Congressional Candidates and Local Political Chatter
The piece surveys political maneuvering in Mississippi and nearby states with references to candidates for Congress Col Hooker and others, party tensions after a Democratic mass meeting, the press convention at West Point, and a call to support or oppose lottery advertising. It notes Dr C B Conerly declining to run for constitutional convention, urging unity and patriotism over party factionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Lauderdale County
W. A. Cooper
Bolivar County
Democrat
Gambrell declines to stand for state at large convention
In a Mississippi letter dated May 15, 1890, Rev Dr J B Gambrell replies to solicitations to be a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the state at large. He cites time, business and a belief he can do more outside the convention, declining candidacy. The piece also discusses Mississippi race illiteracy and white versus colored voting power in Hinds County, with long statistical analysis on illiteracy rates and potential electoral outcomes.
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Brookhaven Srapkk
Ripley
Prokis
Ulavion-Ledger
New Mississippian
Jackson
Louisiana Lottery
Eritietain
Clarion-Ledger
C.L
Mississippi
Martin
Col. Power
Clarion- Ledger
Ray
The
Clarion
New
Mississippian
N. M
J. B. Gambrell
South
Youra Ir
J. B. Gamanist
Hinds
Ting Major
Letter From Dr Conmerly Declines Constitutional Convention
A May 1890 letter from C I P Connny of Brookhaven Lenent notes a Mt Moriah Alliance endorsement of Felder's School House Alliance for a State Convention delegate. He declines candidacy due to family and duties, urges qualified Democratic representation, warns alliance disunity harms county, and pleads for harmony and true Democratic principles.
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Conerly
C. BP. Conertly
8Th Inst
Good Alliance
Brookhaven Lencet
Mt. Moriah Alliance
Felder
School House Alliance
Leanen
Lam
Democratic Party
C. Ip. Conrnny
Sentiment and Statesmanship in Confederate Suffrage Debate
In an interview with the Memphis Commercial Hon. J. J. Slack district attorney for the 3rd district rebukes plans that would exclude old Confederate soldiers while placing all Negroes back in Africa. The piece questions Slack’s stance, labeling him narrow minded or demagogic and argues for patriotism and broad statesmanship over sentiment in the suffrage issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Slack
3Rd
Memphis
Africa
Capt. Slack
Slick
Ministers Speak On Politics And Governing Mississippi
The Sardis Reporter notes ministers like Rev. J B Gambrell and Bishop Holloway voiced views on the Constitutional Convention with patriotism and propriety. The Vicksburg Post defends ministers' right to engage in public affairs. West Point delegates from the Mississippi Press Association recall four surviving members in 1806, three attended West Point: A J Frants, J J Shannon, P K Mayers. J L Power was absent for a Masonic engagement in Natchez.
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Bisholloway
J.B. Gambrell
Viekaburg
Mississippi Press Association
West Point
Col
A. J. Frants
Brandon
Lincoln Delegates Named for Constitutional Convention Bid
The county discusses candidates Judge Chrisman and Judge Cassedy for delegate roles. Editors and citizens urge Chrisman for county delegate and Cassedy for State-at-Large, anticipating endorsement by Lincoln Democrats if they consent. The piece calls Lincoln to support strong, proven leaders like Applewhite Chinaman Cassedy for Jackson’s June 18 nominating event.
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Chrisman
Hon
H. Cassedy
Judge Chrisman
Cassedy
Conerly
Lettter
Chinaman
Lincoln
Jackson
Applewhite
Wendy
Census Enumerators named for this county list
Judge G. H. McMillan, Census Supervisor, announces enumerators for various districts including Camp Ground W. D. Lane, Lord's Mill Dr. J. M. Grafton, Brookhaven East A. E. Maxwell, Brookhaven West E. F. Brennan, Bogue Chitto J. H. Allen, Montgomery Jesse Taylor, Good Water Geo. C. Hoskins, Fair River Thomas W. Keenan, Beat 3 W. C. Coon, Vaughn's East W. P. Pepper, Caseyville Prentess Buie. Also medical ads for Elijah's Cure, Shiloh's products, and a note on a teachers' examination by the County School Board in May.
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G. 8. McMillan
W. D. Lar- An
Lord’s Mill
J. M. Grafton
Brookhaven
A. E. Maxwell
E. F. Brennan
Bogue Chitto
J. H. Allen
Montgomery
Jesse Taylor
Good Water
Geo. C. Hoskins
Fair River
Thos
W. Keenan
W. C. Coon
Vaughn's
East’s
W. P. Pepper
Caseyville
Prentess Buie
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Real Natcher
Rughiters
Cherubee Strest
Congress
Anawanre Ton
Ako
Mengress
Armourer
Chas
Rook
Yne Wesson Mirror
Col. Hooker
Thos. S. Fat
Vicksburg
Lincoln County
Grand Jury
Frantzy
Joseph E. Johnson
Gen. Lee
Sander
Charles E. Hooker
Washington
Gray
Vickeburg
Chicago
R. L. Saunders
Jos. M. Bynum
Rienzi
Jos. H. Brinker
W. Collina
Summit
Artesia
Columbus
United States
Cea
Charles A. Jenney
Eleventh Censue
William Street
New York City
Southern Baptist Convention
Fort Worth
Jonathan Haralson
Selma
Ala
J. BR. Hawthorne
Georgia
L. M. Curry
Virginia
F. H. Kerfoot
Kentucky
L. B. Ely
Missouri
Lansing Burrows
D. D
Augusta
Oliver Fuller
Baltimore
George W. Norton
Louisville
Birmingham
Rowell
Illinois
National
House of Representatives
Federal Supreme Court
Minsiippi Press Association
Weat Point
Yukon City
Nest
Meridians
Association
Beall
Georgia Pacific
Louisiane Lotery
Food For Reflection
Hinds County
Het
Thia Talle Ia
Pancinet
Koa Grove
Wrest
Auburn
Tiry Grove Raymond
North Ward
Watt
Dr. Conmerly
Sardis
Chrisman and
GREAT
Bargains Alliance
I. R. Sherman
Ida J. Schaller
Miss
Green
South State Street
Charles Chrisman
Furth
Hoskins
East Side Front ST
Beaver Falls
Pennsylvanis
DR. A. Lewenthal
Elijah
Shiloh
Meade & Martin
Arnica Salve
T.T. Meade & Co
Brookbayon
County School Board of
Exentmere
County
Supe
Exta McLains Hosgiss
Ivana Hoskins
Hammond
Earth
Heaven
Nona Watts
Will E. B. Watts
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. D. Suit
Draggist
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Intentiies
Lenn
Hellville
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