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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
1
A broad miscellany reports appointments and denouncements across political and social groups, notes deaths of notable figures, and records international tensions and domestic issues. It mentions a Kansas agency appointment, a Washington convention, a Turkish donation, and several political shifts, with further coverage of European and Caribbean affairs and domestic incidents.
Tenn official James D Richardson replies to a Fourth of July barbecue invitation from President Cleveland who must stay in Massachusetts. Tennessee circular urges cotton growers not to sell seed below two cents. Arkansas Gov orders July election in St Francis county to fill Sheriff and Assessor posts. Forrest City riot aftermath notes Sheriff Wilson killed. Assessor resigned. Horse thieves near Newport Elgin steal four horses. posse formed. U.S. treasury reports surplus at 65.2 million dollars. Murray County masked men seize jail keys in Dalton seeking Taylor, killer of stepfather Senator Fivelis. jailer hid prisoner. Fayetteville agent for Jenny Electric Light left with 5000 dollars. fate unknown. Pension funds exhausted. no army pension payments until after duty. Mrs Hayes in critical condition on 28th. recovery uncertain.
A Chicago exhibit identifies Martin Burke as linked to the Cronin murder. Martinsen, the expressman, singled Burke from fifty-two prisoners during a lineup at the rail yard. Chief Hubbard of Chicago confirms extradition papers for Luke are being pressed forward with speed.
Governor Thayer replies to the British Association of Boston who urged recalling Patrick Egan from Chile. He denounces the circular as insolent and defends Egan as upright and honorable. The letter asserts Egan as Exyoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to South America.
June 22 at Four Tiles West of Lineary Missouri a farmer Reybert Bush age 32 died as lightning struck an old shed where he and a hired man sought refuge from a heavy storm The hired man was pinned by a horse and left in critical condition for hours Bushs body and the two horses were buried the day after the accident leaving a wife and four children
A letter from Senator Wil lam E. Caamler to New Hampshire Republicans denies Blackburn ear pulling, chair dragging, or unresisting handling in the February Indian Affairs clash. He claims calm conduct and says Blackburn threatened violence, while Blackburn asserts witnesses will explain the incident. Also reported is Senator Blackboro’s reluctance to comment and intention to let witnesses speak. An unrelated Montana quintuple murder is noted with details of shooting and unidentified victims.
A cyclone and funnel clouds struck Lone Star and Union township areas causing multiple deaths and extensive property damage. Homes were leveled, crops destroyed, and hundreds left homeless. Rescue and relief efforts began as authorities reported at least several fatalities and many injuries.
An extended critique argues protectionism harms industry and favors costly domestic sources as Republicans blocked tariff cuts. The piece cites iron and steel rail protections, wage fears, and editorials from the Louisville Courier Journal and New York Tribune, urging working men to reconsider votes. It also questions pension growth versus revenue, warning that pensions may outpace customs and internal taxes without tax reform.
The Providence Journal argues that despite objections to veterans pensions, the public must bear heavier taxes as the pension system shifts. It warns of a future policy change within ten years, urging a roll of honor that could include removing the current Pension Agent and his key backers, or forcing the Republican party to alter its approach.
Albany NY Argue discusses friction between President Harrison and Illinois Senators Farwell and Callum over appointments. It predicts a spoils era clash as lack of consultation inflames the lawmakers and could trigger broad party criticism and renewed patronage battles in Washington.
A collection of brief editorial snippets condemns Carnegie for wage cuts at his mills and hints at his Scotland trip. The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Republican platitudes while Chicago News discusses their impact on party harmony. The Boston Transcript and Nashville American critique President Harrison’s son Russell and federal patronage, alleging corruption and moral imbalance.
A shop girl earning 220 yearly spends 108.50 on board and 111.50 on dress. She says new clothes are required by bosses and prices must fall. Mr Meriwether argues many workers lack political economy knowledge yet demand government relief through lower dress goods costs.
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