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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1888
Page
1
A brief bulletin notes the death of Prince Joserh of Saxe Coburg Gotha from pneumonia. It also mentions related political and economic items: Berlin police seizing socialist circulars, Boston real estate and personal property values rising, and a mix of European political and domestic notes.
The Senate debated fisheries treaties and pensions while approving a total deafness pension of eight dollars monthly. House actions included Fortification and Army appropriation bills. Political shifts featured party splits in the American party and conventions in Texas and Minnesota with nominations and defections shaping upcoming elections.
The Danish steamer Thingvalla was signaled off Halifax harbor at six twenty yesterday morning. Captain Laut described the crash as our ship struck the other ferry and sent lifeboats to launch. The incident followed a late night collision and prompted repair efforts as crowds gathered along the water front. Also, Secretary Bayard discussed the Fisheries treaty, noting the president could withdraw it but that rejection would place consequences on the country, with ongoing effects on Anglo Canadian arrangements.
A Kansas City architect, Ramsile, was found severely wounded in his private office near Ninth and Vine streets. A draughtsman named Wicks reported a fall and discovered the architect with a fatal head injury. No arrests reported. Bruley named as a possible witness. The crime scene featured a brick sample, hinting at a gruesome struggle.
An Indiana audience hears that despite Blaine and Harrison campaigns the state tilts toward Cleveland on tariff reform. Republicans fear a Democratic edge as voters respond to tax policy, with projections suggesting a larger 1844 Cleveland majority and signs of Democratic gains among merchants lawyers and overtaxed farmers.
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