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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented, century old column surveys global events from scientific debates in Europe to Australian racial policy, noting peary and polar expeditions, US commerce growth, wine authenticity concerns, and public notices. It highlights political shifts in Maryland and Britain, labor tensions, and looming storms affecting commerce and society.
A compact survey of the past seven days highlighting notable events from this country and foreign lands. The review captures key developments, political reshuffles, cultural moments, and ongoing stories, presenting a concise panorama of weekly happenings with names, places, and dates where readable.
A report from Sept 22 describes expected Honduran troops moving from Puerto Cortes toward Nicaragua to enforce a boundary claim along the Wanka river. A commission led by Gen Ordonez warned Nicaraguans of potential war if Honduras rights are not recognized. Cape Gracias fortifications were bolstered as tensions rise.
Topeka pension agency reports last quarter payroll at 49000 below year earlier. Capt Drew notes overall pension rolls likely to fall with only the 12-dollar class rising as many veterans shift to higher payments. lower and higher class pensions shrink.
Cardinal Gibbons arrives in New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. A delegation of priests and laymen from Baltimore greets him by the bay. Rev. Dr. D. L. Stafford and Rev. B. Singleton lead the welcoming group, with KR. B. Tibbert as supreme president of the Catholic Benevolent Legion. The Cardinal stays with Mrs. Kelly in Brooklyn before joining the delegation to Baltimore.
The Die Marble Dealers of Min Shep Me Chicago, with Chester N Matthews & Co, a National Marble Dealers Association member, joined four other Chicago members in a lockout of their employees and resumed work Tuesday with union men. The company has a sub contract for work on the new First National Bank building, the original contractor being the Vermont Marble Co.
The state department reported no new dispatches on the Panama Canal Situation by noon Tuesday and no guidance on the treaty after midnight. Separately, a car crash in San Jose, six aboard, one in danger. in Kentucky, Curtis Jett trial moves to closing arguments. in Portland, Col. J M Underwood dies at age 11.
Archduke Leopold of Tuscany now Leopold Wofling seeks Swiss citizenship. Don Rafael Maria Marchan Cuban minister to Spain handles affairs with tact, a former journalist of culture. He earns $11,000 and works to improve Spain and its former colony relations. Lord Broughton Justice Hawkins, a noted English barrister, recalls his first brief defending one of two coiners and overhears a cryptic remark about the defender.
A large Mississippi Sunday school workers gathering is set for Winona on September 30 and October 12. Dr Hansill and wife lead the program with practical instruction on management and teaching. Local pastors and committees prepare to host a statewide event, inviting delegates from each church.
The piece discusses the state treasury’s balance as cotton and other revenues are expected to support finance this year. Treasurer Lampton doubts further borrowing, cites cotton and pottery revenues, and notes pension payouts. Also reports a fatal shooting by a Williams, county fair prospects, gold findings near Jackson, magnesia discovery near Askew, a possible governor appointment, and the state school for the blind’s latest figures.
Tolstoi argues that realization of a good human life requires professing and practicing religious doctrine. He urges sincere individuals to reject forceful institutions and egoistic living, advocating Christlike life and nonviolence as the path to social welfare and true freedom.
A 19th century reflection extols domestic service as honorable and transformative for girls from poor backgrounds. It argues daughters experience refinement and practical opportunity, improving their behavior, manners, and future prospects through faithful work and humble devotion, citing George Herbert to praise conscientious labor.
A discussion on Black education in the South emphasizing practical learning for the masses, home as the social center, and industry as a path to advancement. It contrasts classical schooling with vocational training and cites Booker Washington and contemporaries in urging literacy tied to home, shop, and farm work.
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