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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
2
A discussion of mergers and promoter schemes exposes how easy credulity is swayed by gold brick promises. The piece contrasts savvy insiders with naive rural buyers and notes age related limits on action while warning of manipulation in business blends.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee, 68, retired U S Army and Confederate major general, died at Providence Hospital Washington after a Friday night apoplectic attack while en route from Boston to Washington. He was conscious until shortly before death, recognized his brother, and had not his wife or children with him. Lee's lifelong public service included governorship of Virginia, consular roles, and military commands in two wars.
Topeka April 2 Piutino Fy Ware former commissioner of pensions responds to charges by the present commissioner Warner alleging violation of order No 78 causing extra expense. He questions the cases cited and urges printing names of pensioners with their units and states if any improper payments occurred.
Storm sweeping across Missouri and Illinois caused bridges and culverts to wash away at Hannibal and Beardstown while Mexeo and Patoka faced heavy wind and hail. Kinmundy suffered a tornado wrecking homes and lines, and Patoka, Peoria, and surrounding towns reported high winds, damaged fruit trees, and ruined gardens.
New York April 29 Bradstreet's weekly review notes irregular distributive trade while industry remains active and outdoor construction surges. Weather slows crop prep. labor is well used except in Chicago where strikes disrupt shipments. Prices for staples weaken. cereals cotton and some metals fall. Railway earnings and bank clearings below the prior week but above last year. Collections slow especially in the south. Crop prospects look favorable for cereals with a heavy wheat yield in prospect.
Near San Francisco on April 29 a report details the defalcation of former Tax Collector E J Smith. He allegedly embezzled large sums and forged demands on the city treasurer, with some signatures possibly fictitious, totaling nearly 90000 dollars including a 4000 dollar item and several minor delinquencies.
Hon H J Whitfield argues Mississippi must develop its natural resources with Mississippi people. He stresses better common schools, longer terms, parental responsibility, and training to create skilled workers and local prosperity. He cites Gulfport growth, Indianola rebuilding, Holly Springs farm, and ta xation impacts, urging state pride in local education.
System Glenister of Providence, a renowned long distance swimmer, endorses Perruna as a spring tonic after trying several others. He argues athletes need reliable tonics to stay in prime condition, citing digestion, sleep, and circulation as keys to peak performance.
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