Editorial notes recap of court, politics and notable deaths
Mississippi Supreme Court met last Monday. Dr J J Goss practices in Lawrence county. A National Woman's Alliance formed in Kansas. Frank Bellenger retires from Covington County Journal. If you took part in the Democratic primary stand by the nominees. George Johnson, a young man about 18, murdered near Flem. An inquest in Wyoming confirms Robert Ray Hamilton. D Lancaster nominated for Floater from Mar visuaint Jackson counties. W G Evans resigned. Mills campaigns for Speaker. Gen W L Lee dies at Ravensworth VA. Stone commutes Jeffrey Meyer sentence to life. Earthquake shakes Alcorn and Tishomingo counties. Col B Jones praised for Senate sergeant-at-arms. Stone re-elected Grand Commander of Mississippi United Confederate Veterans. Jackson to host next meeting. County Alliance to push laws negating trust and exempt property. Chancery Court rules Hemingway bonds liable for defalcation. Turkadale addresses Democrats at Tupelo. resolutions endorse Senate run. Local political chatter from Tupelo and Marion. Maj Barksdale slated to speak at Tupelo, Boonville, Poplarville, Waynesboro. H W Sidney King regains editorial role at Meridian News. J C Lamkin of Pike considered independent in 6th Senatorial district. J J McGelee previously nominated by convention. Speaker candidates listed: Vardaman, Street, Medina, Noland. Madison likely favorite. Louisiana Lottery opposition abandoned. antis resist referendums.
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Mississippi Supreme Court
J. J. Goss
Lawrence County
Woman's Alliance
Kansas
Frank Bellenger
Covington
Robert Ray Hamilton
D. Lancaster
Jackson
W. G. Evans
Roger Q. Mills
W. JL Lee
Re E B. Lee
Ravensworth
Fairfax County
Stone
Jefrey Meyer
Sharkey
Alcorn
Tishomingo
Col. B. Jones
Bay St. Louis
Senate
Mississippi
United Confederate Veterans
County Alliance
Chianvy Court
Hemingway
Turkadale
Tupelo
John Mlen
George
Tisans
Jol Allenow
Marion
Maj. Barksdale
Lee County
Boonville
Prentiss County
Poplarville
Pew River County
Waynesboro
Wayne County
HW. Sidlney King
Meridian News
D. T. Marvis
Franklin County Advocate
J.C. Lamkin
Pike
J. J. McGelee
In Summit
Doctor becomes candidate amid party pressures and public scorn
The piece narrates Dr. Van Watts shifting from an independent stance to seeking Democ ratic support amid opposition from party factions and press critics. It recalls his reluctance, a coalition of allied locals, and supporters urging him to run while others accuse him of pandering and plotting. The question remains whether he can win by a larger margin than two years ago.
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Andrew Sickman
Ajolt
van Watts
Ram
Snl
Nathan
David
Subs Preas
Thas
Corfe Coon
Beat 8
Poate Chinor
Fifth annual fair invitation and political note from Georgia
The Lover notes invitation to the fifth annual South Mississippi Fair at Sumumut from November 26 to December 1 and mentions exhibits from Mississippi A. and M. College. Georgia House adopts a resolution urging support for Farmers Alliance goals, while Gov. Stone fills Brookhaven mayoralty vacancy with Dr J. B. Daughtry and Cassedy praised for standing by farmers.
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South Mississippi Fair Association
Sumutut
Mississippi A. & M. College
Lee Las
South Mississippi
Governor Stone's Plain Speaking Noted in City Commentary
The piece lauds Governor Stone for direct truthfulness and steady honesty. It argues that few public men today display his courage to speak and act according to belief, even under great pressure.
Eloquence and Unity in Confederate Veterans Tribute
A Confederate Veterans gathering reflects on loyalty to the Union and Confederacy, honoring fallen comrades and the private soldiers who bore duty and sacrifice. The speaker urges lasting memory of the Civil War, condemns betrayal, and calls for memorials to those who served.
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Athens
Pand
Instructions for casting a ballot and voter conduct
Voters apply for a ballot from the Deputy Commissioner and mark their choices in the voting compartment. They must not reveal their marks until the ballot is cast, may receive assistance if unable to mark, and must keep ballots confidential. The rules, penalties, and official signatories are noted by the State Board of Commissioners of Election.
