Smith and Summers Named Floater Candidate Selections
We are authorized to announce ALPREDY SMITH as a candidate for Planter Representative from Lincoln and Jeffers counties, to attend the Democratic convention. We are authorized to announce A.M. Summers as Floater Representative from the creation of Jettias and Cont Line district, subject to Democratic action.
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Lincoln
L. C. Maxwell
Alpredyw Smith
Lincoln Aith Jefferson
A.M. Summers
Jettias
W ROSS Named Candidate for Lawrence County Clerk
We are authorized to announce W Ross as a candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Lawrence County subject to the action of the Democratic party and the Democratic Convention.
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Hou
Neoln County
Weare
W. Ross
Lawrence County
Mos Ricesto
Miss
Brookthven Leader
Lamu
Cirenin
Chancery
Democratic Party
Cannon
Assessor race and Lincoln county party divide
The piece discusses DHS and COX as new Assessor candidates for Lincoln, subject to Democratic conventions. It urges Democrats to read the county executive committee address, questions about Wirt Adams, Major Me illiston, and Hamilton, and notes slander from the Jackson Advertiser and reactions around Lowd and the New Mississippian.
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Lincoln
Jackson Advertiser
John Martin
New Mississippian
W. Q Lowd
Hamilton
Jackson Ring
Lowdas
Advertiser
Lowda
Influence of Hamilton in High Finance and Penitentiary Deals
A long analysis details Hamilton control over state matters including securing signatures to enable a Gulf and Ship Island Railroad lease scheme. It recounts 1884 transfers, the Secretary of State paper, and alleged connivance with Gov Lowry. The piece portrays Hamilton as the Penitentiary Ring boss, using convicts to profit via a railroad venture tied to state assets and officials.
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Hamilton
Anlo
Golf & Ship Railroad Company
Gulf & Ship Island
Sid Road
Ship Island
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Company
Secretary of State
Sail
Mississippi
Tul
Hinds County
Secretary State
Price Porter
Gov. Lowry
Penitentiary Ring
Hendhmen
Gulf and Ship Island
Hamilton & Hoskins
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Kirme
Galt and Ship Island
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company
W. H. Hardy
WC. Falkner
Will Henry
Gulf &Ship Island Railroad Co
Feant
Gulf& Ship Railrow Co
Sunshine and Shadow
Jackson
Democracy Convention Urges Unity for Lincoln County
A long Democratic appeal from Lincoln County Committee urges voters to back a party convention nominating all county and district officers. It defends primaries, decries factionalism, and touts unity, discipline, and adherence to state and national party lines to ensure victory in the upcoming election. The letter references local figures McLain Truly Applewhite and McNair, and highlights past reform debates in Jackson.
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Lincoln Oreingle
Thie
Eerenty
Huty
Orine
Victory
Mpewite
Democratic
Hve
United States
Teputy
Kent
Lincoln County
Estendel
Lincoln
Yue
Harkedale
Sietory
Caseeny
Chiirman
Lawrence County Democratic Mass Meeting Adopts Primary Plan
The Lawrence County mass meeting at Monticello on July 4 1887 adopted a plan for a Democratic primary on August 31 1887 to elect three managers two clerks and to ballot for candidates for Representative Circuit and Chancery Clerk Sheriff Treasurer Assessor Surveyor Coroner and Beat officers. Delegates to the State Senatorial Convention were elected and urged support for Dr Alexander Fairly. An Executive Committee was named and a resolution backed A H Longino for District Attorney.
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Pike County
Magindia
Aiglewhite
Linceln
Ford
Marion
Wike
Lincoln
Messrs. McLain
A. C. McNair
Lincoln County
McLain
Mr. McLain
Lachener County
Court House
Monticello
Democratic Party
B.D. Henington
Z. P. Doves
G. W. Johnston
C. O. Nelson
R.lt. Reid
J. G. Lawrence
A. Fairly
D. C. Griffth
W. R. Bourne
W. J. Armstrong
Lawrence County
Alexander Fairly
Abel
P. P. Garrett
DA. Scarborough
R.T. Reid
W. W. Williams
S. E. Parkman
P. Jones
Political Appeal and Official Message from District Leaders
A district political plea signed by UR. DALE, Chairman, and A. E. Weatriznany, Secretary, urges voters to support a candidate. The message praises the individual’s past service and character while calling for votes to secure election in the Braknaven Leaptranil Weawwille area, reflecting party loyalty and local civic engagement.
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Moon
Phish
Ngs Adjowenert
UR. Dale
A. E. Weatriznany
Prentiss Buie Nominated by Caseyville Democrats for Representative
Ldster Brookhaven Leader endorses Prentiss Buie as superior in fitness integrity and education for the Legislature. Caseyville Democrats push for Buie for Representative, noting his farming success and Democrat loyalty, and predicting a large majority if nominated.
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Ldster
Brookhaven
Prentiss Unie
Sterling
Lincoln County
Buie
Caseyville
Koschee's Germain Syrup Advertised For Respiratory Ailments
A dated advertorial praises Koschee's Germain Syrup as a sure remedy for coughs croup and pneumonia symptoms. It claims to clear tainted air passages and tebes of obstructions and urges readers to purchase from their dentist.
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Koschee
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