Curious miscellany from The Leader of Brookhaven
A compact recap of varied items including farm outputs in Kansas butter and oleomargarine, a 3500 year old Egyptian marriage proposal etched on a brick, American and international notes on politics and science, and recent incidents from Europe and the United States. It mentions Alexander Parker Wilcox of Paris Illinois, the emperor of Austria’s troubled reign, and Helen Keller’s inspirational resilience amid global events.
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B. T. Hobbs
Brookhaven
Mississippi
Kansas
United States
New York
Cavers
Chicago
Piehla
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Britain's Home Fleet Mobilized After North Sea Incident
Britain's Home Fleet sails from Cromarty Firth to join the Channel Fleet at Gibraltar amid heightened tensions after a North Sea tragedy. Admiralty orders mutual support and rapid mobilization, with warnings of potential war unless Russia acts decisively. Local reports note widespread anger and calls for strong British action.
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Britain
Channel
Gibraltar
Fashoda
London
the Express
Cromarty Firth
Scotland
Admiralty
Admiralty Lssues
The
North Sea
Mediterranean
Lord Beresford
Star
Edward
Russia
Great Britain
Elie
Times
Post
Chronicle
Standard
Lord Selborne
Crematory Firth
Lord Kitchener
Northern
India Frontier
England
Russians Fired on English Fishermen in North Sea
A Times correspondent in Hull declares the Russian fleet deliberately fired on English fishing craft rather than misjudging them. He cites calm torpedo boat actions, suggests drunken command by an admiral, and notes the vessels were riddled and the fishermen seek severe punishment for those in charge. Additional briefs report a Kentucky case, a Tennessee farming accident, a double murder in White County, and Huntsville insurers cutting chimney policy premiums.
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Hull
Times Save
London
Get
The
Times
North Sea
Monsense
Saya
Berlin
Jesse Quarles Record Charged With Killing Kin and Desertion
Nashville reports Jesse Quarles held in Columbia for killing his uncle Frank E. B. Simmone in Maury County on October 9. He is also accused of deserting a Alabama wife and three children and marrying a Fisk, Alabama daughter. He admits marriage but says no divorce from Alabama wife. Also noted are a prison fire death in Jacksonport, Ark, and chestnut shipments from Knoxville to Baltimore. Clint Rogers’ sentence in Jackson federal court is reported.
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Columbia
Portland
Ore
Mexico
W. R. Kendall
French Chamber of Deputies
France
Vatican
Nisard
Rice
George Shine
America
Europe
St. Louis
London
Scandinavia
Natchez-Jackson
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad
Natchez
Miss
Westboro & Marlboro
Westboro
Masa
Russia
Nashville
Tenn
Jesse Quarles
Big Uncle
Frank EB. Simmone
Maury County
Alabama
W. J. Lassater
Fisk
Ala
Quarles
Weather and crops show mixed conditions in Mississippi
The weekly weather report notes mean temperatures modestly above normal with fair skies, scattered northern showers, and a three fourths inch rainfall event at Batesville. Cotton harvest advances with much open bolls, ginning at full capacity. yields generally better than expected while heavy rain and wind may threaten unpicked cotton. Corn and peas yield well, fall crops poor, and drought stresses wells and springs across the state.
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Mississi
Batesville
The Levelers Mission of Whiskey Tobacco and Coffee
A persuasive 1900s essay argues whiskey tobacco and coffee harm health and society, describing the drugs as a “leveling” force shaping wealth and fate. It urges readers to quit and promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe replacement, claiming rapid health improvements and widespread adoption.
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Aook
Illinois
Nature
Rome
Cradry
Idlynese
A Farmer's Tame Grouse In August 1902 Vermont farmer befriends a young grouse
In 1902 Mr Rand found seven half grown grouse then a ruffed grouse began following his blackberry and apple picking. The bird stayed through hours and even rode with him on the field wagon. Over weeks the grouse grew tame allowing feeding, sitting on his knee and shoulder. He posted the haunts to protect the bird from hunters.
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Mr. Rand
Vermont
Tongueless Talk From Elmer Bachelor in Philadelphia
An Elmer New Jersey bachelor William Bunting underwent throat surgery at Hahnemann Hospital to save his life. Doctors removed his tongue after a feverish illness proved more serious than expected. He spoke his first words after surgery asking if it all over.
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William Bunting
Elmer
N.J
Philadelphia
Bunting
Hahnemann Hospital
Mr. Bunting
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W. J. Semerroth
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Manchuria
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Jordan
Wynne
Washington
Spain
Morocco
Helen Keller
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Miss Keller
Red Sea
Japan
Germany
Goldfeld
Schoenberg
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George P. Purviance
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Orthopaedic Hospital
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Overa
Andrew Carnegie
Palace of Peace
Durham White Stevens
Bureau of Intular Affairs
Luke ©. Wright
Mukden
Prince Fushimi
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Parker
Grover Cleveland
Second Pacific Squadron
Count Benckendorff
Silesia
Victoria Station
William B. Morris
Emil von Burgess
Wm. J. Heminwsy
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Andes Mountains
Arauco
Chilli
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Rosestvensky
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Selborne
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Mississippi College Enowment
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Mish
W. T. Lowray
Mississippi College
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Rogers
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Clarence Burdell
Montgomery
Venne Schoen Ing
Jason Harris
Harris
Walling
White County
L. D. Hambree
Tom Chism
Huntsville
Huntsville Insurance
Tariff Association
Jacksonport
H. B. Williams
Adhes
Williams
Knoxville
Caroline Mountaina
Sobsios City
Balcmory
Clint. Rogsre’ Bentenca
Jackson, Tenn
Pederall Court
Clint Fingers Wes Found
Gulity
Mississippi State News
Gulfport Harbor Improvement
D. Boylston
Oats & Ship Island System
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Sona of
Wataraus
T. M. Henry
C. L. McKay
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
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Tom’ ‘Taylor
Secretary of State
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Alabama & Vicksburg Road
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Lauderdale County
Povernor
J. N. Sandidge
T. R. Smith
Ruleville
San Antonio
Tex
Rulevill
Hattiesburg
Robert W. Dowdy
United States Regular Army
Mississippi National Guard
South
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Candler, Jr
Delegaon
Post Office Department
Satna
Aberdeen
Central Grove
Menreé County
Abercen
H. L. Whitfield
Board of Control of the Penitentiary
Adams
Delta Development Company
Hall of Fame
New Capitol
Otho R. Singleton
Congress of the United States
James T. Harrison
J. R. Phillips
Lee County
Phillips
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Leflore County
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John H. McBee
Holmes County
Lexington
Henry
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Wild Bird
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