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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1891
Page
2
The Brookhaven Leader reprints a fragment suggesting a postoffice tampering concern and notes a claim about constitutional safeguards for state sovereignty. It quotes a 19th century perspective from the Vicksburg Commercial-Herald praising strong local self rule and resistance to federal interference.
Editorial notes quote political lines on the National Alliance and white supremacy, report cyclone damage in Lawrence and Newton counties, and index speeches and appointments. Mentions Mississippians at a state college, pension swindle cases, a lottery controversy, and upcoming conventions. Includes city/county names and figures from the era.
A Mississippi alliance rally denounces political and financial interference from Sherman and Wall Street backed Democrats. The piece argues for currency reform to aid farmers and prevent oppression by bankers, urging unity and nonpartisan effort against alleged misrule. The blast includes references to Clarion Ledger and Cleveland as partisan touchpoints.
Fragmented account shows Sam Jones delivering a fiery pro prohibition sermon in town. He blasts preachers for weakness, mocks militant rhetoric, and cites Democratic and Prohibitionist views as he rails against what he calls modern sermons. The piece mentions a wedding, community reactions, and a vow to curb perceived moral looseness.
The office promotes an agreement to vote for Prohibition Party candidates in 1902. It calls for one million signatures from speakers in all states, with blanks for signer details to be returned. The plan aims to mobilize support and share progress weekly with Prohibition journals and state committees.
A Magnolia Gazette correspondent reports that in the first decade population rose in most Mississippi cow counties by about 60 percent, with several areas like Stine Hawer and WF per cent growth. Some counties, including Mare, Minliaen, ids, Clailerne and Lafayette, show declines. The text notes racial dynamics and agricultural abundance in the state, plus local political and social details from Smith county and Raymond, including a Prohibition victory and church life.
Hon P J Milleapa presided as foreman over Copiah county grand jury reports listing 328 witnesses examined. Forty two bills of indictment found including for rape assault and battery burglary bigamy concealing weapons unlawful retailing shooting with intent and more. Ex-President Haynes quips about raising a chicken. Proclamation offers $500 reward for LE Bard’s arrest after jail escape. Interstate freight car issues cited plus Sullivan’s Senate bid.
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