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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
2
The column surveys a mix of items from politics and war to industry and society. It notes a Spanish American War tally, Belfast shipbuilding orders, Siamese diplomatic moves, Mexican oil ventures, and a host of diverse curiosities from royal deaths to banking suspensions, strikes, and notable obituaries. It reflects a broad 19th century newspaper snapshot with varied global references.
A week’s roundup notes wreck at Cut Island and failed rescue of the Maria Teresa, Madrid’s stance on the Philippines, alleged lack of communications between powers, and strong Atlantic defenses. Evacuation plans in Havana by the Spanish commission, relief work ending in Porto Rico, Paris peace talks with arbitration questions, and multiple Cuba era incidents.
The state auditors distribute Chickasaw school fund vouchers to chancery clerks in twenty three counties. Amounts vary by acreage and county, with figures for Alcorn Kenton DeSoto Fayette Lee Marshall Panola Yalobusha Tippah and others. Also notes a meeting call for Cotton Growers Union in Vicksburg and revenue agent collections statewide.
Pub date notes a Wednesday session from 2 13 p m to 3 p m where Spanish commissioners submitted a long document in answer to the American argument. The meeting adjourned to Saturday and the Spanish text will be translated for discussion by American commissioners on Thursday.
Washington November 17. The government will investigate the circumstances under which James W Tokhart Moorick assistant postmaster was forced by threats to abandon his duties and home. United States Attorney Lathrop will pursue possible spy violations as linked to local race riots. Charleston November 17 Governor Ellerbee replied telegraph to Talbert offering protection if Tokhart stays away from the area amid ongoing unrest.
Milwaukee reports an expected extra session around November 17 to discuss urgent financial questions tied to the McCleary List. Sources describe possible legislation on monetary matters with input from national Republicans, including figures like Henry Payne.
A lengthy memorandum outlines the design of the Mainé batflest and sister ships Ohio and Missouri including tonnage, dimensions, armament, and armor. It notes breech-loading rifles, rapid fire guns, Krupp armor, and a broader belt. mentions a potential arbitration deadlock and openness to exterior aid to negotiation.
At Odd Fellows ball 62 Clark Street delegates denounced T. V. Powderly and formed committees while General Mason Workman Henry A. Hicks urged labor groups to avoid political entanglements. The report covered the Virden and Pana strikes and war context. Washington naval and army budget notes follow with various dispatches from Trenton to Camp Meade and Malta.
Washington reports the armored cruiser Maria Teresa abandoned off Cat Island after examination of the wreck. The Navy orders Captain McCullough to consider salvage or abandonment, notify British authorities, and return to Norfolk.
Returns from seven counties show women on school matters supported 27 550 to 16 079 while the majority required to amend the constitution fails 27 57 to 12 743. Home rule for cities passes 24 045 to 12 509 and road commission 2 to 15 261. Toledo workmen complete a 75 pound cut glass bowl for President McKinley to be presented in Washington. Trans Mississippi and International Exposition plans a bigger next year with dollar-for-dollar subscriptions. Capt Gen Bianca laments Cuba surrender in letter to Senator Tinado. Ethel Marlowe dies at 21 during a New York theater performance.
At the Tuesday W C T U session in St Paul Minnesota officers were elected with Mrs L S M Stevens of Maine as president and Mrs M D Try of Minnesota as corresponding secretary Other officers include Mrs C C Hoffman of Missouri recording secretary and Mrs Helen M Harker treasurer The convention heard many reports and Miss Matilda Carve of Illinois retired after 19 years as president of the Woman's Temperance Publishing Association A children's hour and a program by Loyal Temperance Legion ended with an invitation display by multiple cities for the next convention Seattle was chosen as the western site for the convention to be held around mid October with the exact date to be fixed later.
The Anglo American commission held a lengthy session on fisheries and reciprocity, with Canada and Britain seeking favorable terms. It notes possible refusal to concede preferential duties and warns of potential international conflict if a settlement stalls, including seizure threats amid tense talks.
New York reports in Tong annual navy plan calling for five first class battleships five first class armored cruisers five second class copper sheathed cruisers and an added 5 000 men to the navy. construction would take over three years and cost over 50 100 000 with no torpedo boat or destroyer plans included.
Southern Gleanings notes the warship New Orleans may join other vessels for Sarat festivities, with talk of Moltke and French ships in port, as cities plan exhibitions and silver bell donations. The piece also reports on the Yellow Fever records, Tennessee river improvement plans, and a string of local incidents and deaths across several states.
In a fragmented scene, a woman argues over a life insurance policy details with a physician, insisting on accuracy for the premium and age. A male suitor or commentator notes urgency, while assorted regional excerpts drift in about fishing, fish markets, and weather forecasts from various papers, all reflecting a collage of early 20th century clippings.
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