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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
6
A recap of international developments over the past week touches on Lithuanian actions at Memel and Berlin Paris tensions over the Ruhr, Turkish border moves in Adrianople, and German diplomacy. Other items include U.S. recalls from Coblenz troop stations, railroad maintenance probes, plus mining disasters and notable political shifts.
Denver police recovered a bullet riddled car containing a dead man believed to be the bandit shot during the Federal Reserve bank guard raid on December 18. The body showed multiple bullet wounds and was found in a private garage on Gilpin Street. An autopsy was planned at the county hospital.
Washington reports October 1921 imports at 319 million dollars, the highest monthly total since 1920. September imports reached 298 million, with 69 million arriving after the tariff law took effect on September 22. August and July imports stood at 281 million and 251 million respectively.
The seaplane Columbus wrecked twenty miles northwest of Havana at 2 PM, killing four passengers. Victims included Edward F. Atkins Jr., 30, Grace McDonald, and Atkins's two children Edward III, 5, and David, 3. W. E. Miller the pilot and others were rescued. Captain John Alburn of the Flagler aided in the rescue as rough seas delayed lifeboat landings.
A U.S. official plans to visit South America in March for the Pan American conference in Santiago but will not serve as a delegate in the conference negotiations.
Mrs. Shelby Palmer five children mother perished when she rushed into a burning home to rescue a child in Hamilton Ohio authorities investigated the fatal fire.
Dr Ferdinand Osendowski’s Beasts Men and Gods portrays Mongolia as a land where murder and torture seem commonplace. He notes instant executions by authorities, widespread killings, and a society desensitized to violence similar to ancient and European conflicts.
Laboratory work by the United States Department of Agriculture shows cassina leaves can be cured to make a tea like beverage. The plant grows across the South Atlantic and Gulf states from Virginia to Texas and has been used historically in emergencies. An experimental plant near Charleston, South Carolina, suggests results can be replicated on a commercial scale.
A London man aged ninety eight mocks at science as biologists chase longevity. He has grown a third set of teeth and new eyesight, enabling him to eat tough steak and read small print without glasses. He suffers only poor hearing.
The article argues swordfish are formidable fighters, armed and swift, gaining praise as top combatants among sea fish. It notes humans’ destruction of swordfish harms shark populations and that swordfish prey on sharks and whales, fueling calls for its destruction and consumption.
Amid steady London rain a clash over umbrellas erupts in public spaces. The article notes dense umbrella crowds blocking thoroughfares and a growing dispute surrounding rain gear in the capital.
Senator Farris of Phelps County proposes speeding up Missouri road construction by issuing 12 million dollars in bonds annually until 60 million is issued, replacing the 5 million yearly limit. The plan aims to fund state highways sooner while preserving the department’s program, but raises concerns about interest payments from automobile license receipts.
Senator McCawley of Carthage proposes two bills to intensify prohibition enforcement. One makes it a felony to carry weapons in vehicles used to transport liquor and to possess items that could inflict bodily harm. The second bars transporting liquor in a vehicle owned by another without the owner's written consent, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. An emergency clause would bring the measures into effect upon gubernatorial signing.
Representative Botts of Audrain County introduced an anti craps shooting bill in Jefferson City. The measure mirrors one that passed the House two years ago. It deems playing, possession or sale of dice a misdemeanor with a fine or jail time. Botts calls craps shooting a great evil and hopes the bill will hold up in court.
Jefferson City Missouri A bill introduced by Representative R Smith of St Louis aims to curb the State Public Commission by removing its authority to abrogate contracts on fares and rates between cities with populations over seventy five thousand.
Representative W. W. Botts proposed a bill to bar voting in another party’s primary by voters who did not back that party in the previous election. A second measure would require voters from other parties to sign an affidavit of intent to support all nominees, creating a public record. Botts also backed conventions for state official nominations and primaries for local officials.
A bill to create the Missouri State Bar would place a Board of Governors to set lawyer qualifications examine admit discipline and disbar for cause. Supreme Court review would guard against arbitrary orders and abolish the existing Board of Lawyer Examiners. The measure stems from the Reorganization Committee of the Missouri Bar Association.
Jefferson City, Mo. The decoration commission plans to ask the Legislature for 300000 to finish work on the Capitol. Expenditures and contracts now total about 400000. Most funds would go to exterior sculpturing including a river frieze and a sculptural pediment entry.
Sergeants at arms delay in hanging portraits of Wilson and Washington after a House resolution. Photos of Harding and Spencer were previously displayed but are now turned away in a dark House gallery corner.
Jefferson City Mo A bill by Rep W E Whitecotton Monroe County seeks deep cuts in county school superintendent salaries. Current minimum 1000 dollars drops to 700. counties 21000 to 24000 population would be 1650 under present, 1100 under the bill. 24000 to 27000 would be 1800 today and 1200 under the bill. larger counties also see reductions.
A bill to add 200 policemen two captains five lieutenants and thirteen sergeants to St Louis police was introduced in Jefferson City by Philip H Brockman president of the Board of Police Commissioners and referred to Senator Frank B Wurmer for introduction.
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