Brookhaven Leader Opines on State Legislation and Supreme Court Influence
The Brookhaven Leader discusses legislative control, government scope, and the U S Supreme Court ruling impact. It argues for limiting government power to safeguard public safety and notes statistics linking crime to alcohol and spirits, citing cases including Kansas and California. The piece reflects regional concerns and legal philosophy.
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Res Bay
U. S
U S Supreme Court
Stone Ex
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Kansas
Chese Vetadl Tigier Sa- Joona
California
Chris Haneen
Mississippi Prohibition Debate Shapes 1890s Senate Picks
Mississippi political notes discuss legistive choices amid Prohibition battles. Mention of George Walther and Walthall as figures, Hancock County and Vickburg referenced, with calls to elect a capable, independent state leader and concerns over constitutional changes affecting the liquor question and legislative terms.
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Portel States Senate
Walthall
Pie Leon
Collectvil
Amba
United States
Osen Imate
George
Prohibition party gains pace amid Senate stalemate
Farmers and prohibitionists push for independent action as allies resist old party lines blocking a United States Senate seat. Maj. Barkdale and Capt. Burkitt emerge as potential Alliance rivals, with Burkitt opposing Cleveland and backing the Ocala Alliance platform against the Sub Treasury bill and silver coinage.
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George and
Walthall
Alliance
Maj
Barksdale
Frank Burkitt
Barkadale
Capt. Burkitt
U.S
Farmers Alliance
Cleveland
George
Ocala Alliance
Mississippi Alliance conflict over partisan organ in state
A Mississippi Mississippian editorials dispute the Alliance leadership, arguing the Mississippian misrepresents the alliance, calls for a nonpartisan organ, and questions its loyalty to the farmer alliance. Dr W A Hurt praised a nonpartisan Farmer paper as a model for Alliance alignment.
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Harts
Brookhaven
Farmern Alliance
Albaniues
Acd
Albanes
Ite
Yazor
Sab‘Treasury
Avention
Ocala
Pla
Mississippian
Walthall
George
Jund
Cleveland
Congress
Alliance Organ
Olr
Mississippi Alliance
Alliance Legislaion
W. A. Hurt
New Farmer
Alliance
Democratic Party
Prohibition Town Shows 53 Indictments for Liquor Sales
A reader is told that Brandon, Mississippi, once branded a prohibition town, saw 53 indictments by a grand jury for illegal liquor sales. The report mentions Col Frantzy’s hostile stance toward law enforcement, and notes similar indictments in Natchez and Warren County. Also referenced are political letters and debates on the sub-treasury bill and agrarian relief.
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Brandon
Col. Frantzy
Adama
Natchez
Warren County
Grand Jury
Farmers Alliance pledge for unity and labor reform
A distorted colonial style pledge from the Farmers Alliance and Partnership Union advocates unity across labor, agriculture and politics. It calls for nonpartisan governance, equal rights, education, moral improvement, harmony, and charity while condemning monopolies and prejudice, ending with a motto of peace and good will on earth.
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Perpore
Ecphonien
Hard Time Alliance Resolutions and Obituary Note
Resolutions from the Hard Time Alliance urge nonpartisan zeal and support buying local fertilizers, forgiving dues through 1890, and inviting similar alliances in Lincoln County. The Mississippian and other papers are asked to publish them. Also noted is the death of Capt. John Lowry, brother of Gov. Lowry, at Baldwin on Monday.
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Leome
B.C. Wavriac
Ife
John Lowry
Gov. Lowry
Baldwin
Caseyville Notes and Community Happenings
Caseyville notes recount local visits by Prof. O McLaurin and Mr Mulefens and mention prospective nuptials. Rev Dr W Ellia preaches on a moral theme, praising life’s blessings and Scots poet lines. High School activity under Principals Middleton and Davis highlighted, with fire damage to Mr Eastorting’s kitchen and Dr Magee's illness noted. Bertha Bute of Whitworth College performs organ at the Methodist church. local merchants tout Dr King remedies with a satisfaction guarantee.
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W. Ellia
Methodist Church
Yenut
Ant
Mira Mattie
Mira Mattie Peon
Willie Metts
Brookhacen
O. W. Eastorting
W. Magee
Bertha Bute
Whitworth Col
Hor Ee
Isbors Ald
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Pata
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George Dud Walthall
Thikedale
Titekine
Tivat Congress
Faa
Tian
Thay
Minsiasipe Qian
Kew
Gaumbeell
Tay
Tim Hi
Vieksburg
Vieksting
Schaal Noviil
Wal- Wall
Sule
Tieaswiy
Walter Tht
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Rankin County
Kyle
South Dakota
Dyson Browhlys
Copiah County
Cottage
Sam Old Text Books
Wajtile New Text Book Committee
Wal
Dnevehants
Oxford
Lafayette County
He Galser
Rath
Ruth
Siehlt
Limeau
R. D. Fagler
Lawrence County
Fred
Winchester
Sone
Monticello
Des. Teunisson
Cowart
Mr. Fogler
Apprahis
Mgs
Parners” Mutual Benefit Association
Mi Hols
Amber
Clarion-Ledger
Prohibition
The
Booneville Plain Dealer
Houston
Prentiss
Walthall Speaks
Sub-Treasury
Wasttmotox
Messrs
JT. Buckley
Ces Conmmlitin Usitet
Sexark
T Coleman
T. 1
Carroll County Alliance
Hormonts Pense
Whdey
Secretary of the Treasury
Medoa
Anatons
Partners’ Alliance and
Tnndustrial Union of American
Hard Time Alliance
Lincoln
Times
Lowrin
Mika
Pascagoula Democrat Star
Ttare
U. S. Gov't Report
Snadior ‘Ly Pure
Caseyville
McLaurin
Yong
Mule Fens
Mr. Blue
Bruce God Bell
Winartage
Bole
Iit
Roellidl
Scotland High School
W. Bo Middleton
W. W. Davis, Jr
Dr. King
Dr Kings
Boeklen
Lewes
Hal
Williams
Pearl - River Foundry Agricultural Works
Chas
Chartres Street
Iemanianae
Desiny Post Office
Union Street
New Orleans
Brookhaven Foundry and Machine Shop
Jos. Connelly
Charles Chrisman
Hoskins
Brookhaven Machiney
Beaver Falls
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