Editorial notes mix in Mississippi politics and society
Editorial notes note Moor prefers Blaine over Arthur for president and discuss democracy and fair counting. Items include Tilden and Hendricks named on a state newspaper masthead, an independent candidate Mr. M. K. Mister in the fourth district, a near-fatal assault on J. R. Cannon near Starkville, Republicans at Chicago, and Southern delegates resisting Arthur. Also mentions a Durant Holmes county nominating convention, Dr. S. D. Muse’s automatic farm gate, wolves in Wilkinson county, a smallpox threat, University of Louisiana commencement, Belford’s Confederate soldiers home bill, Bridges Twins at Wesson, Ferdinand Ward jailed in New York, Muldrow and Money cited, Vicksburg’s $75,000 bid for the State Female College, and plans to manufacture paper from bagasse in New Orleans.
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8. D. Muse
Monticello
New Orleans
Wilkinson County
Belford
Colorado
Fredricksburg
Little Bridges Twins
Wesson
Litttlells
Ferdinand Ward
Orin
Warns & Grant
Ludlow Street
County Representation Dispute Appeals for Vigilance
A desolate memorandum condemns the reapportionment plan as biased toward central counties. It laments diminished shared representation for eastern and southern districts and urges Democrats across regions to remain vigilant. The note claims disproportionate gains and warns the issue is not settled.
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Lincoln
One of the Strangest Storm Freaks at Beauregard
A confused account links a Beau regard storm event to Miss G W Garrett near Monticello. Report notes a recovered iron rail from a riverbank along the torn river path, tied to a past tornado that damaged Georgetown and killed three negros, and injured Mayor Moody family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauregard
Beauregard and Wesson
G. W. Garrett
Monticello
Georgetown
Beauregal
Moody
Garreth
Tornarty
Samuel Bagents Acquitted in Murder Trial
Samuel Bagents, whose murder case against Bentonville Taylor in Lawrence county circuit court stretched over several terms, was found not guilty after a lengthy trial. Attorneys A C McNair and C Chrisman for the defense and District Attorney Huddleston for the state presented arguments late into Friday night, with the jury returning the verdict Saturday after an all but minor docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bagents
Lawrence County
Bentonville Taylor
Bagent
Messrs
A.C. McNair
C. Chrisman
Brookhaven
Huddleston
Bagents
Taylor
Will Renomination Seen For E Barksdale In August
Foregone conclusion that Hon E Barksdale will be renominated by the Congressional Convention in August. Democrats in every county have instructed delegates for him except Copiah where a May convention may instruct for Col Hooker as a courtesy. In the Ward vs Sykes case the Supreme Court stressed fairness and faithful ascertainment of the voters will. Thanks to President Hill for invitation to commence exercises at Parent Loosa Female College with sermon June 5 and graduation June 9.
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E. Barksdale
Copiah
Col. Hooker
Barksdale
W.B. Ward
E. L. Sykes
Monrove County
Chalmers
Supreme Court
Alonzo Hill
Parent
Loosa
Ala
Dy. J. J.D. Renfroe
Our Trip to Lawrence in Monticelly Town
The writer visits Monticelly in Lawrence County for court week. Judge Mayers and District Attorney Huchitestun preside as Sheriff Cannon and Clerk Watts prepare, with Weathersby assisting during illness. The grand jury, led by Fr. Lawrence, plans to focus on minor offenses, praising improved lawfulness since Selah’s removal. The county convention appoints delegates. local businesses and prominent residents are noted as cordial and supportive of Tur Leaver.
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Monlay
Mayers
Huchitestun
Cannon
Watts
Wos
BE. A. Weathersby
Oxford
Fr. Lawrence
McMillan
Selah
Vai
Raton
Colo
Ro Daie & Bro
Louis Cobh
Bishop & Weathershy
Wil
Pio
MiGinnia
AWM
Longino
Go AL Teusisson
New Orleans
Dee S
Bishop & Weathersby
Lawrence Uoi
Tur
Leaver
A. H. Longino
R. Dale
T. M. Beal
Republican National Convention Update and Tilden’s Declination
Reports from Chicago describe the Republican National Convention where Blaine Arthur Edmunds and Logan lead, with Henderson elected permanent chairman. A Washington Picayune dispatch says Tilden plans to decline candidacy due to health, with early June expected public declination news.
Minority Report Critiques Copiah Investigation Report
The May priority report on the Copiah investigation argues the Republican majority was partisan and that key witnesses lacked veracity. It says killings and other crimes were not political, disputes Matthews Wheeler stemmed from a personal quarrel, and warns against the Edmunds bill as disfranchising Mississippi.
