Harrison Victory Opens New Political Era
In the wake of the election, Republicans gain control of the Presidency and a likely majority in Congress. Discussion centers on policy toward the South, federal appointments, and possible territorial reapportionment. The Southern Pine Lumber Association hosts talks in Meridian, addressing yellow pine markets, prices, and regional mill coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pine Lumber Association
Meridian
Camp & Houston
Lumberton
Miss
Kemper, Lewis & Co
Laurel
B. E. Cristol
W. W. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Ala
J. J. White
McComb City
J.J. White
Kansas City
Yellow Pine
South
Birmingham
The Hobbs Libel Trial Headlines a Madison County Case
The New Mississippian reports impending libel indictments against Hobbs over alleged re-iteration of Hamilton's guilt in Garebrell's murder. The piece links the case to Hamilton's earlier trial, asserts stakes for press freedom, and notes political oponents urging accountability and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Jones
Hamilton
T. Hobbs
Madison County
Garebrell
Leumuest
Hobbes
Jibel
Erroneous venue misunderstanding in Madison County libel cases
The paper clarifies that the Madison county Circuit Court cases against the editor were moved from Hinds, not Warren, County. No venue change occurred for Warren cases, which were originally set for October in Warren but postponed due to yellow fever fears, resuming in March.
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Thia
Madison County
Hinds
Warren
Warren County
Who Are Scalawags in New Orleans States Definition
The New Orleans States defines scalawags as ex Confederate soldiers who after defeat crawl before the conquering faction, recanting Southern principles and upholding white supremacy. The piece notes no distinction between scalawags from 1868 or from 1884 and cites Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lincol
Rankin County Alliance Journal Committees Critique
The Rankin County Alliance committees with journalism aid recall that no local paper earns broad support. They note Brandon Republican by Col Prantzy is the county’s only publication, a point framed as a modest hint amid a dim State Pair attendance but creditable exhibits.
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Rankin County Alliance
Brandon Republican
Col Prantzy
Rankin
Crops to be Grown Can Still be Mortgaged in Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court in McCown v Meyer affirms that a future unplanted crop may be the subject of a present sale or mortgage, citing Everman & Co. The ruling holds that crops with potential existence can be hypothecated and that the landlord or tenant could secure the property before planting. The decision reverses and favors the appellant on the agreed facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Missinnippi
J. T. McCown
D. Meyer
Cooper, J
Everman & Co
Crescent City Excursion Under Col Hogg Planned
Canton to New Orleans trip on December by Col Hogg promises comfort and order with ample accommodations and no crowding. Round trip from Brookhaven priced at 3.50 with return within five days. See schedule in another column.
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Col. Hogg
Crescent City
Canton
New Orleans
Dee
Brookhaven
Causes of the Democratic defeat in cricket era politics
The article argues several factors behind the Democratic loss, highlighting Cleveland's civil service policy reducing party worker zeal, factional trades in New York by Hill Grant and Hewitt allies, and Republican support from northern manufacturers who poured money into key states. It notes wins in New Jersey, Connecticut, and gains in Pennsylvania and Ohio despite tariff reform positions.
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Repub- View
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Connecticut
Cleveland
Harrison
New York
Indiana
West Virginia
California
Iowa
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Republican Party
North
South Dakota
Washington
Montana
Republican Congress
Guv. Hill
Democratic Party
Hill
Grant
Teachers Winter Term Institutes to Meet Countywide
The county schedules an Institute Meeting for Winter Term teachers on the fourth Saturday each month, with sessions at the Skating Rink for white teachers and Benevolent Hall for colored teachers. Names of white and colored attendees listed, though some entries appear unfinished. The piece notes political analysis blaming Cleveland’s defeat on Civil Service policy and the indifference of trained party workers who failed to mobilize for his campaign.
