Local Democratic Announces Several Gubernatorial and Judicial Candidacies
Local party sources announce Hon Husret D Sternens seeking re election to Congress in the Beyond District and Albert C Anderson of Ripley Miss as a candidate in the Second District subject to Democratic primary. Sig Bates of Pittsboro Calhoun county declares candidacy for Circuit Judge in the Third Judicial District. Bilbo speech at Obie Aish Lauderdale County praised a potential Stennis run for governor amid strong reception.
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Husret D. Sternens
Congress
Beyond
Albert C. Anderson
Ripley
Tippah County
Miss
Congresa
Thia
Pittsboro
Calhoun County
Third Judicial District
Bilbo
Obe- Aish
Lauderdale County
Joe Stennis
Uma
Fofernor
Lost Vote in Mississippi Reflects Governor Race Clash
The piece notes a misplaced belief that Gov Bilbo lost a state vote, cites Natchez and Alabama as factors, and mentions Riley campaigning amid anti faction sentiment. It alleges socialistic shifts and entrenched backing by anti crowd forces, questioning Weiss and Vadamism ties.
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Tose
Bilbo
Sitce
Ate Bor
East Misalesippi
Alabamas
Antis Bilbo
Alabama
Anti Bilbo Papers Target Bilbo Campaign Ads
Rumors spread in several Ameli towns that dirty sheets will be printed to vilify Bilbo in his bid for governor. Proponents say Mississippi papers favor Bilbo, while opponents vow to spread dirt at any cost. An eminent lawyer quips only two things would stop Bilbo: an earthquake or a swallowed estate.
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Ameli
Bilbo
Mississippi
R.A. Hall
A.m. Kerdej
Rowland Drug Co
BiBo and Hebron Campaign Draw Big Crowds Across Mississippi
Great crowds flocked to speeches by Bilbo Russell and Hebron in Meridian Lauderdale Springs Obidish La ke and other counties. Marion Riley also spoke at Lauderdale Springs as Bilbo faces strong statewide support amid a heated gubernatorial race.
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Lisut-Gov
Bilbo
Lee’ M. Russell
John L. Hebron
Mississippi
Meridian
Lauderdale Springs
Obedish
Lauderdale County
DeKelb
Kemper County
Nilee
Attalla County
Lena
Leake County
Sweetwater
Lincoln County
Marion Riley
Ngain
Hebron
John Sharp Williams
Russell
Stari
Teey
Old Mississippi politics and the secret caucus crowd
The speaker denounces a political group as down and out and tied to the secret caucus and anti-Vardaman Bible crowd. He claims they want a new ticket to fool voters and warns the public to expose any talk of non factional politics. The message urges honest voters to act against the gang.
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Roud
Gonds
Mississippi
Bogus Insurance Companies Raise Public Alarm
The article warns that many bogus life and accident insurers prey on the public while genuine "Old Line" firms may be costly. It notes widespread fraud across benevolent orders, the need for safe management, and state laws protecting citizens from unreliable insurers.
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Hfs
Canton Bank Failure Repaid Depositors Dollar for Dollar
On March 9, 1914 Canton Mississippi State Bank closed. Receivers liquidated the bank, paying every depositor in full with costs under $25,000. The Canton community's orderly liquidation restored confidence, spurring two new industrial institutions.
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Mississippi State Bank
Canton
Siles
Madison County
Mississippi
Madison
Aga
Clarion Ledger
Democratic Executive Committee Reorganizes in Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Democratic Executive Committee met July 23 1914 at Oxford County Court House. C A McCharen resigned as chairman and member. W E Stone elected to Beat 1 seat. Stone named permanent Secretary. B T Markett chosen chairman. A three member committee was formed to assess candidates and fund the upcoming August primary, with Bowles Taylor and Hill appointed as judges and peace officers for all precincts. The committee listed judges and peace officers for each precinct and set August 8 1914 as the election date. The meeting adjourned to August 20 1914.
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Lafayette County
Mississippi
County Court House
Oxford
C.A. McCharen
W. E.stone
D. T. Mitchell
J. W. T. Falkner Sr
W. L. Childress
J.T. Roden
G. B. Taylor
W L. White
G. R. Bowles
Roxy
H. L. Davin
T. Lovelady
C. A. McCharen
Democratic Executive Committee
B. T. Markett
G. B.taylor
J. W. T. Falkner
W. E. Stone
G. R Bowles
W. J. Hill
J. W . Pakner
J. W. Thi
J. M. Nunnally
T. Roden
G. B
G. R. Vowles
Noal Oxforp
Callaway
Glen Roberts
George Heard
J. Dougas
South Oxford
W. T. Raynolds
J. O Fudge
R. E. Harkins
H. H. Johnson
Tula
J. B. Cole
J. M. Coleman
Monroe Johnson
Luther Franklin
Dallas
Jno. Phillips
Henry Bratton
Caswell Sanders
A. D. Moreland
Lafayette Springs
Jno. Kelly
J. H. Welch
C. L. Waldrip
Frank Taylor
Mullin
J. J. Barker
Will Davis
Zeke Sharps
Jno. Harris
Laws of
J. T. Roden
Chanscellor
Congress
Best
B. T. Markette
J. M. Stone
J. M. Spence
H. B. Parks
Joe Anderson
M. L. Childress
Jack Jones
W. N. White
Tom Barry
J.T. Love
H. L. Davis
G. B. Taylo
Discovery firm claims cure for toe itch and skin ailments
A dubious notice touts a remedy for toe itch and a range of skin conditions including fever blisters, bites, and rashes. It lists a long series of ailments and promises bottles on sale, but contains garbled text and likely unverified claims.
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Mars
Eliza
Thompson
Sig Bates
Riley
Natchez
Altho Bitho
Netcher
Bilbo, Russell and
Bogus Insurance Companies
Sosoths
Saipers Precinct
N.E. Parks
Goodlow Russell
Will Goolsby
Jim Parks
Cambrinar Precinct
K. T. Holcomb
Frank Adama
Gill Alexander
M. T. Beelew
Philadelphia
J. W. Barnes
L. V. Nunnally
B. K. Collins
Edgar Phillips
Abbeville
Charley Goodwin
Frank M. Pettis
Mark Goodwin
Cummey Williams
College Hitl
W. Bb. Toney
Tid Shaw
Sid Johnson
Robi. Young
Free Springs
Wm. Houston
S. K. Beden
R. W. Spears
L. A. Kinzey
Tarorn
M. D. Ragland
E. D. Williams
J. T. Tarun
H. E. Groves
Shackleford
J.C. Redwine
J. P. Young
Jno. Anderson
Jim
W. E. Stoxe
Maprestte
Chancery
Clark
oHice
G. Woorreeron
Discovery
Kuykendall
Batman Manufacturing CO
Grenada
Mise
Johny Jones
Ta Slor
Sloan
Mr. J. RB. Swinger
Louisville
Paina
Hurta
Widney
Louisianna Medicine CO
Carowdellt ST
Rev Orl
Ams
Burkeville
Tezac
Leouteisna Medicine Co
Urieane, la
Beaseke
R. R. Chilton & Co
Tae Eacie
West Side Square
Fire Insurance
America
O. B. Boone
First National Bank
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
iIncosl
Oxford Coal & Lease
Walter Brummell
Mer
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