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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
2
A column mixes sharp social commentary and local crime reports. It cites mob violence in Georgia and Alabama, debates over Prohibition, and political figures like Vardaman and Money. It notes bail for Yazoo City suspects, warns of public sentiment swings, and critiques debate readiness among leaders.
The Leader published a formal apology for publishing a derogatory allusion to Mrs. Roosevelt by Major James K. Vardaman in The Commonwealth. The piece condemns the insult and calls out Vardaman’s conduct in the Indianola post office matter, urging Mississippians to reject such language at the polls.
The editor argues that opening saloons signals anarchic rule and weakens civil order, education, and Millsaps College. It frames the issue as law against anarchy, urging strict enforcement and the protection of schools, morality, and governance in Mississippi communities. W T Bowling signs the piece.
The Leader prints Bishop Charles B. Galloway's June 8 speech on the new Mississippi capitol cornerstone, praised for eloquence and historic tone. Gov. Longino's Natchez ovation drew crowds. he cited federal appointments of Black officials and Senator Money's stance against the Republicans in Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg Progress reports shifting sentiment in Mississippi politics. Gov. Longino gains ground while Mr. Money falters amid Vardaman's controversial negro issue. Observers note widespread changes in public opinion, with Longino crediting gains as Money’s appeal diminishes.
The Jackson Evening News criticizes Senator Money for making race an issue in Mississippi politics. It argues Longino could sweep the state if Money had avoided the negro issue and contends Money alienated potential supporters. The paper calls the August primary a test of this judgment.
An argument defends state convict labor on farms for corn cotton oats and other crops. Proponents claim net proceeds fund state government and that convicts are humanely treated with better medical care and fewer deaths. Critics call it demagoguery and allege competition with free labor.
Editorial letter from J A Scarborough of Bogue Chitto Miss argues constitutional and statutory prohibition cannot prevent import of liquor, asserts voters must decide, warns against misrepresentation by pro prohibition advocates, and supports ballot resolution to settle the issue now. He states a man should not drink, but interstate trade limits any law.
Captain Frank Johnston of Jackson delivered a decision in the H. N. Lamb vs. E. A. Rowan partnership dispute over a saw mill. The lower court ruling was reversed, Lamb owes two thirds of costs, Rowan one third. The case, long in courts, involved a record filed with the Supreme Court and a property value estimated at about $20,000. The note about The Old Deestrick Skule is mentioned.
A Wesson Enterprise note says July 4th events at Allison's Wells, including a barbecue and speech, are moved to Tuesday July 7 due to the Saturday holiday. Two New Orleans ball players were fined 1.00 plus 4.00 costs for fighting and profane language after an incident near their boarding house. Marshal Booth warns of reciprocal consequences if local men fight in New Orleans, noting a duty to respect laws.
A Jackson gambling fine, storm damages in Vicksburg, and Wharton Green directing a St. Petersburg plant. Other items include a Slattiesburg bond release for a killer, a Grenada official’s Texas death, and a Jackson asylum case. Also noted are WCTU lectures, a rail worker fatality, a Scranton death, church consecration plans, Yazoo River rail branch completion, Millsaps College appointments, a Vicksburg wrongful death award, a Brookhaven campaign choice, a shooting in Smith County, and rail attorney changes.
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