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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
2
Report says Ellis Whitehurst was shot and killed by James Adame at Adame's home Sunday night around nine o'clock. Adame surrendered in Iuka and is jailed. Preliminary trial set for Friday. Adame refuses to discuss details, stating only that he killed him.
Mississippi touted for strong exports and factories, with crops and lumber ranking high. Bolivar Commercial highlights vast state resources and rising capital building boom including a 12 story Lamar Life building, a $1,000,000 hotel site, new churches, streets, and extensive construction. Political race info notes primary dates and retrenchment calls as governors seek reform.
A 1910s style message urges Eastport and Tishomingo County voters to demand clear anti booze pledges from candidates for sheriff, representative, and governor. It lauds local volunteers who aided officers in breaking up alcohol operations and argues that twelve men per township could curb rum running and bootlegging.
Last week saw favorable weather aiding farmers who expect crops to be worked out with one more good spell. Attendance at Snowdown church and Highland Baptist services drew large crowds with fine programs and plentiful food. Roads improved, brick buildings rose in Tishomingo, and new schoolhouses appeared at Belmont and Golden. Crop prospects were poor, and locals urged not to pressure candidates to hoe fields for them.
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