Election returns and political shifts report across states
Election results show Democratic gains in several states with joint-ballot majorities and Republican wins in others. Notable outcomes include Democrat governors or tickets in New Jersey and New York, and varied local races in Mississippi counties such as Copiah and Wilkinson. A Missouri cyclone causes extensive damage with multiple deaths. A Republican National Committee meeting is scheduled in Washington to set the next convention date and elect a new chairman.
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Tur Summit Times and Intelligencer
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Kenna
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New York City
Marriano
New York
Magnan
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Lawrence
Covington
Simpson
Copiah
Copiah Democracy
Republican Party
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Arlington House
Washington
Marshall Jewell
Mississippi
Virginia
Democratic Congress
State Superintendent of Education under fire over drinking accusation
The Mississippi Farmer accuses the State Superintendent of Education of intoxication and calls on Judge Wharton and the Hinds County Grand Jury to investigate. The Forest Farmer endorses the critique and urges impeachment when the Legislature convenes, arguing the official’s conduct discredits the state educational system.
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Hinds Evnty
Faroo Sentinel
Paldie
Jackson
Friends of the State
Butler
Forest Farmer
Shooting at Hazlehurst Cast Box Leaves J P Matthews Dead
Coroner reports the fatal shooting of J P Matthews during a voting incident in Hazlehurst on the morning of the 6th. E B Wheeler is named as the shooter and a private vault burial for Matthews is noted, with uncertainty and conflicting reports spreading through Copiah county. The Copiah Signal earlier summarized the event in three lines and calls for full, authenticated details in forthcoming issues.
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Hazlehurst
J.P. Matthews
T. P. Ware
E. B. Wheeler
Tsaw Hom
M. Ropertsox
Wheeler
Copiah
Rankin County political clash ends with defeat of Bourbon Democrats
After attempts to manipulate primaries and field a Republican ticket, Rankin County voters elected Ticket No 2 by over 400. Marshal Jordan of Crystal Springs was shot in his yard by an unknown assailant. Sherman and Henry Picket were arrested on suspicion. Jordan’s wounds are not considered dangerous. The Virginia LeDemocratic by twenty five on joint ballot.
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Miller
Hoff
Bramlett
Peets
Rankin
Marshal Jordan
Crystal Springs
Sherman
Henry Picket
Jordan
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Franklin election results show Johnson wins in tight county race
In Franklin county, J. S. Johnson narrowly defeats Ion T. A. Magee for Senator and Representative nominations after a split Democratic convention. Capt. BR J. Williams loses Sheriff race to BR Butler, who is praised for defeating a long serving official. Multiple county offices listed with party ties and near unanimous support for Johnson.
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Franklin and
Jefferson
Ion. T. A. Magee
M. C. Johnson
Democratic Esxecutive
Johoson
Judge Magee
BR. J. Williams
Butler
Riot and murder amid Mississippi political turmoil in Copiah
Mayor C Willison of Mittehurst appeals for order as fear drives people from Copiah County. Reports describe a fatal shooting of Prinz Matthews at Haziehurat while attempting to vote, with Democrats blamed for suppressing ballots. A cave collapse injures several workers in Foster creek hills, killing two and injuring another. Ber Burien loses Massachusetts governorship to Robinson, with a noted vote gain since 1682.
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Robinson
Massachusetts
Local wedding and election notices from 1883 newspaper
A mix of social wedding notice praising Miss Jomxxie Hum and Dr H P Brisbane, plus Mississippi election results and political commentary. Reports praise the bride’s literary work, note the groom’s merit, and extend press wishes. Includes Republican wins in several states and upcoming palace car excursion details from The Minors Central Railroad.
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Gvening
Tlw
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Howarn P. Biasnawe
Jomxxie Hum
H. P. Brisbane
Vicksburg
Tippecanoe drink aids convention crowd and remedies
A Rochester led story reports delegates returning from a Buffalo state convention given a mysterious beverage labeled Tippecanoe. The drink energizes the group and is touted as a remedy for dyspepsia, digestion, and general health, with Warner’s Safe Cure and related products promoted by H. H. Warner of Rochester. The piece credits New York Standard and notes claims of high cure rates for rheumatic conditions.
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John Kelly
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Tippecanoe
George W. Plonkett
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Treanor
New York Standard
HH. Warner
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New Orleans
Washburn
Canal Sweet
Commissions Sale In Copiah County Mississippi
A decree of the Chancery Court of Copiah County Mississippi issued January 12 1882 directs a commissioner to sell at public venue on December 3 1883 the real estate of the deceased Nuil Baie to satisfy debts and costs. The lands include portions in section 3 4 5 and 8 in township 8 north range 5 east and adjacent tracts totaling 60 acres more or less. The sale will be at the Lincoln Court House door for cash to the highest bidder per law.
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Democratic Executive Committee
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Winv Cirenlara
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Gen. Pass
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Chancery Court
Copiab County
T. GC. Pollock
A. Mound KR
W. Baie
Nuil Baie
Lincoln
B. Masa
Lucol
Chauvery Court
Said County
Abraham Scherck
Towel Lands
Martin
Millinery Offer With Berlin Zephyr at Low Prices
Hor stock is the largest and most fashionable in the city and having been selected by her Germany and bought at factories for cash she sells the most stylishly low prices. Orders promptly filled and goods cheerfully exchanged when not satisfactory. Best quality of Berlin Zephyr nine cents per ounce delivered free of postage. Oct, im.
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