Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Brookhaven Leader in Brookhaven, Mississippi

We have 1,779,931 pages in Mississippi

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1899

Page

2

Various World News Snippets From A Turbulent Era

A long feature of scattered items notes campaigning rules for Nawati officials, upcoming state elections in Bee leven and other states, a Columbus divorce case, and a note on renaming a Santiago street after Gen Wood. It cites U.S. pension totals, Klondike fuel ideas, a cooperative Ohio colony plan, and golf champions. Also mentioned are a Colorado woman notary name change, growth of Christian Endeavor societies, Queen Victoria tea quip, Sardinian brigands, tetanus risks at Fourth of July, Chicago’s fruit and medical trivia, and Andrews’ ocean crossing efforts.

Doings of a Week Condensed Civil War Era News

A weekly review summarizes national and international happenings. Secretary of War Russell A. Alger resigns, to take effect soon, as President McKinley weighs a medal for Eighth Army volunteers. The East reports fires, strikes, contracts, and notable deaths including Horatio Alger.</S>

Washington Hussell A. Ager McKinley American Anti-Trust League ML. Lockwood Pennsylvania Marla Russell A. Alger Gen Otis Eighth Army Corps Congress

Peace Conference Reaches Deadlock Over Bullets Proposals

Baron de Staal presided as the first committee wrapped up its labors at the peace conference. Key points debated included dropping explosives from projectiles and expanding bullet rules. The United States and Britain opposed some measures, with Capt Crozier's proposal narrowly adopted and later rejected, while Minorican delegates withdrew additional articles before adjournment.

Roger United States Aelegition Portugal China Crozier Cragier United States Briain Kurneleeh Minorican Mex Mathian Esphitnims Feamen Cean

Democratic railronal committee reforms and local notices

The Democratic committee structured its leadership electing a chairman, appointing a vice chair, and updating standing committees. It thanked allied groups and filed bids for the national convention. A planned reopening of mines with union miners is set for mid August, while a fatal shooting at Trinity Church in Wales is noted with a Denver link.

Democratic Railronal Committee Reoshairman Stone Mise Sound Po Devlin Ues Val Wilys Dal Mieank Ohio Himetallic League Andishe Otters Cemoperation Vwilwiaahee Kunga Toorptec Maviet Toowielt Drat Canal Kleh

Indictment of Molineux in New York Court

Fragmentary legal proceedings describe an indictment of Molineux with Mrs Kate Adams mentioned. Defense counsel Mr Weeks seeks inspection of grand jury minutes. magistrate delays, stating the need for formal notice before a hearing. Kept to procedural details, the report notes contested inspection and pending formal steps.

New York Toland Moleeux Thormelay Neenber Kate d, Adams Luce Tan Weeks Grrand Fury Gardiner Aystion Williams Davie

Anderson Misquoted Again In Manila War Debate

Fragmentary report shows Jon Anderson denying misquotations about his stance on the Philippine War. He insists he never claimed forces under his division could have defeated the opposing juggernaut and that political diplomacy constrained actions.

Cinsinnati Ane Deren Jon Anderson Eve Evan Hiss Wisterli

Transport Indiana Purges Sick Guards at Presidio Quarantine

Sun Peancisen reports forces arriving from The Caine Shite quarantine site to manage ill gales and quarantine procedures. Sick soldiers were moved from various vehicles to be examined before transfer to Lewis-finished hospital at the Presidio for further care.

Sivk Bret Waly Maire saforTine

Fire Claims Four In Villa Of Vilom Circuit

A report from Gunnisint says four portions of the teyen af Viloan were destroyed by flames. Mr Beer Doki and family suffered losses as his wife and two children survived while two others perished in the Haines. Two strangers were found asleep in the hotel. courioy left for transmission with the news.

Gunnisint Cirle Lestrey Dolan Haines Atrangere Courioy Tsmnmison

Treasure Cargo From Panama Brings Vast Spanish American Goods

A large cargo arrived aboard The Maeit Mail from Panama bearing a vast treasure consignment. It includes 9,000 jewels worth, 10,000 silver jars, 39 heads of old weight, a bar of gold and silver valued at 7,500, plus bags of concentrates. Nearby notes mention Detroit street railway changes and political meetings, with two miners killed and a town burned in Wisconsin, and a U.S. training ship Saratoga reported at Southampton.

