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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1887
Page
2
J C Manwe li announces candidacy for representative of Lineewla community. He campaigns on serving the people at Patel locality and urges voter support in next November election.
Readers' letters and editorials condemn the Gambrell assassination and defend press reform. Citizens raise funds and call for lawful pursuit of justice, urging restraint and adherence to due process while opposing vigilantism. Strong endorsements for The New Mississippian and local papers as voices for state integrity.
The Gambrel tragedy in Mississippi dominates public thought as witnesses challenge the defense claim that Gambrell felled Hamilton in self defense. The coroner and habeas corpus proceedings reveal damaging testimony against defendants including Eubanks Rabanks Albrecht and Figures. The piece urges lawful action, notes multiple arrests, and calls for justice to prevail while recounting the political and press context surrounding the case.
The Mississippi Press Convention met in Meridian from May 7 to 13 with welcome addresses by Hou. BE Watkins and B. C. Adama and a second welcome by Miss Rassie Hoskins. Ex-President Davis and his daughter attended, praised by locals. various literary exercises and forthcoming legislative aims were noted as beneficial for future meetings.
The writers extend gratitude to Eunice and Mise Kate Durham and acknowledge obligations to Mr. A Lewenthal Jr for hospitality. They also commend Mr. L. P. Brown, once a friend from boyhood, now a prominent Meridian businessman, for courtesies during their stay.
A 1887 Mississippi column reports the Methodist Quarterly Conference concluded at the town presided by Rev Weems with sermons praised and names listed including Miss Fannie Larkin. It notes a new candidate Dr G A Tennisson for Representative and urges restraint in political fights amid calls for vindication in the Gambrell assassination case.
The Lincoln County Farmer Alliance Trade Committee met at the Court House on May 11 1887 to arrange a House of Trade for alliance members. Bids invited until June 3 with terms for cash and time purchases and bond to ensure performance. R W McNair to receive bids.
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