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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
6
National affairs dominate this week with Champ Clark asserting a Canadian annexation warning, Taft signing San Francisco for the 1915 Panama Canal opening, famine relief for China, and bills on reciprocity and pensions advancing. Kansas probes corruption. China plague alert prompts a $500000 relief request.
Polanthe the 40 year old Percheron mare sold for 3 500 dollars the highest price ever paid for a draft mare at a Sioux City sale Swift and company filed a 20000 dollar suit against a Memphis storage firm claiming 800 000 dozen eggs spoiled while stored at the plant The 17 year locusts return to plague American farmers this summer near New York Memorial services over the wreck of the Maine were held by Havana Camp United Spanish War Veterans The Kansas house backs a concurrent resolution urging Kansas officials to push Canadian reciprocity The New York National Guard began a 4000 mile march to San Francisco the longest continuous march by a soldier death of farm hand Wyatt and county officials in Swanson county over removal of records Martial law in Juarez as Gen Navarro seizes the Mexico North Western railway and plans to run it temporarily Suchard dirigible christened at Kiel Cuba offers 5000 prize for Key West Havana flight The Morning Post warns reciprocity may lead to Canadian annexation Des Moines aviator Busson sets speed record for monoplane 62 miles in 1 01 with a passenger The Aero Club of Cuba adds a 5000 prize for a Key West Havana flight.
George J. Gould announces retirement from the Missouri Pacific presidency ending his family control of the property left by Jay Gould. Taft names Victor M. Locke of Antlers Oklahoma as Choctaw Nation principal replacing the late Green McCurtain. Census values place US per capita wealth at 34.43 dollars.
London reports strained Russia China relations due to alleged treaty violations. Russia plans a military demonstration in Ili district with potential escalation depending on China's stance. The dispute centers on free trade in Mongolia, Russian extraterritorial rights, and a Russian consulate at Koobdo, Mongolia. Washington weighs mediation through Secretary Knox and potential Hague reference if talks fail.
San Francisco analysis shows Rockefeller Kuhn, Loeb and Co. financiers shaping Harriman rail policy. Through Robert S. Lovett they direct 17,769 miles of Harriman roads and will steer 10,696 miles of the Gould system via a chosen agent, expanding their reach from Chicago and St. Louis to San Francisco Portland and Seattle.
Senate amendment to the army appropriation bill raises officers for militia detail but is reduced from 612 to 230 with 30 to the quartermaster's department after a lengthy House debate in Washington D C.
Florence Colorado reports Mrs. Francis Esper aged 108 died in her husband’s arms from burns after clothing caught on fire from an open grate. Her husband aged 111 and her long marriage of 91 years are noted.
London reports Premier Asquith won a nine hour debate and moved to allocate the house time till Easter to push the veto bill through. The motion passed under cloture 196 to 118 in the House of Commons.
Francisco Madero directs the revolutionary army from a small adobe hut at Guadalupe thirty eight miles south of Juarez guarded by 300 picked troops. General Navarro is preparing to move on the rebel camp, but the insurrecto junta says federal forces cannot catch them.
The Topeka Kansas House of Representatives passed the Don Carlos initiative and referendum resolution by 107 to 10. It allows 5 percent of qualified voters to initiate a statute and 16 percent a constitutional law, with eight percent required for referendum.
Daniel Catlin, a multimillionaire from St Louis Missouri, testified in Representative P F Gill's contest of Theron E B Catlin's congressional election that he spent 12000 in support of his son's candidacy.
Yale University announces the resignation of Prof. Arthur M. Wheeler after a faculty career beginning in 1868. Wheeler, a Yale graduate of 1857, will step down with effect in June.
A young woman nicknamed overly persistent persuades George by calling on successive nights to visit. He declines due to prior plans until a free Thursday when he agrees to meet her. The exchange ends with her promising to come that very night.
A narrative fragment shows a father and son discussing black snowflakes while noting their approach toward Pittsburg. The terse exchange hints at a journey scene and environmental ambiguity without additional context.
Dialogue notes a family curse as Smith’s brother dies from cirrhosis linked to heavy drinking. The other speaker asks why he did not quit, replying that his uncle, a lifelong teetotaler, died from water on the brain.
A man named Biidlesworth asks for five dollars from an acquaintance claiming banks are open and he forgot his wife's birthday. He shows awe toward his wife and explains the mix up caused by the birthday celebration.
Nell questions if her boss is engaged to a girl he calls on often. Belle notes he has stopped buying costly presents, implying possible changes in his romantic plans or promise to marry.
Fans question if the Milligan girl has dramatic talent. Some insist she will win due to her bold start and hint of being the favorite niece of J. Pierpont Morgan.
A humorous exchange contrasts gloom with cheer as the Chronic Grumbler laments life while the Cheerful Idiot urges optimism. The grumbler recounts receiving £10 for featuring in a paper as cured by Bunk's pills and notes relatives wonder why he won’t return to work despite the cure.
A compact quip plays on Father Time noting a nick in his scythe. The Foolish Questioner asks about the nick and Father Time explains it as the nick of time in a playful exchange.
A fragment notes a person who prides himself on not seeking wealth through chicken farming. It also mentions a claim he once attempted to grow ginseng in a suburban area.
A dialogue notes whitewash serves multiple roles. It questions political use and acknowledges its cleaning property as a disinfectant.
Jefferson City reports both houses adopt headquarters at St Peter's Hall and the supreme court division one courtroom. The Senate explores a new Capitol site bill while the House breaks a record for bill introductions. Other proposals include fireproof public buildings, railway stop mandates, and hunting and license changes.
Jefferson City reports Senator Busby introduces a bill creating a Missouri state river commission with a $50 000 appropriation. Pickler proposes a U S senate nomination reform aligning with Oregon law. Dollarhide backs a house constitutional amendment to cap damages for injuries. Sen Casey announces Civil War surgeon Dr Edwin Powell dies at 77 in Maryville after a career in Chicago surgery.
Mrs Zereida Samuels 36 mother of Frank and Jesse James died on a Frisco train west of Oklahoma and frei Fletcher Oklahoma, in a tragic accident. The report notes her death at a roadside station near Kateas City.
A testimonial for Resinol and Garfield Tea notes a child with eczema improved after two jars in two days. Neighbor appreciates relief and gratitude from a Boulder reader Geo. B. Ames D. D. 8. The piece hints at medical samples and a herbal laxative as reform commentary.
A living skeleton quotes a storefront quip about a bearded lady and a safety razor factory. The remark appears in a Chicago Tribune excerpt reflecting a macabre, humorous tone.
A Shaker Heights girl surprised her parents by saying she will not fear Santa Claus or angels. She insisted she might be considered dead by heaven because she has not said her prayers for two weeks. The anecdote appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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