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Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1903

Page

2

The Leaders Choice No race yet in state politics

The item notes Edward F. Noel for governor and J B Greaves for district attorney as campaign discourse. It mentions Noel leading in Lincoln and other candidates favored in Holmes and Lawrence counties. It highlights local business investment by Carter Brothers and praises editor Charles Moreau for Bay St. Louis Echo. It covers debate highlights with Monroe McClurg praising Gov Longino’s judiciary and a promise to publish his tribute.

Chas. G. Moreau Bay St. Louis Longino Senator Money Monroe McClurg Gov. Longino

Race troubles in the North expose rising lynchings

A lengthy editorial notes a string of lynchings and mob violence from Delaware to Indiana and Illinois, arguing mobs cross regional lines, threaten rights, and demand equal justice. Booker T. Washington urges calm action, self control, and patience to win respect, while critics warn that law and order must apply equally to black and white suspects.

Mason and Dixon’s Wilmington Delaware Evansville Ind Harrison Illinois Lincoln South North Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Ala Louisville Texas Indiana

Money caucus slim and misrepresented in Winona

Winona Miss July 6 special correspondent reports the Money caucus was a slim affair with fewer than thirty counties represented. The list of participants includes many names across numerous counties, revealing disappointment in Senator Money’s campaign and unexpected support for Governor Longino. Dr. B F Ward is blamed as a political obstacle, while Julian C Wilson of the Oxford bar is noted for a new appointment in the local scene.

Winona Miss Mississippi Greenwood Money Longino Adams W A Diers Attala Teat G R Edwards S N Gilliland W M Noah Alcorn J Lamb Carroll H D Money W P Stuckey Jas. Somerville T W Sullivan J R Bingham J A McBride Clay J W Heard Claiborne F A Polsey Chickasaw Abie Steinberger Grenada Max Ginsberger A S Bell W P Doty Harrison Jas Kidwell Holmes H J Reid Jones J M Arnold Arthur Fridge Kemper T D Stennis Lee W T Stribling Leflore E D Stone Madison W S McClelland JE Bridges F N Arnota J T Dunn Winston H F Jones Yazoo JS Williams TH Campbell Yalobusha Volney Moore G W Armstrong J Ly Sanders J T Blount Senator Money Montgomery Webster B. F. Ward Vardaman

A Lie Out of Whole Cloth Editorial Response

The Clafion Ledger denounces an Okolona editorial by Abe Stein berger that attacks the Exposition Bureau and State Commissioner Henry and Gov. Longino over St Louis exhibit spending. The Ledger cites bureau books and auditor warrants to refute claims, stating less than one fiftieth of $50,000 has been used. Also notes A K Wallen of Chicago plans to settle in Jackson to open a factory for boring outfits.

Clafion-Ledger Okolona Messenger Kansas Jeinberger St. Louis Exposition Exposition Bureau Gov Longino Okolona Abe Steinberger Bureau St. Louis Henry State Bureau Okojona Clarion Ledger Mexican Gulf Land Company Gulfport St. Stanislaus College Cato Garrett Henry Stout Vicksburg W. B. Mixon McComb Pike County

Weighed and Found Wanting in Leadership Orlando

An editorial excerpt debates Major Vardaman's honesty and courage but argues that honesty must be tempered by foresight, prudence, and wisdom. The piece recalls Peter the Hermit's zeal and warns that sincere ability without judgment could lead Mississippi into difficult, costly ventures. The Carthaginian is cited as having offered reasons to doubt Wardman.

Kosciusko Herald Noah Major Vardman Peter the Hermit Asia Constantinople Jerusalem Mississippi Major Vardaman Major Wardman

Chancellor Wilson Chosen for Third Judicial District

Hon J C Wilson a leading Oxford attorney named by the Governor to fill the vacancy from Judge Longstreet's resignation. Unanimously endorsed by Oxford and Water Valley legal circles. hailed as a rising light. The Oxford Eagle notes the honor to a local son and extends congratulations. Mention of kidney cure advertisement follows.

J. C. Wilson Third Judicial District Longstreet Wilson Oxford and Water Valley Oxford Hagle Oxford Eagle Oxford Eagle, Judge Wilson Solon G. Wilson Mines D. and E. Cobu

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leader T. Hobbs United States A. H. Longino Edward F. Noel J. B. Greaves Philosophy Stark J Ames Witergast Riley Ekditor L. M. Garrett Leake Noel Union Church Jefferson County Lawrence Carter Brothers Cincnnati Jackson Clarion-Ledger Vicksburg Herald and Evening Post Bryan McKinley Julian C. Wilson Oxford Bar Eeet Wilton A. K. Wallen Chicago Williams Foundry Ayer Buckingham A.B Illinois Central Railroad Company Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Opden Salt Lake City New Orleans Sea Shore Biloxt Grand Army of the Republic San Francisco Cal Angeles Sale Baechanree Scott Scott & Nowne Chantsee Fray al Thay Chancellor Wilson A. H. Davis Mt. Sterling Foley Price Drug Co Tom. McNair Orviom Larsen Building Brookhaven C. L. Ripley W. H. Frizell, Jr T. Y. Nelson J.T. Grant I. L. Parsons Millsaps Omice G. G. Lyell Attorney At Law Brookhaven, Miss Cassedy Building J. N. Yawn Attrorney Bogue Chitto Will Epellee Djoin R. D. Lanier E. F. Brennan Real Estate & Investment Agent Yes Supreme Rts Fackso St. Marco A. M. McMillan B. Harris Bogue Chitto, Miss Lincoln County R. E. Higdon Uyira Omioe Colban Ead Tenowardes Josrie Overworld Wang Unexcel Rhoreage Ng Husinens Preatise Ackerman Hazlehurst State Baptist Convention Yazoo City R. E. Gatlin Summit Union Lawrence County James W. Robinson Hardee Yazoo County Hinds County Vnal Eee Post Office Department Joe Lewis Raymond Lewis Sarah Louise Harris Abe Heath Conn Mr. Conn Mendenhall Columbia Gulf and Ship Island R. R Y. B. Boyd Copiah Magnolia Harriet Whitney B. C Knapp Fayette Knapp Fayette Chronicle Lookout Mountain Hermanville Wonan Aissippi Jefferson 18 Brookhavens JOS. Connelly & Son Merchants’ Grocery Co the Commercial Bank of J. W. McGrath Louis Coin F. Becker L. H. Baggett J. T. Reavers Hyman Zin Obas. Henek EH. Eastertong HL. Case M. 1 Metrathy FW. McGrath Louis Coby Ffl Becker George Bu Dave Cohu C.e.grafton Drug CO Tecz James F. Dallard Nita POD Ordo Olsen East Union Lumber & Mfg Coe FBI Dacy Company Brooxua Ven
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