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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1905
Page
2
A young woman on Michigan coast reads a note dropped from a letter, revealing a conflicted suitor who admits love for Ivy Lyle but plans to wed an heiress to satisfy social and business expectations. The scene centers on class, romance, and duty amid vacation atmosphere.
The Awakening of Mr. Pipp’s success sparks chat on chorus impact with Charley Grapewin noting attractive women boost modern musical comedies. Discussion traces Florodora’s sextette roots to Christy Minstrels, plus a bow and hat tip, and an organist’s antiphonal chant influence on the Pretty Maiden song.
Eruption of Vesuvius disrupts four nearby communes Torre De Greco Bosatrecase and Ottilano. The lava flows confine portions of the region, with the affected areas claiming reach of Cook's railway and other major routes. The situation underscores the volatile threat to local communities as officials assess damage and safety.
In a coastal valley romance, Ivy Lyle Chase and Jack Ardsley advance toward marriage despite a looming reveal. He declares love, offers financial devotion, and vows to endure hardship to wed. A telegram from Jasper Chase arrives, identifying Ivy as Damaris Chase, exposing a family entanglement and a deceitful correction to their future.
Java shapes rugged hills and valleys amid eruption fears. Factional clashes lead to stone throwing between neighboring communities. Ancient documents proving rights vanish on demand. Resina seizes control, asserting its dominance while others flee.
Pittsburg readers report a lecturer touting the Japanese Russian war amid a spree of misfortune as a relative dies each day for 13 days. Tickets were sold to schoolchildren who could attend the moving pictures with an oath ticket. Large crowds gathered in several towns as delays and misstatements marked the event.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 6 Republicans held a caucus for United States senator as 93 members voted Niedringhaus led after three ballots with 40 votes to Kerens 30 Parker 12 Warner 8 Dyer 3 Bartholdt 1. Parker supporters shifted to Niedringhaus on the fifth ballot sparking a large rally as Niedringhaus thanked the caucus and pledged his best efforts in the Senate.
St. Petersburg reports Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky will not press toward Vladivostok yet, planning to join the third Pacific squadron. Ships are nearing readiness by month end, and he may base at a Polynesian coral island if European waters stay unavailable. General Batjagoff suggests Vladivostok blockade could force a return to Europe.
A report notes Senator Dubois of Idaho alleges substantial land frauds on the U S public domain, with an evidence hearing suggesting possible involvement of a U S senator. Other briefs announce personnel moves including Joseph G Winfame named assistant U S district attorney in St Louis, and Franklin G Barnes elected president of Illinois Wesleyan University. A Philippines duty assignment is listed for Maj Walter A Bethel.
In Peoria on Friday Bishop John L. Spalding of the Roman Catholic church suffered a severe paralytic stroke at his home. The 65 year old prelate's left side was paralyzed and he was briefly unable to speak, then regained speech after leeches were applied, with his condition improving to a comfortable state by nightfall. His brother Dr. Leonard H. Spalding remains at his side.
Huntington reports nine crewmen and one woman escape injury from the Defenders boiler explosion. Five bodies recovered, five severely burned, several others critically injured. Seven men missing believed lost in the river.
In Rising Sun Maryland on January 6 James Gillespie and co defendants including his sister Mrs Belle Seward and Mr and Mrs Myron Harbour were found guilty of murdering his twin Elizabeth Gillespie. The verdict ends a five week trial as others await trial. Elizabeth was shot in her parlor while preparing to host the Woman's Literary club.
Pioneer conductor Theodore Thomas, famed for leading a world renowned orchestra, died at his home in Chicago at 6:30 AM after pneumonia. He was in his seventieth year and widely known for his long association with the orchestra bearing his name.
Governor Lloyd Lowndes of Maryland dies suddenly at his Cumberland home after a quiet Sunday. Heart failure ends a long career as banker and industrial figure. He leaves a widow, five sons, and relatives in Clarksburg and Cumberland. He served as president of the Second National Bank and directed coal firms.
In Rising Sun Indiana on January 7, the community reels as James Gillespie is found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of Elizabeth Gillespie. The sentence: life in prison despite circumstantial evidence, with talks of vengeance and possible lynching stirring unrest.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 7 Representative Edward H Bickley of St Louis has begun a bill to repeal the breeders law which licenses gambling at racetracks for 189 days annually The measure would strike Sections 7419 through 7424 of Missouri revised statutes and curtail bookmakers who pay into the state treasury five dollars per day while passing one hundred dollars a day to racing associations The current law exempts bookmakers from standard gambling penalties including a 1000 fine up to one year in jail or both
New York Japanese residents held a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Port Arthur. About 500 attendees heard brief addresses from Gen. Stewart L. Woodford and Alexander Tison, two invited guests.
Multnomah County grand jury indicts former Portland mayor George H. Williams and Police Chief Hunt on gambling law violations. Also charged are city engineer W. Elliott, inspectors Caywood and Chandler, and contractors E. W. and R. M. Riner over Tanner Creek sewer frauds. Indictments allege misuse of powers and false pretenses for city funds.
Washington confirms W. D. Crum a Black nominee for collector of customs at Charleston port. Senate vote 33 to 17 in executive session after three prior nominations and recess appointments. Tillman opposed on racial grounds. debate touches presidential recess appointment authority. Crum to receive back salary once commissioned.
Washington dispatch reports from the Japanese foreign office that delivery of Russian prisoners under capitulation completed Saturday. Total prisoners numbered 878 officers and 23491 men with 441 officers and 229 orderlies paroled. Generals Smirnoff Fock Orbatowsky and Admiral Willmann chose to go to Japan as prisoners, while Stoessel sails to home on January 12.
Springfield Jan 9 The state board of health reports for 1903 and 1904 reviewed by Secretary James A Wagan to Gov Yates confirm the Illinois Mississippi and Missouri river investigations show Chicago drainage canal does not harm St Louis water. The report concludes the claim of Chicago sewage deleteriously affecting St Louis water is unfounded.
Cleveland humor noted as attorney J P Dawley mocks an order to produce amends and gems saying no diamonds have been turned over. Other items report a King Menelik gift lion and baboon deaths at the zoo, a St Louis jury acquitting Kathyne Bresnham in an embezzlement case, and German Turners to join a June American fire festival.
Medical examiner R Llewellyn Jordan and Dr Robert R Roberts testify to Peruna’s claimed efficacy for catarrh and systemic diseases. The document asserts catarrh as a widespread ailment and promotes Peruna as a direct remedy, urging readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice if unsatisfied.
Physicians warn that tea drinking among poor children is widespread with many under two years old given tea three times daily. Parents lack milk and offer tea, risking nervous and developmental issues. Doctors advocate water with milk or “cambrie tea” and urge educated guidance from informed women to curb the practice.
A writer in Leslie’s Monthly notes Labrador fishermen often risk water danger due to ignorance of swimming. An open bay tragedy shows a father diving to save his children, while others avoid the water ashore. The piece blends anecdotes and light quips about maritime life.
In a Chicago Tribune account two men quarrel over a bill of fare in a dining room corner. Insults escalate from boorish jabs to threats as one man reaches for a weapon, drawing in a surprised English observer who remarks on the native freedom of manner.
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