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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
2
A scattered collection of briefs spans politics and crime, science and travel. It notes Cuba's looming US control, Germany's industrial growth, a double wedding in Ohio, Puerto Rico investment cautions, and curious items from Klondike to Vesuvius. It also mentions aluminum shoe trials for Russian artillery horses and rising coffee consumption in France and Europe.
A compact weekly digest surveys notable happenings from the past seven days across this nation and abroad. It highlights political shifts, economic moves, cultural milestones, and key public actions, naming prominent figures and institutions involved.
Across reports from New York to Manila, Cleveland to Chicago, dispatches describe troop movements, naval actions, and political shifts. Adm Dewey and American forces play pivotal roles as the war expands and tensions rise with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
The article promotes a Southern railway volume The Rorpire of the South by Frank Presbrey praising Mississippi resources The Delta Yazoo region rich soils forests and waterways described with emphasis on agriculture education and state prospects It cites fertility of lands coal traces water quality and a strong public school system while highlighting institutions at Columbus Oxford and Starkville and the United States land grants supporting growth
The Booneville Banner reports a slate of hopefuls for the Sixth district special congressional race. Candidates include M. Mo Ryans W. I. Mixon Cole Geos M Gaga and ex-District Attorney Fy oA along with M. Dahlivren and WK. jes. Gate. The article notes a season of strong cotton pickers and records by Rufus and Hubert Ellis, two brothers. It also covers the Walker killing near Carrell county and Gov McLain issuing a proclamation for a November 20th special election, with rules on ballot inclusion and term timing.
Practical health guidance lists habits to extend life: sleep on the right side, daily outdoor exercise, living quietly in the country when possible, keep a mat by the bed, open bedroom window at night, eat less meat, avoid intoxicants, wash hands with clean water, limit ambition, eat fruit to fight germs, and bathe in a body temperature bath.
Lillian M Kath, wife of a service member, writes from a military hospital at Santiago Harbor describing the sick soldiers. She praises the hospital facilities, the airiness and comfort, and notes the soldiers receive meals and care, while opposing reports of hardship.
An economical reorganization plan proposes separating Topeka and Santa Me lines into independent corporations under the Atchi son umbrella. Many fines will be sold to the parent, others conveyed to the company by transfer. Directors will ratify the scheme at the annual meeting in December with town transfers of property to follow.
An assortment of disjointed fragments describes a courtroom or street scene with an arrest related to a window and a healer, a misquoted exchange about a Frenchman, and a series of federal inquiries about stamp taxes and wartime certificates. Other notes mention Commodore Thwaedi Porter and a military post office at Cavite, plus a Chilean arbitration proposal over Puna de Atacama.
The piece notes Della Fos and Angie Russell strike upward poses, Lilian Russell calmly accepts direction, Maude Adams appears natural, Olive Redpath keeps a cheerful smile, and Redpath shows teeth. It highlights camera temperament, charm, and distinctive looks across performers in a portrait by photographers.
A provisional bill of rights issued by the Santingo department outlines guarantees for assembly and petition, the right to work, protection of property, and due process. It preserves trial rights, bail, and habeas corpus while limiting certain penalties and ensuring free expression with accountability.
A U S dispatch reports the Cuba evacuation will exceed the date fixed by the administration. The War Department believes Spain cannot move about 129000 soldiers and equipment at once, given limited sea transport. Delays push back Spain’s relinquishment of sovereignty, and Havana’s municipal affairs depend on continued Spanish garrison until U S troops recapture and reoccupy the city.
Federal Judge Springer declares no statute or jurisdiction exists to execute a Creek Indian for murder or other pre 1808 offenses, effectively freeing William Tiger and creating a legal loophole. The ruling follows Curtis Law dissolving tribal courts, leaving a void in Indian Territory.
The weather bureau issues a bulletin on fronts in yellow fever districts. Reports show heavy frost in Central Mississippi and northern Louisiana, with Mobile recording 40 degrees and New Orleans 46. November first freezing in New Orleans and November second in Mobile mark earliest dates. Frost likely to continue with temperatures around 30s to 40s, frost risk rising in December and January. WILL S. MOORE of the Weather Bureau signs the bulletin.
A broken rail near Maryville, Missouri derailed a train from Pittsburg, Kansas. Mark B. Prye of Pittsburg was fatally hurt, Callicot of St. Louis sustained a broken arm, Conductor Art Wilson was badly wet, and a dozen passengers were slighted or bruised. Prye and Callicot were removed to a Maryville hospital.
The post office department outlined an arrangement with the post office department of Korea to allow direct exchange of money orders between the two countries. Beginning January 1, money orders drawn in the United States may be paid at Japanese post offices in Chemulpo Busan Seoul and Mukho in Korea, and Korean officials will process payments in the United States.
Gen Merriam disqualifies Capt Johnny Towers of Company A Twentieth Kinens for service in Milan t. Capt George N Watton of the same regiment is deemed worthy of his rank and is reinstated to his regiment. Novoe Vremya criticizes British Chancellor Hicks Heath over the French Russia alliance on Pashoda. Paris stock exchange notes unrest easing as Fashoda dispute friction declines with prospects of amicable settlement.
FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN highlights Helen Leah Reed winning Radcliffe prize for Horace translation and 13 year old Lotia Stephenson of Cincinnati as the youngest orchestral leader. It notes Mrs Annie Kline Rickert as railroad president in California and Edison praising women's machine sense. Alice Meynell argues individuality over sex in intellect.
A fragment collage of overheard talk contrasts two shoemakers as tenants. One knows details of his craft and speaks with interest about shoes and their history. the other is ignorant of basics. The piece shifts through ads and quips, including medicine pitches and social banter from various papers. A humorously cynical note closes with a quip about practical jokes.
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