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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
2
Washington strains border defense as colquitt warns
A condensed review notes Governor Colquitt of Texas warning Washington that the estate will act if U S protection of the border fails. It covers Taft administration motives toward Mexico, immigration vetoes, and related political moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colquitt
Texas
Washington
United States
National Cash Register officials sentenced in Sherman Law case
Cincinnati officials convicted of Sherman Law violations receive jail terms from three months to one year and fines from $1000 to $5000 in federal court. The report includes a separate Geary County sheriff shooting incident and stock market impact from Egypt illness and Mexican presidency developments. A Quincy Illinois fire destroys an envelope and blank book factory, costing about half a million dollars and laying off five hundred workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cash Register Company
Cincinnati
Quincy
New Government Organized in Mexico Under Huerta Regime
At four pm the Mexican government was formally organized as President Huerta’s official family took oaths. Madero and Suarez heard crowd cheers and bugle calls from their rooms as soldiers paraded. Diaz stood among ministers as Huerta warned of accountability and warned that Madero may face no investigations for past deaths in the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco I. Madero
National
City of
Mexico
Blanquet
General Huerta
Madero
Ernesto Madero
Diaz
City of Mexico
Organization of
Huerta
Suarez
United Army
Felix’ Diaz
Francisco
Riverell
Maniac wrestles control of locomotive near Tron Mountain
Alvin Olson, described as a demented giant, seized a switch locomotive from a train crew in a fierce clash with the sheriff and deputies in Tron Mountain Michigan. He was overpowered after a brutal struggle, and a passenger train passed on the main line minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Mountain
Mich
Alvin Olson
Olson
Dallas real estate meeting turns fatal with three men shot
In a Dallas conference over a proposed office building deal James L. White treasurer of Republic Trust Company was shot and killed. A. Silvers vice president of Republic and head of A Silvers and Co. was probably fatally wounded. J. A. Clapton of San Antonio is charged with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
James L. White
Republic Trust Company
A. Silvers
The
Republic
A. Silvers & Co
J. A. Clapton
San Antonio
Naval Appropriation Bill Reported in House
Washington report states the Naval Appropriation bill of 146 million dollars is passed by the House and authorizes two battleships one transport one supply ship six destroyers and four submarines for the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House
Protect Labor and Farmers Coalition Gains Pledge
Washington reports that the Dry Civil Appropriation bill includes a provision protecting labor unions and farmers organizations from prosecution under the Sherman Antitrust Act by the Department of Justice. The move signals congressional intent to shield organized labor and farm groups from anti trust actions during the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
House
Engineer Stops Burglars After Rescue Call in Chicago
James Powers, a switch engine engineer, sped home after a telephone call from his wife reporting burglars had locked her in a room. He freed her and pursued the intruders, who escaped during the chase near Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Powers
Fire destroys Troitsky Cathedral in St. Petersburg
A fire gutted the Troitsky Cathedral in St. Petersburg, destroying the historic structure erected in 1703 by Peter the Great. A vast collection of pictures carvings and relics was saved from the blaze, preserving a major cultural treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Troitsky
Peter the Great
Miners Strike Over Powder Near Pittsburg Edison Camp
Two hundred miners at Edison camp north of Pittsburg Kansas walk out over powder for shot. The company refused to arbitrate, prompting the strike and labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Pittsburg
Edison
Pittsburg Seen As Meanest Town Debate Rages
Pittsburg Kansas is touted as a likely winner in a contest for the meanest neighborhood. W K Smith, a blind resident, told police someone vandalized his property by piling trash in his yard after ransacking nearby places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
W. K. Smith
Nevada divoce law changes under Governor Odile signed
The Barnes amendment to divorce law was signed by Governor Odile in Cerson City and will take effect January 1, 1914. The reform outlines new conditions for divorce filings and sets the effective date for the revised statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Cerson City
Odile
Barnes
State Utilities Bill Creates Five Member Commission
The Major Public Utilities bill would establish a five member state commission appointed by the governor with five thousand five hundred dollar salaries. It abolishes the current railroad commission and extends regulatory power over railroads telegraph and telephone firms street railways interurban lines gas electric lighting and water utilities. The panel will regulate capital stock and bonds and set and compel rates when warranted, with prior franchise approval and public account disclosure. John M Atkinson drafted the bill with input from New York and Wisconsin commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Dh Cat
Govenor
John M
New York
Wisconsin
New ‘York
Missouri university and normal school funding bill introduced
Chairman Swearengen introduced an appropriations bill carrying 2 618 519 for maintenance of the university normal schools and educational institutions. It raises salaries for normal school teachers by 10 percent with no faculty raise at the university. The bill allocates 200 000 for a library and historical building and lists maintenance and project funds for Kirksville Warrensburg Cape Girardeau Springfield Maryville Lincoln Institute and the School of Mines Rolla. It also tightens regulation of commission men and stock yards firms and revises freight charges with a 1 car increase for 40 foot cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swearengen
House Appropriations Committee
Historical Society
Kirksville
Warrensburg
Cape Girardeau
Springfield
Maryville
Lincoln’ Institute
University
School of Mines
Rolla
Re Fruit Experiment Station
Workmans compensation bill stalls as legislature weighs next steps
The workman’s compensation proposal remains unreported in committees in both houses. Advocates aim to engross the bill and print copies for statewide distribution to boost support. A commission study to inform next session may be proposed. The House passed the White Slave bill unanimously. Senate amendments prompt a potential House substitution.
