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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
2
The Clarion-Ledger notes Congress prospects for Gen. Catchings and Gen. Barkdale in the 6th district while praising anti corruption efforts. It lists Democratic and Republican delegates to the Constitutional Convention, nominations by counties, and local judicial appointments. Also mentions the State Prohibition Convention in Jackson and Baptist State Convention in Columbus.
A thoughtful defense of moral foundations in constitutions and laws argues that corruption through saloons lotteries and gambling undermines state authority. It calls for banning these institutions to cleanse politics protect society and secure safer schools and homes. It cites Mississippi issues including a Louisiana Lottery power and Treasurer embezzlement cases to illustrate broader risks to governance.
The State Prohibition Convenes in Jackson next Tuesday July 1st as a decisive gathering. Prohibitionists have long urged constitutional prohibition but faced a white voter majority blocking amendments. With delegates leaning pro prohibition the convention could push for constitutional change and seek federal action to uphold court decisions. The event promises a large turnout and a strong push to influence senators and legislation.
The Floaterial Convention for Lincoln and Jefferson meets at Union Church next Saturday January 28. The Leaner urges Lincoln delegates to exhaust all honorable means to secure the nomination of Dr. R. R. Applewhite, arguing the best man should be chosen without county bias and urging unity if Applewhite is the most capable candidate.
Donald S. Parker, alias Donald S. Pump, once sought in Tupelo for forgery, arrived with Sheriff Oglesby and was identified by numerous witnesses in Hattiesburg. He wears the forged clothing, contemplates August trial, and seeks bonds while letters reach relatives. Tupelo notes two editors nominated for Constitutional Convention, with twelve others named.
A Democratic mass meeting in Franklin County Mississippi on June 16 1890 elected R S Newman chair and Chas E Williams secretary. Delegates were chosen for the State convention in Jackson and for the congressional convention in Hamburg. G S Dodds won the party’s nomination for Congress from the district. Proceedings endorsed organizing county party clubs and publishing the record in local papers.
The 1890 Acts volume runs 808 pages plus contents, exceeding prior sessions by 104 pages. General laws span about 190 pages, counties and cities 500 pages, three town charters 76 pages, and twenty railroad charters about 200 pages. Forty two acts restrict liquor sales. Editors urge codification to curb bloated legislation. one act could cover many corporations.
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