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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
2
World condensed items list multiple incidents from across the country and abroad. Highlights include Missouri Kansas talk of a 50 cent gas rate, Sing Sing prisoner transfers, robberies in Ellsworth Kansas, a Boston streetcar explosion, Bryan tour cancellations in Missouri, floods and wrecks in several states, labor shortages in Minnesota and Montana, and other varied events.
Curtis Hill of state highway 1 will lead the first official inspection this month of Missouri's first cross state highway Old Trails road Cassville will build a new courthouse replacing the Civil War relic that will pass into history
Reports cover a theft of jewels from Princess of Thurn and Taxis in Ostend, dockyard clashes in London, a Sabatino killing four in Bajano Italy, the German Z III dirigible takeover after an 18 hour test, Churchill proposing a 5 million naval appropriation, O Grady resigning on dock strike, Thuringen boat capsizing drowning two crew, China split into northern and southern republics, 100 Koreans jailed at Harbin over Katsura plot, bubonic plague deaths in San Juan, and CPR orders 12500 freight cars and 300 locomotives costing over 19 million.
A Pratt man loses a threshing machine to fire for the second time in a week. Bancroft Bank president Thornburrow commits suicide in Wetmore amid cashier worries. Kansas AG opens anti trust case against Master Plumbers in Kansas City. A Hutchinson boy dies from a splinter infection. Several other crimes and personal stories appear from Oklahoma to Illinois, including murders, suicides, arrests, and notable accidents, with several figures linked to local towns and events.
In Macon county Missouri the law and order leagues circulate petitions to Gov Hadley and Attorney General Major to appoint officers to prosecute bootlegging and crime. Bevier Ardmore and Keota are named as centers of illegal activity. Leagues argue current officers fail to provide relief and fear rising crime. In a separate Richmond incident a lightning bolt killed four of seven and seriously injured others during a violent storm. Joe Paddy’s home saw the fatal strike while victims suffered clothing loss and shock.
Miss Bessie Stewart, daughter of a farmer near Wellsville, suffers a peculiar hysteria. In trances she reads papers in a totally dark room, sings and recites, and sometimes imagines herself a man, even smoking a pipe.
The Warrensburg Political Equality club publishes a full edition devoted to women’s suffrage. After a thorough canvass they claim 1,000 women, nearly half the adult female population, are self supporting.
Three young Elks members Herman F. Clark Fred Lyon and Cecil D Stone from Brookfield completed a 2223 mile walk from April 30 to Portland Ore for the BPOE convention. They arrived home after attending the event and receiving rail transport back.
Howard Million, 20, of St Joseph, is expected to recover after a diving accident. He climbed a tree to gain height, then jumped and struck a mud bank head first, breaking his back but remaining alive.
A circuit court at Springfield approves incorporation of a club on the Current River. The organization will build a home on the river. Officers listed are Oscar Woodruff president B B Jones secretary and M C Baker treasurer all residents of Springfield.
Arthur B. Cooke former city engineer of Joplin who left a deficit of 2061 dollars and 13 cents returned after being traced from Kansas to Chicago Buffalo and back to Chicago He sought aid from a wealthy Buffalo brother but failed and says he is willing to pay the penalty.
Mulville Brothers of Alton Illinois win the Fulton special road district grading contract for about 28 miles of highway at 29700 dollars. Work cannot be completed until late fall.
The Cassville and Western railway, a five mile line from Exeter to Cassville in Barry County, has been placed in the hands of a receiver. The property is valued at 50 000 to 60 000 dollars and recently electrified. The failure stems from stockholders failing to bond funds for recent improvements.
A severe storm over Vernon County caused extensive damage and the death of farmer Ralph Hapmah in the northeast area. He was struck by lightning while sheltered in his barn doorway tending stock. Cattle and horses perished in the incident.
The annual Ralls County Fair opens in New London and runs for four days showcasing local agriculture exhibits livestock and crafts with community events across the region.
N G Rogers longtime editor of the Trenton Daily Republican Tribune died in Trenton after two weeks illness. A DePauw University (Greencastle Ind) graduate, he formerly served as principal of Trenton high school.
Eleven inmates fled the Missouri training school at Boonville as staff searched the grounds. Edgar Barnett spotted two runaways in a yard after dark and ordered them to halt. Earl Smith, jailed from Kansas, tried to escape and Barnett fired after multiple commands, hitting Smith in the temple. Smith was hospitalized and lost an eye but is expected to recover.
Receivers for the Wabash railroad announce a contract to a St. Louis firm to double track the line from Birmingham to Excelsior Springs Junction, a 14 mile stretch. Heavy cuts will be needed at Liberty Landing and Missouri City. Final double tracking will extend from Kansas City to Excelsior Springs Junction.
