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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
2
A cluttered column surveys diverse topics from Port Arthur and stock markets to galveston’s sea wall and meat prices. It notes a Bogota revolution, Kipling poetry, and a push for longer living, while calling for motor madness control and industry supported expositions.
A roundup of early 20th century headlines notes a murder suicide in Washington. Senator Fairbanks receives vice presidential nomination signals and a Dr Orlando Brown death. John M Jones, oldest US printing press maker, dies at 85. William F Sheshan to head the Democratic National Committee. Robberies, political moves, and violent incidents across the nation are summarized with local incidents in Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, and New York.
Chicago labor groups including the Chicago Federation of Labor endorsed the stockyards strike and will assess every member a small weekly sum. The funds will aid strikers and families, while the committee determines the exact amount. The strike remains unresolved after weeks of stalemate as packers report limited skilled labor and continued unrest among workers.
In a lengthy letter to W B Wiener of Canton, W H Finney recounts moving from Valparaiso Indiana to Madison County Mississippi in 1902. He describes 80 acres of mixed crops including peaches apples grapes strawberries and corn. Finney reports high yields strong profits claiming $2000 from 80 acres and notes improved soil with cowpeas. He praises local labor and finds race relations harmonious while noting segregated schools and churches. He argues for farming clubs and regional development projects and cites ongoing road canal and industrial plans across several counties. He also mentions health improvement after relocating and praises Southern hospitality.
The Times dispatches from Tokio note Japanese troops near Port Arthur with positions northeast of the fortress and plans to attack west of the city. Russian forces harass advances as fleets and land actions unfold, with Stoessel reporting heavy Japanese losses in late July and ships aiding the defense. Reports from CheFoo and Liao Yang describe ongoing Russian stalemate while public reaction in St Petersburg shows buoyed spirits and skepticism toward later rumors.
The article celebrates Mississippi leaders, notably State Superintendent Henry L. Whitfield, for expanding education reforms. It details plans for a primary teachers normal school, a model in Columbus with a lab school, and robust equipment for language, geography, and manual training, borrowed from Chicago to inspire rural teachers. It also notes the Rankin County Oratorical Association’s growth to other counties to spur public speaking.
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