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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
2
A collage of aphorisms and commentary covers topics from education and reform to international affairs. It calls out lynching, industry, and public morals while noting leaders, railings against faddists, and the role of heredity and environment in child development.
A compact weekly account surveys notable events across this and foreign lands. It highlights cultural happenings, political developments, and social notes reflecting the period’s global mood. The review emphasizes contrast between local and international affairs and captures a snapshot of the week’s pace.
From Washington reports the sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows votes to convene next year in Philadelphia instead of Washington. The group also notes a shift in meeting dates and discusses broader political and social updates including Roosevelt’s return from Oyster Bay after a brief railway delay.
The East reports events including the death of Hon. William L. Learned in Albany, New York. Republicans nominate Frank D. Currier in New Hampshire and Cyrus A. Sulloway in the First District. Robert E. Wright elected grand sire of the Odd Fellows in Allentown. New Jersey Republicans nominate Edward C. Stokes for governor. Swindell & Brothers stake a Plymouth Maryland cold storage fire destroying 100000 dozen eggs and $15000 loss. Brown University receives a $5000 gift from John D. Rockefeller Sr. Sulloway is renominated to a sixth term in New Hampshire. Portland sends ten carloads of flour east to Boston. New York Democrats nominate D. Cady Herrick for governor and he plans to resign his bench. A Boston trolley car explosion kills ten and injures many in Melrose. The French steamer Admiral Fourichon arrives in New Orleans with coffee valued at $1,000,000. H M agin dies at a banquet in Frontenac, New York.
The American Baseball association closed its season with St. Paul as champion. A collision on the Omaha road near Superior Junction Wis killed Fireman Sundborg of St Paul and fatally injured Engineer John Willman of Altoona. In Lakeside Scott of Carson, Pirlé, Scott & Co died at home after a bereavement. Frost and crop damage reported near Grand Forks North Carolina with corn killed and foxes affected. Sedalia Missouri incident involved a man swallowing pills to gamble. A fire destroyed the Pacific Starch plant in Jackson Michigan. The Army of the Cumberland reelected G H W Boynton president in Indianapolis. George Washington died at age 97.
Six people injured in a New York Central wreck near Rochester New York when a fast eastbound freight collided with a derailed passenger train early Sunday. One victim Mrs Newman Brice died at hospital. others named include Sarah Lowen Richard Heaay Samuel Stern and Mrs Samuel Stern. Dr Ray Felt and Mrs Felt also received care.
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius increasing in force with red hot stones launched up to 1600 feet. Observatory records 1844 violent explosions between Sunday morning and afternoon, a two ton stone ejected, lava melting the Funicular railway upper station, and vegetation within a mile crater cleared. Earthquakes felt. villagers flee and guards restrict access to the crater.
New York reports Rear-Admiral Fernando P. Gilmore died Sunday from Brights disease contracted during campaigns in the Philippines. Born August 15, 1847, he entered Annapolis at 15, graduated at 19, served in the Civil War, commanded the Monadnock in the Spanish-American War, and led the Glacier supply ship. He retired two years ago due to the illness and returned to the United States from Aix les Bains after seeking health care in Europe.
A man giving the name John R. Blaney surrendered to San Francisco police claiming to be wanted for embezzling 10 000 dollars in Holyoke Massachusetts He says he was secretary treasurer of the Wire Weavers union and fled after embezzling funds He was placed on the detention book and Holyoke authorities were notified Keats case to be called in Bates County Missouri court Monday at 9 am with preparations made though trial is doubtful.
London reports United States European squadron ships Olympia Cleveland and Des Moines arriving at Gravesend. Olympia stays three weeks while Des Moines and Cleveland stay two weeks each before heading to the Mediterranean for maneuvers. Washington notes financial settlements linked to Philippine land payments via Augustinian flora.
The Democratic platform stresses tariff reform and anti monopoly action, calling for a revision of the Dingley tariff, civil service reform, Panama Canal completion, and reduced federal expenditures. The speech defends national honor, public duty, and restrained executive power, urging prudent diplomacy and equal rights abroad.
Knoxville residents recount a Southern railroad disaster near New Market. The death list rose to 62 with several more deaths probable at the hospital. Among the dead were two firefighters, two young women, and other residents, plus an unidentified infant. A force of 150 men toiled at the scene as officials defined the cause: the second coach plunged into a bank, jamming other cars.
Lewiston Idaho Sept 26 tribes across the northwest summoned to North Lapwat Nez Perce reservation for a feast and war dance in memory of Chief Joseph. A new chief will be chosen as a week long gathering includes feasting dancing and balloting with five thousand Indians invited. The date to be set later by the subchief.
London dispatch reports Lady Curzon of Kedleston failing with septic peritonitis. Doctors warn condition grave though some signs of stabilization noted. a special train ferries oxygen and antistaphylococcal serum from London to Walmer Castle. King Edward and Lord Curzon’s brother attend updates as medical teams consult specialists.
Sheriff Bell reports many discrepancies in the alleged confession of Edward Romaine, a Topeka prisoner, linking accused miners to the Vindicator mine and Independence depot murders. He returned from Topeka noting early disproved statements and cites Romaine being in La Junta on the eve of the Independence depot blast.
Boston man John Jennies, traveling salesman for Stearns & Co, refused all food for a week in Galesburg until Sunday, reportedly starving himself to death. Doctors previously compelled nutrition against his will, with strong ties to Boston noted.
French workmen arrived Sunday aboard the La Bretagne for the St Louis exposition. They represent instrument making, cotton, shoes, hats, machinery tools, railroad supplies, and national trades experts. Led by Metin Albert, the group travels at French government expense to observe the fair.
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