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Governor faces test on murder case and public justice
The article reviews Lincoln county capital cases from 1902 including execution plans for John Sasser, Governor Longino's potential commutations, and public debate over due process. It notes petitions and the role of officials and judges, with broader context on state prosecutions and legislative notes.
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Lincoln County
Ernor
Sames
Longino
John J. Sasser
Thomas Lard
Court House Yard
Brookhaven
Board of Supervisors
Mississippi
Supreme Court of
State of
John Sasser
Miss
Said
Court House
Applewhite
Prudential
Sasser
Jackson
Treasury
Legislative Investigating Committee
Raiford
Phil. A
Legislative Committee
Hinds County
Powell
Bush and
Armistead
L. F. Montgomery
Montgomery
Greaves
Ina
Senate
House
Boards of Supervisors
Penitentiary Investigating Committee
Alcorn A. and M. College
Board of Trustees
Mississippi National Guard
Statehouse
Capitol Grounds