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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1889
Page
2
Containing political squabbles in Lincoln County and statewide notes on party lines. References to Watts Hoskins and Hart, debates over Lincoln constitutional remaking, and editorials about local governance. Included are remarks on the Summit Pair fair with Dr. Moore, exhibitors, and racing excitement.
Official results show Independents and Republicans defeated decisively. Democratic candidates swept the ticket, with Hart gaining a margin of 501 votes over rivals, while only one justice of the peace and one constable remained unswerved by the GOP and independents.
A Brookhaven campaign pamphlet urged Prohibition on Hart while opposing Hoskins the whisky candidate. Voters rejected the whisky line in Lincoln county's Tuesday election, with Prohibitionists deeming the attempt a failed devious move and urging whisky supporters to accept the verdict and withdraw.
Salt River and Way Landings voyage to-day aboard the Lost Hopes captained by Van Watts with Pat Clark as clerk. Passengers include Capt Hoskins as mate, Billy Smylie as apothecary, and the Newsman, bound for points up to Bogue Chitto. freight and passage rates available on board or at A V Tyler agent.
A town meeting investigates Mayor Brennan over a late night disturbance at Rev East’s home. Committees find him intoxicated, deny drawing a weapon, but urge resignation. A citizens canvass gathers signatures from white voters. aldermen dispute findings as execution date looms for Sam Powell.
Judge Calhoon and Senator George spoke on race issues and a constitutional convention. They urged unity in the Democratic Party and defended white governance. The event touched on education, population trends, and projected political changes in Mississippi.
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