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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
2
A diverse OCR dump covers bizarre claims from polar relief expeditions to wireless telegraphy, plus notes on Alaska fires losses, Abyssinia to Liberia, and a Massachusetts court ruling. It logs remarks on public justice, Memorial Day observances, and medical psychology with scattered technical and historical references.
A compact review of seven days of events both domestic and international. Highlights include political moves, economic shifts, and notable social developments shaping the week.
The May 1877 report shows total coinage and government disbursements for the period, with figures comparing to last year. It notes a breadline and famine signals in inland areas, shipping of mail, and deaths from accidents and weather. Key figures include $473,709,972 in disbursements and $164 in native bank reserves for January to May.
The article notes Judge George K. Sash as governor nominee and Colantinny as well. John A. Cattwell is named lieutenant governor candidate with six others debated. The platform affirms McKinley administration principles and seeks action against lynching and dangerous combines.
The National City Bank plans to ship 1,000,000 in gold to Europe aboard the Luganta on Saturday. Bankers debate whether exports will rise or if tight market conditions will persist as the United States flags a strong steel output and ample gold reserves.
Washington June 3 The cabinet decided no present need for volunteers though the president is ready to authorize enlistment if needed. Generals were assigned to supply 30 000 men from regulars in Porto Rico Cuba and the U S with 5 000 to 6 000 more. The rainy season in the Philippines will pause aggressive operations for months.
Governor Robert L. Taylor thanks Capt Maynard and Lieut Hobson in Nashville, praising their service in the Spanish American War. He invokes national unity, American dominance at sea, and the enduring bond between Tennessee and Alabama as he lauds their courage on the gunboat Nashville. He envisions future American triumphs abroad and honors the sacrifices of veterans in a proAmerican address.
Civil and military authorities greet African explorer Major Marchand on his way from Toulon to Caere. A crowded Lywnn station sees gunfire of cheers and tri color flags as he is escorted to the ministry of marine. At the Military club Maj Marchand appears with ministers Lockroy and Krout to shout Vive la France. The crowd erupts with excitement.
Marion Clark the 71 month old child abducted from New York City on May 21 was found two miles south of Sloate Lake near Garverville. She was in the custody of Mrs Tennie Wilson who took the baby to that farm early last week. Wilson and a man claiming to be her husband were arrested and brought to New York. Carrie Jones who helped steal Marion Clark was arrested and confessed. She says George Beauregard Yarrow and his wife Jennie orchestrated the crime.
News from Paris reports the court of cassation will grant a full acquittal for Dreyfus without a new trial. Esterhazy admits authorship of the bordereau and claims the army chief shared responsibility. Elsewhere a train robbery near Wilcox Wyoming yields $36,000 plus diamonds after a dynamite attack.
A coal dealer John Lind and his four month old son Raymond were attacked by a horse at 3153 Princeton Avenue Chicago. The child was trampled to death and Lind injured, likely fatal. Lind entered the stall with the child dressed in white. horse attacked father and baby, then fled, leaving Lind unconscious.
Readable snippets show a family scene with May Edith Mamma Kate and others. The text shifts to medical advertisements claiming Curette or Cure products and a public offer of one dollar reward for a cure, and concludes with miscellaneous quotes about marriage and teeth products. The passage is garbled and includes various unrelated items and product pitches.
A reader reports relief from prolapsus and childbirth pain after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Purifier. She describes pregnancy, fatigue, headaches, and heart palpitations improving, with a new baby girl and better energy. another testimonial cites liver pills and renewed vitality.
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