Brookhaven Leader 1887 Dem primary notes and political drift
In Brookhaven November 10 1887 the Leader reviews county politics and Democratic primaries. It laments Lincoln county opposition and warns Dems to note those who backed nominees, while recounting local races and party dynamics including state constitutional issues and the push to curb deed of trust sales. The piece notes editorial praise and critiques of candidates, and discusses forthcoming national party conventions and regional shifts.
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Vicksburg Herald
Lincoln County
Allianes
Mississippi
T. Hobbs
Brookhaven
Nas
Grover
Election returns and political turmoil in Yazoo County
Report covers District Attorney and representative races in Yazoo County with McLaurin leading in several districts, mentions of Frank Burkitt and A. W. Winter victories, Holmes and Montgomery counties voting Democratic, call for a Prohibition editor in Columbus, and notes on Col. JD Deason defaulter rumors and a Thanksgiving proclamation by President Cleveland.
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J. Vowel Crawfond
Collins
Rankin McLaurin
Longinn
Kelanes
McLauin
Davis
Newton
McLaurin
Heidlehoeg
Daxper County
McLanvin
Frank Burkitt
A.W. Winter
Chickasaw
Montgomery County
George Wilson
Holmes
Warren County
The Hamilton Case Supreme Court Affirms Judge Cooper
Jackson Mississippi November 7 The Supreme Court unanimously sustains Judge Cooper in the Hamiltonian habeas corpus case denying a new trial on grounds including physical condition and suppression of testimony State attorneys faced a reassured mood while Hamilton supporters remain angry The next appeal follows Judge Peston’s habeas corpus ruling in the case
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Supreme Court
Cooper
Jackson
Miss
Lenaths
Friends of Law and Order
Hamilton
Peston
Popular Candidate RW McNair Wins Big Vote
The letter praises RW McNair for the largest vote and urges better sheriff leadership. It critiques delinquent tax lists in Lincoln and Lawrence counties, cites Sheriff Boyd in Pike county as a model of direct taxpayer outreach, and laments insufficient public support in the region. It also quotes a local editorial from the Roseamuke Star thanking generous neighbors who helped the paper run without charging for advice.
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RW. McNair
McNair
Lincoln
Lawrence Counnty
Asree
Jason
Sherif
Pike County
Boyd
Sherit
Brutal system reported inhumane prison conditions
An excerpt from the Hinds County Grand Jury report describes twenty six inmates at a penitentiary hospital treated brutally, with severe burns, frostbite, emaciation, and inadequate food. Observers note vermin, poor bedding, and filthy conditions while critiquing prohibitionists and praising police officers who died in the line of duty.
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Hinds County
The State Elections Quiet and Local Deliberations
A survey of Mississippi notes quiet election season activity in Mobile and Vicksburg, with updates on mail facilities, railroad planning, local deaths, marriages, and civic events. Reports mention the Knights of Labor convention, river levee funding, and new railroad prospects from Jackson to Birmingham and Houston to Vidalia, alongside municipal offices and postal roles in Lexington and Canton.
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George
Bustamante
Jackson
Birmingham
Harriston
Col. W, MW
Tererett
C.F. Hooker
Birmingham North
Royal Baking Powder Ad Claims Universal Purity and Strength
The Royal Baking Powder is presented as the purest, most uniform and high leavening power product. Its manufacurers emphasize strict quality control, extensive testing by chemists, and consistency across boxes. Government chemists rate it top for strength parity and wholesomeness, with independent tests supporting unrivaled qualities. A side note mentions Dr Gray of Holly Springs curing opium habits using his prescription.
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Gray
Holly Springs
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