The Vardaman Idea and the Negro Ballot Question
A polemical essay argues that the negro ballot should be rejected as harmful, tracing Vardaman's stance to Lincoln and Toombs, and contrasting ancient Egypt with modern Mississippi. It cites history, race science, and quotes from Jefferson and Lincoln to claim white supremacy as the natural order and warns against social equality and mixed governance.
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Abraham Lincoln
Tempe
Charleston
Lincoln
Ina Minch
Illinois
Mississippi
Toombs
Boston
Mr. Toombs
Toombeau
Matthew Arnold
Louis Agassiz
Charlies Sumner
Professur Agassiz
Politien
Travord
Nile
Equatorial
Africa
Earth
Eulptered
Meir
Egypt
Iser
Apple Seed Johnny Planted Trees Across Ohio Roads
An old man known as Apple Seed Johnny roams rural Ohio planting walnuts, hickory nuts, and apple seeds to benefit future generations. His patient work has grown into widespread trees along roadside and farm areas, with many orchards tracing back to his seed plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Ulue
Ami
Nate
Obie
Johnny
Ohio
Jealous Dog Turns on Birmingham Family Baby
A Birmingham dog known as a favorite with the family shows jealousy after a baby arrives. The dog appears calm when others are present, but when left alone with the infant it is found restless and finally seen nudging the baby with its wet nose along the back, prompting concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outing Magazine
Birmingham
Nebe
Our Farm and Quiet Life in a Philadelphia Tale
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note recalls a young man charming a wife who helped him stock his farm. The dialogue shifts from “his farm” to “our farm” and ends with a humorous request for trousers as they discuss their domestic life. An obituary vignette about a Smith who valued life after retirement hints at missed opportunities and a fatal apoplexy.
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Marti
Liberia
Charles Francis Adame
Century Magazine
Africa
Variomen
Erie
United States
Valley of the Nile
Eumenes
Karnak
Thebes
Perpe
Egypt
Assur
Carthage
Rome
Romain
Genseric
Mediterranean
Spain
Bonaparte
Virginia
England
Pegro
Lincola
Mae
Eames & Bette
Mietisipga
Hermentl
Elewental Duters
Ape
Sebecking
Autralia
Tain
Mississippi
Verdeman
U.S
Santiago
Hoosevelt
Hell
Omer
Cubs
Vardamas
Tam
South
White Cap
Mainy
Vanksman
Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Sincoln
William
Ing. Amit
Wiliam
Smith
Jury Disagreeing Lawyers Debating A Case
In a Philadelphia Public Ledger snippet the jury had disagreed and counsel explains to a colleague how the two jurors would never agree. The quip notes one juror owned an automobile and the other owned hover, implying a humorous reasoning that blocked agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Legislature Seeks 10000 to Clean State House Lawn
Kansas lawmakers consider a 10000 appropriation to clear dandelions choking the State House lawn. Four janitors report they were hired for office duties not ground work, yet the lawn must be reestablished and the cost rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
State House
Mississippi Supreme Court Affirms Birdsong Sentence
The Supreme Court affirmed the sentence of Mrs. Angie Birdsong for the killing of Dr. Waller of Monticello. The court noted no error in the record and indicated pardoning power lies with the governor. Birdsong remains in Copiah County custody while the governor contemplates a 30 day respite petition. Separately, RK. S. Howard, accused of brutal abuse, fled Varose City after a mass meeting. he surrendered and was placed in safekeeping until train departure.
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Supreme Court
Angie Birdsong
Dr. Waller
Monticello
Justion Whitfiehl
Mem
Jorges
Calhoon
Buck
Birdsong
Copiah County
RK. S. Howard
Vales City
Citizers
Howard
Varoe City
Col Street Denies Bid for Speaker Role
Col H M Street, candidate for the Legislature from Lauderdale county, denies reports he will seek the speaker's chair if elected. He states he will not oppose any member who aspires to the position and will serve if there is unanimous support. Street has previously served as speaker three times.
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H. M. Street
Lauderdale Manly
Col. Street
Missisippi
House of Representatives
Grain crops and revival stir Okoloma meeting
The Gamd Chapter Eastern Star held its annual meeting in Okoloma with about 100 delegates. Rev George Gates led a large revival in Yaro City yielding 1000 converts, a $2400 collection, and a purse for Miss Jara & Mcguire. Fire losses at Rankin penitentiary farm prompted state insurance policies against further damage by persistent arsonists.
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Gamd
The
Eastern Star of the State
Okoloma
George
Gates
Yaro City
Cates
Jara
Mciuire
Memiphies
Rankin Penitentiary Farm
Negro Business League of Mississippi to Convene in Meridian
The Mississippi Negro Business League will meet in Meridian June 25 26 with about a thousand delegates expected making it the largest negroes gathering in the state. Henry L Whitfield is named president of the Industrial Institute and College succeeding A A Simeonson who became state university chancellor. Gov James K Vardaman and Congressman John Sharp Williams are to debate in Meridian July 4 during the Federation of Labor entertainment.
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Negro Business League of
Mississippi
Meridian
Henry L. Whitfield
Industrial Institute and College
A. A. Si'meanson
The
State University
James K. Vardamas
John Sharp Williams
Meridiao
Federation of Labor
Southern Express Fined for Late Discrimination Meridian to New Orleans
The State railroad commission fined Southern Express Company $500 for late discrimination against Meridian on the Northeastern road in favor of New Orleans.
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Southern Express
The
State Railroad Commission
Southern Express Company
Meridian
New
Weller's Kidney Cure Ends Pain and Weight Loss
Engineer from Worthington recounts years of kidney trouble and dizziness. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills he found quick relief, recovered strength, and lost no weight while gaining 40 pounds back to 290. Sold by all dealers 4 cents a bottle Foster Milburn Co New York. SYMPATHY FOR THE FISH.
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H. Weller
Chate Worth
Iin
Kidner
Dean
Bose
Deaiera
Bom Foster-Milburg Co
Refalo
N. T
Upton Sinclair Charity Parable Addressed by Chicago Socialists
Fragmentary OCR summarizes Upton Sinclair addressing Chicago Socialists about charity. He questions wealthy philanthropists and their efforts, likening charity to useless acts while noting the oppression of the poor. The text contains garbled dialogue about a fisherman and a box, with unclear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Sinclair
Bodk
Chicago
New York Maintains Insurance Reform While Limiting Changes
Gov Hughes argues the current law already improves policyholder benefits and costs little per policy. The Equitable Life Assurance Society shows large expense savings and higher income, with dividends rising. lawmakers keep the law substantially unchanged to avoid destabilizing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegime
Equitable Life Asettence Society
Equitable
Roosevelt's South Trip Gift Prompted White House Note
During a southern swing, Roosevelt visited Charlottesville where a Black admirer presented a fruit basket bearing a grower’s card. The White House sent an acknowledgment praising the gift and the donor's fruit, which pleased the recipient who shared the letter with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Charmettesville
White House
Tim
Dsrkr
Postum Food Coffee Credited With Health Gain
A Salisbury Maryland woman describes switching from coffee to Postum after severe dyspepsia and weight loss. She says Postum improved her health, restored 25 pounds, and she never returned to coffee. She endorses Postum as pure and nourishing and notes she can’t praise it enough.
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Salisbury
Postum
Westville
Beasce
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Mississippi News
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