Stone and Cameron fight narrows in Mississippi politics
The Jackson paper traces the Governor race with J M Stone of Tishomingo as favored by many factions and notes Cameron support in several counties. It cites indictments of party factions, local caucuses, resignations, and an upcoming primary where Alliance voters rally to the Democratic ticket.
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Lincoln
Allianee
Alliwoce Manor
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Memphs Avalanche
Jackson
Stone
Col. Stone
Lilawite
Lim
Delta's Vote Goals Stir In Mississippi Convention
The Delta section with 32 votes faces pressure as leaders seek to unite for Cameron, risking backlash from hill counties and the rest of the state. The Greenville Times and Vicksburg Herald comment on shifting alliances, with mentions of Stone, Cameron, and McCool as delegates discuss governor and lieutenant governor choices. Lenore County shifts support to Jat Mon day for J. M. Stone.
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Greenville Times
Washington County
Cameron
Port Gibson Reveille
Claiborne
Vicksburg Post
Laudredale
Stone
Tishowinge
Vicksburg Herald
Cameron Loomers
Delta
Hill
Greenville ‘Times
Blaine
Commercelal Herald
C.H
Ssa
New Albany Watchman
Judge Simrall
J. F. McCool
Mississippi
J. M. Stone
Dark Horse Bid Sparks Governor Race Conspiracy
Jackson dispatch reports leaders plan to defeat Stone and Cameron by rallying behind a dark horse. Barksdale and Lowry are grooming a candidate amid charges of coordinated moves from Edwards House meeting. The plan aims to split Stone and Cameron support, with signals from Micayane specials and Clarion Ledger coverage.
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Times-Democrat
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Dark Horse
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Vicksburg Commercial Herald
Stone
Tikels
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Solomon
Ethel
Hole
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Lea
Barksdale
Lowry
Bob
Clarion-Ledger
Barkedale
Lowry-Barksdale
Stone's Strength in State Convention Vote Totals
The Vicksburg Post projects ex-Governor Stone will command broad support at the State Convention. A lengthy roll of counties lists expected votes, totaling 1338 with 121 needed to nominate, plus additional probable gains from Adams, Attala, Perry, Tallatchie, Tate, and others for a potential 23 more votes.
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Eek Carroll
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Dedatitnre
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Hanenek
Ison Itawamba
Jackson
Jaspers
Erers James
Lafayette
Ile
Lawrence Lee
Lincoln
Lowndes
Marion
Monroe
Montgomery
Nextibee
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Clarke
Oktibbeha
Scresee Scotti
R.screcee
Tishomingo
Webster
Calhoun
Coahouna
Copia
Neshobas
Simpson
Pathsess
Wayne
Wilkinson
Winston
Adams County
Attila
Perry
Tallatchie
Tate
Wieren
Washington
Yalobusha
Tunica
Vicksburg Post
Clinton Commencements End with Notable Exhibitions
The Clinton commencements featured successful college and institute exercises across multiple days. Students, faculties, and visiting audiences from the state and beyond attended ceremonies, exhibitions, and prize contests including the Trotter Gold Medal won by Mas W. Bozeman of Meridian for his oration.
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J. M. Sharp
F. A. Little
Nelson Webb
McDonald
Atlanta
J.T. Christian
Jackson
Missionary Society
Menger
College and Institute
E. L. Martin
Ridles
Invincibles
Cain
Davis
Mr. Walk
Sherman Webb
Louis Menger
Institute
Hillman
Mary Sproles
Georgie Nicholson
Durant
Lizzie Muir
Louisiana
Clara Grandberry
Burke Lewis
Mra’ Hillman
Alumon
Wen
Sullivan Kilrain Fight Ends With Kilrain Dead
Reported final rounds describe Sullivan stopping Kilrain in 2 hours 15 minutes at the 75th round. The brutal affair is denounced as a disgrace to civilized people. Kilrain died en route to St Lucia from injuries. The note then shifts to urging swift gubernatorial nomination decisions to avoid deadlock delaying other state conventions.
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Kilrain
Marion County
The State notes many Southern items and events
The Mississippi column reports a mix of local incidents and developments. A Magnolia Theorak of Honor celebration, a 12 year old death from pees at Friars Point, Biloxi's new winter hotel, Summit steam laundry plans, Wesson school for 1000 pupils, Georgia Pacific trains Greenville to Washington, death of butcher George Munh Jr in Jackson, Stone Day observation, a murder on Yazoo River, discussion of Vicksburg postmaster, camp meetings urged, seed cotton ordered to Peru, executions at Quitman, favorable county crops, a railway wreck attempt, multiple deaths and crimes, church member additions in Jackson, a Laurel insult leading to a killing, corner stone laying for Wesson, and Lawrence County candidates and primary on July 24.
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Kemper County
Hell
J. M. Stone
New Wesson School
Cith
J. L. Power
T. P. Mellen
Wyth J. M. Wernni
Ragland
Natchex
Lawrence County
D. H. Scarborough
Areby Fairly
D. M. Lee
Alfred Sha
Jesse Wilson
J. M. Wylie
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State University reorganizes professorships and study plan
The Oxford Eagle reports a thorough reorganization at the State University of Mississippi to meet modern needs. Greek and Latin unify, modern languages expand with a two year French and German track, and emphasis on English and belles letters. Political economy and history are highlighted, with new faculty appointments and consolidation of departments under a strengthened faculty. A push to provide a robust collegiate course at Oxford is noted alongside governance endorsements.
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University of Mississippi
Oxford
Jno. N. Waddell
Natural History
Mayes
Mississippi
Fulton
Hogue
Simms
Vanderbuilt University
Garland
Leavell
Clinton College
Felton
John Wesly Johnson
Purington
University of Missouri
Hughes
Was
Laws
Johnson
Oxford Eagle
Stone's Road to Victory in Mississippi Delegates Rally
The article claims tricksters push a prolonged deadlock to form a caucus excluding Stone delegates and back a dark horse candidate. Stone, Mississippi's former governor, gains momentum with multiple counties voting for him, totaling 44 in two days as supporters cheer Hurrah for Stone.
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