State Capital Ethics Stir Demands Reform and Protests
A lengthy editorial reflects on Mississippi politics and the Jackson capital's corruption, citing penitentiary leases, press attacks, and a public demand for reform. It condemns the Hamilton ring’s activities, calls for unified Christian action, and urges voters to support men of high character to cleanse the capital and restore integrity.
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Eksen
Tangy
Diegrace
Apthol
Hutt
Sulvanita Genis
Jackson
Col. Hamilton
Alwoad
Hamilton
Clarion
Netion
Nui
Tea Jackson
Southern Baptist Record
State Democratic Convention Adopts Cleveland Endorsements
The Democratic State Convention met in Jackson and elected J. M. Ste President Col. J. L. Mower and others as Secretaries. Maj. Parksdale offered resolutions endorsing Cleveland, unanimously adopted. Delegates M. Williamson and I. C. Conn named to the National Convention. CoB Hooker chosen presidential elector for the 1st district. Report notes the convention work was unfinished at closing.
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Jackson
J. M. Ste
JL. Mower
Martin
DP. M. Huth
Maj. Parksdale
Clevelind
M. Wiliamson
Hinds
I. C. Conn
Tih
Arrest the Assassin Rob Chatham Fugitive Notice
fugitive from justice Rob Chatham fled the county to avoid arrest for the murder of Dr John S M asks kin. Indicted, sought by officers statewide and nationwide. Description: six feet two inches, about 180 pounds, erect, calm, cold blue eyes, brown hair with grey. likely a heavy drinker who frequents saloons. Reward offered for information leading to capture. Lexington Mississippi May 16 18xx.
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Rob
Chatham
John S. Maskins
I Holmes
Lexington
Miss
John Anderson Weds Octavia Dodds in Graceful Ceremony
John H. Anderson editor of the Greenville Review married last Thursday night at Rev A V Rowe home to Miss Octavia Dodds. The ceremony was intimate with a nine year courtship ending in faithfulness rewarded. The Winona Times notes public accountability in journalism and recalls temperance shifts at Grenada conventions as part of broader community dialogue.
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Columbus Trotting and Running Association
John H. Anderson
Reenville Review
Octavia Dodds
A. V. Rowe
Anderson
Rowe
Winona Times
Chickasaw Messenger
Fowlish
Frank Burkett
Brother Duryett
Grenada
Grand Avenue
Meridian
L. A. Ragsdale
Ed. Anderson
Mississippi Dental Association
Chamberlain House
John Allen
Mississippi
Congressman Allen
Massachusetts
Minutes of the Alliance Exchange Board in Durant
Proceedings record the May meeting in Durant with D. L. Smythe presiding. Officers named, bylaws committee report discussed, financial agent appointed, bids invited for state exchange establishment, and a June 20 meeting in Winona set with updates to publish notices and readings in the State Organ. Also market notices, advertisements, and local items appended.
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D. L. Smythe
Alliance Exchange of Mississippi
Durant
West Hawes
DPD
L. Stythe
J. Q. Hyde
Prownan
J. Waly
Hamilton
T. L. Darden
Beel
Parner Alliance Exchange
Mississippi
Sis
Piraneial
Parmers Alliance
Exchange of Minsissippi
Anil Sue Howl
Aaid Exchange
Hall of
Sardis
Mia
Partners Alliance Exchange of
Sat
Said
Ita
Farmers Alliant Change
S. C. English
State Alliances Exchange
State Alliance Exchange
Parnes State Exchange
Alliance Exchange
Mississippa
Brother English
Winona
Farters Alliance Exchange
ISAS
D. L, Smythe
Kosciusko
Miss
Copia County Sunday School Convention Elects Chairman
At a meeting of all the Gabbath schools fre Wessun Mle, Rev. T. J. Mollet was elected chairman. The group organized the Coplabe County Interdenominational Sabbath-school Convention to increase interest and coordinate with other white Sabbath schools, inviting delegates from Copiah, Brookhaven and Jackson to meet at the Baptist church on the 4th Sabbath for planning. Delegates and funding procedures were outlined, with notices to be published in multiple local papers. The session closed with benediction.
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Gabbath
Wessun
Presbyterian Aboret
T. J. Mollet
Wd J
Ree See
Pryer Uy
G. A. Howell
Brookhaven
Jackson
Adent
Coplab County
Asistance
W. Somerville
Rea
Thompson
Bloom
Rombert
Reva
Mellen
Parser
Russell
Clarion Ledger
Metwor
Crystal Springs
Commissioner's Sale of Lands Requires Court Action
Commissioner's Sale of Lands item noted with references to the Clerk of Chancery Court and Rk noted. The document mentions dates involvement by counsel Aut Hartman and the defense, indicating a formal sale proceeding under court authority.
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Chancery Court
Commlerk
Thnursoy
Hartman
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