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Wastuisuvon
Copiah
Senate
Seustes Saulsbury
Jonas
Vance
Pugh
Wallis
Fortner
Burnett
Matthews
Wheeler
Mississippi
Snl
The Lincoln County Democratic Meeting and Delegates
The notes describe a Lincoln County Democratic Executive Committee meeting at the sheriff’s office, chaired by H Thompson. Delegates to state and congressional district conventions were selected, with lists by beat and county at large, plus resolutions including delegating representation based on past election results and supporting Governor Robert Lowry.
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Lincoln Cauty
Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson
H. Thompson
J. P. Sessions
Chiles
Appleyhite
Hollis
Parsythe
Che Bieal Press
Cael
Tin Thelarde
Connie Bee
Heain Ear
Seastitia
A. Lewenthal
A.W. Swath
Anding
Kookhaven
J.P. Sessa
McGrath
FW. Mirtin
C. Syed
Bewenthaly
Dahiala
T. Burn
Caseyvillie
eUiles
Macedodal
Oh Nerten
KW. Caletiler
J. B. Svasions
Tanatien
Marion
Ani Gentiath
Kent ' Seamois
A. Lewenthal Jr
Selegattes
W. Sinirhy
T. J
Whinnysen
TE. Cooly
Alirinates
Beatty
W. Martin
M. Girautt
Sir Collins Beathor
We Chisholm
O. W.bastocling
Wo Martin
Neil Brown
J. W. Maxwell
RR. Applewhine
Barksdale
A. Lewenthal, Jr
Lincoln County
Robert Lowry
J. F. Sessions
Brookhaven
A-Lewenthal
Postpane
Sensland Aie Bor
Applewhite
Sessions
W Martin
A W Smith
A Norton
Jt East
AW Calender
W Easterling
R Amplewhith
V. Nays
A_ Lawenthal, Jr
WP Farr
M Anding
J KE Chiles
Prentias Baie
Joly Allred
Wow Melaurin
A Lawenthal, Jr
R K Applewhite
Alue Town
Democratic Committee Meets at Franklin County Courthouse
The Franklin county Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse on the first of May to appoint delegates for the forthcoming 7th Congressional Convention. G A Guice and Probe were appointed as initial delegates, with two delegates from each supervisor district named to attend. Delegates listed include J W Godbold, M C Johnson, Alvin Dromgoole, L I Boyd, H A Magee, KR Webb, J Magee, J W Hevting, John G King, and J H McGehre. John Tucker chaired. Ald Donn served as secretary.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Franklin County
Merhog
Court House
Dan Slety
Peotiy Te Nel
Dd. Probe
J. WL. Godbold
M.C. Jotnson
Alvin Dromgoole
L. I. Boyd
H. A. Magee
KR Webb
KR Webb. Beat 1—Dielge To A. Magee and J. W. Hevting
John G. King
J. H. McGehre
Rachel
Barksdale
Lenore
Summer School Menu Items and Goods For Both Sexes
Unclear OCR fragment lists items and meals for a summer school program for both sexes. Mentions meals, sugars, textiles, and various goods with garbled measurements. Contains stray phrases like red and white goods and salted items. overall difficulty determining a coherent event or period.
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Ite
M. K. Mister
Grenada
J. R. Cannon
Starkville
Chicago
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Durant
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Sabin
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iLea
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Geo
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Henderson
Missouri
Tilden
Washington
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Ttia
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Copiah Investigating Committee
Hayes
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Misa
Minnie del Tior
Mie Riehlman
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Mr Woop
Ena
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T. Hans
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Prorockarns
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Franklin
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Miller
Aimost
Hiram Cassedy
Mitriet
Cagserly
Otter
Swayne
Ridley
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Calli
Pnp
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Julie Ysstyr
Elis
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Brookhaven Market
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A. TD. Cuanp Lee
J. B. Daughtry
Miss
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Phenix
Ieaklyn
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Germania of
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Monroe Carlisle
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Ada
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John W. Hoon
Martin
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Mater & Co
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Llinois Central Railroad
Guerg Suierh
S. Unlewine
Jue
New
Aien
Kentucky University
Lexington
Leark
Retiatrix
Poe Haine
Isan Wiliparvicoy Smith
Cesington Ky
FeeRyas
Meee
C.K Walt
Muntivee
Mins
Aaron Blackwell
Tan, Ele
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Renilenes Uyon
Abd Emmipntion
Wall Intl
Aie E
Lee
Samuel Neal
Montive Iy B. Fi
Tersimen
Jasper A
Lawrence Et Busse
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H.C. Kerk
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Mme
Rosa Reynoir
St. Sin Oren
Steve
Aif
Berlin
P. Maloney
D. D. Ss
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Wenth
Spencer & Lewenthal
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Toagenta
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