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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
2
A selection of wide ranging items notes global frauds and surplus humor, citing Bristow’s long report, money and ear bounties, a global note on Panama, and Canada’s World Fair mood. It cites naturalization cases in St Louis, a New Jersey smoker suit, and a New York jewel stocking loss.
Mississippi's government experiment station at college and the McNeill branch study soil, fertilizers, and crops to advance farming. The McNeill site cleared land since 1902, tested many crops, and aims to broaden stations across the delta. Reports discuss cattle inoculation, forage plants, and projected state expansion including new stations and economic impact.
The piece chronicles the evolution of humane ideals from Lord Erskine and Richard Martin in 1811 to the 1822 Martin Act and the 1824 first humane society in London. It traces later U S developments with Henry Bergh and the growth of state humane laws and societies, noting widespread legislative protection for animals and children.
City growth brings crowded living and limits for children. The piece argues cities must provide air space and natural play opportunities, beyond schools, to balance the environment for youth. It states cities draw the best from surrounding areas and have an obligation to give back in services.
The speaker argues for better highways via a state direct tax or bond sale to fund Missouri road improvement. He cites reduced travel time, higher land values, and eased farm commerce as benefits, noting a $3,000,000 yearly debt service on $100,000,000 at 3 percent and a 25 cent per $100 tax to cover it. He cautions states may not be ready for broad policy.
Colombian authorities cabled London accusing the United States of fomenting separatist sentiment and hastily recognizing Panama's revolt. President Marroquin argues US action infringes treaty obligations to support Colombia’s sovereignty over the Isthmus and denies barring canal transit. He urges the protest be shared with the civilized world.
In St Louis on November 17 Thomas E Barrett former St Louis marshal John Dolan Democratic city committee chair and Frank Garrett former policeman were denied a new trial by Judge Adams after conviction in the U S district court for participating in naturalization frauds A motion in arrest of judgment was filed and a hearing set for Tuesday at ten o clock If overruled the defense will appeal to the U S court of appeals and seek liberty on bonds.
The second trial of Daniel Voorhees Miller of Terre Haute and Jos M Johns of Rockville Ind opened before Judge Albert C Thompson. They face conspiracy to extort bribes from turf commissioner John J Ryan to allow mail use for taking money from races. Witnesses from Washington and Indiana testified. Henry Miller joins as defense.
A wealthy young St Joseph man Irving McDonald was shot to death at four in the morning in the Metropole hotel. Joseph Furlong a traveling man from St Louis was arrested claiming self defense. Grace Holt Mrs Lester Leland Myrick and William Lynch were arrested in connection. Lynch released. women held for investigation over alleged unwelcome attentions.
The article warns housekeepers about peddlers selling so called eb tap baking powders containing alum and sulfuric acid. It notes alum powders are cheap but unhealthy, banned in parts of England and the U.S. capital District of Columbia, and cites Yale chemist Dr. Johnson stating such bread harms digestion. It urges buying reputable cream of tartar brands and avoiding peddlers. It also includes social items about General Joe Wheeler and other anecdotes.
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