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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
2
A daughter Agnes defies her elderly father over the Spanish War era soldiers. The old man warns that the town has become foolish and warns Agnes not to set foot on encampment grounds while troops drill. Agnes laments to Florence Dickson as the soldiers draw near.
Agnes and Florence cope with a tyrant judge and a soldier lover as a rose vine romance unfolds. Charles seeks marriage over paternal opposition, aided by Uncle Joe and a quiet church ceremony, aided by a boyhood ally who arrives to steady the plot.
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Developments in the Russo Japanese War dominate the week with peace talk rising after the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius. Congress passes the pension appropriation and a statehood bill to conference. a leprosy hospital proposal and hospital pensions bill also move forward. Fire, accidents, and disasters strike Detroit, New Orleans, Denver, and Tyler. notable deaths include Bishop McLaren and financier Jay Cooke. The Philippines quarantine eases while Japanese salvage at Port Arthur continues. copyright treaty talks with the United States are discussed.
A four hour Sunday fury in Indianapolis wholesale district caused by Farnley & McCrea millinery fire swept eight buildings into ruin including three hotels. Explosions at drug and fireworks warehouses accompanied walls falling near Union Station. One firefighter injured and hundreds exposed to falling embers as flames blocked Meridian and Louisiana streets. The fire spread toward Union Station sheds but officials contained the blaze with extensive efforts.
Indianapolis fire chief reports a general alarm at 1 45 a m for the Grand hotel one block from an earlier blaze. About 600 guests were present but no lives were believed in danger. The fire was controlled with limited losses.
Dr Watson Taylor Jones Watson declared not guilty after a jury found he did not murder his wife. The trial featured disputed evidence and expert testimony on poisoning and drowning with a crowded courtroom awaiting verdict.
Rt Rev William E McLaren Protestant Episcopal bishop of Chicago died Sunday night in New York after over a month of illness. Survived by widow son and daughter. Born Geneva New York 1831. Entered Presbyterian ministry 1860, joined Episcopal faith 11 years later ordained Detroit 1872 consecrated bishop 1875. Founded Western Theological Seminary in Chicago 1883 and authored many religious works.
Bloomington Illinois February 20 Willis Mecherle a wealthy young farmer and Miss Emma Tompkins a schoolteacher were married after Miss Tompkins had sued for breach of promise seeking 10000 dollars. They met and agreed to marry. The ceremony occurred at the courthouse as she asserted multiple changes to the wedding date and trousseaux purchases.
A trial in Decorah Indicated Prof. L. I. Gifford found not guilty but insane for killing neighbor S. A. Bigelow on November 3, 1904. Gifford, a prominent educator and church member, faced jury verdict after a 1 day trial.
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