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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1890
Page
2
Editorial notes discuss the state convention on suffrage, white supremacy, and ballot systems. It cites Senator George, Judge Chrisman, and other officials, argues for high standards and honest voting, and critiques expediency and compromises in Mississippi politics.
In Mississippi a convention debate centers on voter qualifications including property and education tests. Judge Chrisman urges a property standard to curb abuses while protecting white voters. he contrasts with calls for broader education or universal suffrage. The exchange touches electing officials, ballot integrity, and fears of new constitutional provisions affecting power dynamics.
Report on the Congressions Convention in Brookhaven noting Franklin County delegates split on a Lincoln resolution. Judge Magee cites an unintentional vote error and promises corrections. Includes anecdotes of local commerce, remedies, and a grocery ad from Brookhaven, Mississippi.
In a public sale notice Daniel Denne offers 360 acres near Brookhaven with a homestead of 150 acres and improvements. The property includes timber, stock cattle, horses, farm tools, and household goods across several parcels. He lists heirs Mrs A D Ewing and Mrs T W Martin and directs interested buyers to Dr W Martin or Mrs A D Wih for details. The notice notes mortgages and liens are absent and immediate possession is offered.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled place names and unclear actions. The readable bits mention New Orleans and a transfer or agreement but lack concrete facts, dates, or participants to define a coherent news item.
The notice lists county offices and times for visits to listed sites starting Monday through Friday. It names Good Water Montgomery Rock Layers Weiss Quad Dor YF Hironkhaver Sastry and others and sets office hours from 9 to 4.
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