Democratic Convention Called for Two-County District
A Democratic convention of the Death Facentive Committee for the Representative District of ett ernon and Lincoln counties is convened to nominate a candidate for the legislature. The convention meets at Union Church in Jefferson County on Saturday October 14. Each county has ten votes in the convention as per the last district rule. Cassedy, Chairman. Dossett.
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Etternon
Lincoln
Union Church
Jefferson County
I. Cassedy
A. Dossett
Editorial Notes Highlight Political Rifts and Appointments
Judge Campbell condemns mob law in Kosciusko Circuit while Virginias colored citizens repudiate Mahone and Wise. Postmaster General rule blocks salary attachments. Gen Williamenn named Crow Agency Indian Agent. President and Postmaster General expand Democratic post offices to 31. Virginia Governor candidate John S Wise accused of violence. Jackson official Will late Receiver moved to Sheffield Alabama. Major Gibbs appointed Astrofant Commissioner for Americas Exposition in New Orleans. Train wreck near Raymond and Tica injures none. Dr BR Graves extols Prohibition reform. Drying seed cotton crucial before ginning for better value. President to retain Dr Hamilton as surgeon general. Mendricks and McDonald Voorhees cite rivals. Holly Springs street altercation after Democratic convention ends.
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HE. Williamenn
Holly Springs
Crow Agency
Montana
Dr. Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Mendricks
Jos. E. McDonald
D. W. Voorhees
Lincoln county Democratic select candidate for Representative
The county party faces a crucial choice for the Legislative seat as no nominee was chosen at the convention. Voters must weigh who best upholds local interests on issues like the agricultural ten law, fiduciary election, and local option. Voters should seek a candidate with firm principles, honest conscience, and ability to faithfully execute the office.
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Huth
Thie Place Haa
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Ians
President Defends Civil Service Law Amid Debate
The article reports on a high level clash over the civil service law with Mr James W Hinkley of the New York Graphic failing to secure a writ of quow warranto. District Attorney Darsheimer argues the remedy lies with the state. the President directs opposition. Massachusetts Republicans nominate the Fitz ladies ticket and re nominate Robinson for Governor and Ames for Lieutenant Governor. A civil service commission reorganization is anticipated as Dr Gregory resigns alongside Eaton. Judge Thoman expected to return mid October.
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Hinkley
New York Graphic
Warrento
Darsheimer
United States District Attorney
United States
Hickley
Republian
Massachusetts
Talladies
Gov Robinson
Oliver Ames
Henry B. Pierce
Ton. R
W. Heard
Boston
Charles KE. Ladd
Bilgar
Sherman
Civil Service Commission
Gregory
Eaton
Thoman
State Militia Officers and Infantry Companies Listed
The Aberdeen Examiner lists MAJOR GENERAL B S Ricks of Yazoo City and BRIGADIER GENERALS Oliver Clifton Jackson G Freeman L Finley Pupelo W N Monroe E S Butts of Vicksburg. Infantry and artillery companies from Aberdren to Natchez and Columbus are named with towns such as Holly Springs Hernando Desota Desata, Water Valley, Grenada and Port Gibson among others.
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Jackson
G . Freeman
Jackson L. Finley
Pupelo
W.N. Monroe
Columbus
E. S. Butts
Vicksburg
Aberdren Guards
Abeileen
Walter Rifles
Holly Springs
Desata Blues
Hernando
Tunica Gr Ends
Austin
OkUbbeha Rescues
Sinkville
Adhints Light Infantry
Nateles
Home Guards
Siminit
Volante Seothtens
Vickstire
Wilkinson Gields
W C T U Meeting Plans And War Against Drink
A fragmented notice outlines the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plans for a parlor meeting at Mrs. Strickland’s residence and a west Monday gathering. It notes 10 000 W C T U members in the United States and over 200 000 women, urges attendance, and praises supporters while urging continued effort against alcohol.
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W. C. Td's
United States
Columbis
Raymount
Does
Ehila
Wea
Church and State Clash Over Church Union Debate
A Meridian Tribune critique argues Senator Coke misstates the risk of a state church linking with prohibition. The piece contends no respectable prohibitionist supports church state fusion and that politicians backing such a move would face infamy. It notes saloon advocates cheered Coke, while opponents vow to resist with blood if needed.
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Coke
United States
Meridian Tribune
One Glass of Wine and the Orleans Dynasty Fall
A noble heir to King Louis Philippe dies after drinking one extra glass of wine. The Duke of Orléans loses balance, leaps from a carriage, and dies after his head strikes the pavement. The incident is said to have toppled the Orleans dynasty and sent the family into exile, with vast property confiscations.
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Louis Phillippe
Paris
Nolig Aly
Senseleas
Orleans Dynasty
Mississippi Cotton History and Health Remedies Ad
A fragment from a Mississippi era paper discusses cotton trade mentions Wesson and routes. It also advertises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters promising health benefits and vigor for various ailments. An employment pitch seeks agents for a spine and shoulder protection product with claimed high weekly earnings.
Unclear Ad Claim for Shiloh Remedies and Health Tonic
A fragmented advertisement promotes Shiloh remedies and tonics claiming cures for temperance opposition, alcohol addiction, coughs, constipation, and yellow skin. It lists retailers Daughiry and Smylie, Rudunt New York, and mentions a free sample with each bet, with various spellings and garbled product names.
Mississippi Democratic Platform and reform pledge text
A garbled 19th century platform outlines reform aims, taxation, state government power limits, and protection of constitutional rights. The fragment references reduction of taxes, regulation of corporations, and education policy, with scattered mentions of Jeffersonian ideals and state governance, alongside unrelated advertisements for medicines and goods.
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