Democratic Ticket and Political Turmoil in 1891
The piece surveys Democratic candidates led by Charles E Hooker for Congress, discusses ballot and tax reforms, the constitutional convention, and pending state judicial and legislative actions. It notes New Orleans homicide of Police Chief Hennessy, the convention's bankrupt law stance, and debates over two-year term extensions for state officials. It also covers Miss Winnie Davis and Alfred Wilkinson split, pensions schedule, and the upcoming elections as 1892 approaches.
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New Orleans
D.C. Hennessy
Brave
Nywight
Manly John M. Stone
Winnie Davis
Alfred Wilkinson
Syracuse
New York
Public School Provisions From Constitutional Convention
A detailed outline shows a uniform system for free schools for ages five to twenty one, with state supervision and elective county superintendents. It preserves a school fund from tax revenue and allocates funds by county educable child counts, allows longer operation for some districts, and supports A and M Colleges and deaf, dumb, and blind education. Separate schools for races are provided, and sectarian use of public funds is banned. School book and equipment interests by officials are restricted, and land titles from Choctaw lands are to be assessed with leases limited in duration and ground rent guidelines.
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Barnum
Delta Advance
Percy T. Moore
Clarksdale
Bro. Moore
Om Baturtay
Wiltead
Mwe
Rownties
Britany County
Ceprrate
Tiettiet
Starkeille
Rodney
16Th Action
Citizen backs Chrisman for governor in Starkeville edition
The Starkeville Citizen voices support for Tedpe Chrisman as governor. The piece notes Chrisman would stand six feet tall and mentions a humorous misprint about weight and backbone.
Judge Chrisman and the Mississippi election debate
In a Vicksburg Post piece, critics question Judge Chrisman for exposing alleged long held truths about election methods. The author argues the convention's purpose was clear, to address white supremacy and illegal voting practices, and asserts Chrisman merely spoke bluntly about known issues.
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Chrisman
Judge Chrisman
George
Mississippi
Jackson
Vicksburg
Prohibition sentiment voiced in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Press reports that Captain Bird’s vote against the minority temperance report drew criticism from local leaders. The county Alliance, meeting in Monticello on October 14, denounced Bird’s stance, affirming support for Constitutional Prohibition and declaring that leading citizens favor prohibition in all forms.
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Bird
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Alliance
Monticello
County Alliance
IL 1. Bird
Committee On Temperance
Mississippi census errors spark outcry and political battles
The Times-Democrat denounces the 1890 census as biased against Mississippi claiming a loss of 150,000 to 200,000 people and a missing Congressman. The piece recalls Reconstruction growth and notes immigration from nearby states, while praising Judge Chrisman and supporters like J. P. Carter and W. T. Martin for endorsing constitutional prohibition and state pride. It mentions amendments affecting Justices of the Peace, the abolished lieutenant governor post, and local notices from Lawrence County High School and Norwood & Butterfield labor needs alongside Rube Burrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Democrat
Mississippi
Census Department
Texas
Alabama
Georgia
Two
Carolinas
Louisiana
Moral training for youth urged by alliance leader
A fiery address urges the Farmers Alliance to demand stronger moral instruction for youths. The speaker condemns weekend leisure for young men spent in horse racing, drinking, swearing, and disrespecting worship. He pleads for more Bible study, family prayer, and personal reform to curb corrupt behavior and protect future marriages.
A Preacher's Protest Over Hemingway Controversy
A Mississippi letter from Rockport dated Oct 16 1890 defends Mississippi ministers amid Hemingway case criticism. It rebuts editorials in Durant and Walthall papers, asks for named clergy who supposedly condemn innocence, and urges publication of the denial in The Leader. Also notes political franchise objections and a Millinery shop notice.
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Hemingway
Rockport
Miss
Brookhaven Lender
N. M
Durant Democrat
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Catarrh Remedy Ad
An ica salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back priced 25 cents per box. Also Shilows Catarrh Remedy advertised with a nasal injector free with end bottle priced 50 cents sold by Meade & Co and Meade & Martin in Brookhaven Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 1
Meade & Co
Meade & Martin
Two Teachers Wanted at Lawrence County High School
A gentleman and a lady are sought to fill positions at Lawrence County High School. Must hold first grade certificates and be well recommended. Apply to J. A. Rowan, President Board of Directors, or to E. E. Green, Principal. Fever Creek, Pres., Oct. Doth, 1890.
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Lawrence County High School
J. A. Rowan
Board of Directors
E. E. Green
Fever Cresk
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Brookhaven
W. Z. Hobbs
Chernkee Street
Congress
Charles E. Hooker
OY Mini
C. C
Greenwood
Matthews
Supreme Court
First District
the Public Schools
Gove~ner
Tedpe
Starkeville
H. Ft. Bird
J. P. Carter
Perry
W. T. Martin
Adams Coau
Wes
Hattiesburg Court
McGehee
Franklin
Judiciary Committee
Justices of the Peace
Norwood & Butterfield
Nor - Rube Burrows
Witte
Firenkharen
Farmers Alliance
Jesus
God
Lask
Hy Su
Noleas
Brethren of the Alliance
Walthall
Walthall Warden
J. A. Scamprovuet
Commonwealth
Natches Democrat
Kid Glover
Iba J. SenaLnen
Bucklen
Rnica
Norens
Sells Brothers
H. Barrett
Monster International World's Fair Zooological Institute
Triple Circus
Metropolitan Museum
Great Golden Menagerie
Corea
Chas
Ari ‘Bian
America
Howe
Charles Chrisman
W. 8. Hoskins
Brookhaven Machine
ST. Snd
Beaver Falls
Pennsylania
Grove
Paris Medicine CO
ST. Louis
Paris
TENT
Meade & Martin Brookhave
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