Editorial items highlight Mississippi politics and national facts
A collection of political notes recounts Mississippi vote totals for Democratic electors, key local figures in Hinds and Brookhaven, cabinet speculation, and party strategy. It notes Cleveland's lead, Blaine opposition, and broader postwar partisan realignments with references to Lamar, Frantz, Wesson, and Trowbridge.
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Cleveland
Mississippi
Blaine
The
New Mississippian
Col. Lamar
Auch
A. J. Frantz
Brandon
Col. J. M. Wesson
Wesson
Democratic’ Party
Illinois Senate Shift and Confederate War Rosters Highlight Mississippi Paper
The piece discusses Illinois Senate shifts with a Democratic gain amid Republican strength, noting implications for reform and upcoming Senate composition. It also mentions the Jackson Clarion printing Confederate war rosters from Mississippi, promises fuller rolls and muster dates, compiled by Co. Col. J. L. Power, as part of wartime truth efforts.
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Chicago
Illinois
Senate
California
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Jackson Clarion
Mississippi
J. L. Power
Clara
Tre
A. Hendricks
Washington Letter on Blaine Cleavland Tariff Debate
Correspondent Leslor reports from West Virginia on Blaine and Republican strategy. The letter argues Blaine would inflame Northern sentiment and perpetuate old factions while tolling for protectionist policy to enrich the few. It contrasts Blaine with Governor Cleveland and notes Cabinet speculation and Cleveland’s precautions about access in Washington. The piece cites views on tariff, race, and party unity, with humor about Cleveland’s potential Baltimore visit and proximity to temptation.
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Blaine
Angesta
James G Blaine
Clay
Republican Party
Ander
Clev
Associated Press
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Washington
Afa
National
Baltimore
Mason and Dixon
Parson Brownlow
Prohibitionists urged to organize across Mississippi
The Executive Committee calls all Prohibitionists in Mississippi to build county organizations and report to Secretary B. T. Hobbs at Brookhaven. Rev. J. H Gawdrell is elected Corresponding Secretary. The movement seeks a local option law via county conventions, avoids party politics, and aims to unite diverse groups to oppose saloons and promote constitutional prohibition.
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Mississippi
B. T. Hobbs
Brookhaven
Miss
J. H Gawdrell
Friends of Reform
C. B. Gattoway
Postmaster General Pick Praised By Mississippi Paper
The Vicksburg Post endorses Hernando De Soto Money of Mississippi for Postmaster General. It lauds his congressional work on the Star Route frauds two cent postage law Blair Educational Bill and reforms. The piece portrays Money as unblemished honest and representative of the South's new civility and national spirit.
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Vicksburg Post
Mississippi
Hernando DeSoto
Republic
Money
Frances
Congress
Post Office Committee
Garfield
Republican House
Keifer
South
Errors in Judicial Instructions and Court's Cautionary Note
Supreme Court Chief Justice Campbell delivers an opinion criticizing frequent reversals in criminal cases due to faulty jury instructions. The court notes instructions influence verdicts, urges clearer framing, and calls for fewer errors to benefit the state's administration of criminal law.
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Supreme Court
Campbell
Prohibition Debate Sparks In Lincoln County Letter
A long, anti Prohibition rant warns against whisky support and GOP gossip. The writer urges Prohibition backing, denounces anti's rumors, and predicts political retaliation for opposing views. References Democratic ties and local leaders, ending with a call to unity among supporters.
Mississippi Department of World's Exposition Agents Online
Mississippi Department of World's Exposition letters announce Illinois Central Railroad will carry state exhibits free. Receiving agents will designate state exhibits at each station and forward details. Partial list of agents includes Jackson W D Ratliff and other towns such as Crystal Spring Hazlehurst Beauregard Brookhaven Summit.
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New Orveans
Eprron Cranton
Ilinois Central Railroad
Mississippi Department
A. Jonas
Jackson
W. D. Ratliff
Terry
W. H.tribetve
Crystal Spring
A. F. Audre
Hazlehurst
J. W. McMaster
Beauregard
G. W. Ragsdale
Brookhaven
Joe
R. Perkins
Summit
A. Hiller
Mississippi premium for best three bushels corn
The Mississippi Department of the New Orleans Exposition will pay a premium of $15 for the best three bushels of shocked corn grown in Mississippi. Ship to the Commissioner in time to be placed by December 31. Corn should be well tied and shipped early. Address A Jonas Commissioner for Miss New Orleans.
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Mississippi Department
New Orleans Exposition
Mississippi
A. Jonas
New Orleans
See C Houck Ahead Bargains Amid Cash Produc equires
An old time ad touts C Houck as best value for cash or country produce. Offers flour, shoes, dry goods, jeans, waterproof fabric, candy, butter, Dr Price Extracts, and Christmas goods. Also promotes medical books for women and Prickly Ash Bitters testimonials. Includes listings for publishing, jewelry, and various goods.
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C. Houck
Dr. Price
C. Heven's
Creole Awakening Amid Turmoil Sparks Lone Feud
A garbled dispatch hints at social tension in a Creole community, with references to local leaders and sudden clashes. Mentions tensions in a tent, a looming threat, and a call for unity under looming pressure. Names echoed include a few leaders and groups, though details are unclear.
Journal of Fashion and Household Advices Adverts
The fragment advertises a ladies offer to send ten married names and stamps to receive a fashion and home magazine for a dollar. It promotes drug stores, candy, and patent remedies with testimonials from readers across Morgantown and Bradenville. It mentions Pan Na and Shriner's Indian Vermifuge priced at 2½ cents and urges orders to Nunda New Dominion Morgantown and nearby towns.
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Nunda
N.Y
J. E. Fleming
The
New Dominion
Morgantown
W.va
M.C. Pershing
Bradenvills
John Denny
Vernon
Paruna
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