Testy verse and political notes cross Mississippi race
A collage of verses and editorials mocks candidates and temperance, and weighs in on Gov Longino and Senator Vardaman in Mississippi. It cites editorials from the Bay St. Louis Progress Grenada Sentinel Greenwood Enterprise Grenadian and the Meridian Press urging debates and condemning race-based school funding as a political platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longino
Mississippi
Bay St. Louis
Noel
Greenwood Enterprise
Grenada Sentinel
The
Grenadian
Meridian Press
Money
Guv
Lonigno
Govne
State Candidates and the Liquor Dealers
A Mississippi political clash midpressed by Mrs. Kells WCTU interview stirs public opinion. Liquor interests back the candidate opposing full Prohibition while favoring local option, seeking half measures. The Leader notes Maj Vardaman’s stance may determine liquor support, contrasts Bishop Galloway’s position, and cites Sen Noel’s Prohibition record.
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Kells
Leader
Mississippi
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Major Vardaman
Vicksburg Herald
Maj. Vardaman
Bishop Galloway
Galloway
Committee
Prohibition Candidate Seeks Governor Office and Integrity
The speaker asserts fiscal honesty, opposes using money for influence, and vows to push a Prohibition law if elected. He claims never to fund or drink to influence others and contrasts support for prohibition with liquor interests in politics. The Leader hints Senator Money’s votes split on local option and national canteen issues.
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Money
Congress
Capitol
Washington
Longino
Longino Deflects Money In Race Speeches Grenada
In Grenada last week Governor attacks Senator Money over accusations of bias in the race issue. The governor cites Money’s past support for black postmasters, including Minnie Cox, and his Senate record on federal appointments in Mississippi. The exchange centers on the Indianola post office dispute and perceptions of favoritism or prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money
Vaidaman
Maj. Vardaman
Mississippi
Minnie Cox
Indianola
Grenada
Longino
Senator Money
Dooes
Senate
South
Pribedy
United States Senate
James Hill
Ister
S. Laud
Carrollton
Winona
Congress
Indianola Pensee
Governor Commutes Lloyd Bogan Death Sentence to Life
The article defends Governor Green against critics over Lloyd Bogan's commutation from death to life imprisonment. It recounts the petition drive, judicial and district attorney recommendations, and notes similar handling in the Sasser case. It argues the governor followed legal advice and emphasizes fair procedure over bias.
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Guv
Lloyd Eer
Guy
Longino
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Bogan
Messrs. Magee
Fairman
Lawrence County
W. W. Williams
Iby Bogan
Jackson
Williams
Judge Truly
Ratcliff
Magee
Meadville
Miss
Wood
Lloyd Bogan
J. Truly
Natchez
G. Wood Magee
Monticello
E. H, Ratcliffe
Lincoln
Sasser
Powell
Greaves
Havling
Wrence County
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Cure for Soft Bones in Children
A vintage ad claims wrong food causes soft bones and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the right daily treatment for growth issues. It promises straighter bow legs, stronger joints, and firmer heads, with free samples and a mail order offer from Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Soc
Times-Democrat Mississippi Edition breaks records with advance statewide delivery
The Times-Democrat announces a special Mississippi Flyer edition to be published June 3 and circulated across North and Central Mississippi North Louisiana and Southern Arkansas by noon. The paper will feature a commemorative edition on the Jackson capitol dedication with exhaustive state coverage and a sales push inviting advertisers to call 991 for extra copies.
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Times-Democrat
Times-Democrat Mississippi Flyer
S. C
New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Capitol
Jackson
T.D
Indianola Letters and Dental Ad Notes
Indianola letters critique political maneuvering over the Indianola post office and praise Dr Watts dental office with modern instruments. Items mention Monroe Smith leaving for Portland to join his brother Carl Smith.
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Watts
Storm Building
Brookhaven Drug Co
Monroe Smith
Portland
Oregon
Brother
Carl Smith
State Happenings of Interest of the Past Week
A brief Mississippi chronicle notes closing schools, a labor famine at Scranton, Rosedale ice factory startup, new grocery firm, and a Laurel compress company. Rail commission delays until June 4, Lamberton Knights of Honor formed, Smith county race riot with two deaths. County court changes, bishop sermon, and state health labs debated. Monuments, bank openings, court-house talks, and various accidents fill the week.
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Scranton
Rosedale
Laurel
Railroad Commission
Knights of Honor
Lamberton
Smith County
T. J Webb
Liberty
W. H. Williams
McComb
Mullsaps
College
Bay St. Louis
Powell
Canton
Father Mather
Hon
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Phumber
Vardaman
Brookhaven
Many
Democrata
Jas
K. Vardaman
Greenville Democrat
Enterprise
Greenw Enterprise
Gulf and Ship Island
Tnt
Gulfport
Averse Ee
the Times-Democrat
Wesson Enterprise
Millsaps College
Massachusetts
National Park
Vicksburg
Tom Glover
Champion Lumber Co
Poplarville
S. Lamar Field
University of Mississippi
State Board of Health
Tl. C. Conn
Hazlehurst
Wesson
Gov. Longino
Leland
Michigan
McDonald
Aberdeen
Jonestown Cotton Oil Co
Coahoma County
Webb City Brick Co
W. B. Wisner
Canton Commercial Co
Barrett & Lewis
Lexington
Wisner
A. F. Watkins
J. F. Merry
Illinois.Central
Jackson Jon
Marion County
Fort Po. Hill
Harry
Rush
C.e.grafton Drug CO
Brookhaven, Miss
Buckingham
Daucauza
Hall
Commercial College
Sovlé
Price Prug Co.'s
Commercial Bank of
Mercia Tank
J. W. McGrath
Louis Cohn
F. P. Becker
H. Baggett
Asst
Vesesnes Chas, Honck
A. Cassedy
W. Melirath
Hecker
Bare
Rasterking
Goons Bowsky
JOS. Connelly & Son
Merchants’ Crocery Co
East Union Lumber & Mfg. Co
Re. Ames F
WHITE
Prive Drug
Broobbayen
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