02 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
1
Nebraska governor signs for Australian ballot. Missouri and South Dakota advance farmers alliance reforms. Notes on direct senatorial elections, monetary reform, and party realignments. Press critiques party rivalry, calls for nonpartisan, pro reform action and broader labor farmer coalition.
A compilation of international and domestic items notes the death of piano maker Charis Capexenixe in New York, army officer Dawes Bants dying in Louisville, Queen Victoria aiding Leper hospital on Robin Island, and various political, judicial, and economic developments across Britain, Portugal, Iceland, and the United States with figures like Johnston, Palmer, and McCalla mentioned among other scattered events.
In Clarksville a large gathering of African American residents discussed leaving for Africa amid agitation and rumors of government aid. Speakers urged selling belongings and departing soon, citing allegedly respectful treatment in Pine Bluff and hopes for transportation to Washington City with funds and a year’s provisions. White residents reportedly acquiesce to departure.
Treasury officials report the 4 percent loan totaling over 250 million dollars will mature September 1 next. They expect no trouble in meeting redemption and note little urgency to present bonds. Available cash about 14.0 million with 60 million in national deposits, plus a low risk reserve. In Bulgaria, Minister Baltcheff was shot dead at his official residence as Premier Stamboulov and the finance minister arrived. Suspects reportedly include three accomplices. motive unclear and police hunt continues.
Canada and United States may amicably adjust Sayward sealer dispute after a New York conference between Choate and an administration official. Trial may be delayed at least a week while documents from the Alaskan court are obtained, with a possible continuance in court. Also noted is General Grant’s directive to hand Tasunke Ote to civil authorities in Sioux Falls following a Pine Ridge incident.
The Chronicle reports a local jobber syndicate aims to control the brandy market. Agents have traveled the pase ee to buy s the b sight, while bonded warehouses hold about 1,000,000 gallons of brandy since 1889. Nearly half is held by the state, and independent buyers vow to resist the trust by converting wine stocks into brandy.
Last night seven inmates escaped from the Fanatic Asylum quarrying for an annex. One returned to town with information and was arrested. Police and asylum officers exchange messages. all recapture efforts fail. The list names Talbert, Joe Fulks, J. H. Marshall, Leroy Hodges, We. Lor Hinson, Cad Brown with sentences from rape to murder across Kemper Pike and Dallas counties. Governor offers reward for each arrest.
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