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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1898

Page

2

Fragmented 1890s column on world events and science

A long OCR fragment surveys global topics from arctic policy to Russia and Austria. It notes women in France gaining witness rights and a gun test near Washington. It mentions Alaska boundary arbitration, Ore treatment advances, and Bessemer steel’s impact. It also covers gold from oceanic sources, naval ranks, and a Colorado attorney general on name changes after marriage.

Colorado Henry Bessemer Great Britain Bessemer

Doings of a Week A Complete Review of Past Seven Days

A dense recap of parliamentary activity and global events across the past week. Senate debates on quarantine policy and coopa senatorial credentials, Maine relief measures, naval and army bills, and the Maine court of inquiry verdict are noted. Secretary Long announces new cruisers New Orleans and Albany, with casualty figures from the Maine explosion and ongoing Spain relations details. Weather, industry, and regional incidents across the East West and South, including floods, storms, and political shifts, are summarized with varied local impacts and national responses.

Conv convention adopts suffrage plan vote 95 tons

Condensed telegrams report the Louisiana Constitutional convention adopted a suffrage plan by a vote of 95 tons with eleven delegates absent. The session will last seventy five days and suffrage will be settled before other business. It took forty five days to reach a verdict.

Treman P. Tanpy United States Cleveland Ohio Stariones British Columbia University of California Perrine High Observatory California Millville Mahoning Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad New London Ind Ras Tucker United States Navy Caseyville St. Louis Memphis Naples O'Grady Thomas Aihe O'Grady Havana Fieume Austria-Hungary Frirod W. Jenking Dama

Among the Writers Authors at Home and Abroad

Frances Hodgson Burnett writes now at a library table after years of a low chair. Therbert Spence reflects on the System of Philosophy profits turning positive after earlier losses. Paul Bourget may publish La Dichesse Bleue this spring and is at work on In Love. Dr Weir Mitchell gains fame in fiction with Hugh Wynne hailed as a great American historical novel.

Frances Hodgson Burnett Therbert Spence Paul Bourget M. Bourget All Villa Pautiers Flyeres Weir Mitchell Oliver Wendell Holmes Mitchell Dr. Holmes Hugh Wynne America

Hints for the Cook Veal and Dairy Tips

Practical kitchen guidance on preparing veal without plating, using eggshells in stock, selecting butter by aroma, drying fish for frying, dredging with flour and egging breadcrumbs, scalding milk in a water bath, and flavoring soup with powdered spices while avoiding sediment and spoilage.

Gallinger paints grim picture of Cuba crisis in Senate

Washington March 24 Senator Gallinger described harsh conditions in Cuba before the Senate. He recalled U S involvement and warned that government actions cannot atone for the losses suffered by brave men in the disaster, prompting applause from the gallery.

Washington Senate Gallinger N. Mj Cal Unslinger Ile Auditors Melar Rere Recon Mirados Gallation Gatlinger Ani Reed

Launching of the battleships Kentucky and Kentucky at Newport News

The Newport News launch day drew about 10,000 spectators as the battleships Kentucky and Kent serge slid from their cradles. Elizabeth Maynant Winslow christened the Kentucky, wrapping the bottle in American flags and proclaiming a christening blessing. Christine led the ceremony with the same style as the first launch, marking one of the grandest ship christenings at the shipyard.

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Court Finds Maine Explosion Responsible for Sinking

Washington March 24 The court of Inquiry reports the Maine wreck resulted from an internal explosion. President and cabinet held long sessions to discuss the finding and the United States minister Woodford was notified to relay it to Spain. Spain's naval commission says the disaster was of internal origin.

Washington Maine United States Woodford Madrid Cotesiteres In Metall Spanish Naval Commission London Santiago de Chili Spain Canaries Trott Marix Court of Inquiry

Floods devastate Ohio Valley towns and homes

Cincinnati reports widespread flood damage across the Ohio Valley with Dayta and Zanesville hardest hit. Dozens of families are driven from their homes and reliant on police aid. Drownings occur near Hamilton and Zanesville as communities seek relief.

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War talk and Cuba scenes move Senate debate forward

Senator Gallinger condemns Spanish cruelty in Cuba, describing reconcentrados and starvation, while warning that a government that starves its people cannot be trusted. He links the Maine question to dignity and honor, urging either independence for Cuba or eventual annexation, amid calls for firm U.S. action.

Cuba Senate Proctor Vermont DIA Gallincer Tan Toor Havana Pontie Autonomial Gailinger Mall Callinger Gallinger Los Fucas Miss Horton Sinator Gallinger Matanzas Dante Weyler Ferno Fisward Red Cross Society Ryguren Maine Gatlinger Spain

Rumors of Russo Japanese War Moves and Cuba Relief

A long dispatch notes Russian plans for a Manchurian railway and fortifications, with Taiwan and Port Arthur under similar terms. Reports from Shanghai and Yokohama mention Chinese evacuation from Port Arthur and Japan press confirming Alexieff’s recall as shifts in Corea policy. Cuban relief via Orizabal voyage to Havana, Maine inquiry into explosion suggests submarine mine. Also notes Havana disaster toll and a mob hanging in Alabama, plus naval reserves readiness.

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Delightfally Feminine Dialogue From Detroit Free Press

Fragmented handwritten style excerpt shows a mother and child discussing praise for Miew Whity and jealousy. The text attributes this to Detroit Free Press and hints at a profitable religion. The passage is partial and garbled.

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