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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
1
The report lauds Hooker for a strong return to Congress and praises his experience. It notes a Times-Democrat subscription for drivers killed in recent lawlessness near New Orleans. It references Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett and security measures, plus Populist convention plans in Jackson on the 15th with railroads providing delegates.
The issue centers on Col. Hooker’s bid for the district seat with Lincoln County backing his nomination. Precinct meetings in Hinds and Lincoln counties are set, Henry supporters threaten a contest to block Copiah votes, and a mass meeting at Brookhaven Court House will decide Lincoln’s vote alignment next Saturday at noon.
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