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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
2
A patchwork excerpt covers capital punishment debates, naval history, arbors day customs, plow trials, French light signals, legal claims against France, naval building plans, a new alloy discovery, bugle orders, and a Nebraska judge appointment reshuffle. It mentions Commodore Levy's lineage, U S revenue cutter captain Phillips, and a governor’s succession intrigue.
A sweeping review covers census plans for Cuba, new La Fayette silver designs, Hawaiian military land needs, and political shifts in Congress. It notes defense staffing changes, canal inspections, election outcomes, storms, crimes, and notable deaths, highlighting U S policy, military moves, and civic events.
Joseph Medill, longtime Chicago Tribune editor and former mayor, died in San Antonio at the Hotel Menger. He was about 71 years old, with heart trouble and old age contributing to his decline. Medill's career spanned journalism and public service, shaping Chicago's media and politics.
Fragmented report details violent actions and casualties linked to mob activity. Names and places appear garbled but reference to deaths, shootings, and officials suggest a tumultuous incident with alleged disarmament talks and diplomatic figures involved.
Nonces recount appeal for freedom and end to hostilities in the Philippines while warning against Thai trader disruption. U S transport Meade carrying 34 million dollars for Channel troops disbands under an agreement with Cuban leaders, escorted by cruiser Chicago. Benjamin P. Hutchinson, famed Chicago Board of Trade figure, dies at Lake Geneva sanitarium after a career of giant deals. Thomas Cooley jailed in Omaha for misappropriating company funds totaling about four thousand dollars. Peach crops reportedly destroyed across Illinois after bud examination by export fruit growers.
New York reports a Windsor Hotel blaze on Forty fourth Street and Fifth Avenue shortly after three. Firefighters battled flames as guests leaped from windows and stairwells, with many injured or unaccounted for. Officials described the scene as chaotic, with extensive damage to the hotel and nearby fronts.
The Democratic convention at North Side Turner Hall nominated Carter Barris for mayor Adar Ortecifew for city treasurer Sam Loet Ger for city clerk and Andrew Ryan for city attorney. Resolutions included a 20 year franchise Titail and city compensation proposals with four cent fares on surface lines. The platform referenced public service improvements and municipal lines with various officials and agencies.
A fragmented report describes the peace treaty, noting Spanish and British engagement with the U S at Washington and Madrid. It cites the formal signing in February and the lead up of decrees signaling a wary but hopeful end to hostilities, with posed ceremonies and a broad international reception.
A fragmentary wartime notice describes an American service member’s death and notes arrangements for the body. It mentions a transfer to New York and forwarding of related documents or funds. The text is garbled but centers on a deceased soldier, a possible official acknowledgment, and subsequent actions.
Reports from Washington and various places describe a morning gathering stressing attention to the president and pending events. Debates mention Dewey Day as a future sea holiday with celebrations tied to naval victory. Local items recount shootings in Columns Texas and a consolidation move in Buffalo canning interests. Princess Kaiulani’s death is noted with a brief ages at 23. Ottawa Parliament opens with grand ceremony and American ladies present.
Aguinaldo's troops clash near Manila in a major battle that ends in a rout for the Filipino forces. American forces under Wheaton push to Taguig and nearby towns, with hundreds killed or wounded and prisoners taken as the Americans gain control of key crossings and forts. Reports detail prisoners, vessel egress, and ongoing shifts in command as the war expands beyond Manila.
A retail page touts spring apparel including beige and gray outfits with wash alk surplices lace fronts chiffon hats trimmed with paradise and pansies and gowns in white crepe de chine finished with chiffon and lace. It notes mid season black net hats, plaid taffeta ribbons, white silk negligees, scalloped white taffeta fronts, corded ta fta house robes with blas tuckings, and untrimmed skirts.
A chaotic mix of anecdotes and quips from early papers notes a Swede Finlander in a slope town who failed every kitchen task in a mock interview for a $20-a-month cook post. Interspersed are absurdities about cross channel rail plans and witty remarks on distillation and digestion.
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