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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1888
Page
2
The Brookhaven item lists calls for a constitutional convention with reforms to voting under poll taxes and educational standards, plus measures to curb executive power and prohibit convict leasing and alcohol. It notes support from lawmakers like Capt. J. J. Whitney and remarks on party politics, Prohibition, and a proposed August election for delegates.
Stark editorial argues power of financiers shapes the nation with Jay Gould quoted on provoking Wall Street. It urges limits on wealth accumulation and criticizes coal bosses for limiting supply to raise prices, warning of widespread suffering. It calls for control of monopolies and a curb on excess capital.
The State plans to try Jones Hamilton, assistant to Roderick Grimbrell, in Rankin County the second week of February after bail was denied. He remains jailed as prosecutors, led by Hon. Jobe Allen arriving from Washington, pursue a conviction despite defense concerns and ongoing developments.
Lamar was confirmed Monday as a U S Supreme Court judge by 82 to 28, with Democrats and three Republicans voting for him, while Republicans opposed him. The Mississippi perspective lauds the confirmation despite sectional critique and notes related Washington visit and case history. The February American Magazine will describe the oldest Protestant church edifice in America and possibly the earliest steam railway, with Henry W. Austin exploring antiquities.
A joint session elected Railroad Commissioners J F Seasions J C Kyle and Walter McLaurin and Librarian Mrs Moroney. Bills create board of equalization with the auditor, and extend appeals on licenses to sell intoxicants. Senate approves referendum on a Constitutional Convention for Aug 7. Several confirmations and resolutions, including inviting Jefferson Davis, are noted. Local publishing reforms and notices are debated. W J Humphrey’s appointment is rejected. local press issues are discussed with mixed accuracy.
In Mississippi press items Col Porter is re-elected Senate Secretary while C M Mitchell wins the Speaker post signaling reform gains. The beef over deed of trust law grows, with calls to repeal, and Lincoln era issues about immigration, tariffs, and public works appear alongside notes on canning industry growth in Crystal Springs and bank changes in Jackson.
Mississippi items report typhoid cases in Jackson penitentiary a fatal shooting near Tylertown a freight track accident in Tupelo and burglaries at Crystal Springs. The Choctaw County Alliance seeks a voter referendum on a constitutional convention. West Point launches a new paper and A and M College alumni receive promotions while Gen Lee emphasizes practical farming and community improvement.
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