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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
2
Reports recount Admiral Dewey’s homeward voyage and the Cuban situation. Observations cover disarmament, Philippines governance, and U S authority after victory. Commentary notes tensions with Spain, German influence, and the growing bunting demand for Dewey’s homecoming celebrations.
The 16th district Court at Omaha Nebraska issued a judgment for foreclosure against the estate of the late Anthony J Drexel concerning real estate in Omaha. The Omaha Gridder Terminal Co. was a party defendant. Separately a slate of political and civic items from New York to Boston covers investigations, public notices, and society calls, including figures like James A Mahoney and Mayor Van Wyck, with diverse civic, diplomatic, and reform references.
The Hague May 19 The peace conference chaired by M De Staal opened in the hall of the Ten Bosch with host nation hospitality. Delegates including Russian, British, German and Italian envoys gathered as presiding figures appointed honorary roles and outlined aims for a lasting arbitration system. Commodore readings and a formal message to Queen Wilhelmina marked the ceremonial start and optimism for unity and progress. The session lasted about 93 minutes and attendees expressed hope for constructive cooperation in arms reduction talks.
Terrific hail and high winds struck St Paul Detroit Toledo and nearby towns causing extensive damage. Greenhouses stores and homes suffered heavy losses while several structures were roofed and farms damaged. No fire losses reported and some river boats reportedly sunk or damaged amid widespread debris and flooding.
May meeting of the crew discussed ending transport to Siberia as harmful to national interests and hindering prepay to Siberia. A commission under Justice Minister Privy Councillor S. UV. Murasset was ordered to study penal transport to the Siberian mines.
Desperate fugitive Marples Taylor, suspected in Slidell murder, engages and kills Police Sergeant Fritz Passau, wounds another officer, and holds hostages at bay in a tense standoff before surrendering as flames are started. Reported pursuit across the region involves American and insurgent forces with decisive military actions nearby.
The article reports union and worker groups opposing a Sunday rest ban, urging a day off for workers. It notes editorials and resolutions sent to government leaders urging rest for the working people and preservation of tribal traditions amid regional tensions.
In Pana Ul May 2 a meeting of coal mine operators the state board of arbitration and United Mine Workers officials produced a complete settlement. The accord grants recognition to the union and requires all nonresidents to leave the city while compliant workers remain employed.
Stock holm dispatch reports a Nathorst led expedition leaves today to northeast Greenland to locate Prof Andree. They plan to exam region between latitudes 73 and 75 and move toward Cape Lismarck seeking Captain Sverdrup's aid, after Christiania departure last June on the Yrum.
J L Power reflects on Mississippi progress from 1457 to 1800s, noting rail growth, telegraph lines, population shifts, and schooling. He praises state achievement, agriculture, debt, and per capita wealth, cites Jefferson Davis and other figures, recalls Civil War era press, and highlights Mississippi Press Association events at Vicksburg with tributes to notable locals.
The auditor plans the June distribution of the common school fund totaling 110,616.00 across counties and districts after deducting county poll taxes. Meridian post office controversy grows as Mrs George C McKee travels to Washington to lobby for the position. In Itawamba County W J Holt fatally shoots Ridings at Holt’s mill during a land dispute. Holmes County delays May circuit court due to eruptive disease. a summer term will follow. Delta planters prepare to replant up to 40 percent of cotton where stands failed. George Sullivan is shot and dies after a fishing trip gone wrong. Greenwood to host a new oil mill plant as Greenville sees a hanging for murder in May. State revenue agent sues Jackson banks for additional taxes due.
Intense modern mood piece notes in a Wind Godden review and a police crime thread. The Blind Goddess contrasts courtroom drama with a rich social circle led by Nesoiny Lele Brownell and Sanford Crane, while Tyler’s Four Months After Date is praised for suspenseful plotting. A medical ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure follows, then brief quips and jokes from various papers.
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