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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
6
News of the World reports T E Barrett a former materal of the St Louis court of appeals has been suspended from office and indicted for taking part in naturalization frauds. The item notes other political and social tensions across the country including labor unions and anti Jewish agitation.
Andrew Houston Longino rose from humble beginnings in Lawrence county to Mississippi governor after a career as teacher, lawyer, and public servant. He served as United States attorney for the Southern District, chancellor of the Delta district, and statewide governor, now seeking the U S Senate on his recorded reform platform.
A collection of brief quips from various papers followed by a local report on William McMullen. Accusations allege he sold smoothing irons door to door for $1 a piece and failed to deliver, with affidavits filed in Jackson mayor's court by several area washerwomen.
Mayor Hemmingway of Jackson orders chemical tests on a new drink named Beerine sold at several soda stands. The fluid resembles beer in appearance and flavor, and it remains to be seen if it contains alcohol. An Arkansas timber syndicate has built a large sawmill on the riverbank about fifty miles above Jackson, supplying quartersawed oak at ten thousand feet daily.
Last week in Senatobia an election approved issuing bonds not to exceed 6500 for electric lights by a 104 to 30 vote. Holmes county Democratic executive committee met to appoint election officers and set fees for candidates: State and district candidates 50 cents, beat candidates 1 dollar, county candidates 1.50 dollars.
Mississippi state officers publish 1902 disbursements and 1903 plans as biennial reports near submission. Southern Negro Congress set in Memphis July 7 11 with firm stance against incendiary speeches. Crop prospects improve across delta rains lift cotton and corn. drought in north avoided. Quin or tragedies include self defense killing and a heroic mother saving her child from a cistern.
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