Micnelsea Panam Ceara

Peace Conference Ends Fete Session at The Hague

The HagueJuly 22 Baron De Staat presided at the plenary session of the international peace congress to outline the final sweep of the committee's work. Points on prohibiting shopping explosives from bullets and using asphyxiating projectiles faced mixed votes, with Britain abstaining. Andrew D White opposed prohibitions citing future crueler alternatives. Debate continued on explosive bullets, leading to a revised proposal and final adjournment as the conference concludes pending arbitration committee work.

the Hague Baron de Staat International Peace Congress Fet M. Karnebeck Secont Expide Lallets John Pauncetote

No Sign of a Halt in Global Trade Review

In the weekly trade review from New York July 22, reports cite continued slow progress and inflation fears. Data show higher July farm expenditures, rising exports, and banner early-year output, with no halt detected amid ongoing friction and policy tensions.

Death of Col Robert Ingersoll in New York

New York July 22 Col Robert Ingersoll died at his home near Dobbs Ferry after a sudden heart disease attack. He had suffered ill health for days and died peacefully as he wished, leaving a career spanning law public speaking and writings against Christianity. Born November 11 1838 his family relocated early and he rose as a leading Republican figure and famed advocate of secular thought through books pamphlets and speeches.

New York Robert T. Ingersoll Wabster-on- Thideon Dobbs Ferry Atel Plystein Ingersoll Hin Hebert Creommeewoll Lire Noy Atpeiet Tiiteie Bhawneerown Khoo Con Eroe James Ve Wiaine Pohl Jay Phillees Mozes

LYNCHED IN MADISON PARISH NEAR RIVER TOWN

In Madison parish seven miles from the river, men were hanged for suspected involvement in an attack that wounded Dr Hodzes. Names listed include Joe Defaria Charles Defatta Frank Defatta Sy Deferroeh and five others. Local unrest followed amid additional lawlessness in the area.

New Orleans Talia Law Madison Parish Joe Defaria Charles Defatta Frank Defatta Sy Deferroeh Dae Teres Mirdes de Hodzes Kane

Dewey Plan for Washington Welcome Ceremony Approved

Washington duty details Admiral Dewey arrival plans for a grand reception in the capital. A district committee and national officials coordinate escort, parades, concerts, and naval displays with a presidential and cabinet audience. A special medal program will honor the commemoration and return.

Washington Dewry Hurting Misienal Cnmrmittens Cave Narinnn Long New York Hotar Diplos Columbut Dewey Anil Immy

Remarkable April Sick Report From Philips Islands Firms

Washington dispatch reports April illness figures for local firms in the Philippines. The tally shows minimal sickness in several companies, with typhoid fever affecting one group. The month’s totals contrast sharply with prior months, prompting note of unusual health stability.

Washington Fdy

Volunteers for the Army enlistments rise in Philippines effort report

Washington July 22 volunteers for service in the Philippines are piling up fast with 469 enlisted in one day. The Thirty-first and Twenty-seventh infantry units lead the progress as recruiting offices open in ten cities next Monday. Fort Thomas sees rapid turnout and a record one day enlistment of 169. A volatile scene in New Orleans reports four executed lynchings and a chaotic aftermath. Cattle sales in Muskogee top 12,000 head at 450000 dollars in the Indian Territory. The Athenian steamer transfer to the Philippines is approved by the United States government. Cecil Rhodes says no war risk with Britain and the Transvaal. A torpedo boat destroyer Bullfinch suffers an explosion during trials injuring 11.

