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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a candidate for Congress, a party reference, and a county but lacks clear names, offices, dates, or locations. The garbled content makes it difficult to identify definite facts or outcomes.
A long tract discusses political alignments in Mississippi with references to Confederate veterans, the Alliance, and debates over constitutional Prohibition. It notes new appointments, crimes, court decisions, and reactions from newspapers, urging unity in the Democratic Party and criticizing sectarian preaching in public life.
The piece urges readers to study Judge Campbell's plan for solving the fee problem and confronting Mississippi's race issue. It warns that negro voter growth could alter political power, arguing white supremacy must be secured through legal constitutional means or federal intervention could override state elections.
A communication proposes deferring levee policy to a newly defined levee district and board elected within the district. Such a board would have full jurisdiction over levee construction and maintenance, removing this subject from the state legislature. It argues delta legislatures currently dominate levee laws and burden hill counties.
The Ripley Sentinel argues for broader clergy representation including Dr. J B Gambrell Bishop Galloway Father Picherit Dr Marshall Rabbi Bien and other pastors at the upcoming Constitutional Convention. It states religion can aid politics and urges choosing able leaders to address race issues on solid, just footing.
An era voice outlines how political and farmer factions clash as lighter men use free papers to sway farmers. It notes the Herald era, the practice of mixing liquor and reform articles, and hints at shifting seats in the press cycle, with calls to influence through readable, injurious copies.
Letter from May 3 1800s Mississippi discusses misrepresentation of Captain Banks stance in Lowndes County local option contest. criticizes whisky drawn negro vote and saloon reopening. asserts Democrats supported high license. urges peace until constitutional convention and a successor to Congressman Private John Allen.
Mississippi press comments on the Constitutional Convention bill praise that delegates should be chosen from the wisest, most patriotic men. Four opponents urge selecting qualified delegates regardless of personal ties, predicting the convention hall will host distinguished citizens and mark a historic Southern turn. Memphis Appeal notes the event could influence Mississippi and possibly other Southern states.
Anthony Thomas was indicted by Smith county grand jury for murdering Lelia Lofton. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to be hanged May 28. A mob seized him at the courthouse, but conservative citizens and officials intervened, breaking the rope and recapturing him. Judges and doctors spoke against mob violence. the case remains unsettled and public sentiment favored law.
J A Casenent of Jackson Mississippi proposes doubling or tripling white votes by basing additional voting power on land and home ownership to preserve white supremacy. He argues the plan is constitutional, non punitive, and would deter negro enfranchisement while preserving property rights and registration.
New Mississippian reports Gov Stone faces limited wartime ration issues as Delta planters and state committees navigate funds and trust. The article asserts the state remains not fully aligned with federal administration, with mentions of Antistoria books and payment firmities behind a cautious venture of doubt.
A vintage ad touts a new discovery claimed to ease coughs colds and chest troubles. It offers trial bottles free at a listed address and promises refunds if unsatisfied, urging readers to try the remedy through personal experience and testimonials.
A historical ad touts Shiloh's Cure as a cure for coughs and consumption with promises of rapid relief. It urges readers to buy the porous master patch via Meade and Martin, claiming over a million sold in the past year and appealing to mothers.
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