Call Him Down Edwards Smith Book Proposals Scandal
A lengthy expose recounts alleged pay for influence by Supt. Smith with Lippincott Co. and the American Book Co. It details letters, denials, and a running political pressure campaign led by Dr. Watts and editor Hobbs. The piece accuses Smith of seeking re election through influence peddling and warns of further disclosures.
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Supt. Smith
VB. Watta
Smith
American Book Co
Watts
New Orleans
County Alliance
Alliance
Sherman Vin’ Bonk
Ana
Maddy Ny
Hippincott & Sarnter Ees
Hiw
Oan
Dr. Watts
Allen Smith
Sire
Rao
Maine
Purge of Democratic Nominee Urged in Lincoln County Race
In Franklin the field was unchallenged until after the primary and the rival in Lincoln appeared late and unknown. Smith’s tainted record was not debated in his nomination canvass, and many voters forgot him. The Prohibition party urges Smith’s resignation and backing of Greer or Flowers to defeat him, stressing the need for honest officials free from corruption. Published by the Prohibition executive committee of Lincoln county on Oct. 14, 1895.
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Franklin
Lincoln
Smith
Tne
Franklin County
Democratic
Greer
Prohibition
Dr. Flowers
People’s Party
Flowers
Prohibition Party
Lincoln County
Brookhaven
P. Douglass
Jouyn D. Baier
Auction Sale of Lands in Lincoln Lawrence and Franklin Counties
Auction to be held November 4 1895 at Lincoln County Mississippi Courthouse, selling lands across Lincoln Lawrence and Franklin Counties. Terms require one third cash with the balance due in 12 months. Properties include numerous fractional sections andLots across townships 4-8 east in ranges 1-6 east, with listings in east and west halves, southwest and southeast portions, and specified sections. CHISMAN & BRENNAN for Lehman Stern & Co act as agents.
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Court House
Lincoln County
Mississippi
Lincoln
Lawrence
Franklin
Linco
Ghadres
Lanes
Landa
Franklin County
Houth 'S
Rage
Saat
Namiten County
Tanee Ee
Noid Aaa Omega Ae Chisman & Brennan
Lehman, Stern & Co
Hil
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Aseith
Lippincott & Co, Angor
Benson
Lippincott & Co
Lippincott
Mr. Benson
F. F. Hansell & Bro
Hansell & Bro
Preston
Studgly
Taleo
Pres. Fitzhugh
Whitworth College
Kald 2
Lincoln Ys
Euns
Hitchen
Pm Bey
Lincolne
Samre Hal
Times
Jackson
L You. B. T. Honus
Hobbe
Hobbs
N. C
Afi
Lincola Ceunty
Bath
Southern Specialty Co
Camp
Seer
Poorston
Charter Oak
Mt Ee
E. Bradomaw & Co
Brookhaven, Miss
Amississipp le
Ber
Oaige Nemnouls Ii Gudeney
Jabupabiere
APE Syerwkal
Turnbough
Horse Palace
Nhar
Depkor
Richmond Desk Company
Bard Case
Stemsptyce
Rigvost
Eet Ind
U.S. A
Speedy
Handsome
Monarch Cycle Co
Lake and Halsted Sts
Chicago, Ill
F.ree R. Igm Hardon
Chartres Street
Lila
A. B.griswold & CO
Hmndanber
Canal Street
Douglas
Wie
Agihach
Wiad
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