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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1891
Page
2
A fragmented note places Keene at a location titled Hoektagen Postaliier. The readable portion suggests a serene scene or meeting involving tess ll miter, with no clear action or outcomes available from the legible text.
A group led by T. Ward of Maddison county declares candidacy for District Attorney and announces support from diverse counties and the Democratic party. ISAAC C. SMITH and J. GREAVES also announce positions in Democratic primaries. The notices urge constituents to consider their records and seek votes in the upcoming party actions.
The piece rails against party bosses while urging more troops and praising farmer resistance. It notes events in Jackson, Kosciusko, and Memphis, including Confederate monument plans, a Confederate veteran candidate, a Magnolia execution, and church revival moves. It laments party power and cites local election slates and office holders.
A Mississippi political column critiques a Lee county convention move to suppress Alliance influence. It argues party bosses seek to denounce the alliance and push pro centralization planks while delaying national platform decisions. The piece warns farmers may revolt, risking party unity and temple destruction to halt the Alliance. A seven-column Washington hand press is advertised for sale.
Analyzes the Alliance as a reform group, not a political party. It urges members to study economics, vote for the policy they support, and engage in primary selections based on fitness and honesty. It warns against factional fights and stresses unity against a common enemy.
Hon John M Allen congressman from Mississippi district will speak at the court home in Brookhaven next Saturday at 11 in opposition to the Sub Treasury bill. Private Job, a humorist, is entertaining but allied against the Alliance. Copiah county Democratic Executive committee appointed delegates to the state convention to nominate railroad commissioners and a district attorney. Ramsey endorsed for attorneyship Sessions for railroad commissioner. Voters urged to back two United States Senators in the primary. The original package trend era ended quickly.
Resolved at a May 28 1891 meeting of Mt Moriah Alliance endorsing principle pledges for farmers and against worship of individuals. It endorses E Marksdale for U S Senator, calls to publish resolutions in county papers, and vows to support candidates pledging full support of party platform.
Montgomery Alliance No 1 Lincoln countyMiss endorses the Ocala platform and pledges united effort against opposition tied to old political bosses They will not back any candidate not in favor of the Ocala platform and will share copies of the resolutions with local leaders and the WAVEN Leader station or Secretary
Maj Blas issues correction to a Memphis Appeal Avalanche report asserting he has not changed his position on the Sub Treasury bill. He states he remains on the Deadaa platform embracing the Sub Treasury plan among other measures and offers no alternative construction of his remarks.
Letter from John H. Martin praises Maj. Ethel Barksdale for punctual and diligent service in Congress as he notes Zeal to place Mississippi Democrats in position. Supreme Court upholds original package law and Kansas prohibition ruling. Jackson Clarion-Ledger notes printing of History of Mississippi volume by Lowry and McCardle at $3.50.
The Mt omb Alliance meeting ends with a rising vote on amendments amid accusations of Democratic dominance. The controversy centers on Treasurership influence and the participation of Clarence Chan and Wolberiig Democrats, with opposition led by BR Apple white. Mississippi census shows white population growth and shifting African American numbers, Delta counties shows largest total increase due to in-migration, notably in Washington county where blacks vastly outnumber whites.
Announcement lists several Alliance lectures by date and place in June and August, including Senatoble Dijon June 7 and Starkville August 18 at A and M College. It notes devotion to Alliance principles and mentions a colored attendee, plus commentary on politicians and the Farmers' Alliance.
An Inge meet audience witnessed a dramatic conversion as a man confessed thirty five years of gambling and whisky drinking pledging devotion to God and family. The scene included a pistol and poker chips as symbols of a former life and a pledge of lasting reform.
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