21 May 1891
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1891
Page
1
Reports from Buffalo and Dublin describe political protests against government extravagance and calls for reform. Counts from Spain show Republican gains in major towns, while other notes cover royal health, Bulgarian intrigues, and various international incidents.
A Fulton Kentucky child nearly choked on a water chain after swallowing it. Arkansas records the largest failure to date with assets around 400000 and liabilities near 300000. In St Charles Town W Virginia Warren Frame was convicted for lottery mail fraud and fined 25 plus costs. Louisiana Governor Nichols remitted part of ex Secretary Strong’s sentence for embezzling 4000 of state funds. An explosion near Oak Grove Kansas demolished Danial Morgan's house injuring Mrs Morgan and others. a detective’s reward and state rewards were paid. US business failures total 115 last week, 151 last year, 400 so far this year.
A survey of Philadelphia hospitals shows Koch lymph largely discontinued its use in treating consumptives. Angney reports limited success, while new inhalation and injectable therapies are being tested. Jefferson and University hospital experiments wrap up, with mixed, narrowing applications and some deem the fluid valueless.
May 16 Deru Germany’s financier Herr Dleichroder notes heavy American gold imports into Europe and says gold moves to Russia, protecting Bank of England reserves. He doubts Russia seeks war in next three years as it arms with a new rifle, a three year process.
Dun's Weekly Review reports a brighter trade outlook despite heavy gold exports and a 5 percent Bank of England rate rise seen as drawing more gold from the U S. May receipts show silver certificates and new treasury notes dominating customs duties while the embezzler case on May 4 spurs fear of possible self harm.
Chilean hostilities described with Robles wounded and defeated after a five hour battle near Sebastopol and Pozo Almonte. Robles pressed, then succumbed as Col Mendez, Col Jarpa and Maj Kumot fell and sailors from the fleet cut into the line.
A revival sermon sermonizes on the ready banquet in heaven, contrasting Kenilworth castle entertainments with the divine wedding feast. It urges all to accept Christ the banqueter as angels and departed kin ready, and warns the self righteous.
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