Prohibition and reform items dominate Lincoln county politics
Local notices reflect Prohibitionist unity efforts for 1896 and disputes over candidate support. Debates between Burkitt and McLaurin, judicial appointments, a People’s party float, and chess honors in Jackson are noted alongside community events and a float representing Lt. Flowers.
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No. J. G. Sessions
Lincoln County
People’s Party
Friends of Reform
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Joe Sessions
Impassioned Woolley Attacks Liquor Trade at Boston Speech
John G Woolley Chicago based temperance orator spoke at a crowded Boston Music Hall meeting on patronage and the liquor traffic urging voters to back prohibition. He denounced party machines and urged Christians to align with clean politics and church reform.
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John G. Woolley
Christian Endeavor
Boston
Music Hall
Chicago
Woolley
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
Republican Party
Moss Theara Man
Mqnor
Goel
Fulton Street
New York
Northwest
Brooklyn
Broadway
Son of God
Church For Christ
Democratic Party
Particum
Pacific Ocean
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Temperance Union
Boston Harbor
Hell
Mr. Woolley
Letter Defends Democratic Candidacy Amid Populist Critique
J G Sessions writes to The Leader denying Populist ties and Republican exposure while defending his Democratic loyalty and integrity. The note also extols Parkersburg reforms and urges voters to consider his long record and the Reform Advocate commendation.
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Democratic Party
Peoples Party
Copiah County
Tur Leaner
Reform Advocate
J. G. Sessions
Public Speaking and Political Meetings Across Counties
County party leaders and committees announce public speaking events in Red Star and Caseyville areas with a slate of speakers including former state senator candidates. Brookhaven Democrats reorganize clubs and plan weekly campaign meetings while discussing party papers and county ticket strategies.
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Democratic Party
People’s Party
Prohibition Party
Mobis
Mossie
T. Hobbe Auf
Woperemnty
Tive
Will Widres Ubeei
Lincoln County
Red Star
Worlveday
Caseyville
Thirsday
Vaughan
Vriday
Douglass
County Ex. Com
Jons D. Harney
Levy
Brookhaven
Democratic Club
A.C. McNair
L. H. Bowen
Mes
J. F. Miazza
H. Cassady, Jr
J. Abrams
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