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Benevolent Hall
A. J. Maxey
R. H. Young
Maxey Smith
Edward Smith
W. B. Martin
Z KR
Germany
Hamilton Smith
J. M. Girault
P. B. Mullins
C. K. Andrews
E. L. Sutton
Minnie Hoskins
Olivia Sones
Laura O'Neal
Jessie Wright
Emma Dixon
Mary Dixon
Lizzie McClendon
Fannie Rhea
L. N. McAllister
J. A. Knighton
William Harris
New Orleans
Cleveland
New K City
Mississippi Industries reveal new mills and oil mills expansion
Weekly Construction Department lists Mississippi developments including Brookhaven saw mill with 50,000 feet daily capacity by Norwood and Batterfield, Leaf River Lumber enlarging to 30,000 feet, Glendale gin rebuild by T C Ferguson, Citizens Building and Loan chartered with $200,000, Refuge Oil Mills repaired with new machinery, Grenada oil mill improvements, Lexington steam mill and gin by J H Richmond & Son, US Rolling Stock Co planning a Mississippi saw mill, Crystal Springs loan association organized, plus assorted medical and consumer notices.
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Brook Haven
Brookhaen
Norwood & Batterfield
Chicago
Illnois
Estabutehie
Leaf River Lumber Co
Glendale
T. C. Ferguson
Greenville
Citizens’ Building & Loan Association
E. M. Thoman
J. C. Hood
Vicksburg
Refuge
Grenada
Grenada Oil Company
Lexington
J. H. Richmond & Son
United States Rolling Stock Co
Anniston
Ala
Mississippi
Crystal Springe
Mississippi Patchwork News From Yazoo to Monticello
Mississippi items report activities across towns including Greenville Hazlehurst Monticello and Yazoo County. notes on post offices elections church dedications rail fires and the Sam Jones revival amid economic changes and local developments.
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Louj
Rosedale
United States Court
Jackson
Amite County
Thompson
Natehex
Aunday
Meridian
Presbyterian
Monticello
Susil Ae Han
Anna Torrey
Tee County
Wesson
Summit Sentinel
Jon Day
Sam Jones
Greenville
E. O. Excel
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B. Z. Mobos
W. H. Barnum
The
Democratic National Committee
Pat He Eiry
Brandon
Frandon
Johm Anderson
United States
Jordan
G. Cleveland
St. Louis
Martin
van Buren
Mr. Cleveland
Europe
Mrs. Cleveland
Bayard
Whitney
Fairchild
Endicott
Vilas
Dickinson
Garland
Col. Lamont
Jas. Garvin Chastain
M. Lillian Wright
Nansemond County
First Baptist Church
San Antonio
Texas
Chastain
Leaper
Saltillo
Mexico
Lucius Quintius Curtiue
Lucius
Or Dudley Coleman
John P. Richardson
Chattanooga
Powell
Hard On
Co. Prantzy
Et Tu
Brute
Major Gibbs
Lowry
Leaner
Pen
Heavera
Gibbs
Bob
Caesar
Ters” Institute
Mississippi Industries
Atlanta
Hexsier's
Hosstcart
Sam
J. A. Neva
Atlan
Dr. A
Truckion
Arnica
TT Meade
Eon Fe Brookhinven
Sten
Hartehurst
Hazlehurst
Wesson Milla
Yazoo County
J.B. O'Brien
Natchez
Col
H. H. Hogg
Kerriaghan
Hooker
Mr. Hall
Monticello Baptist Church
Bolivar County
Laura F. Hinsdale
Biloxi
Lorthorp
Kemper
Yazoo
Oil Trust Company
Roque Moore
Clinton
Elliaville
Magnolia
Misa
John Allen
Electon Tanimmons
Raymond
D W. Roberty & Co
A. EB. Watts
Lawrence County
Rs. Futheree
Tal Springs
Alive Ware
Forest
J. M. Matthews
Ola McConico
Vaiden
Bolivar County Democrat
Geo. Hale
Long Lake
Four Mile Bridge
Frank Burkitt
Chickasaw Messenger
J. H. Welborn
East Mississippi Times
A. & M. College
Madison
Canton Picket
John Calvin
J. M. Collins
W.E. McDaniel
Lee
University of Georgia
Schaller
Brootharrny
Roya
Royal Banixg Powper Co
We Wall &T
Leconte Nursery
Smithville
W. W. Thompson
James
Ane
Bobh
de Staton
Lincoln Be
Boston
John ’Crath & Sons
Royal Street
Germain Espy
L Chaplain
Bath Rooms
EGR
Black Phalanx
Uni
Revolutios
Lf Books
H.G. Root
M.C
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