Political and legal notes from a late 19th century paper
A column reviews party lines and candidates with approval for Gov. J. M. Stone as a possible Democratic Vice President pick and notes Louisiana bond parity, lottery critics, and anti prohibition sentiment. It also covers Ayers Pills as a medical remedy, Culberson halting a prizefight bill, pardons petitions in Vicksburg, and a Georgia district election result favoring Black over Watson. Provisions include Pow er regaining health and Illinois Central railroad schedule notices for stewar d excursions with starting points and hop stops.
Open letter defines McLaurin stance on State Prohibition
An open letter from B T Hobbs questions if candidates McLaurin McCabe Vardanam and Frank Burkitt would support State Prohibition and a constitutional amendment. Frank Burkitt replies via a letter stating willingness to approve a constitutional amendment and any law by the legislature that aligns with community morality, while not seeking the nomination. The exchange underscores Prohibitionists' demand for clear positions before the governor race in Mississippi.
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Brooxwaven
Miss
A. J. Mebacilla
Deas
Mississippi
Prohibition Executive
Messrs
McLaurin
McCabe
Vardaman
Frank Burkitt
Rankin
Oxotona
Hom
B. T. Howe
Brookhayes
Sta
Memphis
Prohibition Park
Staten Island
Bollatter
House
Berty
Paans
Sam Coleman
Leflore
Dry County
Murray F. Smith
Warren
Prohibition
U.S
B.T. Hobbs
State Prohibition Executive Committee
Liccoln County
People’s Party
Prohibition Party
Peopl
Cameuiememie
Rudyard Kipling
Mowgli
Richard le Gallienne
Ely
Hopkinson Smith
Boyesen
Cardoxo
Ee Drake
Kipling
Fa- Beard
Lind
Kemble
Politan
Alos
Capt Merry and the Great Railroad System
Manchester Iowa notes Captain J F Merry a leading social and business force connected with a large railroad system. The piece details his career from excursion agent to general western passenger agent and his impact on passenger business, plus notes on the system’s size, reach across ten states, and a growing network of engines and cars.
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Capt. At
Col
J. L. Power
Clarion-Ledger
Manchester
Iowa
J. F. Merry
Manschester
Capt. Merry
General Western
Passenge
A. H. Hanson
Messrs Hanson
Chronic Malaria In Modern Form Promises Cure
A historical medical ad explains chronic malaria as a subtle, lingering disease following summer heat. It describes slow onset, persistent symptoms, and touts Peruna from Columbus Ohio as the infallible remedy, claiming it cures chronic malaria while quinine fails for the chronic form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey
Perana Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
God's Clock Strikes Against Saloon Lawbreakers
A fiery denunciation denounces saloons as moral pests and criminals that corrupt homes and children. The speaker renounces the Republican party, condemns liquor-driven politics, calls for prohibition, and urges formation of a third party to end the liquor trade.
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Grownr
Common Council
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
James G. Blaine
Lord Bacon
Seward
Andrew
Grace
Democratic Party
Forces and socialism compared in early party debates
In a Tennessee Pilot excerpt, the Populists and Prohibitionists mirror Socialist aims, clarifying that socialism means government benefit to the people through telegraph and railroad ownership, graduated taxes, and banking control. Reverend John Hunter of Jackson Mississippi resigns after 35 years of service due to advanced age.
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Germany
All
Ander ‘Ism
Tennessee Pilot
John Hunter
Presbyterian Church
Jackson, Miss
Chamel Aims to Make Money With Dish Wash Venture
Fragment describes a local entrepreneur’s plan to profit from a dish washing service or product. Mentions names or entities like City Dish Waaber Co and unique terms such as Wall Bay. Reads as an early stage business idea with unclear details and fragmented phrases.
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Wall Bay
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J. M. Stone
Louisiana
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Fox
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Dinkins
Georgia
Tom Watson
Col. J. L. Power
Illinois Central Railroad
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United States
Spengler
Capitol
Jackson
Ameria
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Christian Advocate
Baptist Record
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Mall
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Frank Pickle
Carolina
Mississippi College
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Ehair
Greak
J. Beupret
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Pickle
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Pawnee Bills
Wild West
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Pawnee Bill
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Pawnees
Montana
Pampas
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May Lillie
Old Mexico
Jose Valasquiz
R. RE. Gne
Late Literary News
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