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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1904

Page

2

Prohibition Argument and Global Power Talks at Large

The Leader notes a clever prohibition argument by a Navy assistant secretary about wine on a christening ship. It discusses new financial power in Oklahoma, steamship safety with the General Slocum, and China Russia Japan in the ongoing conflict. It comments on Maybrick and land claims, Canadian tariffs, and Japanese advertising. It mentions J Ogden Armour and Corwin Spencer, sawdust and pulp in industry, and London street names. It closes with reflections on Russian freedom and a Civil War veteran at the World’s Fair battlefield display.

Oklahoma Wall Street Bank of England Germany France London Bermondsey Chelsea Gray's Inn Russia Louis Galah Colenan Paarderburg

Topics of the Day and Mews from Everywhere

A compendium of personal and political notes including President David R. France discussing World’s Fair costs with the American Institute of Bank Clerks. Reports on Japan and Russia fronts, arrests in New York, Philippine events, Peru, U S politics, and various World’s Fair updates.

Mississippi's Fiscal Ponderings and Roadside Progress

Mississippi faces a possible treasury gap of 160000 to 300000 if bonds and short term borrowing are used, with calls for economy and a bond issue under 3 percent once redeeemable. The article notes prospects for Greater Mississippi, new rail plans, mills, roads, and local industry in Newton, Yazoo, and McComb, plus a push for state improvements and farm prosperity.

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Truths About Animals and The Truth About Humans

Fragmentary OCR hints a discussion on animal intelligence and truth about animals versus human reasoning. Mentions Darwin Morgan and Linyd Morgan with speculative critique of sensational claims.

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Filipino Constabulary Band to Appear in Chicago Park

The 82 member Filipino constabulary band, hailed by authorities as one of the best heard at St Louis, will perform at River View Park in Chicago next Sunday afternoon and evening before continuing to Milwaukee for a series of concerts. Despite protests from expo officials over their initial invitation, broader travel was permitted to allow the band to visit other cities.

Mississippi Union Sisterhood Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Manila Riverview Park Grant C. Thomas Wisconsin State Commission

New York Guardsmen End 1066 Mile Walk to St Louis

Three New York national guard members arrived in St. Louis after a 1066 mile trek from their home state as part of a wager. They travel on 33 cents a day, carry a blanket, rubber coat and haversack, and will visit Mayor Wells while staying several weeks to see the World’s Fair.

St. Louis New York National Guard New York Mayor Wells Four Courts

Baby’s Escape a Miracle in Forest Park Runaway

In a remarkable Sunday runaway in Forest Park, Patrolman William B Walton and his wife Emma were seriously injured while their baby Ralph, hurled from the buggy, escaped with no injuries. Police believe the child’s escape was miraculous as they found him unharmed beside the unconscious parents.

St. Louis Forest Park William B. Walton Emma Ralph Mounted District

Russians Retreat From Liao Yang Amid Heavy Artillery

Dispatches from St. Petersburg report the Russian army beginning a retreat from Liao Yang toward Mukden under heavy artillery fire. Casualties include officers killed, with multiple divisions withdrawing while rear guards cover the move. Port Arthur and Port Arthur–area fighting also continue with heavy losses on both sides as Japanese forces press the line.

Routkevsky Kuropatkin Hin Foreen St. Petersburg Liao Yang Anping Teigow Liandiansian Apshanshan Lon Yang Tsegon Row van Raaben Routkovsky Caucasus Novgorod You Raaben Line Yang Harbin Manchuria Anshaneben London Port Arthur Telegraph James W. Hetheway Gem Routkoveky Helena Mont James W Hathaway House of St. Petersburg Lian Yang Sungress General Staff Cortlani U.sss

Chicago Day at the World’s Fair Plans Heart of City

Rolla Walls of St. Louis heads a World’s Fair delegation that met Mayor Harrison to arrange a Chicago Day on October 8. The week October 3 to 7 will feature daily celebrations in Lincoln opera house and city residents are urged to attend, with addresses by fair officials and a Chicago welcome.

Chicago Rolla Walls St. Louis Harrison Wells Corwin H. Spencer F. J. W. Skiff Franklin H. Verris Samuel N. Felton George M. Wright L. D. Dosler

Miss Roosevelt Faints In Automobile Turmoil

Miss Alice Roosevelt fainted in the car of William Payne Thompson on a Saturday night after leaving a dancing party at Col and Mrs William Jay's residence. A De Navarro chauffeur speeding toward the scene forced a stop, sending occupants to the floor. Roosevelt soon recovered. De Navarro's driver Michael Woods was arrested and jailed for five days for test driving.

Newport Alice Roosevelt William Payne Thompson Wm. Jay A. de Nevarro Thompooh Thompson Miss Hoosewelt Michael Woods de Navarro

Paraguayans Prepare Land Attack as Government Deserts

Government troops in Acmelon fall back under Paraguayan insurrectionist pressure near Buenos Ayres as supplies dwindle to three biscuits daily. Insurgents dominate the country while Paraguayan and Argentine ministers promise neutrality in an interview with Senor Wiers.

Buenos Ayres Senora Wiers Jose A. Terry C. Botheder

Hold Up Struck Down By Headmaster S Presence

A Montana hold up failed when a quick wit headmaster diverted a gunman aboard a Northern Pacific special train. Ben Johnson alerted the sheriff, a posse met the train but the suspect escaped, leaving Miles City shaken by the attempt and a dramatic rescue effort.

Miles City Mont Ben Johnson Northern Pacific Railway Johnson Savage

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