The American Partner Prepares Pearl Offer for Readers
A portion of the readers of The Leket are farmers, many claim farming interests more than we can publish. To accommodate all, we have arranged to provide a Pearl to every subscriber of Tax Leapen who pays the subscription price. The Port Wayne paper lists the price at 21.0 per year. Each farmer in Linen' county may request a sample by applying to the office.
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Mae
Ian Rorone
Port Wayne
Lod
Mississippi Legislature News and Railroading Debates
Mississippi news items detail the Legislature debating the Railroad Supervision bill and biennial elections, with Gov Lowry’s veto praised as beneficial. Reports mention Dr H Heber Newton’s defense, a fatal log-rolling incident at Jasper Martin’s, and a Jackson meeting of colored leaders planned for April 23, 1884. The piece notes death-rate comparisons, political rosters, and candidate strategies across New York New Jersey Connecticut.
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Jewhnson Davis
Wie
HH. Kerxax
Okolona Nintes
Sunday Free Lance
Leavenmarth
Kannae
New York Tribune
Lowry
Wesson
Vauzlehuret
J. L. Power
The
Clarion
Inge
McLeod
Hinds
State Industrial College
Mississippi
Tar Times Democrat
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Alon
H. Heber Newton
North American Review
Matthews and the Copal County political frame
A local Republican caller recounts Matthews as a keen, ambitious figure who once supported Barksdale and aimed for Congress. He notes Matthews would have challenged any opponent if Hill won and predicts he would have pressed hard against Democratic rivals. The piece also touches on party dynamics and a portrait of political intrigue in Copal County.
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Coptah
Congress
Barksdale
Hill
Jane
Jim Mill
Burksdale
Robi
J. Alcorn
Unt
Morris Marks
Internal Revenue Collector
Louisiana
Wm. L Mitchell
Staten Baker
Banks
Jos | Abraus
von) Tyler
Que
Gevaolin
Samlwichet
Hens
Alcorn
Hanks
Coplal County
Senate
General Jackson
Tornado Hits A. and M College. $10,000 Loss Reported
A tornado struck the A. and M College last Tuesday afternoon damaging the dormitory and Professor houses, with barns and a fence carried away. Total loss to the state about $10,000, but no lives were lost. Private property also suffered nearby. Separately, the destruction of Powers Weightman’s large Philadelphia chemical works raised quinine prices. the firm’s loss is estimated at $1,500,000.
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A. and M. College
Powers & Weight Man
Philadelphia
Prohibition Bill Clears Senate Amid Voting Margin
The Copiah Prohibition bill passed the Senate Tuesday by a large vote. An amendment adding Lincoln county and exempting Myles station was stricken. The bill goes to the House for concurrence and takes effect from after May 1, 1885. Governor Lowry sent Railroad Supervision bill No. 2 back to the Legislature with approval, removing many objections from bill No. 1 and providing for supervision.
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Minter
Warren
Lincoln County
Myles Station
Copiahan
Lowry
The One Black Sheep in the State's Parties Debate
The Vicksburg Herald and Vicksburg Post clash over party loyalties in the campaign era. Conflicting editorials mock each other and reference white and black party figures, urging restraint while noting editorials praising or opposing Grant and Tilden amid partisan rhetoric.
An Appreciation To The Brooknaven Leader Editor
A correspondent commends the Brooknaven Leader editor for integrity and courage. The writer praises the paper’s moral tone, willingness to confront wrong, and steadfast stand on principle amid political criticism. Enclosed is subscription price and apology for trespass on time.
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Brooknaven Leader
Taian
Ison
Impeachment Moves Against State Superintendent J A Smith
The House adopted a resolution to form a five member committee to investigate J A Smith State Superintendent of Education for alleged intemperance and improper handling of funds reporting to the House that funds for free public schools were not itemized and vouchers destroyed. The tariff debate is noted as becoming muddled with party platforms and a tariff for revenue only.
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Eb, A. Rowan
Copiah
J. A. Smith
J. Smith
Fire destroys Dunbarton mansion and Col Claiborne’s historic collection
The Dunbarton mansion near the Liberty road burned after a defective boiler, wiping out Col Claiborne and Mrs Claiborne’s historic home. The conflagration swept away manuscripts, relics, and furnishings collected by Col Claiborne over decades, including valuable records of Mississippi’s earliest settlement. Local residents mourn the loss as a public calamity, with many noting the irreparable disappearance of a vast historic archive.
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Dunbaster
Col. Claiborne
Dunbarton
Dunbar
Claiborne
Mississippi
Charity Gift to Hazlehurst Presbytery Celebrated in Brookhaven
A Brookhaven Leader reader recounts a March 4 event where Brookhaven Presbyterians hosted a social gathering featuring songs and fellowship. After the program, gift boxes were sent to the Hazlehurst manse containing dry goods, linens, clothing, tableware, and canned provisions. The donor’s pastor notes the gifts reflect Christian love and gratitude, praising the ladies who organized the event and all participants as a grand success.
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Hazienvust
Brookhaven
Christ
Bookhaven
Questor
Brooklaven
Hazlehurst
W. B. Bixncuam
Local Brookhaven Store Sells Bargain Goods
F H Hartman of Front Street Brookhaven Mississippi advertises rock bottom prices on boys youth and men clothing boots shoes hats caps and dry goods groceries. Call to inspect goods and prices before buying elsewhere. January 31.
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F. H. Hartman
Front Street
Brookhaven
Miss
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