Local notices and political announcements in Mississippi district race
Announcements name J B Greaves for district attorney and Wald Summers for Lincoln County treasurer, plus W Price and W Maxwell for Lincoln County assessor candidates. The roundup mentions Magnolia school concert, Merid ian chess win by Maenn’s players, J L Peadro for secretary of State, and other local political notes, with court and legislative updates.
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OK County
Wald
Lincoln County
W. ©. Price
J. L. Peadro
Quitman County
Joseph W. Power
F. M. Runnells
The
Meridian Evening Star
Goy Longino for the Senate
Mississippi Governor Longino announces candidacy for the U S Senate to begin March 4 1905 succeeding H D Money. The piece praises his administration highlighting debt free finances new industries education and criminal law enforcement while urging support from voters. It notes endorsements and contrasts with rival candidates and outlines projected gains for the state.
Fox opens gubernatorial campaign at Biloxi
Hon A F Fox announced his candidacy for governor at Biloxi last Saturday night, saying he acted under appeals from the bench pulpit and plow handles and denying any factional backing. The Leader expresses no favor for his bid but warns Mississippi faces a political crisis if he is not elected, condemning insinuations linking him to Edgar Wilson.
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Mr. Fox
Vardaman
Longino
Messrs
Noel
Critz
Naece
A. F. Fox
Biloxi
Moses
Longino Declares Candidacy for U S Senate from Mississippi
Governor A L Longino announces candidacy for the United States Senate beginning March 4, 1905. He defends his record as governor praising equal rights, growth in capital, and orderly law, and calls for unity beyond sectional strife as Mississippi seeks progress and prosperity. Jackson March 7 1903. The Board of Supervisors of Hinds county has completed a 75000 court house and will build a 9000 jail.
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Board of Supervisors
Hinds County
Worthy of Israel's Name Plea for Ostracised Orphans
Rabbi Jacob S Raisin pleads for a widowed Gentile mother in Port Gibson whose two orphans were barred from public schools despite a prior court victory. He urges local boards of education and religious leaders to protect the children’s rights and treat them as brothers, warning of future consequences if prejudice endures.
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Port Gibson
Raisin
Hoy
Jacob S. Raisin
Prohibition Committee Names Nine member executive panel
State Prohibition chairman Dr. L. T. Fitzhugh announces a nine member executive committee to lead the constitutional and statutory prohibition campaign and fund raising. Members include Fas L Brame Jackson W B Walker W A Henry Yazoo City Dr W T Lowrey Clinton Rev B C Trigg Greenville B T Hobbs Brookhaven Rev T M Evans Golfport Rev F L McCue Jackson Mrs A H Longino Jackson.
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L. T. Fitzhugh
Fas L
Brame
Jackson
W. B. Walker
Aberdeen
W. T. Lowrey
Clinton
W. A. Henry
Yazoo City
B. C. Trigg
Greenville
B. T. Hobbs
Brookhaven
T. M. Evans
Golfport
F. L. McCue
A. H. Longino
Appointment of Chief Justice A H Wepien to Mississippi Supreme Bench
Gov Lon igno selects Chief Justice A H Wepien as his own meger on the supreme bench, honoring his years as a stalwart in the court. Wepien has long been regarded as one of Mississippi's great jurists, past or present.
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A. H. Wepien
Gov. Lonigno
Sauertbet
Ey Oe
Mississippi
Scott's Emulsion: a nourishing fattening tonic
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a rich restorative for invalids convalescents and weak children. It claims it fattens the body and strengthens bone flesh blood and nerve, suitable for those unable to eat meat bread or milk alone.
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Scott
Mississippi News Column Chronicles Local Happenings
A Mississippi column reports deaths and updates from Jackson and throughout the state. Notables include R. J. Mallett’s death in Jackson, Fayette’s new courthouse and jail fence, Gen Stephen D. Lee ill at Hot Springs, Robt. B. Mims named president of the Mississippi Bank and Trust Co., and the American Cotton Oil Co. purchasing Capital Fertilizer Co.’s plant in Jackson. The Mississippi Baptist Press Association gathers in Biloxi on the 18th. The Supreme Court decision allows osteopaths to practice without medical licenses. J. H. Price of Magnolia replaces Judge Terrall during illness. Bishop Galloway to preach Millsaps College commencement May 31. W K E Thompson to preach Belhaven College. Greenwood poised for a $50,000 wagon factory under Longstaff Wagon Co. Butler Ellis Jones dies in Forest from wounds inflicted by Anse McLaurin. Annie Armstrong of Baltimore promotes Southern Baptist work in the state. E. T. Oglesby kills Stella Madden at McHenry after warrants for unlawful house running. Marshall County plans a hangings festival on April 10 with David Logan, Charles Strickland, and Solomon Glascow to be hanged. James Burns appeals to the Supreme Court. Whit Owens case reversed again. ongoing murder case of Hamp Williams. February rainfall totals set a record. March outlook dark. Confederate veteran groups plan June events in Jackson, including corner-stone laying for the State Capitol. H. Clay Sharkey heads the committee. The Burt Rifles flag from Hinds County is turned over to the state historical department.
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R. J. Mallett
Jackson
Fayette
Stephen D. Lee
Hot Springs
Robt. B. Mims
Mississippi Bank and Trust Co
American Cotton Oil Co
Capital Fertilizer Co
Mississippi Baptist Press Association
Biloxi
Supreme Court
Hayden
J. H. Price
Magnolvia
Terrall
Bishop Galloway
Millsaps College
W KE. Thompson
Memphis
Belaven College
Greenwood
Longstaff
Wagon Co
Ellis Jones
Forest
Anse McLaurin
Jones
Annie Armstrong
Baltimore
Southern Baptist Convention
E. T. Oglesby
Stella Madden
McHenry
Marshall County
David Logan
Charles Strickland
Solomon Glascow
Williamsburg
James Burns
Burns
George Walters
Pearl
Tati River
R. R
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Carthagenian
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Leake
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J.H . Neville
Attala County
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Keele
Keeley Mn
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
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H. Sasser
W.H. Penn
Monticello
Sno'Sdcono Sraaers
QouLke Commercial College
New Orleans
Boulé College
GRO, Soule & Sond
Kodol
E. C. Dewitt , CO
Chicago
E. Grafton Drug CO
Brookhaven Drug CO
Price Drug Company
AT Price Drug Co.’S
J. C. Boadgiee
Fanmers
Kjork Brookhaven, Miss
Bucks Yerger
Clarks- Idale
Whit Owens
United Confederateeterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
State
H. Clay Sharkey
Burt Rifles
Hinds County Company
Confederates
Historical Department of the State
Richard R. Ledbetter
Kies Alice Hilzheim
Byron Lemly
J. L. McCaskill
James Tripp
T. C. Catchings
Thomas Helm
H. L. McGehee
R. F. McGill
B. M. Sent
Samuel Carter
James Mead
William Tidwell
William Sanders
Oltenburgy
Henry Chrismas
the Commercial Bank of
J. W. McGrath
Louis Cohn
FF. Becker
Baggett
Asst
J.J. Reavers
Lyman Zwirn
Chas. Henck
E. HH
Easterling
HL Cassedy
M. D
Mera TV
MeGi Louis Cohn
Becker
George Bowsky
Dave Cohn
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Long
East Union Lumber & Mfg. Co
Brookhaven, Miss
C.e.grafton Drug CO
JOS. Connelly & Son
James F. Allard
St. Lous, Ite
Pada Rotetell
Brookhavey
Miss
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