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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1890
Page
2
Page from Brookhaven Ky edition detailing local political debate and national issues. Mentions Southern Baptist Convention Port Worth May, Louisiana Lottery, Delta situation, Pan-American delegates, constitutional convention prospects, primary decisions, and criticism of Prohibition stance letters from Clarion-Ledger.
The Memphis Daily Commercial is urged to seek light on Prohibition and Maine and Kansas issues. Harry P. Crowell endorses reading the Voice as a key source, praising its factual coverage and urging newspapers to study it. The piece notes Democratic support for Prohibition and questions internal party divisions.
A letter from Avenida Balderas No. 11 dated April 2 discusses Mexico’s foreign relations and tariff policy. It cites President Diaz on postal receipts rising 10 percent and 50 percent over two years, warns against infant-industry protection in England and Germany, and notes favorable views of the United States actions on Geronimo Indians and Lower California annexation.
A Crookhaven Growler editor voice, the Leaplin, lampoons the Clarion-Ledger for criticizing gambling ties with the Louisiana State Lottery. The Clarion-Ledger retaliates, calling the misnamed critic a crank and defending its stance as Mississippi’s official journal.
A breach in the railroad between Ponchatoula and Manchac after the Nita Crevasse flooded the track last Sunday has cut off direct service to New Orleans. Trains only run to Hammond now as crews attempt to repair swift river currents and washed sections. A through freight from New Orleans stalled in floodwaters after extinguishing its engine fire. passengers cannot be moved by boat due to tangled vegetation. The break complicates travel for New Orleans and the railroad, with heavy inconvenience expected. Jon Seurr, near Coffeeville, reportedly burned $780 of war-era savings.
The act proposes to restructure Brookhaven city government by appointing a mayor and aldermen on a March date, set terms, establish a city marshal, and create a school bonds program. It outlines funding via bonds, a sinking fund, and a Board of Trustees for public schools with a Board of Control to manage leases and tuition.
Notice announces Royal C Brand Fertilizer only in big C bags from Jackson Fertilizer Co and local sellers Sherman & Davis. cites branding and composition. Mentions Jil McGehee as candidate for Constitutional Convention, Mississippi alliance effects. Knights of Honor resignation and new appointment, and local prospectors for lumber mill site in Brookhaven. several advertisements for Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy and Martz’s soda. mayoral meeting notice for Brookhaven Board of Trustees and a list of appointees.
The author denounces politicians and newspapers for feigning farmers’ friendship while allying with the Whisky Trust and northern western combines to defeat constitutional Prohibition. It warns Mississippians to vote only those men at the constitutional convention who stand firm against corporate influence and gold.
A fictitious solicitation targets Col. Frantzy to run for a Constitutional Convention. The plan proposes a property qualification and allows women to vote, possibly by proxy certified and deposited by a male voter, sparking strong objections.
Thele plans a fast mail train service between New Orleans and Chicago aimed at a thirty hour run. It will commence once arrangements are completed with the post office department.
On March 30 1590 James L R Criscox son of Robert Criscoe of Lincoln County Mississippi died aged about 30 He was baptized in September 1882 and lived by his profession The Antioch church and neighbors recall him as a good citizen loving husband father and Christian He leaves a widow six children father mother three sisters and more mourners who hold hope in Heaven.
Drs Betts and Betts advertise cures for nervous debility semen issues and sleeplessness with claims of permanent private cures. They list blood and skin diseases including syphilis, scrofula, erysipelas, ulcers and skin lesions. They promise relief from urinary, kidney and bladder problems with reasonable charges and prompt service.
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