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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
2
An eclectic mix of verse on freedom and gates, plus civic notes on Col. N. C. Noble’s death, public moves of Westville News, toy spending, and a Pittsburgh gas explosion. It cites Mississippi taxation, prohibition debates, legislative session limits, and local industry shifts with brief regional updates.
The Attorney General McClurg calls for legislative repeal to enable effective anti trust prosecutions. He notes past failures in the oil mill and insurance cases, cites Supreme Court limits, and urges witness compelled testimony and district attorney routed proceedings. He praises the breakup of the oil mill and cotton seed groups and hints further action.
A clipped discussion defines government as the control of one part of a community by another, requiring both authority and power. It contrasts statesmanship with self government and notes Mississippi’s industrial growth and manufacturing capital, citing census figures and city outputs. A subscription prompt follows.
Dr Van Watts now permanently settled in his renovated flat to practice dentistry only He avoids politics or religion and claims to perform pain free exacting work with the best materials Guarantees lifetime workmanship and offers free examination with any cost estimate
The Mississippi Legislature meets next Tuesday. Vicksburg had six fire alarms on the bird. Various marriages and deaths occur in McComb, Jackson, Natchez, Meridian, and other towns. A fire at Hattiesburg causes $40,000 loss. A postmaster Matt Keith is shot at Fletcher, Panola County. Local clergy changes and a fatal hunting accident near Hazlehurst are noted. A large silver service is presented to Atlantic Gulf and Pueble Dredge Company at Vicksburg. Sydney Meyers wounded in Jackson. Judge Len dies after illness. Illinois Central tax settlement affects Canton Aberdeen Nashville line and Valley road. A Yazoo City judge rules a negro’s head is a deadly weapon.
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