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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
2
The Leader announces permanent semi weekly publication on Wednesdays and Saturdays with local news focus and $2.00 yearly advance price. Reports include political notes on Vardaman Critz Noel standings, and a Boston Booker Washington speech incident among wider items from Mississippi and national events.
E F Noel declares commitment to conservative principles and constitution upheld by court. He opposes radical changes and rings against ringism, bossism, and abuses of primary election laws. He commits to voting for the candidate who preserves racial safeguards while ensuring equal voter expression and no personal political advantage.
Protracted meetings proliferate across Mississippi. Mrs. M. L. Field dies at Crystal Springs aged 76. Frank Williams dies at Durant. Yazoo county anticipates its best corn crop in years. Hattiesburg Progress enlarges editorial rooms. A cooperage factory to open in Jackson employing about 40. Crystal Springs becomes a major pecan shipping point under F. M. Brewer. Mrs. J. A. Hailey injured in a runaway at Crystal Springs. John McQuaide, longtime Vicksburg editor, commits suicide due to ill health. W. H. Seitzler sells Hattiesburg Daily Progress to J. J. Haynie. Mrs. W. W. Lambert dies in New Orleans after typhoid treatment. Silver City builds three stores as iron horse nears. Newman Alexander of Yazoo County kills his wife upon discovering her infidelity. he is captured after a chase. S. S. Griffin, Yazoo chancery clerk, awarded gold headed cane on election day. Rev. J. W. Boswell preaches annual sermon at Crystal Springs camp meeting. Dr. W. B. Murrah officiates in Millsaps. Itta Bena street duel leaves Jim Romine shot. D. O. Alexander wounded. Cardinal Sarto elected pope on seventh ballot. assumes title Pius X.
Advertisement style note promoting liver pills as remedies for biliousness and constipation with claims of gentle laxative effect. Mentions Anarop and Buckingham's Dye hitter pie beer unknown terms and unclear branding. No clear event or people identified.
Local column at Dogue Chitto recounts Jim Brister’s bravado when he defended two women from a supposed snake, which proved to be a stick. Miss Louise Fenn visits, embroidering a quilt for the World's Fair. A party hosts games with winners listed, and town updates include railroad work, a bridge desire, and various visits, illnesses, and social plans in McComb area.
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