Governor Talks on Parker Roosevelt Ticket
Governor comments on the Democratic National Convention and Judge Parker. He criticizes the platform as weak on the negro question, defends Mr Bryan, and urges unity to defeat Roosevelt. He notes Williams as leading figure and reflects on Parker’s telegram to Mr Sheehan.
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New York
West Virtue
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
America
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Parker
Davis
United States
John Sharp Williams
St. Louis
Guv. Vardaman
Committee On
Chicago
Daniels
Democratic Party
oBut
Sheehan
Bryan Saved the Party Recaps Bryan's Impact on Democrats
The Aberdeem Examiner lauds William J. Bryan for uniting the Democratic Party after two years of vituperation. It credits his steadfast leadership, while critics and supposed reformers allegedly maligned him. The article notes the party’s strength and a platform acceptable to all Democrats.
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Aberdeen
Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Ress
Open-system governance blamed for Memphis crime and decay
In a Biloxi Review summary, an article denounces the open-system approach in Memphis, arguing crime and disregard for law stem from revenue-driven tolerance of vice. It warns that prosperity built on immorality will collapse, urging reverence for law and order to avoid national disintegration.
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Memphis
Biloxi Review
Pardon Granted to Jackson Man in Cow Theft Case
Governor Vardaman pardoned Joe Strong, a Black man sentenced in Monroe County Circuit Court to pay 200 dollars and costs for stealing a cow. The pardon followed a petition from Monroe County leaders and a supportive letter from Judge E O Sykes, noting Strong’s wartime service and prior good conduct.
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Picayune
Jackson
Vardaman
Joe Strong
Sykes
Monroe County
Spa
E. O. Sykes
Charles Strong
Aberdeen
Gettysburg
May Butterfield Home appeal to Brookhaven citizens
President Cooper urges Brookhaven residents to support the May Butterfield Home at the College. The appeal emphasizes the worthy cause honoring a beloved Christian woman and notes the community can afford to aid the college fundraising effort.
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Cooper
Brookhaven
May Butterfield
Whitworth
Alamos
Khaven
Interesting Investigation on Mississippi rape cases 1890 onward
Centerville idol Bee notes statistics on rape and attempted rape in Mississippi since 1890. Deputy Sheriff Jed Lusk reports no records in Hinds county First District, yet cites two cases 1894 and an 189? attempt with no arrests. The piece discusses lynching and lack of court records, citing Jackson Picayune reportage.
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Idol
Centerville
Bee
Mississippi
Jed Lusk
Hinds County
Mr. Ray
Harper's Weekly
Hinds
Lusk
Jackson Picayune Special
Resolutions by Brookhaven Young People’s Negro Congress
The Leader prints resolutions adopted at a Brookhaven meeting denouncing immorality and vowing legal action against such conduct. Rev C S Williams introduced the measure, praised as a step forward for Black leaders. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to local papers. Horse thief case leads to Hazlehurst jail. Jeff Howell alias Charley Spikes and others, ex convicts, are charged with stealing a horse and two mules in three days. suspects were arrested after a spree across Lincoln County and near Silver Creek. The report notes waiving preliminaries and mentions various residents and witnesses.
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Young People’s Negro Congress
K. of P. Hall
Brookhaven
C. S. Williams
Rockhaven
Wilberforce University
Congress of
Jeff. Howell
Charley Spikes
Jeff Hanson
Lincoln County
Hazlelhust
J. B. Mayes
Mayes
Silver Creek
Downer
Mikell
Paresie
Wesson
Ladies Waists Deep Discount Sale In Local Store
The shop cuts prices hard on a range of ladies waists. Tan pongee silk waists offered at 1.95 and 1.50, white lawn trimmed pieces, mercerized Madras waists with colors and pleated fronts. Remaining stock listed at 2.25 2.00 1.90 and final blows at 1.00 to 0.75.
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Jace
Ladies Skirts Sale Prices Across Skirt Types
An extended sale list outlines reduced prices on ladies white duck, wool, black silk, grenadine, and missy skirts. Items include white duck skirts for 39 cents and wool skirts discounted to 1.69 2.50 3.29 4.44 and other cuts, with black silk and grenadine options highlighted.
Women's Fashion Suits Cut to Five Dollars
The shop offers women's suits priced at 5.00, half the old 10.00 tag. They follow latest fashion plates in tan brown cream and black. Sizes 32 34 and 36 available, trimmed with stitched bands and buttons. call to view.
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Brookhaven, Mississippi
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John T. Wood
Zachary Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Halifax
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