Seance marks sixth year as advocate for reform in Mississippi
The paper celebrates six years of publishing for reform and independence under its editor, praising supporters and denouncing detractors. It lauds the current Legislature as representative and principled, highlights temperance leaders Dr Geo Tennisson and A F F McGee, and commends the Greenville Democrat for quality journalism. It notes five mile liquor restrictions near Lea Female College at Summit, with bipartisan legislative backing.
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Jnft
Boycot
Macdaill
Geo. A. Tennisson
Lawrence
Pike
Lea Female College
Summit
Mesara
Tennisson
McGee
Messra Crawford
Simmons
Senate
Ford
Love
Amite
Srmumit
Mississippi Farm Leaders Urge State Bureau of Agriculture and Industry
Col Dennett, agricultural editor of the Picayune, urges Mississippi to establish a bureau of agriculture and industry with a well informed journalist leader. The plan includes monthly farmer bulletins, distribution through county superintendents, and a 30000 copy state funded book for farmers at five cents royalty per copy, to educate families and support rural industry.
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Col Dennett
NO. Picayune
Mississippi
Bureau of Agriculture and Induser
Col.Dennett
Flortieuthara Soviety
Missingippi
Tuthi
Aliraitt
Phe
Elye
Voice of Jacob and the Hand of Esau in Local Politics
An unsigned column derides Judge Hiram Cassedy for past party shifts from Democratic to Republican ties and accuses him of aligning with Ames and the “old Republican” bloc. It argues his continued Republican influence betrays Democratic unity and urges a complete divorce or reorganization to support Blaine or Sherman at Jackson and Chicago.
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Jacob
Esau
Hiram Cassedy
State Senate
Bruce
Lamar
United States
Ames
Tts
Pame
The Hamilton Trial Our Solons
The article outlines the early stage of the Gambrell killing trial with a 12-member jury. details on jurors, witnesses, and ongoing proceedings. adds in depth on related legislative actions and political commentary from the Mississippi press, including temperance measures and constitutional debates. The piece reflects the era’s racial composition in juries and broader state political discourse.
Statewide town notes and projects bloom in Mississippi
Jackson county booms unfold with Crystal Springs lettuce and Greenville hotel plans while Tupelo iron foundry, Meridian government building, and Greasyville village rumors frame a busy 19th century state. Indictments loom in Vicksburg, crops expand, and public figures face suits and marriages amid a flood of local developments.
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Jackson County
Crystal Springs
Greenville
Jackson Tae
Tupelo
Meridian
Hinds County
Greasyville
Lee County
Memphis
Water Valley
Voat
Vickshang
Ripley Sentinel
Vicksburg
Kosciuske
The
Star
Mise
Ely
Capitol State Bank
Jackson
Hamilton is Convicted in Mississippi Juror Minds
The Daily Mississippian reports a wide swath of Rankin county and beyond have formed the belief that Jones Hamilton is a murderer. By March 2, public opinion across towns and counties from Brandon to Jackson to Leake and Smith remains fixed on his guilt, despite potential legal avenues.
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Gambrell
Hamilten
Tnet
Crain
Re N. Downing
J. F. Gullilan
Donnell
Anderron McPherson
Linsers
Will Galloway
Jackson
Bishop Gualloway
Roderik Gambrell
Brandon
Jones
Taneilton
Mississippi
Rankin County
Branden
Leake County
Simpson
Smith County
Thom
Himmilton
Houlton
Jones Hamilton
Peyton
Eenbeer
Supreme Court
Jones Hawilton
Daily Mississippian
Governor Lowry and Alliance clash at interview
The Tupelo Journal rebuts a Clarion Ledger account of Governor Lowry’s interview with the State Allies committee. It accuses the Governor of discourtesy toward a body representing Denvo supporters and questions his treatment of the delegation. The Republican Daily Advertiser adds that the Governor sat with the Alliance committee.
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Tupelo Journal
Alliance Committee
Clarion-Ledger
Lowry
Denvo
Editors in pistol duel over paper quarrel injure man
W. St. Broweh, editor of the Woon Times, and Percy Le Moure of Rip Advance clashed with pistols during a quarrel over their papers. Muncy sustained a serious wound, a nearby peddler was struck by a stray bullet, and the fight began in the editors' offices.
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W. St. Broweh
The
Woon ‘Times
Percy le Moure
Rip Advance
Muncy
Commissioner's Sale of Lands in Lin Spa County
The Chancery Court, Felix May clerk, appoints the Commissioner to sell lands described as the northwest quarter of section 24, township 7, range, in Lin Spa County. The sale, to satisfy a decree of 345.50 and costs, occurs on the second Monday, March 12, 1888, at the county courthouse in Brooklin, to the highest cash bidder. John Hawkins place and related parcels are among the properties offered.
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Illinois Central Brailroad
Mpndian
Brookmaven de Natchee Railroad Company
Lincoln Chancery Court
Wid Chancery Court
Lincoln County
Ehoteloek
Hrovistitven
Mississippi
Piblie Atvtion
Meridian
Brookhaven
Natcher Raydroatd
Berige
Hitral
Lin
Cheerie
Sand iMelinian
Roger & Natehez Rail
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Aml Allog
Heookhaved & Natehex Railroad Company
State of
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Meridium
Hrookhaven & Nateheg Railroad Company
Lihawes
J. A
Hexpanson
F. H. Hawton
J. Add
Mins
Broklin
Vent
Lin Spa
John Hawkins
Felix May
Chancery Court
Ail Co
Mompso
Ant Hartman
Feta
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Mixsisxeippian
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Burkitt
Yazoo County
East Mississippi Poultry and Pet Stock Association
BE. W. Crozier
Warren County
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R. J. Scott
Misa Lizzie Parker
Azlehurst
A. A. Lomax
Will D. Cowan
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Gainesville
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