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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
2
A wide survey of early 20th century topics includes railway safety ideas and worker numbers, the length and openings of the Russian line, and the Simplon tunnel progress. It notes Liebig’s lab origins, foresters’ rising role, snake venom research, and Osler on age and medical teaching, with reflections on sunspots, forty as a life marker, Peabody funds, canal costs, and the London Manchon giant.
The senate aims to adjourn after quickly pushing through the Santo Domingo treaty while quorum issues persist. Death of Senator Bate prompts funeral arrangements in Nashville with escort by the sergeant at arms. Far East and general news cover Russia and Japan’s Mukden battles, casualties, deportations, and shifting alliances.
Part of the Japanese left moves toward Thans as Russian forces retreat India to Harbin. Japan holds railways and rolling stock while Russo-Japanese tensions rise. Officials discuss mobilization and peace terms, hoping to exhaust Japan financially. Moscow signals continued war, with little reliable front-line information reaching St. Petersburg.
A telegram from Tokyo dated March 12 details heavy Japanese pursuit of the Russian army near Tie Pass. It cites large Russian casualties and captures, including 41,222 total Japanese losses to date, and notes Russian army disarray, food and ammunition shortages, and extensive Japanese stores and munitions captured. It mentions continued Japanese pressure and public restraint on celebrations.
The remains of Nelwon Kyeass, composer of Ben Bolt, disinterred near Chillleeths Missouri. They are reburied in a new cemetery lot under direction of Kneans only Ganghiter and Mrs Jang Rentfrow. A monument fund has begun.
Wichita March 18 1 0 Casey Wholesale Mercantile Co head shot by James Oliver after he sneaked up from desk. Oliver lost $23000 in Caney Garst failure. Philadelphia March 12 fire on upper floors of a factory building caused about 100000 in damage. insurance debated. Cleveland March 12 two hour streetcar tie up over cleanliness standards. New York March 12 graft debate on separate burqa regulation for poors. Major deaths include William Bradford Leach, descendant of Maj. William Bradford.
A massive California storm cuts telegraph and telephone service to Los Angeles and surrounds. Harbor ships, including The Pride, suffer severe damage. 40,000 dollars in vessel losses, 600 yards of ocean boulevard washed away, 20 foot breakers lash the coast, and rail service halts with trains stalled. Four inches of rain falls in 36 hours as Santa Paula reports a strong quake and impassable mountain torrents. Santa Ynez sees wind damaging barns and roofs.
A group of gypsies traveling from Mexico to St. Louis were stopped by U S immigration inspectors at the Texas border due to ragged, dirty appearance. The leader produced 65000 in currency and a 50000 Bank of London and Mexico letter of credit, while other members carried banknotes and sacks of gold. They said they planned to buy horses in St. Louis and would return to Mexico after completing purchases.
In Morrisiana police court 19 year old William J. Ellicott alleged his wife Josephine has two other husbands. He produced a gold horseshoe scarfpin said to have been given to one husband as a Christmas gift then used as a New Year gift to another. She was arrested and held on $1,000 bonds. three separate marriage certificates would be offered as evidence alongside the pin.
Parsons Kas March 14 E FP Woodward a Denver banker found his daughter after 15 years with no trace. The child was given to the mother by courts, later married a man named Lagg fon, studied in a laundry. The banker reunited with his daughter and former wife. she will return to Denver.
A fragmentary tale describes a curious exchange about soap and cheese, with references to a tiny Mayflower ship and a nocturnal scene. It mentions Dodd's Kidney Pills and a claim Rheumatism is cured by their use, touching on health quackery and the era's remedies amid droughts and agricultural notes.
Fragmented ad copy fragment highlights various cures and tonics. Mentions Vernal Palmetto remedy, Piso's Cure, and other patent medicines. Includes garbled phrases about health, constipation, and cures claimed by advertisements from early 20th century newspapers. Contains multiple product names and promotional claims without coherent narrative.
A historical testimonial claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments including womb troubles, indigestion, bloating, and nervous prostration. The letter from Mrs. Sara Wilson credits the remedy with ending severe pain and restoring health after months of suffering, urging other women to try it.
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