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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
2
A patchwork of opinions and wry notices spanning politics, science, crime, and culture. Mentions Alfred Austin poems, Dr Osler, mosquitoes, Yellow fever, raisin trust, and a St Louis suicide, with quips on Rockefell er oils and public umbrellas.
The passage describes an arrest of Goodwin, reportedly caused by a practical joke by Jimmy Britt, a prizefighter. It notes that the chauffeur did not intend any damage and that Britt’s humor is poor, reflecting poorly on both men and their circle of friends.
President Roosevelt uses his influence with Britain France and Germany to urge belligerents to compromise at the Washington peace conference. Baron De Rosen of Russia met Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill and left smiling after presenting a proposal to resolve differences.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson met about fifty cattlemen at the Stock Yards exchange to debate feed and rest rules for cattle in transit. Ranchers from Texas Colorado Idaho Montana Iowa and other states urged extending the required rest period from twenty eight to thirty six hours, arguing car trips injure cattle more than rest. Wilson refused to change the law but agreed to modify the order limiting cattle in cars while fed en route as government suits against railroads continue.
John W. Young, promoter of the former United States Shipbuilding, sues Mercantile Trust in New York for an accounting of securities valued at 60.894 million dollars. He says the trust held them as trustee for his order and that distributions to plant owners were misallocated or undistributed. He deposited stocks and bonds in 1902 to fund shipbuilding plant shares. The case seeks recovery of the remaining assets.
Ottumwa Iowa police arrest Mary Harris on murder charge after her farmer husband James M Harris is found dead in bed with a bullet wound Saturday morning August 6. The couple’s relationship and motives are under investigation as authorities outline the case.
The Southwestern Machine Typesetting School in Kansas City offers a twelve week program teaching linotype and monotype operation to men and women. Night classes run 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for employed individuals, with potential earnings of 12 to 22 dollars weekly after training. Full details available at Barry Building, Kansas City, MO.
Interstate Commerce Commission reports June 30 1904 totals. U S railroad mileage 213 904.34 miles up 5 927.12 from 1903. payrolls 1 296 121 down 16 416. Passengers carried 715 419 682 up 20 582 147. Gross earnings 1 975 174 091 up 74 327 184. Casualties total 94 201 with 10 046 killed and 84 155 injured.
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture returned to Washington from Chicago after examining complaints about the twenty eight hour law shipping regulations for stock. He said a time limit extension might be suitable for hauls west of the Missouri river but not advisable east of the Missouri river.
Washington reports an organized effort to delay or defeat the Panama canal project. Leaders plan a winter congressional campaign arguing the Panama route is impossible and Nicaragua is the practicable alternative, backed by supporters like Senator Morgan.
In Kansas City Missouri railway officials weigh ending free advance reservations. Local passenger men say it may soon be impossible to reserve a Pullman berth without paying in advance.
A Sagamore Hill conference on federal supervision of insurance signals White House support for national oversight. Presidents Roosevelt hints in a December message to Congress that Congress should extend bureau of corporations authority to cover interstate insurance transactions.
Provo Utah report notes many first winners prefer speculation over homesteads. Commissioner Richards orders in-person appearance or forfeiture of claims with delinquencies allowed but nontransferable. Walter Kerr jailed in Salt Lake, bail posted, drawing interest wanes as reservations attract many winners. List shows Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Indian Territory names and towns in order drawn, including Walter L McCormick Kansas City and John Ewing Kansas City Missouri among others.
The state G A R reunion closed in Hutchinson with a campfire address by Rev Bernard Kelley and speeches by Judge D C Tillitson of Topeka. Veterans plan to attend the Denver encampment next month amid strong numbers and enthusiasm.
Dr Melvin M Page of Page Co Erie PA warns iced drinks worsen kidney illness in 1895 correspondence. He describes severe back ache acute congestion and warns against needless arguments with patients and babies.
An old remedy advertisement promises relief for female weaknesses and backache with a product called AUSTIAT LEAP from The Mother Gray Co. It references monthly disorders and urinary troubles with sample mail offer and pricing details. The wording is fragmentary but centers on women’s ailments and a preventative tonic sold through mail order.
Fragmentary advertising text notes Defiance Starch offering 16 oz packages for the same price as 12 oz packs and promotes Farmers Red Cross Ball Blue. Mentions a sales stock and vendor references to The Russ Company and Soney.
A Buchanan county Missouri sightseeing party returning from a road trip aboard a train caused a snowball mêlée. A passenger shouted that no gentleman had thrown the snowball after a shot struck a fat man from Denver. A rosy cheeked belle quipped she was no gentleman and another snowball hit the conductor as the jolly crowd sang.
The note describes a peculiar banner used by the Maced insurgents showing a red face and a black reverse. It notes the flag’s unusual dual coloration as a striking symbol of the movement.
A Welden Illinois reader describes a severe stomach trouble and head ache that left her unable to eat. After using Grape-Nuts, she reports rapid recovery, weight gain, and renewed health for herself and her two children. The message cites General Foods Co Battle Creek Michigan and the product booklet in each package.
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