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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1887
Page
2
A fragmented Riverside page reports on Prohibition support by Henry Grady figures, leadership shifts for Mississippi and national politics, and legal notices about land re-recording after courthouse fires. It notes Congress wrangles on inaugural day, a Crystal Springs Christmas ball invite, and a looming land-record deadline.
The senate secretary race draws strong editorials praising B T Hobbs of Brookhaven for qualification and integrity. Multiple exchanges urge Democrats to support Hobbs, noting his methodical, credible conduct and desire to ease Col D T Porter’s duties.
The Sioux City Sun argues current American politics lack clear principles with parties split on issues. It cites Col Price Porter’s long service as Mississippi Senate secretary since 1861 and notes a desire for change in political leadership. A Legislator jokes about Congress handling surplus funds, reflected by a New Mississippian remark.
A Brookhaven era column defends Major Magruder’s candidacy amid editorials from Vicksburg and Mississippi press. It cites his constitutional push limiting governors to one term, opposition to leasing, and ties to Hamilton. The piece notes rival press scrutiny and sketches local crime and jail conditions under leasing.
Hon CE Hooker introduces a seven member House select committee to consider celebrating in 1889 the centennial of the Constitution and in 1892 the 400th discovery of America, citing debates on free trade and direct taxation and warning about potential state revenue shifts.
A Mississippi editorial reprints an 1885 New Mississippian piece praising Governor Stone’s fiscal record. It contrasts Stone’s low tax, surplus years with Lowry’s later debt rise and new levies, asserting Stone left finances sound while criticizing current conditions and debt growth under Lowry.
Senator Guice, born on a county farm, remains deeply engaged in agriculture. An attorney of proven ability, he hails from a long, sterling family of German descent and is a potent representative of the laboring and farming classes. A skilled debater, he is expected to take a prominent Senate rank.
The New Mississippian reports Col Frantz cannot be found in his Brandon office and warns of a nearby figure who drinks and sells whisky to Black people, risking the Col’s vast business.
A column discusses Democrats for revenue only and ties to a Republican city cabal, lists the new U S Senate members including Pasco Farwell Turpie Stockbridge Da D a Chandler Blodgett Hiseoric Quay Bate Daniel Faulkner Reagan, notes Hearst Paddock previously served, reports on J W Cutter’s marriage to Blanche Miles Chirk in Clarksdale and his rising role in the Mississippi Senate, plus a W C T U letter by Mrs Snell supporting woman suffrage and urging Christian voters to fulfill duties.
Congressmen discuss tobacco taxation including Catchings push to remove internal tax and Barry open to regulating internal revenue duties on tobacco. Hooker Allen Mor Stockdale back reducing internal taxes while Ore advocates free trade. Jackson Daily Assassin announces a new heading and a BeW conference.
Durant Greys raised 268 dollars at an entertainment. Twelve families returned to Tate county from Texas and Arkansas. The West Point Leader lists delinquent subscribers in the Dead Beat List. Ellipses note editorials on public printers and county events. Bishop Galloway officiated at Bovina. a native of Ireland drowned near Greenville. Natchez Cotton MillsCo to give Christmas turkeys. J W Buchanan and Ma mie Hood wed. A boy killed his sawyer accident. several church additions reported. Senator Walthall named to civil service committee. Chatham rumor and other local tidings.
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