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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1888
Page
2
A garbled compendium reports on yellow fever quarantines in North Carolina and related political brawling. It mentions New York officials, Mississippi politics, and Republican contrasts, with scattered notes on local candidates and figures like Henry Kerraghan, and a mixed stream of campaign and public health chatter.
Fragmented text describes a political struggle within the Republican majority, detailing pressures, speeches, and party tensions over oil revenue and fiscal policy. It references figures and counties in a contested legislative scene, noting defections and public sentiment shaping the party line.
Fragmented text reports alleged corruption in wartime federal operations and prompts calls for government efficiency. Mentions of the War Department and unnamed officials are cited amid unclear references to Cleveland and administrative actions.
A fragmented report notes a founder of Prohibitionists in Mississippi moving to organize the Prohibition party locally. It cites a Hammond of Mass and a convention progress in New Orleans with leaders and an executive committee guiding the national effort.
The article analyzes which states could deliver the necessary electoral votes to decide the presidency. It notes New York and California as pivotal, with New York offering 34 or more votes and New Jersey aiding Democratic chances, while Southern “Solid South” blocs provide Republican ballast. It discusses combinations totaling 201 votes for victory and the near ties that could arise in tight contests.
In Brandon Mississippi a Black resident named Easterling declared in public he would vote Democratic in November. A mob seized him Saturday night and hanged him on the street. The same night the mob attacked Sharper Rasterling, another Black Democrat, at his home where Frank was found.
An analysis of presidential election dynamics from early U.S. history discusses how Blaine’s image, the “Honey Clay” label, and the idea of a double ticket influenced Republican strategy. It notes reactions in New York and mentions candidates from 1880s campaigns, with reflections on party fate and voter sentiment amid a yellow fever scare fading and a college news item.
Brookhaven leaders publish resolutions by Land's Mill Alliance No 14 denouncing foreign influence and advocating bagging boycott. They condemn noncitizens, pledge to replace jute with New Orleans bags, set price limits for cotton and coffee substitutes, and call for a county lecture series by H. S. O. Dawes, with Maxwell as president.
A spoof of mixed political prayers mocks Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionists in a temple scene. The piece cites Vernon Guard and notes the Harte Thomas Day Syndicate aims to become the South’s largest horticultural firm, with 700 acres now and a target of 1,000, plus a payroll near $1,500 monthly, signaling broad community benefits.
The Pontotoc Democrat notes widespread mortality and local events. Catherine Shields dies near Nateher. Dr. Bob Mager, former Covington County representative, passes away. Various arrests, marriages, and civic updates surface including a court, agricultural, and educational notices. Col. J. J. Binford appointed to prepare county exhibits. several fires, accidents, and health concerns reported.
The obituary notes the death of Rather Jones, aged about eighty four, at a Monday night event near Hi Meuhter Mes iW Millsupe. He had lived in the wilderness district and was a minister of the oped tor nore Hn fifty penn. He was carried to Port Gibson for burial and had expressed faith in his later years.
A camp named Lands downe outside the city was placed under the charge of Negro overseers in 1Geo with Sail Bowles promoting camp rules. Quarantined people faced strict punishment if attempting escape, including forced feeding. Ladies were kept closely confined and fed on bread and water, while other harsh measures were described in the fragmentary report.
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