Political Echoes and Local Notes From Mississippi Circa
A mosaic of political gossip and local happenings. References to the unit rule, Gov. Lownr visit, Senators George and Lamar, and Tar Leaver crew from the Chicago Convention. Mentions of John Kelley, Butler, Robed figures, two fire steamers in Jackson, a mill closure, hangings at Greenville, and cholera notes by Dr. Koch. Also cites campaigns, conventions, court convictions, and newspaper reactions across Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lownr Fe
George and
Lamar
Chicago
John Kelly
Biniie
Jackson Fire Department
Butler
Refuge Oil Mills
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Chalmers
John Kelley
New York
Jackson
Emanuel Coleman
Brownsville
Miss
Carroll Watchman
Frank James
T.N. Woodson
Koch
George William Curtis
Independent Republicana
Dolly Varden
C. A. Rice
P. J. McCormick
Yaapo City
Meridian Lunatic Asylum
Ben Butler
State Ledger
Hendricks
Henry Watterson
New York Herald
Herald
Binine's Letter of Acceptance and Southern Policy
A full document released to the Press outlines Republican doctrine focusing on tariff, internal commerce, foreign policy, and civil reform. The section on the Southern States argues unity, civil rights progress, and protection under revenue laws, while noting regional development and the risks of war memories influencing politics. The piece also references endorsements and remarks by figures such as Blaine and Elkins, stock conditions at the Mississippi Mills, and Arctic rescue efforts involving the Greely party survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifly
Mexico
South
Lincoln
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Mississippi Valley Railroad Opens New Bridge Across Homochitto River
The bridge and approaches on the Mississippi Valley Railroad were completed last Friday. The first train crossed Saturday. By August 1 the line will be surfaced and ballasted for through trains from New Orleans to Vicksburg in about twelve hours. Officials plan a forty five mile per hour schedule between New Orleans and Memphis once the road is ready, forcing rivals to speed up to stay competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homochitto River
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Memphis
The Beauty of the Thing and Prohibition's Echo
The piece critiques Democratic tariff planks as elastic and confusing, citing editorials from Vicksburg Post and Zupelo Journal. It notes a Montgomery County liquor election, Des Moines prohibition effects, and mentions Robt. J. Alcorn named Yazoo City postmaster amid Mississippi Democratic contexts.
Suspension of Green's Bank in Jackson Mississippi
A July 71st notice announces Green's Bank in Jackson has suspended payments due to cash pressure. Receiver J. L. Power named to protect creditors. meetings set for July 26. Bank assets claimed to exceed liabilities by about $100,000, with two Green sons offering to cover deficits from personal wealth. liabilities estimated at $256,000. Local press notes surprise and sympathy, doubt on long-term impact, and comments on broader political context and Prohibition measures in Lincoln County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green's Bank
Doxarthus
Gaetx
Asta
J. L. Power
JCLY
J. Green
Green
Jackson
Miss
W. Hlh. Green
State Ledger
Joshua Green
W. H. H. Green
New Orleans
Lincoln County
Court House
Heuck's Hall
Brookhaven
Seana
Knights of Honor Elects Officers and Plans Meeting
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor at Inseselun street Natchez approves headquarters at St. Louis and sets next meeting for July third Tuesday 1886 in Jackson. Officers elected include Grand Dictator J D Pease Concordia Grand Vice Dictator D A Haden Kosciusko Grand Assistant Dictator B C Sims Aberdeen and others with L G Aldrich Natchez as Past Grand Dictator and Albert M Lea of Vicks as Law Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor
Inseselun
St Natches
Supreme Lodge
St. Louis
Jackson
J. D. Pease
Concordia
D. A. Haden
Kosciusko
B. C. Sims
Aberdeen
W. Standifer
Greenville
G. W. Lawson
Hernando
C. A. Brougher
M. C. Dougherty
Canton
Grand Guardian
J. W. Johnston
Austin
Grand Sentinel
Henry Strauss
IL 5
van Eaton
Woodville
Jacob Gattuwan
John McGill
J. M. Green
L. G. Aldrich
Natchez
J. L. McCaskell
Brandon
Committee On Law
Albert M. Lea
Vicksburg
Hennington Camp Meeting gate fees and 1884 schedule
The Hennington Camp Meeting Association will maintain gate fees with a family rate of 1.50 for households with two servants and members over ten years old paying 25 cents for the season. Tickets are nontransferable and sold by authorized agents. Camp begins August 7, 1884. Also reports on Lincoln County school funding by the County Superintendent, detailing 64 schools, monthly costs, tax needs, and state distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennington
J. W. McNen
Sec
Board of Supervisors
Lincoln County
Corporation of Brookhaven
Copiah County
Lawrence County
Pike County
Janne
Brookhaven
BELCO
Market House Ordinance Regulates Butchers in Brookhaven
Local bylaw tightens stall rules at the Market House in Brookhaven. It bans fresh meat sales outside the Market House within city limits and prescribes fines up to 50 dollars for violations. Stall rents and daily fees are set, with weekly inspections and enforcement by the marshal and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Awerman
Eta Seas Haven
Hrookhaven
Xerape
Wreh
J. B. Drasox
T. Araris
Becty
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Brookhaven Lenter
Dy B. T. Hobbs
Ew — Ovrice—Leailor Baliling
Cherskne St
Jovy
E. Barksdale Ane
Cegieiane
The
New York Times
Cleveland
J.T. Smith
Hinds County
J. P. Powall
Booneville Pleader
Seventh Congressional District
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Bob Hunt
Dan Parker
Ben
Hendricka
Chandler
Department of Service
Binine
Grover Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Stephen B. Elkins
Blaine
Maine
Greely
Arctic
Commodore Schley
Lieut. Greeley
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Ger. Butler
Vicksburg Post
Montgomery County
Zupelo Journal
Democratic Party of
Brother Crawford
London Times
Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Hurd
Morrison
Carlisle
Congress
National Democracy
Robt. J. Alcorn
Yazoo City
Robert J
Barkedale Hill
Jackees
Indiana
William Hass
Keink
Caivago News
van H. Manning
Washington
National Treasury
Manning
Gov. Glick
Kansas
H. F. Johnson
DL. T. Hows
Koblinso
Koblmaan
Knights OF Honor
Com
Ani
Ofa
Stewote
Hennington Camp
Illinois Central Railroad, Inc
Peenn
Heceington
Ordinianos
Sherman
Shriner
Aquino
Bnt
Hein
Kohlman’s
Mile
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Clarksville, Tenn
Sevasion
J. N. Waddel
D. D
J. B. Shearer
J. Cofpman
A. M. JW. Caldwell
A. M
M. D. Massie
Nicholas
Robert Price
Staunton
Virginia
Yous Lapres
WM. A. Harris
Starkville, Miss
Seaeem Fourie
Sinena
J. R. Perkins
Brookhaven, Miss
Chattanooga
Winship
Brookhaven Market
State of
City of
J.B. Drason
Sherman & Davis
Beena
Board of Supervisory of
Beene Rond
J. L. Mil- Lute
Lin
J. L. Mikell
M. Nevels
F. M. Mantis
J.B. Daughtry
Hanover
Germante
Western
Toronto
Steereay and
Etonm
Illinois “Central Railroad
N. Orleans
Broookhaven
Coleman A Yeas
Strong
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