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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1898
Page
2
A mixed summary of late 19th century musings on American military strength and global influence. It cites European admiration for American guns and armor, Mexico-like mispronunciations, and figures like Col Earl Hobson, John Bright, and Horace Mann, diverse opinions on industry, education, and diet, plus notes on rail travel and a Cuba situation.
A condensed weekly digest recounts notable events from the past seven days across nations and regions. It highlights political developments, economic trends, and social changes shaping both local and foreign lands with concise summaries and observable outcomes.
Reports from Washington describe troop housing in Havana and Puerto Principe, lists aid to Cuban insurgents, and notes schooling openings in Santiago. Debates include payments for national guard mobilization, prisoner releases, and transport for sick soldiers, with fuller coverage of Astor Roosevelt and McKinley planning trips and political nominations nationwide.
Havana dispatch says American flag may fly over Morro and Cabañas within three weeks. Commissions urge immediate occupation to hasten talks with Spain, evacuate Spaniards, relieve Cuban camps, and distribute aid amid growing hardships. Reports from Santa Clara describe extreme destitution, with 400 families of which 300 vanished under Weyler’s reconcentration.
Col Bryan W Hi Ntart is reported to have recovered from fever and plans to return to his regiment in a few days. He will depart Washington tomorrow by the Southern railroad for Hot Springs, staying a day or two, then proceed to Pablo Head, Florida, where his unit is stationed, with Mrs Bryan accompanying him. In a separate note, Walter Blanchard, known as Zeke Walters, was attacked by a lion at Lehman Bros circus in Montana, suffering severe head injuries and requiring care.
An obituary and companion notes recount Thomas M Bayard and James A Bayard Jr as pivotal figures. They trace the Bayard lineage from France to New Amsterdam, highlight multiple U S senators, a secretary of state, and the family’s prominent role in 19th century American politics. The piece also notes New Jersey and Washington political news, plus brief international and financial items.
Thomas F Bayard died at half past two on Wednesday afternoon at Karletein the summer residence of his daughter Mea in Dedham Massachusetts after an ailment of six weeks His wife two daughters Mrs Warren and Mire Florence Bayard and his son Thomas P Jr witnessed his death Countess Lawenhaupt was en route to Dedham His early life and career in Delaware included law admission to practice and service as United States district attorney He was elected to the US Senate in 1918 serving two terms and married Louisa Lee producing twelve children The article notes his oration and a unique instance of a father and son being elected to the Senate by the same legislature threatening to honor the Hayard name
President McKinley sends condolence to Mrs Bayard praising ex secretary of state Bayard for his high attainments and service to the country. Dedham Mass records town mourning and messages from across the United States and foreign nations including Victoria Cleveland and others.
Boston reports that ten or twelve of the city's national banks are expected to consolidate. A circular to savings banks indicates a set price for their holdings as the banks are liquidated to form a new national bank with a capital between three and four million dollars. The move targets the largest capitalization among Boston banks.
Milwaukee reports a syndicate to control the leading western four mills with Thomas McIntyre of New York as head. The new firm will hold a 40 million dollar capital and include five of six Milwaukee mills. The arrangement aims to complete the merger at once. The Washington dispatch notes Secretary Alger’s return to the war department after a brief Detroit trip, looking well but busy. Paris and Rome items follow with a French ambassador preparing to sail and a destructive hurricane near Harbadoes causing heavy property loss and homelessness.
A wide spreading forest fire outbreak across western Wisconsin and the Dakotas caused heavy damage in Chippewa, Dunn, St. Croix and Polk counties. Towns including Almena and Cumberland reported major losses with several communities wiped out or threatened. Estimates cite millions in losses, with 10 000 tons of hay and numerous buildings destroyed. Aids appeal as fires push east toward Wisconsin towns near Fire Lake and Colorado reports note fires lingering in western Colorado and North Dakota.
The auditor notes fewer pensioners this year across Mississippi. Only 29 of 75 counties filed returns, totaling 1,229 pensioners, down from 1,409 last year, a 12 percent decrease. Other items include National Guard reform plans, railroad assessment questions, a senator injured, court schedule notices, and local issuances from Canton to Columbus.
A child asks about halos in a church picture as her mother explains angels wear halos at all times. The exchange explores belief, curiosity, and innocence, with remarks on safety in judging people by company and a stray line of baffled humor. The fragment blends family dialogue with brief newspaper-esque quips.
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