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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
2
A long wire news digest covers a $24 million river improvement appropriation from Kansas City to the Missouri River mouth facing a House storm led by Rep Callaway. It notes President Wilson, Sen Stone and multiple international and domestic issues including Panama Canal toll repeal and various supreme court decisions.
The coroner's jury found responsibility cannot be fixed due to the city ordinance不足 regulating buildings used for club purposes. It urged passage of proper building laws and cited unsafe conditions at the club including inadequate fire escapes wooden doors removed from elevator entrances and an unsuitable wooden stairway.
In Missouri the city of Joplin held its first commission form primary with sixty nine candidates for six offices. Twelve advanced to the April 7 campaign and about five thousand votes were cast as results were tallied after midnight. Mayors Osborne and McIndoe led the field for the six offices.
Frank Wheatley a 49 year old Third National Bank of St. Louis clerk is short in his accounts by 17053.33. His modest salary and living with his brother offer no clear motive. He had little debt or dependents since his wife’s death, and no obvious extravagant spending.
Mrs. Jackson faced an indictment alleging she aided the burning of her Chanute Kansas farm home on May 23, 1913. The claim cited an insurance loss of 1800 dollars and noted substantial property holdings in Saline County Missouri and a Kansas estate valued around 3500 dollars, with plans to return to Kansas to manage her affairs and respond to charges.
Washington reports the House began two hour debate over repealing the Panama Act toll exemption for American vessels. Speaker Clark opposes the special rule and signals a likely vote against repeal. Key figures include Underwood Mann and Murdock amid a nonpartisan clash over foreign policy.
London reports Field Marshal Sir John French and Adjunct General Sir John Ewart tendered resignations from the imperial staff. A news agency said government refused to accept either, while War Council members met and cabinet officials reportedly approved the moves after agreeing with Asquith’s repudiation in the Commons.
In Independence Kansas William Petty killed a rival and wounded a woman named Kilea Michael. The incident occurred as part of a broader altercation in the area, with witnesses stating the assailant acted violently after a dispute. Police investigations are underway.
An old advertisement extols an inside cleaning remedy for children and adults, praising laxative effects and quick relief from indigestion and bowel issues. It urges asking for a cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs, noting directions printed on the label.
Nell I do not see any improvement as Belle-Why remarks on facial expression while I try to adjust. The exchange hints at emotion and social performance in a domestic scene. The dialogue style resembles stage directions with minimal context.
A narration of J. F. Jensen and his overland move from Nebraska to western Canada. The family travels with a painted schooner attached to four horses and aims to settle near Bunch district to pursue mixed farming. The story notes the arduous journey and hopes for future land holdings and prosperity.
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