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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
2
The clipping mixes curiosities from occult embalming shows to Germany and Russia experimenting with paper wheels. It notes Norfolk Virginia considering a newspaper tax, plans for a Peace monument capstone, and a special postal congress tour. It also covers telepathy tales, U.S. and European telephone stats, and a phonograph church service in New Jersey.
A fragmented report outlines the state treasury crisis with large disbursements, bond payments, and warrants issued against funds. It notes deficits, need for legislative action, and potential remedies including tax measures and a proposed Capitol project. The document references a receiver, bond arrangements, and obligations tied to schools and public funds.
Six African Americans were killed by a mob in Walter County after being accused of robbery and murder. The suspects, the four Thomas boys Fayette Rhone and Williates, were captured, confessed to the crimes, and were executed by hanging at night. Bodies were found the next morning dangling from a large willow tree.
The Chicago grain trade is losing ground to Gulf of Mexico ports as rail routes and port facilities shift westward. An article from the New York Evening Post notes gulf ports like Galveston Port Arthur and New Orleans are attracting exporters with favorable rates and water access, signaling a major shift in western grain traffic. Meanwhile fashion notes describe spring hats, jackets, and lace trims reflecting era styles.
The Dublin cycle show showcased American bicycle makers with strong displays. Arizona plans to produce 1 000 wheels at Phoex, while Los Angeles Wheelmen membership rises from 74 000 to an expected 150 000 by fall. A match box on handlebars targets women riders, and debates over racing stakes between E Bald and pro riders draw attention amid critical English press.
George F Murphy a 10 year old boy who delivered for a St Louis bank disappeared after his route. He carried 61 686.76 in checks and cash. later returned checks were found in his room. His mother revealed late hours and questionable associates. His father, late former bank cashier, confessed to a separate embezzlement.
Mrs Dechman, 44, wife of Mathias Dechman and a prominent farmer, was found dead after setting herself on fire in her home six miles west of the city. She had faced long illness and multiple suicide threats, attempting twice earlier. Neighbors and her husband arrived to find her body engulfed in flames. an investigation noted repeated threats and despondency in the months prior.
In New York on May 1 a supreme court order directs Mrs Harriett B Leach Rogers widow of Alford Beach to show cause why a committee should not manage her and her property. The 60 year old woman holds a one third share of a $250000 estate. Her children accuse her of monomania on spiritualism and say she has been duped by Henry R Rogers who married her to gain her money.
The Mississippi legislature convened with committees tasked to draft a new capitol plan and secure federal levee funds. Resolutions urged construction details, funding, and appointment of a capitol committee while debates touched on revenue measures and the governor’s vetoes amid an extended extraordinary session.
A scrambled collage notes a cane with a light, a future two cent coin slot, and a bore through a shoe sole. It mentions the “horror social” event, Topeka ladies and various curiosities, plus army comparisons for Greece and Turkey and praise for Winchester arms. Advertisements tout bitters and tonics.
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