War ren politics and Stone drive Mississippi party scene
The Lawrence County mass meeting backs Stone for governor as Democrats split resources. News notes Sam Jones sermons anger editors Clarion Ledger and Copiah Signal. Meridian report hints Governor Stone on first ballot with Lauderdale delegation split, Gen. Lee withdrawal reshapes race.
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Meridian
Times- Democrat
Gen
Lee
Gov
Stone
Lauderdale County
Clarion-Ledger
Copiah Signal
Stone and Cameron Duel for Mississippi Governor Nomination
The article outlines a split among Democrats with Gen. SD Lae withdrawing leaving Stone and Cameron as the principal contenders. It lauds Stone for steady leadership during crisis and debt, while detailing Cameron as a strong, ethical farmer and rising political figure. The piece endorses Stone but vows support for Cameron if he secures the nomination, and notes Democratic Convention cautions and related party measures including the Alliance Bagging Factory and delegate selection guidance.
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State
Cannan
SD. Lae
Stone
Cameron
Guv
Lharest
Mississippi
Ropronel
Gassat
Simapicion
Tinaveistrin
Tennessee Line
Gulf
Waters
Johan M. Stone
Phen Fotteat Trust
John R. Cameron
Tie
Madison County
Hie
Delta
Deer Creek
Madison County Pair Association
Tle
A. & M. College
Ile
Lravek
Whitworth Hoskins and McLean faces on murder and conspiracy
Whitworth, Hoskins and McLean remain jailed on multiple indictments for murder and conspiracy. Whitworth and McLean filed for habeas corpus returnable before Chancellor Trigg, seeking bail next Tuesday week. Also listed are changes in Mississippi fourth class postmasters and cross-party notes on Calhoun’s governorship bid.
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Ivey
Whitworth
M Muurder
Aston
Henry McCarty
McLean
Hoskins
Washington
Whitworth and
McLeean
Trigg
Mississippi
Black Hawk
Carroll County
Mollie E. Harper
J. B. Garrett
Clinton
Hinds County
Everett T. Sorkley
G. M. Lewis
Monticello
Lawrence County
C. ©. Elvers
W.F. Melnuis
Raymond
Et County
D. J. Buckley
Edith Baker
Steen’s Creek
Rankin County
James T. Cooper
W. C. Ellis
Summit
Pike County
W. E. Collina
Vicw
R. P. Goabold
Terry
Gen Lee Withdraws From Governor Race At Starkville
Gen Stephen D Tee withdraws from the gubernatorial contest at the solicitation of the Ac & M College Board, remaining head of the institution. The move eases the political field, with Gen W T Martin pledging to aid in placing capable Democrats in state offices and promoting education, capital, and orderly progress.
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Ac & M. College
Stephen D. Tee
Lee
W.T. Martin
Lincoln County Democratic Executive Committee Proceedings
The Lincoln County Democratic Executive Committee met on a Tuesday in June 1889 with KR Applewhite as chairman and A Lewenthal Jr as secretary. They appointed managers for the primary, set ticket rules requiring candidate deposits, and adjourned to July 10 1889.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Lincoln County
KR. St. Applewhite
A. Lewenthal, Jr
Tee
Montgomery
Leine Sin Lawbright
J. G. Seastons
Brookhavens
Alred
Beit
Democratic Party
Brookwaves Lavin
KR. R. Applewhite
Seely
K. W. T. Vite
W A
Lewismar
Reduced Rates to State Prohibition Convention Nook Haven Miss
Notice from Nook Haven Mississippi dated June 24 1889 announces that delegates from the state will be transported to the State Prohibition Convention in Jackson on Tuesday July 2 at one third fare. Delegates must pay full fare at origin and obtain a certificate from the railroad agent, countersigned by the convention secretary, to qualify for excursion return fare. Certificates must be shown within 24 hours after adjournment.Secretary Hopes Executive Committee.
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Nook Haven
Miss
Blackson
Jackson
Question of tare and cotton bagging justice
The Vicksburg Herald argues that cotton producers must insist tare on bagging matches covering weight. It criticizes exchanges, factors, and Liverpool for delaying fair practice, urging refusal to sell to buyers demanding unjust tare and calling for a standard tied to covering weight.
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Wheel and Union
Birmingham
New Orleans
New York
Liverpool
Tron
Vicksburg Herald
American Building Association Responds to Rumor in Summit
The Minneapolis based American Building and Loan Association with a Summit branch denies fraud rumors spread via a Times-Democrat telegram. President P Rexpert states deposits of 100000 with Wisconsin State Treasurer and plans to deposit 400000 in mortgages with the State Auditor once laws take effect. The Brookhaven Leaver notes Judge Calhoun praise and warns against party forgery.
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Summit Sentinel
N. C.times-Democrat
American Building and Loan Association of
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Summit
Ben T Hilborn
Minneaplis
Minn
Ben Hilborn
Sumimit
Mins
Times-Democrat
Wisconsin
P. Rexpert
American B. & L. Association
Soldier Says Stone Was Easy To Find During Duty
An old soldier recalls there was never trouble locating Stone when duty called. Lawrence County reports no Circuit Court in July, with no business. Prohibition features are minimal.
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Lawrence County
State Wide Disorder and Local Roll Calls in Mississippi
A collage of 1880s Mississippi items reports shaken state issues over mad dogs in Derant, county fairs in Madison, real estate surges in Wilkin son, and mayoral resignations in Ellisville. It notes party activity in Bolivar, a 210000 court horse for Washington county, and upcoming conventions in State Prohibition and Baptist circles. Also covered are crimes, arrests, court actions, and civic plans across towns including Durant, Prent ton, Water Valley, and Jackson with church and school matters, bank plans at Port Gibson, and public bond discussions for Coffeeville.
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Derant
Madison County
Wilkincon
Ellisville
Bolivar
Washington County
Dr. Carson
Durrant
Prank~ton County
Major Barksdale
Gillsburg Institute
Teo
Joe Jones
Sau
Mississippi
J. F. Sexton
Copilah
Bulldog pants and summer sale at McGrath’s Sons
An assortment at McGrath & Sons features Bulldog pants priced from 1.40 and upward alongside other offerings. The ad promotes gala sales, notes a picnic at Cold Springs, and highlights local notices about an Alum Association address by Hon. R. J. Thompson. It also mentions a legal case over dog impounding and a church formal affiliation for Dr. W. B. Watts.
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R. J. Thompson
the State University
Thompson
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