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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1888

Page

2

Fragmented Political Notes From A Troubled Era

A garbled colonial era style article mentions Congress funding, state conventions in Texas, and a chasm between leading presidential candidates. It notes Liverpool trade talks, the Two States newspaper expansion, and local figures Henry Kernaghan and Gen J T Chalmers. It ends with Summit fair preparations for October.

Nas Henry Kernaghan Brandon Congress Jamnes Hin Gen J.T. Chalmers Seeuitt Hill Nor Chaln Ghost of Allance

Prohibition Third Party Rift in Mississippi Politics

A Mississippi notice discusses forming the National Prohibition Party ticket, opposing Cleveland and urging unity among Prohibitionists. It critiques Third Party advocates, warns of electoral impact in New York and Northern states, and contrasts partisan labels used by Republicans and Democrats. The piece cites Blaine on Prohibitionists’ ties to Democrats and reflects temperance activism amid sectional politics.

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Whitworth College Promises Bright Future Under President Fitzhugh

The fall session opens with over 100 boarding pupils and strong faculty. Faculty include Miss Ma ven Brown and Miss Ragsdale with notable elocution and language skills. The college's buildings, boarding facilities, and kitchens have been renovated, pledging superior English classical instruction and a comprehensive arts and music program.

Terolyall Han Dvh Jmet Tim Ant Ghlitemara Senestryre Tro Maven Brown Agii Brown Fiamiuus National Novial School Oswero N.Y Lali Ragsdale Brookhaven TevselPas

Blaine on Prohibitionists and Maine politics

In a recent speech Blaine criticizes the Prohibition party and warns Maine Republicans about a perceived coalition with Democrats to push temperance reform. He argues the party has benefited from protectionism and labor frames, urging defense of the existing system amid national temperance currents.

Maine Alda Democratic Party Davidl B. Jill New York Republican Party Prohibitionista Ciepublicans Framesi Blaine Tes Samwit Sentinel Jackson Fisk Electral Irket Democratic Executive Committee Democrat Maj Barksdire Ex ~ Stone Gover Tor West Lidl

Mississippi and Tennessee papers on state affairs and politics

Mississippi readers and Tennesseeans praise the Memphis Appeal for its good government stance while critics urge demolishing Prohibition Democrats and discuss potential gubernatorial candidates. Judge Campbell declares profanity is not the act of calling a man a coward.

Memphis Beease Uialt Mississippi Tennessee Win Campbell Grenada

Mississippi News in Meridian Era and Local Occurrences

A wide range of local items span Mississippi counties and towns. Notable notes include deaths in Newton and Monticello, a fire and incendiary threats in Monticello, new rail and post routes, a monument fund bazaar in Jackson, a bridge collapse tragedy on Fishing Bayou, and political addresses urging support for national tickets. Also covered are court cases, a suicide in Vicksburg, clerks in Washington, and various civic notices.

AW. Wat Good Citizen Vicksburg Mississippi Washington Lucy Harvey Central Female Institute Clinton Gillsburg Institute Jackson Confederate Monument Fund

Reward Offered for Murderer in Lawrence County

Governor Lowry announces a 500 reward for the arrest of J. E. Sant’s killer and a similar reward for those who burned Sheriff Lee’s house in Lawrence County. The Woodville Courier, five days after J. C. Johnston’s killing by Capt. Lewis, still reports no details, criticizing the paper’s claimed ignorance and alleged enterprise.

Lowry J. E. Sant Lawrence County Lee Woodville Courier J. C. Johnston Capt. Lewis Woodville Republican

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