Democratic Executive Committee Meets in Brookhaven on June 18
The Democratic Executive Committee of Lincoln schedules a meeting at an office in Brookhaven on Saturday June 18 to transact business and urges full attendance. The list of committee members is printed, noting several names and a local base lawyer N. J. Saeed. The Meridian Reform Club donates 500 dollars for prosecutions, and local news covers an assassination attempt on A. A. Russell of Lawrence county, plus a note on I. O. O. F district 3 appointment and a marriage between J. W. Bailey and Ella Murray.
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Democratic Executive Committee of
Lincoln
T Ainy
Brookhaven
Meridian Reform Club
Hamilton
A. A. Russell
Lawrence County
Applewhite
Summer
Marion
Tesday
Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson
Clark
Cannon
Rom
Spurlock
Mears
C. R. Dale
D. M. Lee
Columbia
Hamilton Gambrell Case Prompts Adjournment and Public Scrutiny
The Hamilton Gambrell murder case resumes next Tuesday after a lengthy hearing with 216 witnesses. Jurors consider witnesses contradicting the carriage tale as testimony shifts. bail decisions favor Hardy and Albrecht while Col. Hamilton faces a writ of habeas corpus. Senatorial candidates Applewhite and Summer stir political debate amid editorials denouncing partisan bias.
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Hardy
Peyton
Albrecht
Wiley P. Iarshaw
John H. Martin
Ene
Jorge Peyton
Col. Hamilton
Gambrell
Hamilton
Eubanks
Stamilton
Nellie Dinkins
Jing
Halllwon
Clinton
Winter
Jayne
Asher
Lewis
Cpurser
Jones
Weir
Inter State Commerce Law Debate Draws Rail Freight Fire
The New York World cites enemies of the Inter State Commerce law predicting ruin for major mill markets if long and short haul rules stay. Editorials urge cutting noncompetitive railway practices, arguing rail magnates should not control where manufacturing proceeds and prices.
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New York World
Millencer Philadulphia
One Thing Lacking in Brookhaven Military Sentiment
The Vicksburg Herald mocks a Brookhaven rumor about a Hamilton Guards military company. It declares Brookhaven has no such unit and denies the town’s public support for Col. Hamilton, urging readers to trust the citizens’ meeting proceedings from last Saturday night for the real sentiment.
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Hobbs
Brookhaven
Col. Hamilton
Hamilton Guards
Vicksburg Herald
Charley
Noted Editorial Clash Over Ex Parte Testimony
A debate on ex parte testimony follows a Clarion critique of the Gambrell coroner's verdict. Coverage notes the Leaver's accusation, defense of accuracy by judges and lawyers, and reader interpretation by nonprofessionals. Also announced is Will Cannon as candidate for Circuit and County Clerk in Copiah County, highlighting his deputy tenure and office reforms.
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Baooxhaven
Clarion
R. D. Gambrell
Jackson Clarion
Hamilton
Will C. Cannon
Circuit and Chancery
Lawrence County
Gambrells Assassins-Who They
A Mississippi corruption dossier names Gambrell Hamilton Tramiston and allies in a broad conspiracy tale. It alleges whisky links, penitentiary ties, and political manipulation across factions, with accusations against Lowry aides and press figures.
From Away Back Col Nugent Testimony Faces Hamilton
Col Nugent's testimony exposes Hamilton as both a confidant of assassins and a gambler. Capt Tobin testifies of a sixties card game dispute ending with Hamilton stabbing him three times after a fall, as described in the Pica yune.
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Col. Nugent
Hamilton
Capt
Tobin
Steamboatman
The
Picayune
Our View on Mississippi Government Dovetailing
Just Our View argues that if Mr. Cleveland appoints Senator George for Justice Wood and Gov Lowry appoints Maj Yarksdale for Senator George Mississippi would lead the supreme bench the cabinet and the U S Senate. The writer calls this a splendid dovetailing that would delight everyone.
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Mr. Cleveland
Senator George
Justice Wood
Gov. Lowry
Maj. Yarksdale
George
Mississippi
Supreme Bench
Cabinet
U.S. Senate
Port Gibson
End to Bone Scraping Promises Health From Electric Bitters
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Ill credits Electric Bitters with curing a eight year sore on his eye and avoiding bone scraping or amputation. He says he used three bottles of Electric Bitters and McKlen's Arnica Salve to restore his leg and health. Prices listed: Electric Bitters fifty cents a bottle and Arnica Salve two dollars per box.
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Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
Bocklen
I. T. Meade
Senator George Views on the Lion Law in 19th Century Letter
A Vaiden Journal letter from Jackson Mississippi dated April 22 1870s discusses mortgage validity on growing crops. J Z Gronok states growing crops are not subject to judgments or levies, cites Section 1764 of the 1880 Revised Code and a 1886 act repealing Section 1358.
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Vaiden Journal
Jackson
Mres
Jno
Cunlingham
Gestiewes
Soewer
Cnde
Stoo
J. Z. Gronok
Lawrence County Notes and Natives Headlines
Lawrence County notices report visits to Waxahachie Texas and Texas business tied to the Cooper estate. Local candidates for Representative named Dan son Tennison Sith and Dawson. Rain improved crops while farmers express cautious optimism amid candidacy chatter and school term planning. Gambrell assassination denounced in Franklin County with strong public call for law enforcement. donations to support prosecution. Eye glasses restored by Mr Hawkes. Alligator eggs misidentified as petrified eggs displayed at J R Perkins Hardware Store.
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