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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
1
The Cananea copper camp near the Arizona border saw Mexican miners strike and riot last Friday. Two Americans were killed and about a dozen Mexicans injured as dynamite and fire caused extensive property damage. The governor of the state called out troops and American escorts accompanied him, enforcing martial law as calm returned.
The conference committee ends delays on a bill to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state. A key amendment would allow New Mexico and Arizona to vote separately on joining a single state. Each territory must ratify the coalition by majority vote before admission. agreement reached in June, awaiting the president's signature unless stalled in the Senate.
Senator J Ralph Burton of Kansas resigned after a U S court sentenced him to months in jail and a 2500 dollar fine. Governor Hoch accepted the resignation and named F D Coburn to fill the vacancy. The Senate planned to consider a resolution to expel Burton on Tuesday.
Wednesday while Will Moore operated a rip saw a block flew back striking him over the right eye. The gash measured about two and a quarter inches exposing skull in a patch. Dr Tripper dressed the wound and Moore is progressing well.
Stockholders of the Farmers Exchange Bank of Browning are notified that the annual meeting will be held at the banking house on June 20, 1906 at 1:00 PM to elect a board of directors and to transact other business as may come before them.
The wedding of W. L. Chandler of East St. Louis to Lora Tharp took place Sunday at the parsonage with Rev. J. F. Harmon officiating. Mrs. Chandler's mother Mrs. Thos Tharp lives in Browning and many relatives here join in wishes.
The Missouri P. E. O. Society met at Maryville from Tuesday to Thursday for its state convention. Delegates from Browning Chapter included Mrs. Warren Sloan and Miss Ada O. Harmon, with visitors Mrs. Bert Trippeer and Mrs. Guy Adams accompanying them.
The Democrats met in state convention at Jefferson City on June 5 to nominate state officers. T. L. Rubey served as temporary chairman and A. M. Dockery as permanent chairman. Howard A. Gass of Jefferson City was nominated for state superintendent and H. R. Oglesby for railroad and warehouse commissioner. J. A. Collett and T. M. Bresnahan are members of the state committee from the 2nd district.
The Missouri Supreme Court in banc reverses Judge Marshall in the Westerman case, holding the extended insurance principle does not apply to fraternal benefit associations. The decision, joined by Fox Gantt Burgess, affirms that premiums and conduct govern policy validity and directs legislative remedy for reform.
Mr. Wo Patterson Mr J P Pipes and Effie White are reported quite sick in the community. Effie White’s illness adds to a string of local health concerns as residents await further updates from doctors and family.
Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania died after a suicide attempt in the morning of June 1. He chaired the foreign affairs committee and served seven terms. A letter to Speaker Cannon cited expenses exceeding income as the motive. Also reported are Lord Barrington's June 26 execution sentence, Springfield killings indictments, Oklahoma and Indian Territory storm damage, Josephine Terranova acquittal, Memphis governor nomination, Tennessee Democrat governor nomination, and Oregon and congressional results last Monday.
The Crow Indian Reservation opens for settlement this summer with individual land registration from June 14 at Sheridan Billings and Miles City to June 28. A drawing to set land order begins July 2. Registration must be personal, except soldiers and sailors. The 1,100,000 acre reserve includes about 400,000 acres of particularly good land. Burlington issues three quarters one way fare for round trips with a $20 minimum, about $22.50 from Browning.
A Macon County resident known as Old Kentucky leaves LaPlats Missouri on May 6 to walk to Louisville Kentucky for Kentucky Day June 9. He travels with a wheelbarrow and will not beg for food, aiming to reach Kentucky by June 13. He plans to follow the Wabash railroad to St Louis then choose his route, hoping to see his native state one last time before death. He has family in Kentucky but refuses help, and a $1000 reward is offered if he completes the journey on time.
The week saw below normal temperatures early with night frosts in the Ozark area. Rainfall climbed to 1-4 inches across southern counties, easing drought in most regions south of the Missouri river while drought persists in northern parts and several named counties.
Sunday shipments include two cattle loads and one hog load sent by Chas Brantner to Chicago. Bingham and Schrock dispatched one cattle load to Chicago. J P Knifong sent three sheep loads and H Knifong one cattle load to Chicago. Today C E Rinehart shipped a hog load to Ottumwa.
Local traders report Sleepy Eye flour along with stock on hand in road lots. Shortages noted for bran red dog and related feed items. Cray Jones associated with handling and distribution at the mill.
A baby girl was born to Wilson Schrock and his wife on June 3.
The Republican State Convention met at Excelsior Springs on May 31 with about 600 delegates. State Chairman Thomas K. Neidringhaus called the meeting to order, John H. Bothwell served as temporary chairman, and Attorney General Hadley became permanent chairman. J. A. White of Brookfield was named state superintendent, and William Flentge was nominated on the first ballot.
Maryland senator Arthur P. Gorman died at his Washington home on June 9 after long illness including la grippe and heart trouble. He had served as minority leader in the Senate for many years and was a prominent public figure for over two decades.
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