Lake Contrary near St. Joseph faces destruction as the Missouri River erodes bottom land. in a single day 300 feet of land disappeared. If erosion continues it could breach the lake edge and possibly cut a new channel through the lake.
A force of workmen under the highway commissioner of Christian county began an 18 mile macadamized road linking Springfield and Ozark. The Greene county portion is finished. The project will cost $20,000.
Roy Harrington, a young farmer near Springfield, allegedly forced neighbor C. W. Bell to kneel and apologize at his home for insults to Harrington's sister. Bell swore out a warrant for Harrington’s arrest.
Federal court proceedings led to the Cassville and Southwestern Railway company being declared bankrupt. O H Orendorf vice president filed the action. Judge Van Valkenburgh of Kansas City appointed G M Sebree as receiver for the road.
George H Shawhan founder of Lone Jack distilling industry died at his home after a month of poor health. Born in Paris Kentucky in 1843 he helped establish local distilling operations and left a mark on regional industry.
Daniel Bowers a miner was struck by lightning at the mine fifteen miles north of Neosho and killed instantly. A companion was seriously injured in the same incident at the site.
William J. Bryan will stay on the Jefferson City Chautauqua speaker list as it opens mid next month. Rev W G Beasley warns the national organization that the event will be canceled unless Bryan is included as a speaker.
The Gideons of Missouri wrapped up their eleventh annual convention in Springfield and chose Marshfield as the site for the next gathering. Officers elected were W. E. Crone as president J. M. Davis as vice president and Theodore Roth as secretary treasurer all residents of Springfield.
Brimson area farmer and stock man F F Oyler left home recently and has not been seen by family. A letter from Trenton says he headed to Cooper county to take his own life.
Hannibal businessman Aronson, age 65, vanished from his office and has not been seen or heard from since. Reports note fluctuations in his mental state at times.
William J. Bryan addressed about 2,000 people in Platte City at a Chautauqua event amid local talk of possible cancellation of his engagement following discussions tied to the Baltimore convention.
Mrs De Jones notes the chauffeur and Mrs Van Tyle replies he is satisfactory. She praises his yellow complexion and uses a pigtail in a plate glass window as a bell rope to signal stops during dusty rides in a limousine.
A simple sliding plate mounted on a piano pedal blocks the instrument’s opening to prevent mice from entering. The device offers a lightweight, easy to install solution for protecting pianos in homes and studios.
Stella asks if the resort offers views while Bella notes there are none but the location is close to the moonlit landscape.
A lighthearted note on gratitude and modest fashion, reflecting on footwear and social charm with a playful, dated newspaper tone. The remark celebrates simple comforts and personal style without urgent news or conflict.
The Rhode Island state sanatorium reports 1911 earnings by 170 ex-patients totaling 102752 dollars, with overall ex-patient profits exceeding 266000 dollars, about three times annual maintenance costs. It notes free treatment days, family income gaps, and broader figures on patient demographics.
A little girl plays with a water cup when her father takes it and spills some water on her. She exclaims that he wet her clear to her feelings, a remark cited from Everybody's Magazine.
A dialogue sketch where Jack recalls meeting his cousin at a train and weighing whether to kiss her. Tom asks what happened and Jack says he gave her the benefit of the doubt.
A humorous dialogue finds a clerk asked for ties not for fashion but for a brother. The Young Lady clarifies the request, exposing a light domestic moment.
A light dialogue features Gabe asking about the blues and Steve replying he stays upbeat with long green. The lines play on mood versus money as a humorous quick exchange.
Senator Dixon condemned a flagrant piece of political deception at a meeting. The account recalls a railway case where two men, one short, tried to pass a half ticket by claiming the other as George with a beard as a pretext.
Mr Comrox queries a dealer about a pictured work. The dealer confirms it as a genuine old master, and Mr Comrox agrees to buy, noting he owns three similar pieces and hopes one is the original among the lot.
A short humorous exchange at a house dinner features Little Bobby and Mrs Skinner. Bobby claims he trained by saving appetite for a square meal, prompting a playful hostess response.
A humorous quote from the Florida Times Union comments on human selfishness. It suggests some men are so selfish they would not even give up a ghost in a haunted house.
A brief quotation notes that happiness does not more surely create virtue than virtue creates happiness, attributed to Landor, reflecting a view on moral character and well being.
A wry remark suggests married men value heaven more when daily chores and housecleaning are absent. The line contrasts spousal duties with leisure, implying contentment hinges on domestic duties.
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