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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
2
The Leaver offers a gold prize to the reader sending the most short term subscribers by December 1. Winners must ensure the paper is kept until January 1, 1892 on the Augusta offer. Competitors face no regional limits and impartial judging is guaranteed. Who will win the eagle?
Editorial notes discuss rising business failures and prohibition sentiment. It cites events and meetings in Pearl River, Rankin and other counties, notes cotton receipts, and praises the Friendship Alliance plan to plant less cotton. Mentions political stances on anti sub-treasury schemes, upcoming council sessions, and local court observations.
The piece argues the Democratic machine and Wall Street influence threaten reform efforts through the Alliance in Mississippi. It predicts Alliance gains at the State Convention and possible control of delegates to nominate presidents, while warning of national party outcomes and possible splits or realignments within the next year.
Editorials blasted the transformation of the A M College into a base for political contention and alleged conspiracies against white supremacy and Democratic rule. Critics warn the next Legislature should probe the college s authority and condemn intolerance by political bosses. A third party convention is planned in Louisiana in October.
A chaotic report outlines a Missouri led anti Sale Treasury gathering in St Lamia with colonel McAllister chairing the resolutions committee. Delegates show weak attendance, accusations fly against Macune allies, and a seven member committee is named to present grievances to the Indianapolis Supreme Council.
The piece argues for Ethel Barksdale and George supporters to withdraw to preserve party harmony. It highlights Barksdale as a principle figure against monopolies and urges giving Old Trace Chains a chance. Mentions Frank Burkitt Alliance Democrats in Chickasaw County and third party bolters, noting Prohibitionists fielding a full state ticket.
A Lafayette county Farmers Alliance notice details a committee approach led by A C Jameson to push countywide farming reforms. Each Sub Alliance must present a theme focusing on reducing cotton acres, boosting corn hay and fowl production, cutting meat use, saving on supplies, and coordinating depot area clubs for shipments.
The Madison Democratic convention instructed for Barksdale and nominated Col. W. G. Kearney a staunch friend of Barksdale for State Senator to replace Capt. Rows on the ticket. Nine Alliance brethren in Madison are noted as well.
A garbled 19th century political screed condemns alliance factions and denounces shifts in party control. It cites Morgan's Fork, Adams county, Pike and Franklin delegates, and a call for cooperative politics, with references to conventions, liquor licenses, and a prize contest ending December.
Reading through a fragmentary column from a Mississippi newspaper, Sept 11 features notices on academy lumber, weather quips, church and minister updates, illness and recoveries, and community events. It mentions Rev W. T. Chiles and W. Maxacdel, local deaths and sick reports, and a Proposed political discussion tied to Prohibition era tensions. The piece paints a busy town page with scattered names and local affairs.
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