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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
2
We are authorized to announce Hoffman as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in the district. Payment in advance noted. editor T. Hobbs remains proprietor. Election in November.
The Mississippi prison system is praised as humane as two white convicts Sam Hobson and Andrew Jones return after over a year away. Notable surrender of Chas Sommers, rail road detective who stole 5000 dollars, who paid back and was pardoned briefly. Other escapes followed by voluntary returns illustrate the system’s claims of reform. Jefferson’s Words are cited on liberty and governance, stressing honest government, free press, and anti monopoly ideals.
Attorney General Williams replies to Scott County inquiry under the 1900 act. The board may not appoint a person related by blood or marriage to a member of the Board of Supervisors, but the act does not prohibit employing teachers related to a member of the appointing board.
Judge D M Miller has taken charge of the court, delivering plain direct charges to the grand jury and expediting cases, earning praise for his firm yet courteous handling as the Yazoo City community watches the judiciary. Mississippi Crude Oil Co reports formation at Enterprise, with a derrick erected and drilling to commence in the same hole as the Alabama Mississippi project, aiming to strike a productive well soon.
Major W D Gibbs of Yazoo County writes to the Yazoo City Evening News noting that Mississippi’s race issue remains central. He argues the white line must prevail politically, condemns Vardaman, and contemplates gradual separation of races and removal of negroes to South and Central America and West Mexico.
A Mississippi article condemns stoking race conflict, urges restraint in education and politics, arguing that peaceful coexistence benefits both races. It warns against provoking racial animosity for political gain and emphasizes unity between white and Black citizens under the Constitution.
The Crystal Springs Meteor editor disputes fate in Dr. Rowan's Copiah county state senate defeat. He credits McNeil with backing the Vardaman platform and calls the result a measured contest. Rowan retaliates from Clarion-Ledger, accusing Aby of distorting facts to influence readers beyond Copiah.
A 1900s style health ad claims bone marrow and spleen feed with liver oil fats boost blood production. It touts use for pale schoolgirls and invalids and offers free samples and pricing, with pension report notes from Franklin Pike Carroll and Yalabusha counties showing more applicants than last year.
Mississippi notes report Yazoo City marble yard and World’s Fair Beauvoir replica. Forest sells old schoolhouse, milk inspection planned in Jackson, Florence truck growers form an association, and Mississippi College reports large attendance. Leadership moves include Bishop elect Bratton’s consecration and Governor elect Vardaman’s entertainments.
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