Crystal Springs Fights C O D Liquor Traffic
Hazlehurst Courier reports Crystal Springs officers seizing C O D whisky shipments, storing cargo for shipper prosecution, and urging Magnolia and other towns to mirror actions to curb illegal liquor delivery. Citizens urge public sentiment to pressure law enforcement and stop the practice.
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Hazlehurst
Crystal Springs
Slav
Slay
Magnolia
Justice Slay
United States Court
C.O. D
Mississippi
C. D
Lexington Bars Unite to Halt Nonresident Whisky Trade
Lexington citizens and the bar coop with municipal officers in a campaign against unsolicited C O D liquor shipments by non residents. A secret Mayor's inquiry led to subpoenas and three $3,000 revenue actions against foreign firms and garnishment of the Express Company, with possible appeals to state and federal courts. The effort aims to curb the sale, raise funds for state county and town, and rally law abiding citizens in a moral battle.
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Lexington
State Revenue Agent
Express
Supreme Court
United States Court
Lexington Advertiser
Court term deferred due to quarantines amid yellow fever
The United States Court in Jackson postpones the November 11 term as yellow fever disrupts southern counties, hindering juror summons and witness subpoenas. Judge Niles will set a new date for Jackson. a January special term is possible to clear heavy dockets and indictments targeting Franklin county citizens.
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L. B. Moseley
Federal Court
Henry C. Niles
Kosciusko
United States Marshal’s Office
Franklin County
Niles
Jackson
Jackson Evening News
The Better Way Tissues Irritated Throat Cough Aid
A passage notes throat tissues inflamed and irritated causing coughing. It mentions taking a cough mixture to ease irritation for a time and hints at continuing use of relief.
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement Claims Cold Cure
An old advertisement text proclaims Scott's Emulsion cures colds and soothes the throat by reducing irritation and driving out inflammation. It promises to rebuild weakened tissues and treats sore throat cough and bronchitis with a gamble free offer attributed to Scott and Bowne.
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Scott
Georgia Gubernatorial Feud Echoes 1904 Kidnapping Fear
A garbled, era-laden column notes political blame between Hoke Smith and Clark Howell over governorship suitability in Georgia. It recalls the 1904 Angele Gas scandal, hints at Democratic coercion in New York campaigns, and mocks tariff battles, with jabs at figures like Tillman Dalzell and Crowe.
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Philadelphia
New York City
New Orleans
Foreker
Ohio
Depew
Tillman
South Carolina
Dalzell
New York
Reed Smoot
Congress
Mitchell
Oregon
Pat Crowe
Oyama
Lineyiteh
Mesers
Clevelan
Bryan
Mississippi Congressman Pushes National Prohibition Measure
The Greenwood Enterprise reports that Hon. 3 Humphreys of Mississippi will renew his fight in Congress for a national prohibition law banning liquor shipments into dry counties. He previously introduced similar legislation, supported by Baptist convention resolutions, aiming to curb illicit trafficking and empower federal authorities to shut down illegal saloons.
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Greenwood Enterprise
Congress
Humphreys
Mississippi
Baptist Convention
Tupelo
Memorializi Peete
Jocusin
Su. Pathe
Quarantine Letter From Belle Green Moves Homeward
A ten year old Belle Green, from Yoakum Texas, writes to Texas Health Officer Dr Tabor asking to lift a quarantine so she may return to her mother and siblings. Tabor replies that he cannot promise a date but will act when cold weather ends and will send a telegram. Belle and her grandmother depart Brookhaven for Yoakum after the hopeful telegram arrives, with Belle earning honor at school. Rosetta notes cat damage, Indianola awards a cement sidewalk contract.
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Brookhaven
Yoakum
Texas
M. ©. Strickland
Louisiana
Miss Green
Migs
Papa
Jno
M. Green
Belle Green
Miss
J. W. Bennett
Tabor
Dr. Sennett
Belle
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Vossburg
H. J.C. Baker
Scott & Bowne
Orief
Breezy
Chae Dee
General Stoessel
Cullom
Washington
Illinois
Banker Dougherty
Peoria
Brookhaven, Mississippi
Yours Truly, C. B. Perkins
F. W. Becker
Brookhaven & Pearl River Railway Co
Ihrer Alforspme
Brera Tarik
Austin
Folby
FOTO
Fosby
Fotografer
Manu
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Seavey
Department OF the Instrucr
Land Office
Eclees
Kookwaven
Isle Im
Jordan Smith
Wesson
St Bec
Ashington Meridian
Abe McLendon
Hunslow’ Ballard
Charley Wood
Feen
Miss Stegomyia
George R. Tabor
Joe Tincoin
Hyman ‘Mercantile Company
W. McN Rite
W. A. Parsons
Rosetta
Indianola
Hariis Eagles
Ablison Roberts
Chancery Clerk
Lincoln Coln
Otnin
Clark
Lincoln County
Henlars
Jones
Tom McNair
Omes
Reynolds
Dewrisr
Crutcher Building
da. T. ¥. Nelson
Sears Drug Co
J. T, Walker
Susenon
Laraen Building
Omee
Henry Flowers
Purysician
C.K. Grattan
John Purser
Price Drug Store
J. N. Yawn
Ar Law
Bogue Chitto, Miss
Lincoln Xca
R. D. Lanier
Lincoln
Udening
Coicain
Rulidin
M. “McCuttoven
Cassedy
E. Everett
Cassedy Building
Gro. C. Hoskins
N. R. R. Avenue
Brennan
Hannah
Arrorxers At Law, Real Estate & Investment Ag’ts
Mise
Boadmer
Eld
Desot
Practigal
Memphis
ST Ea Ae
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Dranguon’s Colleges
Switch
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Nashville
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