James L. Onderdonk Evanston Ioho Klondike Muncipal Detyoit Strout Railways Conner Council George Slow Pireman Pertinger Ioan Hill O. P Nice Milwaukee Faut Katze Lefe Omalu dDanys Willian Cratam Vil Education Chicago Ifuseser Willbold United Christian Rev Thomas Nnoxville Veto Jn Malloon Cleveland Mawk National Democratic Committee Swedy Missouri William J. Dr Eosate All Finch Solent Thowe Hax Washington Philippines War Department His Lame City Cincinnati Fort ‘Thomas Kyu Dhiey

Man Walks Home Through Blizzard After Saving for Holidays

A man described as frugal for a long time leaves his station during a blizzard and decides to walk home rather than spend on cab fare, despite the harsh weather and looming holidays. The scene portrays his determination and effort to economize in difficult conditions.

Aly Lend

Wedding Reporter Blunders In Moonlit Romance

A reporter drafts a wedding page with flowery moonlit imagery then edits to correct phrases. He admits replacing contesting parties with contrasting parties and the final copy is toned down before publication.

Ma Gets Pa s Advice In A Twisted Tale Of Night Talk

A fragment from a family scene shows a girl seeking guidance from her father about a plan or mischief. The dialogue hints at tension, secrecy, and a riskily unintended result as the adults debate how to handle the situation. A Swede girl and a dogged midday misread seem central to the unfolding moment.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hssissiprk Nawati Pew Republic Beeleven Sis of Theen Iowa Maryland Kentucky Ohio Massnethusette Missiesippi Columbus Santiago Gen. Wood Shafter Alaska Lake Erie Toledo Scotland Yankees Colorado Issa Susan Sh. Anthony Iit Ome Sardinia Sicily Mrof. Chope Field Columbian Museum Wit Andrews Long Branch Ireland Andrews Demt Weeleyond Brooklynavy Brooklyn Elynanine Pid ‘Transit Company Pittsburgh Mressed Steel Car Company Carnegie Steel Company Coem Blond and America Tegether Baron de Staal Karisheek Britain Surinetee Toecleston Waller White Anidreve J. White Dumedown Whitesid Democraticational Comittee Wat Chi ALE Pang Daly Bande Landen Corman Wis Trinity Church Lane Tinto Wales Coa Glen W. W. Oakes South Waster Street Denver Centennial Lodge Knights of Pythias Alfred Moote Uly GW. Oakes Landudno Alfred Poole Coal Glen Balt Daw Utah Wilelis Philadelphia St. Michaels Seattle Wash Eamon Marquette, Mich Katzer Frederick Els Ae Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie Molineux Anderson the Transport Indiana Dhree Handa Wren Maniin Valea Detroit Mary Warkinemen Cannties Free Silver Democrats Los Angeles Cal Secretary of the Interior James Wilson Abbott Kinney Joplin Cal. Jarvis Chib Guinn Prank Colemeyer Erhet Fayette Wisco Darlington Wis Payette Andrews & Richards E. L. Worrell Southampton Saratoga Ripans Conrasy Spruce St THE Peace Conference Feteday Andrew D White Mel White Weill United Suites Dillebe Luther Duit Cooneefote Capt. Croader Bt Ft Tos van Karne- Leeks Shawn York R, G, Dun & Co Rhea Woerkly Aiag Uuil Prewres Navy Europe Keira New Anid Cria Railroad Cathenee Naples Rowand Hopine Wicorson Manila War Deepartment Otia dneWer Rounl Robin Bert G. Ingersoll Neme Dobie Peery Talia Keigbie Maccabees Fort Huron Mick Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees Markey Ene ‘Tire Order Great Camp Ladies’ Organization Kreetment Oregon Regiment San Francisco Board of Regents of Uniae of California Benjamin Keeler Welccome Neen Tw Navy Dewey Paciltttes Tae Penney Cain Citizens Ju Strack Fanceul Armie Mide Notal Monit Monte Crxe MV Recruiting Heme SAM Laem Onatia Aberdeen Suwon Ly Wight Ye Hodges Valliah Nalian Wig Muskogee W. WW. Denenings Texas Messrs HL Spaulding Clarence W. Turner K. H. Middleton Mus Indian Territory Vancouver B. C Unitedd States Cape Town Weledbert London Bullfinch Lowell, Hass Hood Ana Dee Pearson Merinys Troy Tawlip Vinggar Bottel Georgie iAyer
Search Courier

Search the Brookhaven Leader Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Brookhaven Leader?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication