Mississippi Press Associa tion elects officers and announces candidates
The Mississippi Press Association met in Bay St. Louis and elected H. M. Quin as president P. E. Williams first vice president Wa Ward second vice president P K Mayers treasurer J G McGuire orator and others. It lists delegates to the National Editorial Association and notes the next meeting will be in Vicksburg with a steamboat trip to New Orleans. The LeapER announces Hon Jas G Spencer as a candidate for Congress in the Seventh District opposing Pat Henry. Henry seeks re election citing his record and vows to canvass the district. Spencer cites party precedent and urges reconsideration. Other Mississippi figures Dr W Es Murrah and Rev Dr J B Gumbrell receive notable educational appointments. A new Methodist Episcopal South law gives pastors control over pulpit occupants and evangelists in their districts.
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Mississippi Press Association
Bay St. Louis
H. M. Quin
Centreville
P. E. Williams
Lumberton
Wa. Ward
Times
Starksville
P. K. Mayers
Scranton
J. G. McGuire
Yazoo
City
J. D. McKie
Biloxi
W. I Thames
Jas, G. Spencer
Democratic Party
Congress
Spencer
Pat Henry
Ure
Offlon
Major Henry
Washington
The Secret of Health and the Liver’s Role in Illness
Doctors say intermittent fevers in miasmatic districts accompany stomach, liver, and bowel derangements. The liver is the great driving wheel of the body, and when out of order the whole system suffers.
State Happenings From The Leader's Last Issue
Columbus sets a three story brick hotel contract. Congressman John 8 Williams named for reelection. Smallpox cases in Green Jackson Kemper counties. Vicksburg opens telephone trio links Jackson and Vicksburg. Franklin county resident Hiram Davis loses home to fire. Meridian finishes paving business streets with vitrified brick. Mrs Wm Henry and Mrs D P Porter Jr plan Cuba voyage. Moss Point cottages destroyed by fire. Railroad survey from Hattiesburg to Columbus completed. James Liddell edits the Guardian in war enlistment. McLaurin delivers Braxton High School address. Colored troops plan by Hon James Hill. Jackson hosts soldiers farewell ball for First Regiment. The People's Messenger moves to a new building. National Guard weakly mobilized for Spain. Adjutant General J S Hamilton appointed. Local citizens send慰e gifts to soldiers. University oratory winners from Lyle and Rowan. Ellsville raises a volunteer company. Keene and Solomon serve as regimental chaplains. Hazlehurst Courier notes postal card from 1891. Summer normals open at multiple state colleges. Various quartermasters named. Supreme Court upholds Gibson murder verdict. Morrest M Runnells and Maud Dement marry. Greenwood merchants vow to keep employees on payroll during service. Greenville forms Cavalry under Jack Conly. Public health reports spread of smallpox in Kemper, Green, Jackson counties. Lyons Coahoma amid foul sanitation. National Guard critique in Mississippi praised for peacetime weakness. Governor appoints Adjutant General and other officials.
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Columbus
John 8. Williams
Green
Jackson
Kemper
Vicksburg
Jaackson
Hiram Davis
Franklin County
Meridian
Wm. Henry
D. P. ‘Porter, Jr
Cuba
Moss Point
Chas. Callard
Hattiesburg
James Liddell
Grenadian
Ellisville
F. M. Keene
E. D. Solomon
Hazlehurst
Wesson
8. G. Salter
The
State University
Crystal Springs
Inka
Lauderdale
Holly Springs
Henry
H. Cassedy, Jr
Stookhaven
J. M. Jayne, Jr
Supreme Court
H. G. Gibson
Harrison County
Parkhurst
Morrest M. Runnells
Maud Dement
Chas. S. Dement
Runnells
Copiah Signal
Greenwood
Greenville
Jack Conly
Col
Roosevelt
Mr. Conly
Miss
State Board of Health
Tamola
Kemper County
Conny Camp
Green County
Basin
Jackson County
Lyons
Coahoma
Third Nebraska Regiment Forming Under W J Bryan Plan
W J Bryan plans to muster his Lincoln based unit as the Third Nebraska Regiment National Guard with Bryan as captain and later colonel. The largely silver roster is accused of political motivation by rivals, while proponents cite Silver sentiment across Nebraska. A separate notice praises Gustalian Springs resort near Durant Mississippi and its manager Henry Barger.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska Regiment National Guard
Durant
Misa
Henry Barger
War news and political notes from a late telegraph
Reports from the week describe the Spanish fleet under Cervera holed up in Santiago harbor with no confirmed sea battle yet. Dewey governs Manila while a general CubaPhilippines troop move begins. speculation links Governor McLaurin’s Senate prospects and local judicial shifts as a Mississippi correspondent bets on outcomes. A coffeehouse divorce joke and patent medicine ads echo the era’s miscellany.
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Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Sampson
Santia
Phillipines
Cuba
Cubs
Dewey
Manila
Wellman News Skim Highlights Local Happenings
A brief note mentions a free local paper, a mule sent to Cuba, and the United Brotherhood's constitution printed by Tae Lrapsr. A pump update notes no major gas issue, and two marriages are recorded: Buck Hickman with Vick Busby on May 12 at the bride’s mother’s residence, and John Carlisle with Anna Bell Burns at Burns’s home near Wellman four miles away after a 15 minute chase.
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Wellman
George
Cuba
Sampson
United Brotherhood
Tae Lrapsr
Buck Hickman
Miss Vick Busby
Miss Vick
Lincoln
Johnny Carlisle
Anna Bell Burns Mores
Cost of May Circuit Court Term Reviewed
The May term of the circuit court adjourned sine die after disposing of cases. Judgments awarded to plaintiffs in several actions, some cases compromised, others continued or dismissed. Costs listed show credits to jurors witnesses sheriff and staff, with a county surplus possible if fines are collected. judge Powell aims to limit tax impact.
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Circuit Court
Fielding Metalip
R. Co
Zeania Abrams
Frank Woolan
Isaac Smith
Mississippi Lumber Co. Lumber Co
Bud Williams
KE. Retelli
Francis Newsom
Board of Supervisors
Nicholas Smith
Luther Auding
Hyman Zwirn
W. C
A. G. Bell
R. C. Applewhite
Christian Larsen
T -Demurrer
Powell
Fair River Items Reflect Local Life and War Talk
The Fair River column notes cotton scraping, abundant huckleberries, and active Sunday and day schools. Visitors include Mr. L. woek and Mrs. Randall Purr to Mrs. Maxwell. P. H. Davis of Copiah visits J. C. Maxwell. Elder J. H. Thigpen joins Tro. Douglass for August meetings. Douglass’s sermon on Isaiah 2 4 5 discusses church progress, mission work, and global evangelization, linking war, humanity, and faith. A navy yard scene and mention of Spain’s oppression frame calls for Christian efforts. Washington visit and Civil War memories are shared. A watermelon vine grows from sawdust, and readers are cautioned about early fruit ripening.
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Randall Purr
Little O Wesson
Maxwell
P. H. Davis
Copiah
J.C. Maxwell
J. H. Thigpen
Tro. Douglass
Fair River
Douglass
Southern Baptist Convention
Church of Christ
Earth
Zion
Jerusalem
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Spain
Washington
George Washington
Vernon
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