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Arn
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State Board of Commissioners of Election
D. P. Porter
Democratic column questions a drunken nominee for Representative
A Mississippi newspaper column denounces a Brookhaven candidate for Representative tied to drunken behavior. It notes law penalties for officials intoxication and urges voters to reject such men. The piece discusses Sub-Treasury debates and Democratic loyalty, then reports Greenwood Senatorial Convention picks Walthall and Gowan with two candidates set to run in November.
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Boo Maven
Maliive
Brookhaven
Asa
Incendiary Fire Threatens Messenger Office and Ledger
Frask Borer reports his Messenger office burned at 3 30 am with most files destroyed and declares a reward of 500 for the arsonist s arrest. He laments loss of years of work from his alliance influenced State organ and appeals patrons to remit dues and aid reconstruction while implying political motives behind the blaze.
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State Alliance
Cal Kromite
Bettie
Fayt
Barkire Orolona
Get
TSOT
Joelenaer
Messenger
Frask Borer
Mense
Maj. Barks
Utiile
Ak Mw
County Alliances Schedule Across Three Counties
The Copiah County Alliance will meet with Pine Grove Alliance one mile east of Hazlehurst on Tieslay October 27. The Hinds County Alliance will meet at Raymond on the first Friday in November. The Claiborne County Alliance will meet Beech Grove Alliance in South Brandywine on October 31 and 31st.
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Copiah County Alliance
Pine Grove Alliance
Hazlehurst
Hinds County Alliance
Raymond
Claiborne County Alliance
Beech Grove Alliance
Brandywine
Welcome Departures and Alliance Disbands at West Point
The article reports on the West Point Alliance surrendering its charter and disbanding amid public congratulation from various factions. It condemns dissent within allied groups, urges unity under majority decisions, and highlights political maneuvers involving the George party in Adams Bolivar and Sharkey counties. It also notes J S Meng’s appointment as Chemist at the U S Experiment Station Raleigh and references A and M College scholars aiding statewide progress.
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Herselves
West Point
Clay County
Sue
Supreme Council
Ocala
J.S. Meng
A. & M. College
United States Experiment Station
Raleigh
N.C
Aberdeen
Pariers Allia nce Demands Treated In National Economist
The article reviews the Pariers' Alliance demands, praising the Library of National Economist Extras for detailed defense of the plan. It argues the plan relieves low spirits in agriculture, is constitutional, and not class legislation. It notes the Volition Tickler and related publications as campaign aids, with pricing and subscription details.
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Pariers
Alliaance
Iaat
Library of National Economal
National Economist Publishing Co
Washington, D.C
Library of National Economist
Volition Tekler
TSH
Vitors
Ste
Man Narrowly Escapes Freight Train Crossing
A man named Jackson makes a perilous crossing of both the Wilmington and Alabama and Vicksburg lines near the depot. He crossed the tracks as trains shifted. A freight car came within inches of his buggy, tearing it to splinters, but he escaped unharmed as the harness gave way. The engineer could not see the incident.
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Jackson
Wlinnis Conti
Alabama & Vicksburg
Tryy Binl
Alybana & Vicksburg
Hanes
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Ladinas
Minis
Haxkis
Mmpson
Coptar
Claiborne, Jefferson, Lincoln
Franklin
Throokhaven
Rulliins
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Greenwood Enterprise
Hugh M. Street
Mavidian
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Noxubee
T. V. Noland
Wilkinson
Madison
Georgia House of Representatives
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House of Representatives
Congress
National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
Georgia
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Gov. Stone
Son. A. Lewenthal
J. B. Daughtry
Gov. Stane
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Lavoe
Cassedy
Guv
Dusmuer
Guv. Stone
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Stee
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Alliance Democrats
Sub-Treasury
Walthall
Tarr
Adams, Bolivar and
Clarion Ledger
Young
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Gov't Report
LY Ure the Grocer
Alliance Literature
Pa & Williams
Meade & Martin
Major Barksdale
Nareawa
Liverpool
London and Globe, Insurance Co
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Ik Clark
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Staite
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FRY & Ostein
Meridian, Miss
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Express
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Park Place
New York City
Hardon
Chartres Street
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Brookhaven Foundry and Machine Shop
JOS. Connelly
Aly Eee
Charles Chrisman
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