01 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
1
Announcements show Hon J C Spencer of Cinaty and Hon Pat Henry as candidates for Congress. The Seventh district primary and party slate are subject to the action of a jury, with Daneel mentioned among the Democratic selections.
Governor McLaurin delayed, then appointed Elon W. Sullivan of Winona to fill the unexpired term of Senator Walthall. Sullivan, a first-term congressman and lawyer from Ashford, faces questions of political deals and motives amid local opposition. The Biloxi Herald and Mississippi press note concerns over his fitness and influence on state politics.
The paper reports Admiral Cervera’s fleet in Santiago harbor and Commodore Selley and Admiral Sampson entering the bay for bombardment. A Spanish torpedo boat destroyer allegedly attempted to sink the Texas but was repelled. Invasion of Cuba delayed by rain. US aims to seize the Philippines and Puerto Rico. The First Mississippi Regiment heads to Chickamauga. the Second mobilizes at Jackson. Also notes Sunday sales law, Morro fortifications at Havana and San Juan, and the Bryan appointment to organize Nebraska volunteers. A colored military company is being formed in Lincoln County with local leaders.
The First Regiment of Mississippi volunteers departs in two sections by Illinois Central and A and W lines headed to Chickamauga. Parting scenes are described with cheering, tears, and farewell embraces as wagons and trains move from camp. The crowd waves farewell at Union depot while troops march off to historic journey amid mixed emotions.
A retailer promotes ladies rib bon ties with fringed ends and sash ribbons in satin moire and taffeta, plus belts arriving soon. White spreads and quilts are advertised as cool summer bedding while shoes priced from 1 to 2.50 promise comfort and guaranteed quality, with a New Orleans customer praise cited for comparison to city stores.
A millinery department reports steady business with three staff at work and two or three new customers daily. Orders arrive from distant locales along the railroad, with customers sending descriptions and designers choosing trims. Men’s pants offerings highlight two models sold in large quantities, with pants in cassimere and duck fabrics priced around 75 cents to 1.50.
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