Mississippi political notes and suffrage debate across counties
A compilation of state political news covers prohibition local option shifts, constitutional convention delegates, endorsements in multiple counties, and remarks on candidates for Congress. It notes Barksdale’s and Gibbs’ candidacies, university and press commentary, and forthcoming primaries and commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med. G. McGuire
The
Yazoo Herald
Mississippi Press Association
Mack
New Law on County Prisoners Sets Hire Out System
The act authorizes hiring out convicted prisoners who fail to pay fines or costs to work for profits. It details contractor duties, monthly wage allocations, clothing provisions, and itemized clothing costs. Counties named include Chickasaw Oktibbeha Lauderdale Lincoln Pike Jones Monroe and others. effective upon passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
Lauder
Cnm- Rose
Sueh
Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
Board of Superors
Nake Chickasaw
Oktibbelia
Lauderdale
Kemper
Lincoln
Pike
Jones
Monroe
Tunica
Tate
Clay
Pontotoc
Lowndes
Jasper
Clarke
Jackson
Hancock
Calhoun
Murder of Hon A N Kimball shocks Jackson community
A detailed obituary and biographical sketch notes the murder of Hon A N Kimball between depots last Monday night by a blunt instrument. It chronicles his long Mississippi ties, roles with the Mississippian Mercury Jackson Pilot and Garfield appointment, and his peaceful later years. It also mentions Prof Edward Mayes as a candidate for state delegate and notes concerns over the Japan clover crop’s extinction due to cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.N. Kimball
Jackson
Mr. Kimball
New Hampshire
Mississippi
Lawrence County
Natchez
The
Mercury
Devotul
F P. T. Cooper
Jackson Pilot
Garfield
Mississippi University
Edward Mayes
Japan
Campbell Plan Attracts Support In Local Letters
Editorials discuss adoption of the Campbell plan with caveats. Supporters urge extending voting rights to landowners while warning against abuse. A Tupelo forgery suspect, Donald Pump, is mocked in local papers for past crimes. A separate note condemns a con artist posing as a bat drummer who swindled a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpbell
Campbell
Lily
Canton
Donald
Pump
Parker
Tupelo
Hattiesburg Democrat
Thos. R. Stockdale
Tupelo Journal
Tady
Visit to Capital Commercial College Highlights Citywide Enrollment
A Mississippian review notes about one hundred students enrolled at Capital Commercial College last month, with graduates prepared for practical business tasks. The piece also lists elected officers of the Press Association including J. G. McGuire, W. D. Cowan, John Henderson, and others across multiple papers and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Capital Commercial College
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Capital Commercial College
South
New Mississippian
the Press Association
J. G. McGuire
Yator City Herald
Ww. D. Cowan
Daily Meridian
Secoud
John Henderson
West Point Forum
W. Rogers
Vicksburg
Comme
Herald
D. Huff
Magnolia Gazette
Reas W. A. Cooper
Rosedale
H. J. Harris
Mattlesburg Courier
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Offers Skin Cure
An 19th century advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best salve for bruises sores eruptions and skin conditions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It promises relief for piles and lists a price of 12 cents with sale locations in Arkansayen and Mire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiterate Waite Waters
Bucklen
Gale Byl
Arnekiayen
Mire
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Brookhaven
Ry B.T. Bobb
Pourlisurd Weekly
Thornsovy
Bite Cedt
Tewthes
Nell Emitter
Verhee Beret
Congress
Democratie Party
Aninwinier
CWPAS
Warren Denienney
Meo
Chapet
Eee
Bist
Penitentiary Board of Control
Tatve
Hise
Speaks
Jere
W. L. Clipp
Tennessee
Trerry Societies
Oxford
Miss Calloway
West Point
AL Amusan
Missis Mress
Mississippi Review
Ackerman
Denny
Jefferson Conmnty
Leavin Stroughy
Chrisant Amt
Cassedy
Lincoln County
Commonwealth
Outicello
Tlinds County
Judie Wiley
Morris
Dudge
Calhoon
Dls
Pearing
T. Y. Mare
Williausen
Salvon
Accmanty
Memphis
Tee Ly
Hong
Joead
Black
Bishop Galloway
Chilion-Ledger
Hashee Thoroughby
Simon Pire
Friends of
Constitutional Prohibition
S ‘Ya
State
Wolfl Wolf
TL & C
College Printing Office
R. Q. Mallard
D. J
J. I
Stokes
Gov. Stone
Conerly
Stockdale
Col. Hooker
Congressman Hooker
Congressman Peters
Col
Thaker
Washington
Hepler Hleelwoed
W. A. Cowper
Lean
Hinds
Frank dJoliistom
Elinice
At-Hoge
Johnston
Wm. J. Poitevent
Gainesville
Hancock County
Miss
Trew
Promer
Andl Sa
John Poitevent
Poitevent & Paiie Limber Co
Peartingto
Eliza J. Nicholson
New Orleans
C. T. Parker
Picayune
John Allen
E. M. Barber
Claiborne
Tier Veters
Tate Ey
Mao
Mie
Pou
Aval
Non. E. Barksdale
Major Barksdale
Wash Gibbs
Yazoo
Wash
Nan
Franklin County
Ion
Geo, A. Grice
J. H. McGelhen
W.P
L. WI
Beautipful Stoge
Wiens Tva
Atti
Ida J. Schaller
Bigs
Ila
Charles Citrisman
Hoskins
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