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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
2
The Leader urges rules for campaign communications including charging per word for candidate-focused pieces while offering free publication for general matter. Signed articles require true names. Coverage favors impartial editorial treatment, noting Noel versus Cruz and a likely Noel second primary, with local transit and prohibition notes.
The Greenwood Leader cites a paragraph about Dr. B F Ward and Major Vardaman, accusing The Commonwealth of demagoguery. It questions why Vardaman would not withdraw in favor of Judge Cruz and argues actions matter more than words in veteran loyalty, defending The Leader against boot-licker accusations.
A Mississippi newspaper piece lauds Lincoln County Superintendent Edgar Green for leadership in education. It praises his role in state and county schools, emphasizes public sentiment shaped by teachers and patrons, and cites advocacy from educators and editors. The note reflects on Mississippi’s educational progress and cites church and state education figures.
In Winona correspondence and Grenada Sentinel notes, Mississippi figures including Gen. McClurg Monroe and Gov. Longino shift support away from Senator Money. The piece lists local backers switching to Longino, cites Money’s temper and long tenure, and mentions Ovett arson case and St Stanis ate College presidency changes at Baton Rouge.
Prof Geo Iurst has been elected to a five year term at Steen's Creek High School after four terms. He received a leave of absence to attend Chicago University during vacations and his salary was raised. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure curing a Mt Sterling man and Wyley Graham sentenced to ten years in the Warren criminal court for attempted murder of his wife.
Heidelburg to have a $5,000 cotton gin. John B. Gatlin dies at Summit at 64. Biloxi sees strong housing demand. Vicksburg hosts July 21 chess tourney. Aberdeen clothing plant pr icked. Collins Canning Factory opens employing 75. Laurel's truck growers buoyed by results. A fatal brick assault in Hattiesburg. jail for offender. Wind and rain damage at Hattiesburg. Jackson speeds ahead with new buildings. Political meeting planned at Newman's Grove near Vicksburg on the 31st. William Curry shipping peaches to the north from Jackson. Neshoba Fair set as candidate Mecca. Yazoo & Mississippi Valley RR annual picnic at Boraian Station on the 9th. Ocean Springs Beach Hotel struck by lightning, minimal damage. Rev N W P Bacon and Miss Lizzie Shelby wed in Oxford. Hamp Reynolds nets 22.50 on cucumber shipment to Chicago. Y M C A upgrades Laurel building with pool and gym. Miss Lynnie Smith of Magnolia married Hon J M Garnen dire of Carthage in Memphis. B F Brownlee killed by lightning. mules die. Lampton Mercantile Co burglarized in Magnolia. Dr J A Beard of McComb dies of heart trouble at 60. Bishop Galloway raises 1900 for Fayette Methodist church. Dr EF Folk, Baptist Reflector editor, preaches in Jackson. Folk is related to St Louis Prosecuting Attorney Folk. Tupelo spoke factory destroyed by fire, loss 10,000 with no insurance. second time in three years.
Lincoln County shows notable school progress, rising from behind to near the top among Southern counties. The county’s reform efforts include reorganizing schools, building plans, furniture, and libraries, with support from the State University. Edgar Green invites communities to apply for possible building cost savings and to contact Brookaya acrest for details.
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