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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
2
A fashion writer notes brows shape and status symbols while editors lampoon wealth, aging, and social habits. Humorous snippets touch on Paris theater, Prohibition era worries, and oddities from New York to Philadelphia with wry observations on society and science.
The text describes Chang, Barnum's Chinese giant, as leading a religious revival. It notes that if Chang gains a doubter, that person is likely to end up at the moverner's bench.
A with influenza speaker can spread microbes forty feet and fallacies infinitely. Moral: at a meeting keep your mind open and your mouth shut.
Report details a vast earthquake affecting India and beyond with telegraphic cuts to Russia and Chinese Turkestan. Gurkha regiments were buried at Dharmsala, Kangra and Palampur reportedly leveled. news from Dharmsala and Kangra remains scarce.
Dispatches describe ongoing skirmishing between Russian and Japanese forces near Gunshu Pass Manchuria. Reports claim Japanese armies retreating to screen lines while transferring main forces toward Vladivostow and via Mongolia to Tsitsihar. Russian cavalry eyes Japanese moves as clashes continue with General Mistchenko in close contact.
Edwin H. Conger departs as American minister to China to take ambassadorship to Mexico. Representatives of foreign legations gather at the railroad station to bid farewell while Chinese troops line the approach.
The Construction News reports a surge in permits across 28 major cities in March. A total of 12,505 buildings were authorized at a combined cost of 55,160,744 dollars, up 68 percent from the same month last year.
The coroner's jury verdict states forty three miners died from after-damp following an explosion of powder. The cause is listed as unknown persons.
Fire in the basement of the White Elephant restaurant on Main Street spread to the upper floors occupied by the Riens hotel in Buffalo New York. One person is reported dead in the blaze and numerous guests were evacuated. Firefighters battled the flames as smoke filled the street. Injuries and property damage are being tallied as the blaze is brought under control.
Forecaster in charge of flood matters states no flood of consequence expected in Missouri this year. He notes little snow in the North and normal river levels, with only upper Mississippi and lower Missouri watershed rains posing flood risk before July 1. He cautions this is opinion, not a forecast, and finds no immediate flood indication for Kansas City.
Portland article details that two months before the opening, Lewis and Clark exposition organizers announce ceremonies with top US figures led by President Roosevelt. Roosevelt will trigger the chimes in the Government Building from the White House at 3 PM on June 1 by pressing a button.
CHANUTE KAN executive committee on fuel oil pipeline plans reports a middle West market exceeding 30 000 barrels daily and profits against coal at 1 40 per ton. It urges consolidation of all field properties by value per barrel and the appointment of nine appraisers to evaluate assets.
Cattlemen with Osage grazing leases protest Interior Department quarantine regulations that require dipping cattle shipped from Texas and Indian Territory. Some leaseholders threaten to surrender leases if the rules are not revoked, arguing dipping is costly and harms the stock.
Mrs. Sarah Marine of Cal Springs Colorado credits Dean's Sidney Pills for curing years long back pain after doctors failed to help. She details rapid improvement within a week and complete recovery after two boxes, praising the treatment and noting sustained health for four months. Ad includes price and a Buffalo New York company.
The Russ Company seeks Benand in New York Sun report about Dr Gullotin who invented a machine meant to sharpen Mrs Guillotin’s pencil when his life paid the penalty. Ladies agree it served him right.
Official advices report continued disorders in the Caucasus with peasants looting and burning public offices in the Gore district. They attacked schools and estates, cut trees, threatened to kill police, and forced priests to pledge solidarity. Similar unrest noted in the Tiflis district.
Complete returns from Harbin show Russian casualties at Mukden totaling 107000 killed wounded and prisoners. Wounded are being moved along the Siberian railroad to free hospitals for a renewal of fighting. General Linovitch orders bands to play daily at Russian positions.
Chicago reports Judge Edward F. Dunne will leave the bench to become mayor is set to assume office, beginning preparations Wednesday for his new duties in city government.
A fog bound scene recalls a quirky tale of a wooden leg blocking a path as a man with a wooden leg asks for a moment. The dialogue hints at communal politeness and the odd dynamics that shape everyday exchanges in a rural setting.
H T Newcomb reports that 5 174 718 savings banks and fiduciary institutions hold railroad securities totaling 442 354 0s and more. Massachusetts owns 845 889 03s in railroad stocks and bonds with national institutions invested similarly. The article argues rail investments flow from ordinary savings and insurance funds, spanning banks, trusts, and insurers.
In chatter between Grayce and Gladys two women discuss why Helene faces Boston girl during a dance. Helene’s regard is explained not by jealousy but by a rumor that standing with her back exposed could cause a cold, highlighting social teasing over health superstition.
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