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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
Condensed items report a Kansas race riot near Holton and a Springfield Illinois mob scene, a liquor branding probe in Junction City, and a Wigan mine disaster with 70 entombed. Also noted are California earthquake shocks, a Denver militia recall, and a ship launch at Utica plus a Prohibition ticket nomination.
Missouri news item roundups cover a new state geology and mines report on cement resources and lime materials, a Tomahawk linked to Tecumseh trade, a child struck by lightning near Chillicothe, postmasters meetings in Springfield, Farmington dry by local option, Wilson’s Creek battle anniversary, new St. Louis life insurance incorporation, assorted injuries and oddities from Clinton, Columbia and Kansas City, a diamond found in a chicken, and Daniel Boone’s burial history in Warren County debated by Rev. McQuie.
Three men search at the Robidoux lot in Calvary cemetery, St. Joseph, for founder Joseph Robidoux’s body in a metallic coffin. graves opened, theories of body theft arise. Also: Oscar Whitworth’s fatal ride to death after a dream warned his wife. Warrensburg normal school graduation with 912 enrollment and four diplomas. locals hunt and shoot wildlife. Mexican War veteran H. S. Carson dies in Springfield. Miss Day cited as home economics authority. Mercantile Town Mutual Insurance company restrained by a Missouri court. Inter-Ocean Life and Endow Insurance licensed by state. mob attack on Solomon Clay near Halle. County Clerks meet in Kansas City October 13-15 at Coates House.
The second annual meeting of the National Organization of Attorneys General opened in Denver Colorado with delegates from over half the states. Herbert B Hadley of Missouri chaired the opening address on anti trust litigation noting that judges must see through puppet corporations to the real owners and offenders led by John D Rockefeller H H Rogers and John Archbold.
P C Ayers 65 president of the First National Bank of Coffeyville Kansas drops dead at Stonewall Colorado amid a fishing party of eight. High altitude exertion and heart failure suspected. Ayers previously served the Coffeyville bank that was robbed by the Dalton gang during their famous battle. Body to be sent to Coffeyville Friday. Kansas City report notes ballot fraud case as judge blocks opening primary ballots. Judge Wallace cites secrecy of the ballot overruling request to inspect votes.
A mob of about 1500 people jeered and fought to seize Henry Tyler, a 20 year old Black man, from a reserve officer in Lynn Massachusetts. Police eventually escorted him to the station house to prevent serious harm after he was detected breaking into a store.
A clash between white and black laborers at the Western Transit Company's docks in Chicago on Thursday left five men injured. The altercation disrupted operations as police and company officials sought to restore order.
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania April court decision by Judge Martin Bell in Blair County held the 1907 Pennsylvania pure food law unconstitutional. The ruling centers on state regulation of food safety and labeling under the act.
King Edward opened the new croquet lawn in Albany on Thursday and played a game with Anthony Drexel of Philadelphia. Lusitania completed a sensational Atlantic crossing in record time finishing at 9:30 PM Thursday night with official figures showing a nearly four hour record under all previous trans Atlantic runs and three other records broken. Senator Warner Tours New England Resorts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire with W F Harrington of Manchester.
In Brooklyn late Wednesday, Dr. Albert J. Bushoag, renowned as a catcher for the St Louis Browns and the Brooklyn teams, passed away at his residence. The report notes his fame and ties to major leagues.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts once grand residences of figures like Jefferson and Webster, now vanished or repurposed, leaving only iron and marble memorials. It notes the sites of historic homes, churches, and theaters near Pennsylvania Avenue, once linked to presidents, lawmakers, and pivotal events, now replaced by modern offices and apartments.
Alfred Angus Early alleges he influenced political maneuvering in New York by distributing 20000 Sherman campaign buttons and exposing rival factions. He asserts proof will show his role in planning the box incident and dismisses opponents from Fairbank Cummins camps, signaling a partisan power play.
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