Mississippi Prohibition and Governor Contest Reflections
A converted Democratic meeting notes pledge to support nominees at the November election. Reports on Major Barkdale's withdrawal, party unity behind Stone, Lee, Cameron, and Peatherston for Governor, and opposition to liquor traffic. Various editorials praise Governor Stone and critique Prohibition and constitutional convention opinions.
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BR Ape Lewhite
AL Lewentuat
Joe Dale
The
Lawrence County Press
Iee
Major Barksdale
Landerdale
Lee
Barkedale
Major Barkedale
Oorten
Binkding
Dacksall
Ly Jackson
Tiuff & Ship Ishin Railroad Coy
Lauderdale
Iistener
Stone
Cameron
Peatherston
Taylor
Tarkadale
A Lively Corpse And Editorial Exchange In Mississippi Weeklies
A gibing note from the Hipley Sentinel thanks readers for corrections to a report about Brook Leaver and notes a lack of clarity on its source. The piece includes opinions on economic governance and learning funding, plus a list of alternate delegates to the National Editorial Association including Chas Hayes and J S McNeely. It also mentions the Biloxi Merald advocating a ten thousand dollar governor salary and public reaction to a four thousand figure.
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Mississippi
Hipley Sentinel
Brothersiwith
Jake
Miss. Preas Association
Detroit
Chas. Hayes
Columbus Dispatch
McNeely
Greenville Times
W. A. Henry
Yazoo Sentinel
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Enterprise ‘Times
B.T. Hobbs
Brookhaven Leader
W. L. Miretter
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Sam Jones to Lecture in Brookhaven Next Saturday Evening
The famed humorist Sam Jones, described as a genius and master of audience control, will lecture in Brookhaven next Saturday evening after touring Jackson and Wesson. He is hailed for his rich humor, dynamic presence, and touching yet humorous delivery, likened to a blend of Twain and Ward.
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Brookhaven
Sim Dewes
San Jones
Clarion-Ledger
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Dackhen
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Hell
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Bill Arp
Artemus Ward
Josh Billings
Mark Twain
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Jones
Fitzhugh
Whitworth College
James Thewall
Roul Thompson
Thompson
Jefferson
Conemaugh Valley
Clara Chinaman
Beaufregard
Brazil
J. M. Stone
Tishomingo
John St. Caner
Madison
KR. H. Taylor
Panvla
Featherston
Marshall
D. Lee
Rams M. College
Will T. Martin
Adan
Barkedale
Stone
Cameron
Taylor
Lee
Chiisteneted
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Barkadale
Trial delayed in Rising Sun case at Greenville Miss
The Whitworth Hoskin and McLean trial, linked to the Rising Sun tragedy, is postponed to next Friday. The State chooses to try Whitworth and McLean first with a special venire, amid a large courthouse crowd and ongoing defense discussions.
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Miss. Javed
Whitworth
Hoskin
McLean
Hoskins
Mississippi State News Roundup in Madison and Meridian
Multiple items report political races and conventions across counties, including eight sheriff candidates in Ler County and State Senate bids. Notable events include postmaster appointments, jailbreaks by three Black convicts, bank association formation in Jackson, and a Meridian pottery startup. A Lexington murder case verdict is criticized amid jury improprieties.
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Monroe
Mierman Kuhn
Vicksling
Ler County
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Prohibition View: Yellow Fever Winnows Open Saloon Faith
The observer reports that local option in Copiah and Hinds counties reduced crime and liquor, noting fewer indictments and shorter court terms after temperance laws. He argues reform stems from temperance efforts and laments the open saloon as a social curse, even preferring yellow fever to its return. He cites Jackson's election results and gubernatorial contenders as the political backdrop.
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Kelis
Eslitor
Copith
Madison
Yazoo
Copiah County
Friends of Temperance
Jim
Raymond
Hinds
Copiah
Yazoo County
Tam
Sam
Jimmy
Senforce
Prince of Darkness
T. J. Wiarton
Jackson
Miss
Barksdale Withdraws From Mississippi Governor Race
Mississippi candidate Hon BL Barksdale withdraws from the gubernatorial contest to prevent a party deadlock. He cites county convention divisions and a push for harmony, cancels political appointments, and says the move is irrevocable and aimed at party unity.
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BL Barksdale
Mississippi
Barksdale
Democratic Party
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