Editorial Roundup on Politics and Race in the South
The column surveys census funding debates and a range of Southern political topics. It notes a proposed pension stance for ex slaves, mentions the Vicksburg Test backing Nicholls for VP, and hails Blaine as a South ally. It covers convention leadership, Alliance Manufacturing, and gubernatorial voices, with pro prohibition and constitutional convention cautions. It mentions Capt. Tillman’s farmers' leadership, college notices, and local board votes on railroad grants and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance
A & M College
Anguat
R. FP. Holloway
Winona
Chrisman
Fhonpoon
Hattiesburg
Covington County
T. R. Stockdale
Muriath” Halstead
Louisiana
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Nicholls
South
Blaine
Natchez
Clinton
I. F. Sproles
Jackson
J.T. Buck
Auld
T. Brown
Kosciusko
Trenanier
Alliance Manufacturing Company A
Canton
Perry County
Stockdale
Congress
Golf & Ship Island Railroad
Hon. T. 8
Ford
Capt. Tillman
Farmers’ Movement
South Carolina
Central Female Institute
Dixie
Hooker's Renomination In Doubt Amid City Turmoil
In Jackson Mississippi a chaotic scene surrounds Hooker's bid for renomination as local factions clash over leadership and withdrawal from the party. The uncertain future of the campaign prompts calls for unity and a reevaluation of strategies before the upcoming electoral period.
Proposal for Levee District Rule by Constitutional Board
The Levven urges a Constitutional Convention to create an elected levee board with full jurisdiction over levee matters, removing them from Legislature. It argues a separate district board would avoid extra sessions, reduce state expense, and curb Delta representation tied to negro population while aiming for perpetual white supremacy. What have McNeily and other Delta representatives said in response?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levven
Morever
Legislative Department
The New South Stirs Mississippi Spirit and Leadership
In a period echoing Civil War memory, Mississippi figures including Morgan Hooker Allen and Starkdale, linger in state while bills on reform and anti lottery loom. A Mississippi Convention history spans 1817 to 1868 with talk of a sixth session in Jackson next month as Beacons of progress rise in South. The piece praises Southern resilience, literature, industry, and the role of women, foreseeing a prosperous, unified South led by brave minds and strong hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Morgan
House
Hooker
Allen
Starkdale
Washington
U.S
Adams County
Red
Jackson
Hinds County
Congress
Onyen
Amerijen
America
Comerce
Southland
Rome
South
New South
Jefferson Davis
Lislike
Menry Grady
Mississippi College
C. V.I
Our
Major Govan for a Model Confederate Statue
The statue for the monument now under construction will crown Maj. Geo. M. Govan, Secretary of State, chosen as a representative rebel soldier. A five foot statue will rise to a 50 foot four inch monument, with Whitehead the contractor aiming to finish by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Govan
Maj. Govan
Whitehead
Clarion-Ledger
Very Light Vote in County Election and Frugal Returns
A small turnout in a county election, mainly due to Democratic nominees facing no opposition. Voter totals listed for delegates and precincts show minimal participation, with commentary that many citizens are indifferent to franchise rights. Include notices about local sales pitches and medicinal ads interspersed in the same era page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teesday
I. LI. Maldrow
Mair
Pat Henry
Yee
Floater
R. H. Thompson
Bel
J.B. Chrisman
Old Court House
Warren's
Bogue Chitto
Good Water
Fair River
McClendon's
Adams
Lord's Mill
Vanglan’s
East’s
Caseyville
Aege
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Brookhaven
B. T. Mobbs
Bao
Oren Lender
Cherie
Action Arate
Histric State Senate
Holmes
Taylor
Panola
Carter
Perry
Menderhall
Simpson
Thompson
Lizeely
Powell
Lauderdale
Ube
Miss
Daly
Madison
Harkedate
Asni
Subic
Hawker
Cer
Constitutional Convent
L. T. Carlisle
Clay County
Mies M. Ida White
Hourton
West Point
Memphis
Frank Johnston
the New South
Deftersn Dowie
Feery Gragy
Fra
Fay
Idi Prramers
Major Govan
Olrianna
Sam
R. Siikrman
Sears
Dr. King
Dr.Kings
Bucklen
TP. T. Meade & Co
Gate Botanic Media Elite
Isbettort
Whitworth Female College
Conservatory OF Music and Art
Conservatory of Music
L. T. Fitzhugh
A. M
W.B. Murrah
D. D
Blue Mountain
M. P. Lowrey
Blue Mountain Male Academy
Hi Female College
McNelean
Gins
Thor
Alwust
Sherman & Davis
Brogkhaven
W.P
L. H. Baggett
Brookhaven, Miss
Charles Chrisman
W. Hoskins
Brookhaven Machine
Front ST
Animetine
Beaver Falls
Lenv
Promptu
Grove
Stinson
Meade & Martin
ART + GALLERY
Shiloh
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