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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1887
Page
2
A fragment from Brookhaven Leader notes overdue subscriptions and debt collection. It cites Prohibition, local elections, and court actions, with references to Gov. Gordon, Judge Lamar, and a range of regional events. Also mentions rail and cotton trade commentary and a race riot in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
The piece surveys a Mississippi affair likening it to a national anarchist case. It denounces mob pressure on judges and prosecutors, defends the Mississippi court decisions, and rebukes local press supporting the accused. It warns of enduring anti state sentiment and calls for sustained lawful justice.
The Vicksburg Evening Post previews Capt. Frank Johnston’s forceful letter on the lease system, praising its thorough analysis and urging readers to study it. The piece also covers Atlanta liquor protests, Congress outlook, and a hoax about a Gypsy Queen in Jackson.
In 1842 Mississippi State Prison housed 40 convicts with powder use then rising to 189 inmates, yet death rates averaged under 3 percent annually over seventeen years. Five-year data show 5.4 to 15.5 percent annual deaths, prompting calls that the system may be murder and urging government accountability to protect human life and reform the penal system.
Local residents A W Jones and Henry Gibson sell out and plan to relocate to Texas. John Garret leaves Monticello for Tyler Texas. Sheriff Lee returns from tax collection. Warrant holders urged to see treasurer. Colored migration toward Mississippi River noted. Thanksgiving services held at courthouse by Rev J W Welborn. News from Murshas and Creal goods arriving at John McGrath Sova with steady business and busy patrons.
Mississippi news roundup with names, places, and events. Mentions include Winona Turnips markets in North Mississippi, rail incidents near Columbus, fires burning cotton gins on the Valley road, and local elections with Clerk candidates. Also notes deaths and marriages, Synod meeting in Meridian, and a mystery of grocery theft by a Magnolia night watchman.
The Times reports Atlanta voters backed Prohibition by a large margin in a pivotal city and county election. Turnout set records with extensive campaign activity, women and church groups actively promoting prohibition while opponents denounced liquor licenses and liquor sales, policing clashes and street scenes marking a bitter partisan contest.
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