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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1890
Page
2
A brief political item lists Charles E. Hooker as a candidate for Congress on the Democratic ticket. The snippet also contains unclear hints or guidance regarding this race and party slate.
The piece discusses women’s suffrage, political power, and constitutional reform. It notes editorial stances on white supremacy, analyzes the Convention’s decisions on suffrage criteria, mentions deaths including Gen N D Guerry, and recounts incidents of lynching and party politics in Mississippi.
Voters grow frustrated with Senator George amid stalled white supremacy push and failed reform plans. The Franchise committee fights his gerrymandering approach while supporters press for swift constitutional changes to curb bribery and enforce eligibility rules.
A Copiah legislator urges Mississippi to claim sovereignty yet demand informed voter capacity. He warns against broad polls and endorses home rule over capital votes while noting Franchise Committee actions and ongoing debate at the Constitutional Convention.
The Winona Advance notes leading Prohibitionists deny seeking Constitutional Prohibition yet report a major push to insert a prohibition plank. Official state bodies reject Bishop Galloway’s contrary stance and back convention resolutions urging action by the constitutional convention.
A Mississippi column argues women should vote only if needed to defend civilization and white supremacy. It cites Gen. Lee and Col. Lamar on property-based suffrage, criticizes Prohibition opponents, praises Judge Chrisman’s anti saloon resolution, and notes the Wesson firm offering cotton storage advances.
A Mississippi district convention nominates Hon. C. E. Hooker for Congress after a tense battle for votes. Delegates from multiple counties, protests, and a party unity vote follow a lengthy credentials process and a new executive committee is formed. Dodds backs Hooker and urges loyalty. The session adjourns after appointing a district committee and declaring Hooker the nominee.
The letter discusses Mississippi suffrage, the race problem, and democratic centralization. It praises moderation in voting rights, critiques power concentration, and notes improved farming machinery and population shifts tied to protectionist policy. It also mentions Hooker’s campaign victory and remarks by Sexton, May, and Dodds.
Report from the Franchise Committee chaired by Mr. Patty outlines proposed voter qualifications and an ordinance governing elections before 1806. It covers residency, poll tax rules, disability exemptions, and post 1800 literacy requirements, with notes on apportionment and remarks by Isaiah T. Montgomery and J S Sexton.
Donald Parker and a man named Pony faced prison terms for forgery and related crimes. Pony received two years as a prison recruit, with Parker adjourned after nine days to await further actions. A state senator called for a judiciary probe on constitutional ratification, while a Tupelo grocer urged customers to visit for ham bacon tea coffee and fruit.
Advertises Hacklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions with piles guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by T T Meade & Co Brookhaven Minn.
An old promotional notice touts Shiloh's System Vitalizer as a cure for constipation dizziness loss of appetite and other ailments. It cites Meade & Martin at St Stanislaus Commercial College in Hay St Louis Miss near New Orleans and Louisville Nashville Railroad. The piece highlights a threefold curriculum preparatory commercial and scientific and notes a Bilger Medal from Paris Exposition 1889. It invites inquiries to the college president.
The Registrar of Lincoln County lists upcoming registration meetings for citizens who have not registered. Sessions run 9 to 11 a.m. at multiple precincts including The aut es terwit t's Mill Caseyville Lord's Mill Sheep Shed Chitto McClendon's Fair Hyer Good Water Montgomery Brookhaven Brida and Brookhaven. dates span October 1 through October 18, 1886.
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