Convention Support and Local Political Ties Across Mississippi
Mississippi political scene focuses on convention appointments and ballot reform. Notices from The New Mississippian and The Clarion Ledger discuss Australian ballot adoption, county conventions, and endorsements for Constitutional Convention delegates including Dodds Sexton and Johnston. The Lauderdale split risks deeper Democratic rifts while Hinds plans another convention. Lead mentions Cap tain Frank Johnston and the Brookhaven Leader praising him as a strong constitutional figure.
Floater Delegate Choice Sparks County Debate
The Lincoln and Jefferson counties debate the selection of a floater delegate to the Constitutional Convention. The editorial backs Dr. Applewhite as the best choice, arguing the nominee should be the most qualified, regardless of county lines, and noting the counties’ ongoing agreement to alternate in floater representation.
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Linenia
Jefferson
Dr. Applewhite
Lincoln
Brookhaven
Fleiter
Princery
Col. Harper
Bint
Inter
Ant
Lincoln Couty
Applewhite
Jeferson
Trist
ER. Applewhite
Senate Passes Original Packages Bill Restoring State Liquor Powers
The Senate approved a measure to restore state authority over liquor traffic, declaring alcohol transported into a state remains subject to that state's laws regardless of original packaging. The vote split leaned Republican 29 to 10 Democrats, with 5 Democrats for and 10 against. A House version mirrored the idea, with plans to substitute the Senate text.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Yeas
Allen
Allison
Casey
Cullum
Davis
Dawes
Dison
Dolph
Edmunds
Hawley
Hiscock
Mitchell
Moody
Morrill
Padcock
Platt
Plumb
Power
Sawyer
Spooner
Stewart
Stockbridge
Washburn
Wilson
Call
Colquitt
George
Pugh
Walthall
Nays
Bate
Blodgett
Cockrell
Coke
Harris
Jones
Arkansas
Turple
Vance
West
Voorhees
Sweeney
Town
House Committee On Commerce
Holmes County Selects Delegation to Constitutional Convention
Holmes county named a three member delegation to the Constitutional Convention. Dr W L Kiern H S Hooker and Hon J G Hamilton compose the group. The report notes that three able men could not be found in Holmes county.
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Holmes County
W. L. Kiern
H. 8. Hooker
J. G. Hamilton
Marching On The Liquor Battle In Mississippi
A Mississippi writer asserts white voters and women unite to end the saloon era. He condemns liquor interests and their allies, predicting an electoral verdict against pro liquor forces on primary day. He argues prohibition cannot be defeated, cites Supreme Court leverage, and defends women reformers led by W C T U.
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Tiler Pinkhaven Lauber
Lownides County
Missisippi
Supreme Court
Congress
Oper
Mississippi
Jesus
Mary
ENO
The New Discovery Promises Quick Chest Relief
The notice urges readers to try a cough and chest remedy, claiming it works after a single trial. It markets trial bottles as free at Meade & Co Ting Stone and stresses guaranteed results and money refinement.
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TT Meade & Ces Ting Stone
E. Bainbridge Monday Esq
Clay Co
Tex
D. L. Wilcoxon
Horse Cava
Adda
Povely
T. T. Meade & Co
Primary Election Low Voter Turnout In Brookhaven County
The Democratic primary in this county drew less than ten percent of voters last Tuesday amid broad political stakes. The vote selected a floater delegate and 40 county convention delegates, with Brookhaven reporting 87 total ballots and results tallied by the Executive Committee.
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L Mwepetsingly
Simatt Voty Caal
Tyeral Prevrnets Heidt
Lincoln
Jackson
Tere
Brookhaven
Court House
Hemmingway in Mississippi Grand Jury Controversy
In a Greenville Democrat dispatch the case against Col. Hemingway escalates as a new grand jury indicts him twice. Bond set at 25000 for each count, defense seeks delays citing alleged bookkeeping errors of ex-treasurer. District Attorney Miller opposes continuance. Judge Chrisman schedules trial for next Monday.
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Jackson
Memphis
Col. Hemingway
Bob Miller
Chapater
Board of Suppervisors
Raymond
Boar
Hinds
Greenville Democrat
Col
Hemingway
Miller
Chrisman
Barksdale
Hooker
Dodds
Chrisman Candidacy for Constitutional Convention Endorsements
Editorials from Commonwealth Greenwood Enterprise Kos einsko Star and Clarion Ledger praise Judge Chrisman as a strong, pure public figure slated to represent Lincoln county. They argue his inclusion would bolster the state’s delegation, lend strength to the convention, and help stamp out agrarianism.
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Judge Chrisman
Commonwealth
Chrisman
Lesse
Greenwood Enterprise
Chia
Koseinsko Star
Lincoln County
Clarion Ledger
Infamous Jottory bill sparks bribery charge in Louisiana
A caustic editorial denounces a pending bill as the brazen bribe of public charity to the legislature and people of Louisiana. It questions statehood pride and warns against accepting the proposal, framing it as an attack on integrity and manhood.
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Louisiana
Jefferson Lincoln Counties candidate seeks joint convention
W. L. Hanren announces candidacy for Mater between Jefferson and Lincoln counties. He notes primaries set July 6 and a convention in Jackson on August 12. He expects constitutional amendments, urges a joint convention to align views, and expresses readiness to declare his full opinions later.
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Chronicle
Lincoln
Jefferson
Jackson
Nakin
W. L. Hanren
Special June July August offer at State Business College
A 15 percent reduction off the regular catalogue price is offered to students enrolling at the State Business College in Meridian Mississippi during June July or August for the fall business course. The college markets the fall term as ideal for quick, practical preparation for good paying jobs, with preparatory study possible in two to three months. Write for special circulars.
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State Business College
Meridian
Miss
Local notes share visits and events in Brookhaven
Louis Fitzhugh of Memphis visits the college while Joe Martz from Jackson stays with his brother Charles E Tae devoters hold a grand ball at Henck's Hall with Swifts Bros. band. Demorest medal contestants meet at Mrs Gambrell's. Wersto Jordan’s infant dies aged four months. Willoughby’s piano acts praised. Prof Heiinges leaves for Cleveland. Local farmers ship beans. Brookhaven sees a week of funerals. editorial urges support for home papers and warns on consumption cure.
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Louis Fitzhugh
Memphis
Joe Martz
Jackson
Charles Etae
Terpsichore
Henck’s Hall
Swifts Bros
Jordan
Willoughby
Heiinges
Cleveland
Ohio
Pitzhugh, Esq
Blut
Capt. Cotten
Smith Bros
Janac
Jesse
Joe
Brookhaven
Willie McLean
McComb City
Robert Martin
Press Convention to be Held on Gulf Coast in 1890
At West Point a committee led by P. K. Mayers and including 8 B. Brown and J. H. Duke will select a Gulf Coast city for the 1890 Press Association meeting. The Yazoo City session directed visits to Gulf Towns to arrange lodging at the lowest daily rates, a new approach the association endorses.
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West Point
Press Association
Pascagoula Democrat- Star
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