The Leader highlights varied 19th century items and notices
The Leader reports a mix of events from May 1 eclipse talk to mine disasters in Utah and Memphis strikes over wax prices. It notes deaths including Professor Comper in Chattanooga and John Knight of Stephenville, plus civic items from New Orleans milk inspection to Vanderbilt University plans. It also covers railroad needs across Mississippi and a note on Gov Parrott’s editorial leadership.
State Democratic primary for electors and delegates set June vote
Mississippi State Democratic Executive Committee adopts a plan for a state wide primary on June 29 1909 to choose presidential electors delegates and alternates to the Kansas City National Democratic Convention. The ticket will include Bryan Wad and other candidates with county by county canvass and a later adjournment in Jackson to declare results. The committee also appoints district delegates and an election notice procedure under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firgari
State Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson
Roane
Grenadier Whorens
State Democratic Convention
Tso
Kansas City
Retsons Hey
Miss
Senate
Yeluck Noun
Aftlee
Mississippi
United States
Wad
Hryan Hus
Congressional Race Buzz and World News Glimpses
The district executive committee draws candidates into the race for Congress with a primary favored by Pat Henry supporters while rivals plan coalitions for convention power. Names mentioned include Chas Lee of Madison Wells Wharton and McNair, with Barbour-like blocs shaping county delegations amid potential deadlock. Also covered are a Manila veteran’s display, sword and bolo relics tied to Lt Richardson, and Sam Jones on Dewey’s evolving political standing and a Supreme Court health ruling restricting railroad travel amid quarantine cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional District Executive Committee
Pat Henry
Henry
Benator Chas, Lee
Madison
Ben H. Wells
Henry Ane R. Wharton
Hinds
McNair
Lincoln
Wm. Williams
Copiah
Jackson
A. C. McNair
Supreme Court
State Board of Health
Pelevision
Board of Health
Oscar Wilson
Alabama Great Southern Railway Company
Wilson
Meridian
Circuit Court of Lauderdale
Brookhaven Aldermen Hear Treasurers April Report
Brookhaven Mississippi city board meets May 1 1800 with Mayor J A Daughtry and aldermen present. Treasurer C F Hruck presents April 1900 report, warrants cancelled, funds balanced, and the board approves filing. Supt Call reports oil and fuel for April and street and power-house expenditures itemized for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Hoard
Brookhaven
Miss
Havelock P. Wm
J. AB
Daughtry
Moreton
Schnorrenberg
Abrams
Seavey
Willoughby
Areil
Chas
Heaek
Thookhaven
Ayes
Sehnorrenberg
Seaveyand
Wes Ren
Roy Emiarr
Asthurst
Totalesa
Lereby
OM II
Call
Ales Winston
Shayitee
Hurstcasit Pall Weood
Page House
Roan
Th Perkins
Art Des
Hanners Gishons & Stivem
Artinhos
Bath Gratten
Kollyuin
Pulity School
Ant Mire Weal
Nisot
Wibber
Wai
Penn
Bell
Ustieles
Hoskins
Niip
Pieter Sahmdse
Power House
Daniel & Zinn
Wiuhes
Lewis
Nin
Witsl
Cunelly & Sout
Welisniett, Srvives
Canna
London
Fey
Mts
Bumber
Mfg
Inter
Rentot
Hawehtty
Mayor's
Marshal's
A. Hurst
Saliary
Reaawiti Guetta
Katellis
Sal
Forsythe
Filea Evans
Jan
Lee Cromnir
Ruusliseer
Cunminghaus
Dee
Lad Kom
Pri
Mississippi News Highlights From Jackson to Greenwood
Mississippi news notes report Jacksons new sewerage excavator arrival and a measles loss at the Orphan Asylum. Economic items include 285000 for a dormitory and infirmary, a bank capital increase, and a new Laurel bank. Also covered are floods, bridges, obituaries, political appointments, a state health board budget, and a press association excursion to Denver with fifty members and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hornest Oaks
