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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
2
Senate Debates Tariff and Mexican Policy Shifts
Senate discussions focus on currency bill changes and regional reserve banks amid Mexico policy replies. Senate leaders consider secret sessions on the Mexican situation while inspectors vow broad railway safeguards and trading shifts unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Missouri governor cites number of road workers
Telegrams from Missouri counties estimate about a quarter million men labored on roads over two days per the governor's proclamation, with the work valued at least at one and a half million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Major
Delay in the Thaw Case Leaves Fugitive in Sherbrooke Jail
Matteawan fugitive Harry Kendall Thaw remains in Sherbrooke jail for at least a week awaiting arraignment in superior court on a writ of habeas corpus. His Canadian lawyers aim to craft a graceful surrender, not thwart deportation, while Thaw paces the jail corridor unaware of the writ served on the jailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbrooke
Que
Harry Kend
Deathcook
Quebec
Thaw
Push to Oust Huerta Prompts World Unity Appeal
Washington dispatch reports a global public sentiment campaign to force Huerta from power in Mexico. Officials say civilized governments will be informed of peace efforts and Huerta’s rejected terms. A White House message to Congress is anticipated within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Huerta
Washington D.C
Mexico
United States
Congress
SEND TROOPS TO MEXICO
Senator Penrose proposed a resolution to dispatch American troops to Mexico for police duties to protect lives and property, with a 25 million dollar emergency appropriation under the President. He did not press a vote as the measure was sent over. Republicans and Democrats united to back President Wilson's Mexican policy and show broad public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Penrose
Senate
Wilson
Chicago Wind Storm Kills Man and Destroys Tents
A severe electrical wind storm swept through southern Chicago causing one death and multiple injuries. Houses burned, trees toppled, and a circus tent crowded with women and children collapsed. Patrons fled in panic as doors were improvised open and a gospel tent was blown down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henson Escapes Train While Being Returned to Garden City
C C Henson charged with cattle theft leaped from a train at Offerle while custody by Deputy Reeves. He had been found at Grand Forks N D and was en route to Garden City. Four autos from Garden City searched the area as Reeves rested after a three night vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kan
C. C. Henson
Grand Forks
N. D
Reeves
Offerle
Henson
Family Perishes In Nebraskas Kerosene Explosion
In Hemmingford Nebraska the wife and three Pittman children died when a kerosene stove explosion ripped through their home. The mother was pouring oil into the stove when the five gallon can exploded. The two younger children perished instantly and the oldest girl burned to death trying to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemmingford
Neb
Pittman
Five Die in Farmhouse Fire Near Dubuque Iowa
A home on a farm fifteen miles northwest of Dubuque was destroyed by fire killing Henry Sternweis his wife and three young children. Neighbor efforts by car failed to save any family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubduqué
T Henry Sternweis
Dubuque
Kansan Killed in Cave-In at Raton Tunnel
In the cave-in of the old Raton tunnel a body has been recovered identified as J. E. Dobson of Downs Kansas. The tunnel was used by westbound Santa Fe trains and the incident occurred near Trinidad Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Carrollton
Kansan
Trinidad
Col
Raton
J. E. Dobson
Downs
Kas
Santa Fe
Severe Missouri Storm Kills Four As Lightning Strikes Dexter
A violent storm raked eastern and central Missouri with heavy rain and high winds. Four men died in Dexter from lightning, while St Louis recorded multiple house fires from lightning and at least one fatal vehicle strike. The Des Peres flooded and damaged the Christy Fire Clay Works, causing 4000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Dexter
St. Louis
W. L. Barnum
William Perry
Charles Gregory
Thomas Irving
Major Samuel P. Cox Dies at 85 Veteran of Several Wars
Major Samuel P. Cox, 85, died after a brief illness in Gallatin. A veteran of the 1817 Sioux uprising, the Mexican War, and the Civil War, he led Union forces that protected families of Confederate soldiers. His notable act was aiding the capture of guerrilla leader Bill Anderson near Orrick, Ray County, on October 27, 1864. A local woman directed him to Anderson’s rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Cox
Gallatin
Cox
Bill” Anderson
Orrick
Ray County
Major Cox
Anderson
Missouri
Fatal gas incident claims two men in well accident
William D. King aged 38 and John Hill aged 48, both of Carrollton, died after being overcome by gas in an old well on the Frank Bricken farm nine miles southeast of Carrollton. King was working in the well. Hill descended to rescue him and both were found dead after being removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. King
John Hill
Carrollton
King
Frank Bricken
Hill
Lightning Kills Two Farm Hands Near St Louis
Two farm workers, Martin Schafer and Des Adams, were killed by a lightning strike while taking shelter under a hay shed near Vi gus, a short distance from St Louis. A third man with them was knocked unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigus
St. Louis
Martin Schafer
Des Adams
Warrensburg Vacancies Filled by Normal School Board
The Warrensburg Normal School board filled faculty vacancies in music English education biology and women's athletics. R J Meyer G W Rutherford C B Hudson J B Gane join the staff with Gane succeeding B M Stigall recently named principal of Westport High School in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg
Board of Regents
Warrensburg Normal School
R. J. Meyer
G. W. Rutherford
C. B. Hudson
J. B. Gane
Gane
B. M. Stigall
Westport High School
Kansas City
Helen Duswalter
Father and Sons Drowned in Missouri River at Glasgow
L. L. Cook and his two sons Raymond and Jewel were drowned in the Missouri river at Glasgow. The father, teaching Raymond to swim, was taken with cramps. Jewel went to aid his father and brother, and all three perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cook
Raymond
Jewel
Missouri
Glasgow
Miner Dies Four Years After Spider Bite
