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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1888
Page
2
A mixed set of Mississippi political and legal notes covers resignations in education and public works, indictments and grand jury actions, and campaign remarks. Major figures including Burke, Jones, and Hobbs face legal and professional shifts, while party clashes and press freedom debates color ongoing state issues.
Lawrence County Press editorializes against a state effort to gag publishers. It cites Judge Mayers urging grand juries to indict any publisher violating the law and criticizes Capt. Will Hons and the Gulf and Ship Station Railroad bosses for press suppression. The piece argues truthfully reported public relations harm and urges officials to abandon corruption.
A resolution adopted July 24 1888 by the Farmers Alliance of Lawrence County declares the Lawrence County Press as the official organ of the County Alliance. The members extend thanks to Editor Brooxitavex Leaper for his efficient service in recording the alliance proceedings.
The document includes a resolution and note from D A Scarborough and the Alliance defending the press while criticizing Jackson correspondents for silencing coverage of the Red Lowry outrage. It questions press reliance, cites Lowry affiliation, and accuses media of sensationalism and slander. It mentions Mrs. R D Lowry, Nannie Hemingway, and a four month marriage amid scandal.
In Yazoo on the 24th a single white male vote restricted ballot produced a 160 vote majority to dry the county. In Lauderdale last Tuesday participants of various colors celebrated a triumphant showing.
Reported Monday at 1 PM the unearned nephew of Gov. Lowry, Roderick Lowry, allegedly beat his wife at Mayor Henry's home. A vigorous hunt followed. Lowry fled toward Pearl River with officers pursuing by rail and on foot. The incident prompted outrage, debates on press coverage, and calls for swift justice as local authorities organized a wide search through Rankin and surrounding counties.
The State reports a dry Yumna county and new ventures in Holly Springs and Ellisville. Crime dominates with five or six negroes murdering two white men near Yazoo City and lynching in Canton. Various civic notes include electric ventures in Natchez, a brick court home nearing completion, and a revival in Crystal Springs. The piece lists editorial changes, political maneuverings, and university trustees.
Red Lowry was captured Tuesday evening in New Orleans near Canal Street. He told reporters his offense was a family affair involving only himself and his wife and shouldered all responsibility. Mrs. Lowry is recovering and will sue for divorce. The Bay Springs Farmers' Alliance of Alabama adopted a resolution denouncing intoxicating liquors as immoral and useless and stating that any member who indulges excessively will face Alliance discipline. Hon. John M. Allen was renominated for Congress in the first district by acclamation.
The Mississippi Prohibitionists publish resolutions mourning Grand Master Pat Darden who died July 17. The tribute thanks his long service, extends sympathy to the Grand Lodge and families, and asks newspapers to print the notice. Also notes Somerville schools under Col. N A Flournoy and an excursion rate to Chicago at 212.00 round trip via St. Louis for August 11.
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