Gibson bill requires parental support under hardship law
The house passed the Gibson bill to compel parents to support their children and children to support indigent parents. The measure imposes fines up to 500 dollars and up to a year in jail for noncompliance. Parents failing to support a child under 16 may face prison, while parents are liable for older children who cannot support themselves.
Water power conservation resolution seeks joint inspection plan
A resolution by Senators Bronson and Hawkins of Dunklin county proposes a joint House Senate committee to inspect state water power and study methods from other states. The panel would report in two years and push emergency legislation to protect water interests from outside infringement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson and Hawkins
Dunklin County
House
Senate
Senate faces tight vote on County Unit liquor bill
The wet and dry dispute in the legislature reopens as the criminal jurisprudence committee takes up the County Unit bill, which has already passed the House 90 to 45. The Senate is seen as the wets' last hope and a Senate passage may trigger a wave of anti liquor legislation. The outcome is expected to be decided by a close vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Legislature Debates Suffrage and Local Bills in Short Session
The senate ordered the woman suffrage amendment engrossed with no debate on merits. Cassidy proposes a five member state forestry board with a governor appointee and a state forester salary of 2500. The House defeats a saloon treating bill while passing a public safety and full crew railroad bill amid cost concerns. A blue sky law advances and primaries for postmasters are halted by committee. sessions are brief as lawmakers rush to the market and rule debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Goodson
Macon
Cassidy
State Agricultural College
House Committee On Banking
Bank Commissioner
St Louis Home Rule Bills End in Harmony After Caucus
Democratic legislators held a five hour caucus to agree on home rule bills for St Louis. Leader M Hay signaled the final test would not be unanimous but bills are believed to pass with no further opposition. The lengthy debate resolved what had been a major trouble spot for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harmony
M. Hay
Eis
Blac Ail Mn
Senator Phillips pushes trio of bills on auditing reforms
Senator Phillips introduces three bills based on state auditing committee recommendations. One requires monthly settlements with the state treasurer by all state institutions. A second authorizes future auditing committees to hire two expert accountants at fifteen dollars a day each. The third sets fiscal year start to January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Governor Major’s Medical Expert Bill Engrossed in House
A medical expert bill presented by Governor Major progressed in the House after discussion on its provisions for state indifference and potential implications for medical oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
vernor + Major
Indation
Depositors’ Interest Rule Outlined in Beare Bill Intro
A Beare introduced bill in St. Louis outlines that Kansas City based Gags company must pay 6 percent annual interest on deposits held to guarantee payment of creditors’ bills. The measure seeks to regulate such deposits and ensure fair returns for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Avih
St. Loi
State House endorses highway department bills path forward
The House and its Roads and Highways committees favorably reported bills creating a state highway department with a state highway commissioner and a deputy, sending the measure toward formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Sinale
Alberta farmer builds vast mixed farm from homestead to railway land
Mr. Harris Olum, an Alberta farmer, started with 160 acres in 1902 and expanded to 1,920 acres devoted to mixed farming. He markets 100 to 125 hogs and similar beef cattle yearly, with 200 hogs, 25 draft horses, and 85 Hereford cattle. Barley yields 40 bushels per acre and oats 80. He values land at 50 an acre and notes grain nets for hogs at 80 cents a bushel. Ad calls readers to contact a Canadian Government Agent for homestead districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Harris Olum
Alberta
South Dakota
Orum
Poland
China
Julius Caesar as The Foremost Man of All This World
The article extols Julius Caesar as the greatest ruler of men, noting his unique qualities and historic role. It asserts his unprecedented leadership during the crisis that defined the Republic and his decisive ascent to power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Puck Quip Over Postmaster Labeling In Town Scandal
A witty comment suggests a smooth con man fooled residents by addressing Democrats as postmaster, implying a financial scam affecting thousands of dollars and leaving locals puzzled over the ruse. The item reflects a satirical take on political manipulation in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Wild Dawn Upon Him Some D
A fragment shows a conversation where a woman confesses a long held affection for Jack and worries she must wait for him to discover it. The tone hints at romantic tension and personal impatience in a Boston Evening Transcript snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Boston Evening Transcript
How Mrs Brown Suffered Uses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound
Mrs D H Brown of Iola Kansas describes relief from bloating soreness during the Change of Life after twelve bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports regained strength and ability to do housework and washing. The ad urges women to seek advisory letters to the company with confidential personal replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tola
Kansas
Lydia’. Pinkham
D. H. Brown
Walnut St
Iola, Kan
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