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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1886

Page

2

King of Lists Gould Calls Arbitration Policy During Labor Debates

Jay Gould faces questions on arbitration stance amid labor disputes and his famous hospital remark. He asserts that Knights of Labor and other workers who struck should not be arbitrated, stressing a firm position before the Congressional committee while revealing stock market effects of a letter.

Jay Gould Capitilieta Rand Gaull Cuoworthy Mandate Beally Avi Congressional Investigating Committee Befiere Lonper Dodge Levive Quthwaite Outhwaite Knights of Labor Mr. Gowl Gould

Various 19th Century Notes From the South

Editorial notes report Father Ryan buried at Mobile and a Jackson circuit court convening under Judge Hull, with political and social items. Mentions updates on penitentiary leasing, editor Mark F. Bigney’s New Orleans death, Jefferson Davis tour, anti saloon guidance, and labor strikes ending on the Gould Southwestern system.

Ryan Mobile U.S. Circuit Court Jackson Hull Louisiana Mississippi Mark F. Bigney New Orleans Bright Fayette Chronicle Congress Juilerson the Clarion Port Gibson Borne County Barksdale W. C. Whitteborne United States Tenucesce Howell RE. Jackson

The Right Talk On Temperance And Public Notices

The piece compiles temperance sentiment praising women petitioning against whisky and notes veterans defending ladies’ honor. It also reports on the Philos Mathean Society anniversary at Mississippi College with speakers, river flood outlook, a Louisville postmaster controversy, and local business notices.

The Alcorn Contest Report From the Brother in Black

A compelling summary from a letter to De Gallo recounts the youth event in Alcorn. The piece highlights the role of the Young Men and the late owner, framing the contest as a notable community moment with vivid details from the gathering and the sender’s impressions.

Brother In Black de Galloway Charan Croenevitt Alvan

State Gleanings. Whisky vote splits Alcorn County

In Alcorn County the Local Option election was held Tuesday with a small majority against sale. About ten precincts reported a narrow defeat for whisky, while districts four and others favored prohibition. Observers note church members and neighbors influenced the result, with supporters planning future efforts and thanking God for the outcome.

Alcor County Favar Sale Talias Tam Wan Sydinst Yvonne Yen Ehurah Alcorn County

Notable Court Notes and Local Trials From Lawrence

A fragmented Lawrence report outlines legal actions and local incidents. It mentions property disputes, farm damage, plowing incidents, and various names, locations, and charges, including references to local officials and remedies sought in district court.

Fragmentary Read of a Great Tug and Civic Scene

A garbled OCR fragment describes a large crowd or event around a tug boat or river scene near Peet. It references ground, caring nets, a senate, and a journey with names and places blurred. The text is largely indecipherable with many misspellings and incomplete phrases.

Promising Patent Remedy Across The Nation

A jumble of patent medicine ads touts remedies for consumption and liver conditions. It claims discovery has saved lives and promotes pills for coughs, appetite loss, and liver function with prices and store notes.

TH. A. Tratford Las Pauly Fir Moule [& Cos

Mies Wallace Questioned About Sudden Illness

Reporter details Mies Wallace being questioned over months about a sudden illness that left her partially deaf and changed her appetite and senses. The account references doctors, treatment, and alleged discovery of a medical condition linked to a past event.

Stv Ann Popann Emmy E. Sresh

Notice for Publication in Mississippi Lands Case

Notice is hereby given that the land claim of William Cotbern Homestead No. tettin, located in section 12, township 10, range 4 in Martinsville, Pike County, Mississippi, will be examined by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Law. Witnesses Leander Tays, WoL Marbury, WS Boyd, BOT Marbury, all of Martinsville, Pike County, Mississippi, testify to cultivation and continued presence on the land. Jas. D. Stewart, Register.

Lincoln County Chancery Court House P.M. Maurin Euckson Orton Chancery Court of Law Rene Vounty Manticel Misa Willian Cotbern Tettin Marbury Boyd Martinsville Pike Comity Jas D. Stewart Register Orrick Jackson Miss Lawrence Monticello Lewis Mikell Enorth Richard Sutton Solomon Jones Daniel Forrest Burt Heathern Silver Creek PLC Lawrence County James D. Stewart

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