Prohibition Debate Splits Mississippi Leaders and Conventions
Editorial notes detail factional fight in Mississippi over Constitutional Prohibition. Bishop Galloway faces criticism for opposing a constitutional ban while church leaders push temperance. Articles cite state convention plans, endorsements, and calls for unity against liquor at the polls.
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Bey al
Galloway
St. Louis
Orork
CPS
Sonis
el Na Hardon
Memphis
Conmer
Prohibition Debate At Convention Reported
A committee report urged rejection of a ban on liquor and related topics, arguing the convention should record its stance. Judge Chrisman reserved the right to file a minority report, signaling possible anti saloon sentiment and debate.
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Chrisman
Judge Chrisman’s Call for Direct Suffrage Reform
Opinion pieces urge Mississippi's Constitutional Convention to adopt a direct educational and property qualification for voting to exclude illiterate and irresponsible voters. The Mississippi public debate cites Judge Chrisman as sensible and the path to a stable new constitution, arguing a makeshift would harm democracy and the state’s future.
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Mississippi
Chrisman
South
Debate Over Woman Suffrage and Crop Outlook
The convention opposed to suffrage critiques an educational and property qualification as a danger to white unity while noting women would vote mainly in emergencies. The cotton harvest faces heavy rain, rust, and boll worm damage, with good prospects in the Delta if sun and dry weather return. Vicksburg Post reports McLean condemns a provision requiring understanding of the Constitution as a sham, arguing it shifts power to county Election Commissioners.
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Lexington
Blue Mountain Female College
Witherspoon
Sexton
Lee
McLean
Ward Campbell
Ehurch
Gal- Loway
Aletter
Davis
Church of God
Bolivar County
Delta
Vicksburg Post
Senate
Franchise Committee
Judge Chrisman lauded as principled reformer in convention
Contained praise for Judge J. B. Chrisman as a guileless figure with strong conscience and broad support. The piece asserts his amendment could win half the white vote and rally loyal Commonwealth sentiment. Also notes Meridian Mississippi State Business College superior facilities and practical courses in bookkeeping and banking.
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Chrisman
Commonwealth
J. B. Chrisman
Crystal Springs
State Business College
Meridian
Miss
Speech by J H McGehee Sparks White Supremacy Row
Jackson correspondent notes Delegate J H McGehee of Franklin County delivered a pointed, candid address at the convention. He claimed government of the people by the people for the people, defined as Anglo Saxon, and urged white leadership while expressing personal sympathy for Black residents. The remarks drew laughter, applause, and immediate acclaim from fellow delegates as they crowded around him after the speech.
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Jackson
Memphis
J. H. McGehee
Franklin County
McGehee
Tagree
Webster
Gore
Atisap
Merclive
Sexton
WeasoX Miss Sept 4 1390 Cotton Storage Offer
Customers may store cotton with Mille free of storage and insurance when prices are low. Cotton weighed on entry, no loss from drying. Policy allows delayed sale at owner’s choice. Also an ad touts Dr King Now Discovery for Consumption with testimonial from Mrs Luther Lutz via Shelby NC firm Hamrick & Co and Mendey’s Drug Store for a free trial bottle.
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W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
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Excursion Ticket To Sioux City Corn Palace Planned
The Corn Palace event in Slows City Iowa unfolds September with a grand palace and exhibits from farms and manufactures. Illinois Central Railroad offers one fare round trip from Southern Division points and sales run September 23 to October 10 with books and details provided by traveling agents JW Colemas and W Coleman.
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Iowa
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Corm
Borhood
Cora Palace
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Illinois Central Railroad
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Urloutis
Lincoln County Registrar Vote Registration Notice
Registrar announces enforcement of the 1888 act requiring county residents to register. He lists precincts including Bogue Chitto, Good Water, Montgomery, Brookhaven, and others and provides office hours for registration in the coming week.
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Ismu
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Hetone
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