence
Lincoln County
J. M. Girault
Editorial Notes and Local News Highlights
Editorial notes reflect political alignments and county figures in Mississippi. Mentions Barksdale Chickasaw Greenwood Grenada county Wal thall Barksdale George senatorial lead and Alliance platform debate. notes losses include Capt J S Hoskins Lexington editor and W L Mitchell Copiah Signal editor with sympathy expressed for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenada
Walthall
Barksdale
George
Lran- Ek
Alliance
Leapen
Rod Lowry
Scott County
Wm. Powell
J. 8. Hoskins
Lexington Bulletin
Mississippi Press
W. L. Mitchell
Copiah Signal
Hazlehurst
Brookhaven
Harlchuret
An Ugly Revelation About a Local Candidate and Textbook Bribery
A detailed 1890 abuse of power tale outlines a countywide push to adopt a uniform set of school texts. It alleges a public official attempted to influence publishers for personal gain, triggering letters and a cover-up, with calls to remove him from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincinnatti, Ginn & Co
New York
J.B. Lippincate & Co
Philadelphia
P. F. Hansell & Bro
New Orleans
Preston
Edward Smith
Benson
Lippincott & Co
Lippincott
Itea
Iis
Thaving
Supt. Smith
Se V. J. Watts
Supt. Sait
Look
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Smiths
Ruirer Allen Sith
Dalse
Smith Shold
Doctor
Amlle Barkwood
Smith
American Book Co
le List
County Alliance Not
Alliance
Watts
Thad
Sherman & Davis’ Bank
Taan Smith
Jenks Tran
Nob
Aloni
Thursell & Bro
Lin
Hansell & Bro
Chussell & Bro
Heanvass
Dr. Watts
Tie
Pres. Fitzhugh
Whitworth College
Hines
Ile
Sant
Ars
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Brookhaven Yeader
T. Hobbs
Tostouiicoassives Mall
Manter
Oerier—Leader Building
Cheroker Street
Attorne
Hartresss
J. L. Ramsey
Millen
Vitom
Democratic Party
T. 8. Ward
Sherif
Authorle
R. E. Farr
Isaac C, Smith
Pri
Edward Smitis
J. ©. Colnatian
Justice of We
Anname
G. S. McMillan
Tevenge
Neat No
Leaver
Supreme Court
Alliance Mass
Mitchell
The
Signal
Greenwood
W. Ct.u
Book Trust
Nich
Lincoln Co
Tae
Ma. Metso
Swithh
Vippineat & Co
Sapt. Smith
Head
Lippincot
Mr. Benson
Reval
Nalty the Crocer
Washington County
Chairmi McNeily
Dayne Fur Staite Sendros
Wilkin Tinday
Heuck’s Opera House
Catholic Church
Enittl i
Chow - Chow
Lae
Mleleth
Lucinda Sniggins
Fuer
Dragon
Joseph
Mr Mitits
W.P
L. H. Baggett
Brookhaven, Miss
Misty
Mer
Bbirdy Fies
TL Haguett
Waller
W. McCollins
Bano
Ty Taut
Sky
Ana Ron
Walter A. Wood
Deering
Milam. Messars
Lil. Dauceett
Hagwett
Deeringe
Ted
R. +. HARDON
Chartres Street
Orleans
Brookhaven Foundry and Machine Shop
Jos. Connelly
Yfirst Ely
AM Elas
Charles Chrisman
W. 8. Hoskins
Brookhaven Machine
Manur
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