St. Charles Avenue
Stis
Electric Company
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Lizzie George Henderson
Greenwood
N. Collier
Vicksburg
Francis Minos
Macon
E. BE. Moody
Columbus
Lida Brame
Josie Frazee Cappleman
Okolona
Matt Parrott
Battle Creek
Mich
National Editorial Association
Parrott
Mississippi Press Association
Waterloo
Iowa
Mississippi
Jackson
Orphan Asylum
TL. L&c
Crystal Springs
Kosciaski Mills
J. A. Conway
Vicksburg Merchants’ Bank
Ople Read
Opie Read
Meridian
Messrs
A. P. Gardner
Mo. Letmore
I Dhidge Callioon
Supreme Court
Edwards House
Laurel
People’s Bank
Natchex
Pres
J. C. Hardy
A. & M. College
Southern Spinners’ Association
Charlotte
N.C
Tomorray
Robert
William Chambers
Webb
T. B. Abbey
Hinds
Utica
The
Voice
Deaf & Dumb Institute of Jackson
McComb City
Kosciusko
Winona
West Point
Tupelo
Morehead City
J. L. Power
J. 1 Slade
Graphic
Wls. Slade
Mernanto
Vernon
Doses
Dinan
Pike County
J. F. Davis
J. F. McCool
A.A M. College
John R. Dinsmore
LLG
Dabney Lipscombe
Leo W Liamson
John M. Stone
M. M. Evans
State University
W. G. Kiger
Warren County
State Senate
Kiger
Dinsmore
Pearl River
Wm. Mah
Hazlehurst Courier
State Board of Health
Board of Public Contracts
State League of King's Daughters and Sons
Greenville
Mary Howe
Louise Hitler
Lightcap
Yazoo City
J. M. Jayne
Edmund Taylor
Lyne Starling
Quincy Ewing
Robt. Somerville
Lucy Paxton
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B. T. Howes
A. Scarborough
Utah
LO. C. F
Weak
Hammond Inst
Memphis
Phoenix
Ohio
Sarah
Wmn. Comper
Chattanooga
Wa. Preston Johnson
Tulane University
John C. Wade
Colored Farmer's Society
Hyelehirst Courier
Trier
Julius Leon Moyse
Federal Pen
Nashville
Tere
John Knight
Stephenville
Texas
Eh - Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tenn
Kissam
W. K. Vanderbilt
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Santino Bay
Alabama
Greensboro
Edgar S. Wilson
Picayune
Watcher
Woodville
Brockhires
Enterprise
Grenada
Tennesseine
Tillnois Central
Mobile & Ohio
Yaxco City
Democratic Executive Committee
Kansas
G. Tt. Tarper
J. B. Iyndy
Smith County
R. Do. Little
WH Hughes
Jones County
HW. McMants
Jesse M. Bush
Perry County
McLaurin
Stewart Stevens
Covington County
CL McRaney
A. M. Buchaan
Simpson County
Geo. May
Jas. Teed
Rankin County
J. M. Stingily
L. McLaurin
R. J. Little
Pitlivoine Bredtos
C. A. Kichardson
Ineskee
Manila
Yokohama
Tennessee
United States Army
Richaridse
Doch G. McGuire
el Pade
Cebu
Richardson
Sam Jones
Dewey
Atlanta Journal
Admiral Dewey
Fanny John Allen
Markus
McKinley- Hanna
Henry Ony
Garfield
Grant
Blaine
Cleveland
Tus Despes
Home & Farm
Cvey Council
Hegatee
Womenissimne
Jodie
Tonisie Ak
Hurst
Toditinen
PA Tv
Cikaty
Hurst Abelds
Vrei
Eanvellead Hy Canton
Sakbars
Caniellind
Achan
Ukdiea
Whale Eat Aviaib Pouws
F. Hruck
Cys
Uisvreresterg
W. HL
M Red
Wil Saw
Stanford Horn
Sacrament
Cal
Stanford
C. E. Grafton
Grafton
Afton
Ton
Grafton’s
G. B. Grafton
Mississippi News
J. G. McGuire
Press Association
Denver
J.J. Watts
Brookhaven, Tss
C. Heuck & Sons
HOTEL
Denechaud
Perdido Sts
Georgia-Alabama Business College
Dlacon
Georgia
G. S. McMillan
Court Street
Sam Lightfoot
Merwatton
Front St
Trary Building
Tra
Addi
R. D. Lanier
E.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Wala
Ana Tor
Sis
Jane
H. Barger
Castalian Springs
Durant, Miss
Brookhaven Lumber & Mfg. Co. Incorporated
Yellow Pine Lumber
Depot
Compress
Iter
East Union Mills
Liss
DRS. Betts & Betts & Dyar
St. Charles Street
Uae
Fermanently
Eitivkty
Olivers
Elieatie
Drs. Betts& Betts & Dyarf
C. Hoskins
I Bhulnest
Chas.chrisman
Hoskins & Chrisman
Office
Cassedy Building
Ty &Uit House
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