Clubbing rates offered for two papers at $2.50
The Leader and the Best National Democratic Paper negotiates a one year clubbing deal with National Democrat of Washington DC. The National General Democratic Journal, endorsed by notable party leaders, will publish Congress records and cover public and party matters. Subscriptions: Leaner $1.50, two papers together $2.50. Sample copies available.
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Leaven
National Democrat
Washington, D. C
Lean. ER
Cleveland
Carlisle
Democratic Party
Congress
The
Democrat
Mississippi political notes and county results
The New Mississippian reports on political chatter and county results with a focus on proposed constitutional costs, capital relocation talk, and local figures like Col. Street. It notes corruption probes in New Orleans and provides state totals showing Stone and other candidates with large statewide tallies amid uneven county returns.
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Walthall
The
New Mississippian
Clameery Clerk
Manipemery County
Ee Col
New Orleans
Constitution
Hurke
Stone
John R. Lynch
James R. Chalmers
Fort Scott Railroad prospects discussed in Brookhaven
Fort Scott Railroad explorers Chenault and Shields visited Brookhaven to outline three potential routes from Natchez to the Gulf, with a main line proposed via Brookhaven. Citizens form a Railroad Committee to study the plan, conditional on Franklin county support and possible connections to Meridian.
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W. Chenault
Shields
Fort Scott Railroad Company
Thede Reed
Franklin County
Natchez
Ness
Douge Cassedy
Port Scott
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Gulf
Messco
Apa Abadh
Narteles
Ed Ward
Analpeaniy
Messrs
Cheneek
Natelier
Seth Threveh Wilktisim
Wilkinson County
Imieh
Natches
Fraklin Comunty
Meatville
Jinto Amite
Pike
New Orleans
Franklin
Amite
Lincoln
Mississippi City
Mobile
Brookhaven
Isu Leuneh
Natehey
Chenault
Franklin Voice
Lincoln County
Messrs. Chenault and Shields
Youd
Pranklin County
Meridian
Debating a Democratic Convention and Delegate System
A political argument proposes Democrats in each county nominate delegates to a convention mirroring county majorities to secure Democratic control. It argues Senators George and Walthall would yield to the majority, condemns allying with negroes and Republicans, and lauds L. P. Smith as a strong Legislature candidate. endorsements follow.
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Democrata
George and
Walthall
Hoskins
Lincoln
Jack
Let Them Answer on Constitutional Convention Question
A letter poses direct questions to opponents about favoring or opposing a constitutional convention in Mississippi. It argues that postponement preserves white Democratic supremacy and moral decline, while a favorable moment may never come. It asks for frank replies from Natchez Democrat, Columbus Index, Yazoo Sentinel, and Clarion-Ledger.
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Mississippi
Enna
National Republican Party
Natchez Democrat
Columbes Index
Yazoo Sentinel
Clarion-Ledger
Franklin Politics and the Nominating Controversy
The Franklin county Democrats repeatedly faced contention over old fashioned conventions, nominating Dr A M Newman for Representative and sparking party splits that cost them in elections. The piece notes Dr W Godbold and Judge T A Magee as winners of past appeals, urges adopting a Lincoln style primary to pick a full ticket and unite for elections, praising Godbold and Magee as worthy leaders.
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Franklin County
A. M. Newman
W. Godbeld
Judg T. A. Magee
Prinklin
Lincoln
Dr. Godbold
Magee
Aurin
Ed Martin for Clerk backed by Southern Sentinel editor
The Ripley editor L Pinckney Smith withdraws from the Clerk of the House race strengthening E L Martin of the New Mississippian. Martin previously served in the last Legislature and is urged for a second term. The Farmers Alliance endorsed B J Martin as a fit candidate and worthy of support by alliance members in the Legislature.
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Frend L. P. Smith
Ripley
L. Pinckney Smith
Southern Sentinel
House of Representatives
Smith
E. L. Martin
New Mississippian
Martin
Farmer's Alliance
B. J. Martin
Farmer
Jackson letter praises local college in evolving social view
A Catherine Cole inspired Jackson letter denounces heavy drinking in society and endorses the Capital Commercial College of Jackson Mississippi. The Clay County Leader endorses Mississippi institutions and states Jackson Commercial College equals any in providing a commercial education, urging Mississippians to patronize state schools.
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Jackson
Catherine Cole
Capital Commercial College
Miss
I Vof
Wyatt
Missippi
Jackson Commercial College
Clay County
Thanksgiving Proclamation and State Politics Reflections
Mississippi Governor Robert Lowry proclaims a Thanksgiving Day on November 28 and urges worship and gratitude for divine guidance. The Aberdeen Examiner attacks Copiah County, praising Wesson college placement and urging Lincoln, Copiah, and other counties to back a southern Methodist college, while noting calls for a Constitutional Convention and local political purges.
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Bert Wry
Mississippi
State of
Jackson
Robert Lowry
Tre
Gro. M. Govan
Lincoln
Copia
Wesson
New Methodist College
Oxford Wd
Starkville
Will Clinton
College
Copiah
Tucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Refund
An advertisement touts Tucklen s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. It lists 25 cents per tin and sale by TT Meade & Co in Brookhaven Miss. Also contains a puff about The New Orleans Picayune praising its news coverage and premium subscriptions.
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TT. Meade & Co
Brookhaven
Miss
New Orleans Picayune
Associated Press
New York
Paris
Pearl Rivers
Valhatine Cole
Mollie Moore Davia
Jennie Jane
Marie Points
Aberest
Swnths
Piea- Vile
Shane
Eno
DRS. Betts & Betts
Sto Street
New Orleans
Mississippi News Roundup 1889 Highlights Districts and People
Mississippi notes report political shifts in legislature with six Radicals, court cases, marriages including Miss Ane Manship and Mr. A. T. Galloway, and local events. A panther kill near Tunica, indictments in Jackson, and educational funding figures. Greenville mayoral race and a secret Raymond marriage of John Lampkin and Exma Burnett are mentioned along with Dramatic Club performances and postmaster Lena Engborth in Rodney.
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John Lampkin
Vicksburg
Exma Burnett
Terry
Raymond
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