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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
3
A survey of world affairs notes Boer tactics and British defense vulnerabilities, argues America’s rise predates the Spanish War, and discusses taxation, postage, and wartime costs. It cites industrial capital, Philippines pacification, and policy shifts shaping the era.
A sweeping roundup covers post office legislation led by Rep. Loud and reactions to penny postage. Havana reports signal a Palma win in Cuba with Tomas Palma as favored candidate. Porto Rico convenes its legislature. Gov. Hunt hosts a reception. Roosevelt attends National Theater. James W. Newman dies. War news includes battles, casualties, and actions in South Africa. Also noted are Rockefeller funding efforts, a released American captive rumor, and a Missouri suicide. Miscellaneous items include a fatal train wreck near Glencoe, a possible railway antitrust move in Minnesota, and scientific and diplomatic updates.
The Louisiane Purchase Exposition Co announces a prize fund potentially totaling 20000 dollars for a successful airship to be shown at the 1909 exposition. The plan includes an airship tournament and an international aero nautical congress with leaders in the field. Santos-Dumont is anticipated as a leading figure in the contest.
Seemingly secret mechanism glycerine shell invented by Pettingill of Oakland aims to revolutionize ordnance. He claims a shell carrying 50 to 200 pounds of glycerine oil can be fired as far as standard shells with no concussion. Government interest and ordnance department review expected.
New York reports the White Star Jiner Cymrie has arrived with 47 Tercheron stallions ten French draught horses and fifteen English shire horses for stock farms at Wenona and Galesburg. The shipment on a special train leaves Monday and should reach west in under 28 hours. Most belongs to Robert Burgess of Wenona IL, with three horses owned by Rev. W M Springer a Baptist clergyman and breeder. Burgess and Springer were aboard the steamship.
Washington Jan 6 President Roosevelt notified Representative Bartholdt Missouri of appointments in the eastern district Ben Weath to be internal revenue collector succeeding H C Grenner resigned Col D B P Dyer to succeed Edward Rosier at term end Westhus takes place of C H Wenneker who withdrew before confirmation These are seen as victories for the anti Kerens faction in Missouri Also notes about Cincinnati fight between Mike Shreek and Larry Temple must not occur and health in Cuba under Marine Hospital service reports Yellow fever nearly eliminated by mosquito control in Havana
The Steel Age reports England's large steel plants reorganizing along U S lines. Rich financiers like Hetty Green and Vanderbilts back an $11.9 million Pacific coast iron and steel project. Ambitious ventures include Lake Michigan steamers and a Milwaukee to St Paul route by water and rail, plus new steel ties and plate ties tested on a Pennsylvania road amid traffic growth.
The governor presents a state of finances for 1901 and 1902, noting liberal appropriations, tax reductions, and bond payments. He details bond retirements, treasury balances, and calls for road, education, and experimental stations funding, with emphasis on public works and state growth.
An aged report states the bark Max under Captain Menoist, after colliding with and sinking the Walla Walla, suffered extensive damage including a twisted stem and holes in the bow. The Max, though following navigation rules, claims the Walla Walla’s lookout was intoxicated while the Walla Walla’s captain denies this. The Max sought aid from the Acme and McCulloch after daylight.
Washington January 6 the United States Supreme Court refused to interfere in the case of Captain Berlin M Carter. The decision arose from Carter's petition for a writ of habeas corpus to secure release from Lemworth Kansas prison. The circuit court for the district of Kansas denied the writ and the Supreme Court affirmed.
Jerome Johnson a long term Missouri penitentiary inmate famed as the Solitary son died in Memphis. He spent 34 years behind bars most in solitary confinement for escaping by using guards. Buried in Potter's field, he reportedly taught a cock to come by fame and fed at 4 while a white rat carried messages to companions.
A damaged report from The Daily News states Smith Diller cashier of the First National Bank of Diller and Liberty was seriously gashed in a personal crisis at St. Joseph Missouri on January 6. He is badly injured but likely to recover. The story also notes a separate poisoning incident and mentions memories of Lincoln with a February 12 anniversary.
Brief note on England and Wales populations, coastlines and islands. Mentions Severn, St Hilda, Hounds density, and international trade figures. Includes scattered data on Scotland islands and India cotton exports. Fragmentary and unclear details.
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