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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented society page melding a poem about a schoolhouse memory with local notes from Jackson and Terry. It recalls a long-ago scene of a sepia world, mentions egg prices in Jackson, cattle losses on Texas prairies, a culinary migrant plan, and scattered editorial musings on culture, class, and progress.
Bishop Charles B Galloway and Dr W T Lowrey returned from a Clinton conference where radical plans were laid to counter open saloons across Mississippi The committee may meet in Jackson to organize a mammoth prohibition rally and press for statutory prohibition with a constitutional amendment and a memorial to Governor Varaman ahead of a possible special session of the next legislature.
The Vicksburg Post reviews one year of the Japan Russia war noting diplomatic ruptures on February 5 1904 and February 6 1904, Japan’s Port Arthur victory and Togo’s fleet dominance, Korea under Japanese control, and Manchuria facing a looming clash. It contrasts Japanese unity with Russian domestic strife and asks what another year may bring as powers observe the conflict.
A reader recalls a two year old summer meeting with Mark Twain at a cottage on the hill near Ark Harbor Maine. The literary figure allegedly spent hours visiting and smoking, leaving a vivid impression on locals and describing his surprising capability as a writer.
The obituary recalls Judge Mayers born March 1821 who practiced law in Paulding and Brandon, and later declined politics. Surviving are four children and a brother. Bishop Galloway attended his Brandon funeral, praising his lifelong Methodist faith and his role in building the brick church. A local anecdote recalls Mayers as a fiddler who performed tunes for church funds. The piece also mentions Missouri breeders’ law debate and the destruction of Hill City wharf boat at Vicksburg.
The Clarion Ledger recounts Aunt Charity Farrar’s lifelong devotion to the Farrar family. The elderly ex-slave accompanies Miss Rose’s funeral procession from a Mississippi city, recalling Virginia origins and shared life from youth. Her loyalty and care symbolize enduring master‑slave ties.
A Japanese government commission reports that conscripted soldiers are short due to sitting on the heels rather than in chairs. It urges children to sit Europe fashion to lengthen legs, notes shortness may hinder marching but highlights that shorter men carry many bullets and rifles with less advantage in height.
The Reveille reports medicine peddlers traveling the county during recent months selling fake cures to Black residents at high prices. They use vague claims of universal benefits and rely on consumers’ ignorance, arguing laws fail to curb the practice.
The Clarion Ledger notes public sentiment favors punishment across races and crimes, while Gov. Vardaman resists pardons. It highlights a Water Valley double murder case and a Clarksdale death row appeal for Simon Simmons, a one legged defendant, arguing mitigating circumstances.
Police arrest Joel Mullen a negro for impersonating an officer and detaining Will Quitman a negro as a prisoner to take him to New Orleans. Mullen allegedly exploited Quitman’s wife and mother who paid him 65 dollars with a further 50 demanded. Prosecutor Thompson suspects a broader confidence scheme targeting Quitman’s relatives. Grand jury review likely.
United States Minister to Panama John Barrett argues the Panama Canal project can be completed and the canal ready within ten years. He credits Chief Engineer Wallace and outlines the immense undertakings, noting early work has already begun and that efficiency and honesty underpin success. Barrett’s favorable view contrasts with public uncertainty regarding timing and scope.
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