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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
8
A stream of satirical notes and small anecdotes spans topics from absinthe and eloping couples to bank looting, theater retirement, and linguistic fads. Notable mentions include Olga Nethersole’s eight year plan, Jacob H. Schiff receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, and playful quips about London orchids and sample headache powders.
The piece argues that the Russian populace has not received a constitution or a bill of rights, and labels the imperial manifesto as equally hollow as a gold brick in implying reform.
Reports from Topeka Kansas detail seven severe wind storms across Rice and neighboring counties. Rushton suffers extensive destruction with one mortally injured woman and widespread roof loss. Bushton and Stafford report many demolished buildings, downed wires, and injuries but no deaths. Great Bend records a demolished district 62 schoolhouse and intermittent hail with late cyclones.
Washington correspondence says Garfield’s forthcoming report to the president on the Standard Oil investigation recommends that the department of justice take steps against the company. Garfield conducted much of the work himself visiting Kansas Indian Territory Texas and other states obtaining confidential information.
Notices posted by Glen Easton Coal Company in Wheeling demand workers return to duty under eviction penalties from company houses. The move sparks anger in the mine workers union and signals a harder line by state operators amid the ongoing strike.
Boston Robert G. Procter private secretary to Senator Lodge pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of failing to turn over a $225 contribution received from John G Bestgen of Quincy in 1904. He was released on bail.
In Washington a government circle belief grows that Japan will not fulfill its repeated vow to open Manchuria quickly to international trade. The doors remain closed as Manchuria is deemed unsafe for foreigners.
Washington dispatch reports the president has sent to the Senate a nomination involving a Topeka man. Details remain unclear in the fragment but indicate a federal appointment is under review.
A family was found dead kneeling at a makeshift shrine as deadly gases from the eruption claimed lives. Witnesses describe the night scene as terrible and magnificent beyond words.
Otis Lambdin of Danvers Illinois was named vice president of the National Association of Rural Carriers succeeding E B Dyer of Aurora who resigned. The report notes other items including health and political updates from across the country.
Washington reports the deficit ended with a surplus of at least 10 million dollars this fiscal year, up from last year’s near 24 million deficit. Revenues stem from import duties and taxes on cigars snuff beer and liquors as Congress trims appropriations under Joe Cannon and Tawney. February and March show improving balances despite canal expenditures.
Washington reports a renewed push for territorial statehood as Senator Beveridge returns from Indiana. House conferees backed the Foraker amendment for a majority vote in each territory to adopt a constitution, while the Senate rejects receding from its stance. With Senator Patterson absent, Senator Newlands takes Democratic duties amid a protracted deadlock. Oklahoma statehood supporters grow restless as House and Senate clash over the New Mexico Arizona and Foraker provisions.
The grand jury in New York begins an investigation into the Washington Life Insurance Company amid prior internal dissension and recent reorganization. The district attorney's office has reviewed old company books and files, with the possibility of charges against former officers.
Seven hundred mail cart drivers walked out in Vienna demanding raises. Postal authorities, taken by surprise, dispatched substitutes to operate the carts, each escorted by a police officer.
Manila report states Brigadier General Tasker H Bliss is appointed governor of Mindanao succeeding Major General Leonard Wood as ordered by the Philippine commission amid the Mindanao governance reshuffle.
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