James A. Jailey aged 42 a miner died from complications believed to originate with a spider bite four years earlier. He suffered pain soon after the bite and for three years was an invalid, largely confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Jailey
Suspect Charged in Fulton Murder Case
Coroner's jury in Fulton finds J. Haywood Ross died from a bullet wound and returns a verdict naming his wife Susan Ross as the slayer. Mrs. Ross is arrested at home on a warrant sworn by Nick Cave, prosecuting Sacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
J. Haywood Ross
Susan Ross
Lightning destroys Wornall Hall at William Jewell College
Wornall Hall Liberty suffered a total loss after a 9 pm lightning strike during a severe storm. The 1896 building housed chemistry and physics, the registrar’s offices, and the chapel with 900-seat capacity. Many records burned, oil paintings were lost, and the $65 000 structure may not affect next year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wornall
William Jewell College
Liberty
John B. Wornall
Kansas City
William Jewel College
Jewell Hall
J. G. Clark
University of Missouri Faculty Changes and Building Contracts
The executive board filled teaching vacancies and accepted resignations at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Appointments included F. L. Bentley in agronomy, D B Conrad and A G Loomis as chemistry assistants, Elmer H Hughes in animal husbandry, Eva L Fitch as library assistant, and changes in library stenography and sociology staff. Dr Heinrich Maurer became history instructor, and Dr George L Clark advanced to acting professor of law. Biology building contracts were approved for occupancy July 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri At Columbia
F. L. Bentley
Ruth Tandy
Sadie Rice
Eva L. Fitch
D. B. Conrad
A. G. Loomis
Elmer H. Hughes
Harvard University
Leland Stanford
Linois University
Michigan
Heat Forces Mass Exit From State University Summer Session
Heat prompts large student exodus from the state university summer session before it officially ends on August 14. This year 863 students enrolled, up from 680 in the previous summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University Dial Ret
Sweetheart Drown Fatality At Forest Park Lake
Ada Fristoe watched Harry Oates drown at Forest Park lake Mo berly. Inquest revealed she fired a .32 caliber revolver twice claiming it was a plea for help. No wounds on Oates. Fristoe testified she believed he intended to drown her during the swim invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Oates
Forest Park Lake
Moberly
Ada Fristoe
Oates
Miss Fristoe
Fire at Davenport barber shop devastates block in St Joseph
A $60,000 blaze of unknown origin began in the rear of a Davenport barber shop in St Joseph. The fire threatened a whole block of business houses before being brought under control. property valued at $60,000 destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Davenport
St. Joseph
Doctor Blakey, Elderly Howard Physician, Dies at Fayette
Dr. R. W. Blakey, Howard County’s oldest physician, died at his daughter Mrs. G W Moorehead’s home in Fayette after months of illness. He was nearly 74 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Blakey
Howard County
G W. Moorehead
Fayette
Doctor Blakey
Two Newspapers Merge In Columbia Pact
Omar D. Gray sells his interest in the Columbia Statesman to H. F. and C. F. Childers, owners of the Columbia Herald. The two papers will merge and publish as the Columbia Statesman. Gray will continue to operate the Sturgeon Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar D. Gray
Columbia Statesman
H. F. and &. F. Childers
Columbia Herald
Gray
Sturgeon Leader
Couple Weds. Bride Adopted Daughter of Groom
Joseph Kribbs aged 60 and Bernice Buchanan Kribbs aged 30 married at Moberly recently. The bride is the adopted daughter of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kribbs
Bernice Buchanan Kribbs
Moberly
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Cure Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums and wind colic, priced at 25 cents a bottle. Includes a George Eliot signature quote and a fragmentary caption about a feast and champagne bottles.
Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder advertised for children
The notice promotes Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder for summer skin affections in children. It claims fast relief and suggests buying at druggists or requesting a free sample from J. S. Tyree, Chemist, Washington, DC. The price is listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyree
J. S. Tyree
Washington, D. C
Dead as a door nail remark on amateur music group
A sharp exchange questions the life of an amateur musical organization. The speaker declares the outfit is beyond revival, calling it dead as a door nail.
Ice Price Irritation Reflects Summer Heat
In a summer aside, readers note the unusual intensity of concerns over ice prices as a hot season rises. The conversation captures a public mood about commodity costs and seasonal demand.
Pa Explains Translation Of Chin Music In Italian
Pa tells his son that the Italian term means a small chin music and dismisses the question. The exchange shows a father’s quick, casual explanation and signals the boy should go play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Strange to Say Brit author novel with American girl
A British author writes a unique novel introducing an American girl who speaks very fair English, creating contrast between national voices and literary misperception. The piece notes the novelty of cross culture language in the story.
Ragman’s Tip Leads to Mr Soakem’s Nearby Shop
A brief exchange hints at a local bottle pickup or sale. The woman directs to Mr Soakem’s shop next door, noting his wife is returning from the seashore tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Soakem
What is an optimnist Delivers Urgent Mail
Quote from Stray Stories about an optimnist who believes labeling a letter urgent speeds delivery. It illustrates a humorous view of urgency and mail gimmicks.
Nature Film Delights with Frog Culture
Getting Close to Nature presents a humorous dialogue about frog culture in a moving picture. A commenter notes it would be fun if the film could speak and allow the audience to hear the frog croak.
Old Nurse Persuades Doctor to Drink Postum
An old nurse wins a physician to Postum over tea and coffee. The doctor credits Postum with improved sleep, appetite, and weight gain after five years of use. He notes none of tea or coffee in their home and praises Postum as refreshing nourishing and nerve strengthening. Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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