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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
6
A jumbled collection of vintage quips and remarks covers politics, theater, finance, and society. Notable mentions include Nicholas Longworth wealth, General Bhafter, May Yohe divorce, and a Grand Army encampment in Minneapolis, with scattered opinions on manners and manners.
In New York Henry Wollman’s suit to oust Standard Oil in Missouri begins testimony. Frank Rockefeller appears amid family tensions with John D Rockefeller. A longhand deposition rule slows rapid questioning as Judge Elliott requires written readbacks, delaying the inquiry across Kansas City and Missouri Supreme Court quo warranto actions.
County detectives report Eliza Maursell aged 76 shot and killed her sister Deborah at a lonely East Springfield area farmhouse and then killed herself. Investigators say motive stems from mental instability in the elderly pair.
Guthrie Oklahoma territory faces a dispute over a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the Ames and Jackson murderers near Stroud two years ago. Claims come from Deputy Marshal Bill Tihma and officials including John Ozman, Sam Bartell, and Shawnee and Oklahoma City city marshals. Convicted killer Woods is serving life in Kansas. victims included Mrs. Saphronia Ames and Ben Jackson.
Washington reports a cablegram from Dominican representative Joubert stating General Rodriguez was killed at Puerto Plata after three days of fighting. The message notes the country remains quiet and expresses hope for a swift stabilization. Secretary Bryan is informed of the development.
About 400 persons attended the event as guests of honor. Letters and telegrams were read from President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, James J. Hitt of the Great Northern railroad, and numerous railroad officials, praising cooperation and relations.
The article notes rising hostility toward foreign interests in China and reports plans to reinforce the US Navy in Asiatic waters. Secretary Taft directs General Wood to maintain a strong detachment in the Philippines and to deploy quickly to China if needed. Two regiments and two batteries are sailing from the United States and expected to arrive by March 1.
Gen Morales fleeing government troops under Gen Rodriguez clash with Rodriguez forces at Puerto Plata. The seven hour engagement ends with casualties on both sides and the Rodriguez camp outside the town, as Morales supporters within Puerto Plata face government fire from rooftops and windows. If Rodriguez takes the town he may declare candidacy for presidency.
New York reports the Transcontinental Freight Committee announced sharp increases in carloads from the Pacific coast to the East. Over ten years, the dried fruit minimum rose from 4,000 to 50,000 pounds and other Pacific coast product increases followed a similar pattern.
A traffic committee representing 85 trunk lines, after meeting with the intercommerce commission, reports willingness to seek changes in law regarding rebates and related privileges. The committee has been active since a recent conference with the commission to secure pledges on this issue.
The Seamer Tow reine arrived two days late to New York as a gale postponed its voyage. Heavy seas battered the vessel flooding cabins and slowing progress on the journey.
A man, 25, killed his 15 year old wife after a dispute described as jealousy and then committed suicide. Police report the incident occurred in Sepair OK. The tragedy ends a marriage in turmoil with both deaths ruled self-inflicted.
A sprawling digest reports on a range of events including Samuel Husted killed by a train near Walterloo Iowa while Byron White of London alleges theft on a Wabash line between Detroit and Kansas City. It notes Leonard Kitselmas pardon, a North Pole balloon flight candidate M Marcillac, and various political and transportation items.
Senator Augustus Bacon of Georgia, back from Europe, wears a tiny, conspicuously thin watch on his lapel. The device, though small, keeps precise time while he speaks at length on any topic, the watch face ticking away as he answers reporters.
Asheville physician Dr Carl Von Ruck disputes Dr Emil von Behring’s claim to a tuberculosis remedy credit. Ruck says he first used the method in 1902 at Marburg and published reports, but Behring’s work omits his contributions. Go Tribune.
A Denver reader claims chronic illness improved after quitting coffee and using Postum. She says headaches indigestion and fever disappeared, and her daughter also found relief after stopping coffee, with improved memory and vigor. The letter cites a book promotion and cites Wellville as a reference.
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