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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1891

Page

2

Brookhaven Reader Ry Mobbs Weekly Publication

Brookhaven Reader reports on Ry T Mobbs weekly publication schedule. Details on issues, distribution, and editorial notes are noted for local readers.

Fiery Ingalle Defeated by Alliance Judge Pfeffer

Editorial notes compile a scattershot 19th century column with electoral results and political commentary. Key items include Judge Pfeffer of the Alliance defeating Ingalle by 37 votes, M. N. McKree appointed Wayne County Sheriff by Gov. Stone, and discussions on poll taxes, women suffrage, prohibition, and Confederate-era figures. Also mentions publishers Putnam, a state history, and various newspaper references.

Ingalle Pfeffer Alliance M. N. McKree Wayne County Ftone Q. J. Martin Howard & Co Hoslehurat Tod A. Shinglenr & Co London Times America Kansas Hubert Lowry Woo H. McCare Messrs G. P. Putnam Palmer Yates Oghediy Streater West Point Forum Ite George

Leader’s Criticism of Senator George Over Prohibition Split

The Brookhaven Leader rebukes editorials from the Oxford Globe and Leaver charging Senator George with perfidy over constitutional prohibition. It recalls committee votes, suffrage reform clashes, and claims George shifted from pro prohibition to opposition, urging ballot reform and condemning gerrymandering while defending his U.S. Senate record.

Jackson State Prohibition Executive Committee Prohibition W. H. Patton Clarke Pater George Patton Patty Calhoun George Committee On Temperance and Liquor Trafic Senator George Leaver Trafc United States Brister George United Natech Nenanto Mississippi McLean Catuip Ita Mc Lean Brookhaven Congress the Globe

Alliance Coquettes Move Like Politicians

A Kosciusko Star item notes that many prominent men flirt with the Alliance, showing politeness yet evading clear stances on key issues. The piece mocks evasive answers and urges decisive alignment, comparing public posture to hiding robes and retreat.

Yanco Alliance Condemns Official Organ as Partisan Paper

Proceedings of the Yanco county Alliance condemn the Mississippian as a partisan political newspaper and urge it be published as the State Alliance official organ. The missive notes nonpartisanship for education and cites broader Mississippi press actions amid religious and political context.

Yanco County Alliance State Alliance Yazoo County Alliance Mississippian Jackson Miss Missiastian National Economist

Notice of mercantile sale and business relocation

Paul Zwirn sells his mercantile store to his brother Hyman Zwirn and departs to start a wholesale commission business in New Orleans. He thanks patrons and invites settling of accounts, while Hyman continues the general merchandise with assurances of continued service.

Hyman Zwirn New Orleans Wholesale Commission Paul Zwirn Boece Currie

South Mississippi Prosperity Noted by State Alliance Lecturer

The State Alliance Lecturer toured Jasper, Jones, Pearl River, Hancock, Copiah, Lincoln and Pike counties from January 6 to 17. He reports flourishing alliances, improving finances, and rising population in South Mississippi, with farmers achieving high yields using fertilization. He praises local schools, thrift, politeness, and intelligent citizens, and thanks the people and Alliance members for their generous reception in Chickasaw Messenger.

State Alliance Mississippi Jasper Janes Pearl River Hancock Copiah Linceuln Pike South United States

Hopeful View Credits Prohibition Drive in Mississippi

A prominent Mississippian, aging and shrewd, writes in private letter praising the liquor war led by Prohibitionists. He claims political sobriety has risen far, and no party can endure another decade without adopting prohibition principles, citing ongoing efforts by the W CT U and faithful ministry to ensure success.

New York Voice Leavee America Mississippi W. C.T.U

Barroom Brawls and Whisky Homicides Urged to End

In this excerpt the Times Democrat argues that frequent barroom gatherings fuel violence and murders. It condemns saloons as social and political hubs on holidays, recalling old New Orleans practice and urging a plan to curb barroom meetings that fuel homicides and unruly behavior.

Honeye Amite New Orleans N. D

Registration Notice for Lincoln County Mississippi Election

The registrar announces election registration details for Lincoln County Mississippi. Voters must register within ten days before the March election. hours are 9 to 4 with a noon break. The notice specifies precincts and a court house visit schedule at Brookhaven and warns of penalties for late registration.

A. Seikoweionts Tancoin Cowie Coin County Bookhaven

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Ry . T. Mobbs Rateret Beuckhaven Geen Trince Pulliiae Geran Springs Roesell & Pabat Justice Lamar Washington New Delta Louisiana Colwen A. Bradford Wilkinson County The Atlanta Constitution Senate House Col. Frantzy Col. Ananias Brandon Chas. Fitzgerald I. C Fitzgerald Crilly M. A. Lease U. S. Senate Leavenworth Krookhneen C.S Evitor Leapen Dee McGillism A. G. Lewis J. W. Cain Chrisman Leaper Capt Buck McGill Grand Jury J. H. Morris Capt. Back Blue Applewhite Wm. Blue Bob Applewhite Dave McKee W. F. Smith Caseyville J. E. Decell Irving Smith Hous Geo Dodds A. ©. McNair H. Cassedy Connsel Bennett Memphis Leaprn Prohibition Party Elijah Jahop Ireland Archdiocese of St. Paul Knox-Heath Gaiam Uno Dollimis Noveimber Edward Smith Hacolp County Aliss American Book Co Cincus Cintey Bev Leviseid Sixtiy Eggleston Steele Ginx & Co York Della People Natchez St Oya Cees Baki Sade Brookhaven Foundry and Machine Shop Jos. Connelly Charles Chrisman Hoskins Brookhaven Machine Front ST Beaver Falls Pennsylvania Colity Drug Store
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