Whitecapism in Lincoln County A Nationwide Call to End It
A historical editorial denounces white cap mobs in Lincoln County linking them to perjury and assassination. It urges citizens to eradicate the secret oath bound group, warns of its threat to justice, and condemns their subversion of constitutional law and courts.
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Lincoln County
New Orleans
Ity
Mafis
White Cap
Lincoln
Bition
God
Lucifer
Court of Justice
Buck Smith
Treasury Will Receive Money for State Bonds This Week
Jackson Mississippi bond deal with N W Harris Co of Chicago nearly complete final payment and delivery details. Payment method and who bears charges unclear. Agency from syndicate may tender certified check or Chicago exchange and delivery bonds. Treasury to receive funds next week to cover warrants and year end obligations. Lincoln county schools start Oct 3 with county teachers association meeting Sept 20. County superintendent to file reports Sept 30 and teacher contracts Oct 1.
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Jackson
Mississippi
N. W. Harris & Co
Chicago
Chicago Exchange
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Lincoln County Public Schools
County Teachers Association
Elizabeth Kennebrey
King Yanates
Dlasa
Neaghoal
Writ of Habeas Corpus Sued for Will Porter
The Leader reports Mas. Cnesedy, attorney for the Lincoln whitecaps, has sued out a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Will Porter, returnable before Chancery Mayes. Proceedings include theatrics before the Chancellor as the writ seeks Porter’s release.
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Will Porter
Mas. Cnesedy
Lincoln Whitecaps
Habeas Corps
Chancery
Porter
Chancallor
Fire on Ti Jacksons Officers and Citizens Torch Blind Tigers
Jackson Evening News reports a violent crackdown on pike gambling dens with officials and citizens burning multiple houses along the Rankin pike and the Good Ship Jessie, claiming the action will deter further illegal activity. A builder, John Smith, survived a fall from a hotel construction site, while local I C ticket agent M L Bennett departed for Jackson and Harry Mills returned to duty.
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Pearl River
Adn County
Hemingway
Gordon
Wed
Ligon
Frank Rackham
W. W. Magee
Jim Preea
J. C. Cavett
M. Harris
S. J. Taylor
D.S. Brown
Jessie
Rankin
Pearl-river
Jackson Evening News
Heuck & Son Millinery Display Next Thursday and Friday
Fragmentary ad like item invites readers to a millinery display by Heuck & Son on upcoming Thursday and Friday. Mentions mackerel and vegetables oddly, with stray words about friends and a New York racket, but details are unclear.
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New York
Indies
Italians' Depot Arrival Stirs Local Flask of Wonder
A company of about 100 Italian laborers from Chicago paused Monday en route to grading work for the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City railroad near Newton. The scene around the depot drew astonished looks as the men, largely unable to speak English, waited for trains. Police noted the amusing confusion as locals tried to interpret the unfamiliar group and their plans. The governor pledged order and the party’s conduct remained peaceful.
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Chicago
Jackson
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
Newton
Clarion-Ledger
Lincoln roads praised as best in the state
A Clarion Ledger item argues Lincoln county public highways are top in Mississippi and highlights the benefits of good roads for local communities while rural free delivery changes affect postal service. The note also mentions upcoming indoor baseball events and social gatherings.
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Clarion- Ledger
Lincolp County
Lincoln
Vamoha
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