Various Political and Local News Tidbits Across States
A scattered summary of political developments and local happenings. Mentions include Ethel Barksdale of Hinds, Bodily mentions of the Mahone revolt, Wesson, and Barketale’s actions against Yellowly. Notes Arkansas and Vermont elections and Gov. Cleveland’s Adirondack visit. References to Blaine’s New Jersey trip and Irish American Democrats. Also reports a Jackson bale of new cotton, a Duck Hill train wreck capture, and the death of James Ghilton in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borgiare
Wesson
Barketale
H.C. Mager
Meadville
Greely Party
Pole
Ste
Arkansas
Vermont
Cleveland
Adirondacks
New Jersey
Blaine
New York
Hogg & Burrage
Hasehurst
Grand Junction Tenn
Fort Worth
Texas
Jobs Sutherland
Jackson
Duck Hill
Chicago
Bamber
Dack
Electors split resignation foes and 19 states listed
The piece outlines how 19 states would vote for Cleveland and 15 Republican states for Blaine, with Florida split equally. It contemplates Senate election of a Vice President if deadlock persists, favoring Gen. Logan, and notes discussions in the North American Review on morality, Chinese exclusion, tariff debates, liberal divorce laws, and other political analyses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Tennestee
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Blaine
Colorado
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Virginia
Senate
Logan
Hendricks
Butler
Congress
North American Review
J. Lancaster Spalding
New England
John H. Durst
David A. Wells
Thomas G. Shearman
J. 5. Sargent
W. G. Summer
No Lesa
Dhatinetion
J. H. Rylance
Alexander Winchel
Local Crime and Public Notices Press Informal Mississippi Update
A negro named Monroe Williams attempted to rape a girl in Franklin county last Thursday but was stopped and jailed. The State Female College trustees visit Holly Springs Winona Crystal Springs and Jackson to decide location. Reports note murders near Lawrence and Magnolia areas and a fatal wagon accident in Magnolia.
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Monroe Wiliams
Ballard
Franklin County
R. S. Newman
Meadville
State Female College
Holly Springs
Winona
Mrrow
Seagzon
Crystal Springs
Jat
Port Gibson
Jackson
Vicksburg
Origin of Married Women's Laws in Mississippi
A reader inquiry traces the roots of statutes known as married women's laws to Mississippi origins. The piece notes a 1639 adoption modifying English law and suggests Mississippi contributed to broader reform across states, hinting that the mechanic's New law may have inspired similar provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raflaf
Union
Meinseippi
Democratic Voters in Adams County Endorse State Administration
At a Natchez meeting of Adams county democrats the resolution was unanimously adopted praising the State Democratic leadership. They commend the integrity and ability in state affairs and approve the current officers and Gov Lowry for conservative governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Natchez
Lowry
Vernon District Convention Adopts Double Representation Plan
The Vernon district convention with Jos Brown and A J Frantz in attendance adopted a motion by A J Frantz to double representation in the convention relative to the lower legislature. Delegates nominated Berkedale for Congress with unanimous support and elected an executive committee including Hinds Lewis and J G Hastings. The group endorsed the Chicago 1884 Democratic platform and Grover Cleveland for president, pledging to aid his bid. Elected chairman A J McLaurin of Rankin.
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Man
Jos Brown
W's. Murphy
Renkin
A. J. Frantz
A. J. McLaurin
Ole
A. J. Frants
Powell
Madison
Congress
RB. C. Lee
Berkedale
A.J. Frantz
R. C. Lee
A. Lewensthal, Jr
Barksdale
Congressional Executive Committee
Hinds
A G Lewis
Claiborne
J G Hastings
Jefferson
R P Forman
Franklin
H H Magee
Lincoln
A Lewenthal
Rankin
Cole
Simpson
A G Berry, Jr. Copish
G S Dodds
G W Thomas
Mississippi
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Thos. A. Hendricke
Robt. Powell
Seventh
E. Berkedale
Blake
Fragmentary Ledger Notes From Coarts and Watson
Incomplete quotes from Brete Ledger and State Ledger reference authorities. The garbled text hints at business and claims but lacks clear event, date, or named entities to confirm specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coarts
Gea
Alao Sqaler
Watson
Eame
State Ledger
Fair River town notices and weather update
The reading notes a fair river area with good crops and light rain forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. It mentions Wylie White's saloon opening on September 5 and a large gathering at Fair River with nine attendees. Also notes a marriage near Fair River church and the death of Old Uncle John of Copiah. Powell & Clapp plan to sell stock at cost.
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Fair River
Louisians
J.M. White
Wylie White
T. F. White
Union Hall School
Alfred Dean
Look
Woods
Fair River Church
John of Copiah
Bison Law
Powell & Clapp
V Smith Daughter of Alice Died in 18th Year
Fragmentary notice records the death of V Smith daughter of Alice Died in the 18th year of life with archaic phrases about death and Heaven, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century obituary tone and wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr V. Smith
Alice
Abe
Fragmentary political note on Vice President and president
The readable text hints at a page item about a president and vice president pair, with partial phrases suggesting a political or ceremonial context. The fragmentary lines mention a sheet and a term of office, but details are missing.
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B. T. Hobie
National Democratic
Distin
Ethel Barksdale
Jnc. M. Hardin
Leake
Aince
Wimberly & Ray
Wascon
Shaws
Father
Cor
Tucker
New Orleans
Terough
Evvavaville
Ind
Vicksburg Commercial Herald
Woruld
C. H. Ia
Eugene Robi Oe
al Questhas Wannibalioes
James Ghilton
Gheltion & Shelton
W Wis
The
W. T. Lofbin
Lawrence County
W. H. Kaigier
China Grove
Magnolia
Home
B. V. Gamage
Jasper Pomsty
Bracts
Pamber
Aleve
Tee Maalih
Bow Orlenar Wan
Verer District
Oliver Clifton
Bao WO
Bard
Moses
Brete Ledger
Shriner
Epmen
Meee Fireolan
Kendall
W. H. Cole
Lin, Mo
Tnarhig
the Exchange
Axp Business
Porrosts
Putyatt
TEE U. & Telephone CO
Menfnet’s
P. G. Box
Madivon
Ang
Jacnnoy
NTT
Schwab
Fannie Schwab
Rosewab
Anc
Ce Coln Tn
Ottation Notte
Marah
F. H
A c. McWarn
Solidar
Sheriff's Bale
Lincoln Circuit Court
Ferra
Fearth
Shen, Neege Aue BuNee
Cxpasirio
New Osieans
Een
United States A . Government
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