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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1905
Page
2
The survey of items covers a wide arc from Australian policing costs to Behring’s tuberculosis vaccine hopes. It notes cotton imports, ships christening, Stockholm’s island cityscape, and a censor’s dismissal in Peking. It also mentions laughter therapy in London, electric letter transmission ideas, and early dental and limb restorations.
Francia B. Runde, cashier of the St Louis post office, was arrested after a discovery of more than 9000 dollars missing from accounts. Runde, who had served 26 years in the service, acknowledged the shortage and stated he was responsible but unaware of the missing funds. He faces embezzlement charges with a 100000 dollar bond.
Hi-Hage-Abdul lah-Aly-Sadik-Pasha arrives in New York aboard the Cedric as minister of commerce and envoy of Emperor Menelik. Official aim is a new Abyssinian commerce treaty with the United States but his real mission seeks closer relations with Europe and America.
The body of Martin Eegan was found in a sewer behind the Anglo-American Packing Co. plant in the stockyards. Police say he was throttled robbed and thrown into the sewer. The case recalls the Cronin murder and has stirred South Side authorities and residents.
George Stadler was shot and killed by Frank L. Busche his brother in law at the Busche home in Plattsmouth Nebraska on October 2 Stadler forced entry after threatening to kill Busche and his family. A coroner s jury acquitted Busche.
In St Petersburg on Oct 28 services of thanksgiving for peace were held across churches in the empire. Festal masses marked the end of hostilities. The emperor's rescript announcing peace was read at court, with ministers and high officials attending a Kazan cathedral celebration.
Williamantic Conn Oct 23 John C Dondero 27 died from a cerebral hemorrhage after a football game in Jewett City He was on the Williamantic team and collapsed on the field then died at a hotel Doctors attributed the death to a cerebral hemorrhage Also notes Gov Folk invitation to Jerome Missouri and a Boston court conviction for Col Henry Comslock in larceny of bonds worth 2000 and other brief items
The president arrived in Atlanta on October 21 to a warm welcome from prominent Georgians. He spoke at a luncheon at the Piedmont Club after an open air address at the fairgrounds, praised Joel Chandler Harris, and contrasted general praise with a note of national unity. Dixie and other tunes sparked cheers as the train then departed for Jacksonville.
New York telegraphs note irregular trade reports with high tension. Weather shifts and rail delays damp retail trade. cotton prices stay firm as quarantines ease. Pacific coast shortages affect grain lumber coal coke ore shipments, delaying commerce and collections. BESIDE THE ACTOR GARRICK Irving ashes buried in Westminster Abbey in solemn ceremony with England’s elite present.
Bert Joiner of Grundy county was found dead in his burning buggy three miles north of Trenton Missouri on October 21. The clothing on the body was burned away and foul play is suspected though no wounds are visible. A revolver lay nearby with one cartridge exploded. He had previously resisted an attempted robbery on the same road, exchanging shots and taking a bullet to his coat.
A tornado near Jennings Payne county killed two small children of Irvin Anderson and badly injured Mr and Mrs Anderson. The storm demolished Edward Root's house breaking his daughter's ankle. The Cimarron river area including Yale saw many houses destroyed as residents fled to caves to escape harm.
Commissioner Warner of the pension bureau announced he will recommend dismissal for several employees who lent money at usurious rates. He cited cases of as high as ten percent per month and said removing the offenders is the only effective way to end the practice.
Gov Folk commutes Ed gar Bailey death sentence to 99 years for the Kansas City murder tied to the cabmen's strike. Bailey was slated to be hanged for Cadman Ferguson's killing. Other brief notes cover Jennings's age 95 in Springfield, embezzlement arrest in Cleveland, a five day reprieve for James Ince in Arkansas, a train crash killing two in Nebraska, and other scattered items.
Formal messages from Tsarist Russia and Emperor Meiji express deep gratitude to President Roosevelt for mediating peace in the Far East and reestablishing harmony between Russia and Japan after the Portsmouth treaty. The Japanese request extends American diplomatic and consular oversight of Japanese interests in Russia during reorganization.
Washington reports a flood of letters to the Internal Revenue Commissioner on alcoholic compounds and cider. Yerkes instructs collectors not to sample patent medicines yet notes cider has no special tax and should be sold by its true name.
Grand jury in St Louis probes police department ties to vice and wealth, with leaked accounts of threats and investigations. Circuit Attorney Sager and Gov Folk involved, indictments rumored against officers, and questions raised over detectives salaries, bank holdings, and jewel interests. Potential indictment linked to the 1904 murder of Frederick Scheel amid election intimidation.
Edward George Cunliffe, wanted for the Adams Express Co. cash theft of 101000 dollars in Pittsburg, confessed in Bridgeport to taking the money. He cited low pay as a temptation and said he regretted it five minutes after the act. About 80000 dollars were found at Joseph W. Boardman’s Bristol home.
President Rooseveltmeet Mrs Stonewall Jackson, widow of Confederacy general Stonewall Jackson, in Charlotte. He praises the chance to shake her hand, drawing warmth from the cordial encounter as crowds gather to greet the visiting leader.
Col Jacob T Child died in Richmond Missouri from paralysis. He served as US minister to Siam from 1884 to 1888 and consul general at Hankow China 1892 to 1896. He founded the first daily newspaper in St Joseph and published the Weekly Conservator at Richmond for many years. He also edited several other papers and wrote Pearl of Asia the first book on Slamtee in English.
In Colorado a regional farming federation formed to spread Campbell system dry farming across the plains. Freight traffic is rising in Denver as nationwide shipping expectations grow, while San Luis Valley reports success feeding peat to lambs and cattle. The Colorado Association for Scientific Farming cites large dryland yields and hopes cattle fattening will surge in coming years.
The text notes gold color varies by location and refinement, with pure California $50 coins once common but abandoned due to abrasion and hollow interiors. Australian gold is redder than California gold, placer gold more yellow than quartz-derived gold, and red hues linked to refining. It ends with a humorous exchange about a ball season in April to September.
Mrs Emma Fleissner died after a health decline spanning over two years. Doctors cited a precarious condition caused by pelvic catarch, with family noting a period of suffering and illness leading to the peaceful passing.
Mrs Emma Flcissner of Seattle writes that after over two years of irregular painful periods her health improved with Peruna after three months of use. She praises the remedy as splendid and plans to continue taking it occasionally. The letter highlights testimonials received by Dr Hartman for Peruna.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as the world’s test remedy for women during menopause. A Chester Town, Missouri correspondent claims it relieved headaches and nervousness after starting treatment, and women are invited to write to Mrs Pinkham for free, helpful advice.
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