This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1891
Page
2
A newspaper promotion offers a gold prize to the person who secures the largest number of short term subscribers by October 1. Each winner must sign up at least five names and ensure delivery until January 1892 on the special offer price. Competitors may come from any county or territory, with impartial judging guaranteed.
Editorial notes urge unity and tax reform while promoting Barksdale, George, and the Prohibition line. It cites county results, endorsements, and calls for support of Sub-Treasury, anti boss tactics, and a state Prohibition statute with candidates like Judge Cassedy.
A note of praise for Lowry and McCardie’s History of Mississippi describes its coverage from Hernando Desoto’s discovery to Jefferson Davis’s death, noting its value as a reference and its elegant 648 page binding. It mentions plans for a school history edition and commends the publishers R J Henry & Co. It also comments on local Alliance politics and a critique of the money system and mortgages affecting American middle class.
The Copiah Alliance met at White Oak Church near Little J Railroad on Tuesday and Wednesday. Speakers Dr B A Rowan and Maj Barkadale impressed attendees as Alliance partisans rally strong for Barksdale and Gully Treasury, with claims of a 500 vote majority in the coming primary. The Levper was endorsed as official organ for the 7th Congressional District and many brethren enrolled as subscribers. Officers for the year were elected and the hospitality of White Oak residents noted, with a large basket dinner served.
In New Albany Major Barksdale criticizes the State Convention action. He argues the Democratic State Executive Committee overstepped by ordering a July 14 convention to nominate three Railroad Commissioners for the November election. He contends delegates were restricted to that purpose and warns against efforts to influence county conventions to secure delegates for a broader agenda.
A Mississippi primary discussion defends white voter unity and opposes black political influence. It praises Frank Dirkitt as a legislative candidate while attacking Bossism and plutocracy. Meridian Standard lauds Major Barksdale and reports county results with Stone, Lewis, and Tennison figures in mixed local power moves.
The 1881 Messenger defends Gov. Stong’s re election and rebuts a charge that Maj. Harksdale voted for the 20 Nigger law in the Confederate Congress. Barkdale cites a letter to Judge Buchanan and a Messenger retraction, noting the law was a minor clause tied to a larger bill and contesting the accusation as unjust.
A flood of names announces candidacies across districts in Lincoln and surrounding counties. T. B. Ward, S. Hudson, and J. Ramsey seek district attorney or representative roles. multiple candidates align with Democratic primaries and party actions. Other signatories urge support for state senate, county treasurer, circuit clerk, and education superintendent races.
Readable lines mention Tam tot a catyellate toy and evinge of wy Beat No 4. Names appear garbled with places and dates unreadable. The fragment hints at local personalities and events but lacks clear facts or context.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.