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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
2
The Leader notes a student recital of Rock of Ages with vivid lines and reflections on youth and faith. It mentions R. Croft dying in Smith County on the 21st, shot in a recent riot, marking a stark transition from campus culture to violence.
A heated exchange surrounds Bret Bowen of The Times for not apologizing or retracting his stance on The Leader's coverage of the late unpleasantness. The piece derides Bowen’s silence and immunity while urging accountability from others and readers to monitor reform efforts.
A Hazlehurst Courier Day-Light Special warns of a race issue framing Senator Money’s stance against negro labor in Mississippi. It argues Longino as a practical governor contrasts Money and Vardaman, predicting a Waterloo for the conservatives in the next August election. The piece praises a new Illinois bound day train pamphlet with modern equipment, calling it a handsome train.
The article notes Harris Business College in Jackson struggles to supply bookkeepers and stenographers while urging Mississippi to showcase resources at the St. Louis Exposition. It reports political figures Senator Noel and Longino, Worley and Reddock in Yazoo City and Jackson, and mentions Joe Dale’s travels and a press association event in New Orleans.
In New Orleans during a Lost Cause reunion a Lincoln county veteran Gee Delaughter, long presumed dead, rejoined old Co. C Mississippi soldiers. Captured at Baker's Creek in 1863, he later lived in West Virginia and Tennessee before visiting Brookhaven and Jericho, Tennessee, with his wife and daughter. His comrade Jeff Redd died years ago.
A Mississippi paper recalls rain prayers in Lowndes County that revived crops, then shifts to coverage of Gar Longino’s Canton speech, praising his administration critique of Senator Money. It notes Holmes County civic views, Dr. Burwell’s endorsement of E. F. Noel for Governor, and recollections of Gen. S. D. Lee condemning “top-heavy” reunions. Also reports Roosevelt invite tailed, and road politics in Jackson with Rev H W Whit.
Local notices cover events at Pleasant Hill church, a school picnic at Mr Pleasant church on the second Sunday in June, and Rev Mr Williamson preaching at City Park. The city reports new construction projects, political campaigning chatter, a big negro picnic and a tax fine. William Gates returns from a bridal tour and Brookhaven hosts a lively weekend with church and school developments.
A dramatic pitch equates Shylock with modern illness sufferers seeking human flesh from the convalescent and sickly. The ad extols Scott's Emulsion as flesh and bone nourishment that strengthens nerves and digestion, claiming thirty years of use and offering a free sample plus a dollar price through Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
Circuit Court adjourned after a three week term with five men sentenced to the penitentiary for assault with intent to kill grand larceny and perjury. Most defendants are listed as negroes with one white man among those sent to the county farm or fined. Net term cost was $2020.60.
A Mississippi column notes candidates hustling, real estate agents touring the state, and Jackson preparing for 30 000 visitors at a cornerstone ceremony. It mentions court actions, illnesses, deaths, lectures, hangings and evolving local infrastructure including Natchezy street railways earnings and Natchez water works sale. The piece lists many names and places including Greenwood Canton Jackson Crystal Springs Natchez Hattiesburg Woodville and Hazlehurst with dates and brief incidents throughout.
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