Prookhaven Leader reflects Mississippi political tussles and clashes
The article surveys Mississippi politics with mentions of Kilrain and Sullivan in hunts for renomination, Stone and Miller in the Attorney General race, and Lowry’s actions. It references New Mississippian praise, Republican tensions, and a Tennessee escape, plus notices on Rev Powell’s Five Years in South Mississippi and Baptist publishing details.
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Lowry
New Orleana
Sullivan
North
Mississippi
Moore
O ‘Jaye
Democratic State Convention Names Stone Governor Nominee
Delegates at the Democratic State Convention select Hon. J. M. Stone as governor on the first ballot after a tense session. The gathering, lasting five hours, also choos es M. M. Evans as lieutenant governor and George M. Govan as secretary of state, with J. J. Evans winning treasurer on the second ballot.
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Cean
Featherston
Stone
John R. Gamer
Friends of Guv
Senate
Vo & M
J.C. Kyle
Stove Jen
Tlon. Hy C. Patty
Noxuben
Caneron Men
Patty
Boothe
Jon
R. UL .Phompeon
Lincoln
Stone Men
Catocroniain
J. J. Power
Chivion-Ledger
Mr. Thompson
E. L. Martin
New Mississippian
Col. Power
Clarion-Ledger
A. AH. Longino
J.M. Stone
W. H. Dudley
Canton
John R. Cameron
Madison
W. BR. McLain
Grenada
Me. Cameron
Gov. Sims
Lowndes
Farman Smith
Oxford
Gov. Stone
Cameron
Powell
J.J. Evans
Meouree
A. Q. May
South Miasissippis
eMlce
Governor moves to forfeit railroad charter over prizefighter lark
Governor Lowry plans legal action against the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad to revoke its charter due to the unseemly conduct by managers who aided prizefighters. He asserts there is law supporting such a move and intends to proceed.
Prohibition Debate Shapes Mississippi Politics at Jackson Convention
A Jackson Convention advocates State Prohibitory law, urging Prohibitionists to back reform candidates. The piece criticizes conservative stances, emphasizes principle over policy, and ties liquor control to broader moral and political reform, urging unity among Prohibitionists in the Jefferson primary and local races.
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Jackson
Owas
John the Baptist
Christ
Luther
Dollenger
Calvin
Knox
Maine
Mississippi
Hartholi
Governors Ridiculed Over Sullivan Kilrain Fight
The New Orleans States argues Mississippi and Louisiana governors bore no blame for the Sullivan Kilrain bout. It blames the county sheriff for failing to intervene and urges Gov. Lowry to pursue lawful action against the pugilists and their seconds, outlining a potential future scene in the Mississippi penitentiary.
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Dom Fitzpatrick
Orleanas
Gay
Lowry
Purvis
J. 5. Hamilton
KR. C. Kerr
Albert Rhinheimer
Jackson
Pitzpatrick
New Orleans
Nicholls
Lechalava
Lawry
Mississippi
Sullivan-Kilrain
Cforts
Sone Sherif
Hook
Leard
United States
Sullivan
Kilrain
Whitworth Granted Bail Amid Court rulings
Capt S T Whitworth was admitted to bail by Chancellor Trigg. bond set at 5000 and posted in court. Dan McLean also sought bail but the judge ruled fee adjusticata prevented review and that Cowan’s prior habeas decision barred reevaluation. Whitworth’s release follows over a year in jail. McLean’s case awaits merits.
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Ckkenville
Jaly
S. T. Whitworth
Trigg
Dan McLean
Cowan
Habeas
Stituteen
Capt. Whitworth
McLean
Times- Democrat
Home and Heaven Home of the Heart
An essay titled Home and Heaven Home of the Heart discusses the meaning of home, its comfort and influence, and contrasts earthly home with the everlasting home in Heaven. The piece includes a hymn line and reflection on civic leaders and municipal governance, labeling officials as ineffective and urging sober, capable leadership.
Biloexi arte sian well works amid disarray
The article notes ongoing work on Biloexi s artesian well as a broad set of local reports. It mentions Amox Kaba of Vicksburg’s death, moonshine crackdowns in Calhoun, Hugh Norman of Pike County’s death on the 1th, and widespread weather damage in the Delta. It also covers prominent figures’ deaths, a lynching in Inka, a shooting in Pass Christian, and local political nominations in Rankin and Meridian counties.
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Biloexi
Amox Kaba
Vicksburg
Calhoun County
Hugh Norman
Pike County
Lake Washington
P.M. Lassiter
Prohibition Foe Urges Statewide Liquor Prohibition Move
A letter to the editor from Tate of Ovoca argues for ridding the state capital of liquor evils. He cites Jackson as a center of liquor interests and urges a convention with the Legislature to pass a five mile prohibitory law, protecting Jackson and other towns. The piece links Christian morality to prohibition and mentions past defeats and the push for wider reforms.
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Dmige Tate
Ovyka
Jackson
Joekeon
Trithon
Lawrence
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Weason Mirror
Wallace Kowen
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Will Mitchell
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