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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
6
A compact roundup of notable items from around the globe highlights political developments, scientific advances, cultural events, and economic trends. Brief summaries capture key figures, places, and dates shaping the world stage today.
The supreme court ruled the federal government was not financially responsible for flooding over one hundred plantations on the Mississippi due to levee constriction, with damages sought around 7 million dollars. Other items include court upholding state rate laws for roads, Missouri wool production data, and upcoming auctions of McKinley memorabilia.
Reports describe a telephone strike causing widespread outages as Crossarms pull forty two toll lines from poles while drug stores complain their slot telephones are out of order by slugs. The Imperator arrives in New York on its maiden voyage in six days nine hours and fifty five minutes.
Six members of a Gloucester fishing schooner’s crew perished when the vessel was rammed by the Sagamore steamer Sagamore near Sable Island in dense fog. The piece notes disaster and lists other contemporary events from fires and strikes to political notes.
Washington. The Administrative Currency bill, publicized by Rep Glass as head of the House banking and currency committee, aims to provide rediscounting for specified commercial paper, elastic notes safeguarded, and machinery for foreign banking. It envisions twelve or more federal reserve banks to rediscount paper, deal in securities, exchange and conduct government fiscal operations, to be studied further after President Wilson’s address to Congress.
Secretary of Labor Wilson on Caminette recommendation amends regulations to allow mainland immigration officers to reject aliens from insular possessions unless at entry they are not members of excluded classes or likely to become public charges.
Senate finance committee proposes an amendment to the Underwood Tariff bill granting the President authority to suspend certain rates and proclaim special rates against nations that discriminate against U.S. products. The move complements reciprocity negotiation powers and mirrors prior tariff provisions once in the Payne Aldrich framework.
Secretary Garrison asks congressional military committees to guarantee a further appropriation to honor Union and Confederate veterans at the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg next month.
Madrid reports Queen Victoria of Spain has given birth to a son, the sixth child for Queen Vittoria. one sibling died. King Alfonso and Victoria Ena, Princess of Battenberg, wed May 31, 1906.
Leavenworth Kansas Mrs Maggie u France reputed to be the wealthiest woman in Wyoming and known as the sheep queen has been released on parole.
A head on collision of two electric trains near Vallejo California killed thirteen people and injured thirty, with confusion over orders cited as the likely cause.
Four people including a man his wife their daughter and a friend believed to be a switchman drowned in the Chicago River when their gasoline launch overturned.
State Labor Bureau booster bulletin highlights Missouri as a leading wool producer in 1912. Missouri yielded 7,425,000 pounds of washed and unwashed wool worth about 1.856 million dollars, with scoured value rising to 2.164 million. It required 1,100,000 sheep and produced fleece averaging 6.75 pounds, 45 percent shrinkage in scouring, and quality breakdowns of 15 percent fine and 65 percent medium.
The Missouri transportation board meeting at Planters' Hotel in St. Louis organized two special trains for Missouri veterans to Gettysburg for the peace jubilee. Trains depart Clover Leaf road at noon June 28, under Adj. Gen. John B. O'Meara's supervision. Veterans wear bronze medals showing likenesses of Lee and Grant and red and white Missouri banners. travel in tourist sleepers. A $15 000 state appropriation funds the trip.
Al Bennett, a longtime printer and humor writer for the Mexico Ledger, is confined to the asylum at Fulton after losing his mind. He built a state reputations through clever squibs and created an imaginary resort named Cottonwood Springs near Mexico.
The Missouri Pharmaceutical Association and the Missouri Pharmaceutical Travelers' Association elected officers at their annual meeting in Perth Springs. Edward G. Schroers of St. Joseph was named president, with T. T. Clifford of Sedalia as honorary president and Thomas B. Montgomery of Warrensburg as first vice-president. O. J. Cloughery became second vice-president, R. L. Warden of Nevada the third vice-president, William Mittleback of Boonville treasurer, Dr. H. M. Whepley of St. Louis permanent secretary, and Louis Leiberstein of St. Louis assistant secretary.
A 700000 gallon water tank burst near Macon causing a flood toward the Burlington depot and railroad station. The tank, near the Rollins street viaduct, shattered into fragments as if blown apart. Water force ripped iron railing from the retaining wall. The loosening of bands around the tank was blamed for the failure.
At the annual Settlers' Picnic in Chilhowee Johnson and Henry counties were represented by about 2,500 people. John Paul of Henry county, 93, was declared the oldest man present and longest resident of the county. Judge William P. Hunt presided with speeches by R. M. Robertson of Warrensburg and Rev. Donovan of Clinton.
In Nevada Gen H C Clark announces that railroads refuse to transport troops to the reservation at the previous one cent per mile rate, prompting the state military council to indefinitely postpone the National Guard encampment planned for July.
Frank VVredenburgh, Webb City police judge, three times removed by Mayor Spencer for drunkenness and twice sustained by the council, died by self-inflicted acid after awaiting council action on the charges.
Drug and whisky smuggling into Greene county jail triggers strict visitor controls as county authorities tighten security on inmates, staff, and all visitors amid ongoing reform efforts.
Jasper jurist Judge Thomas Seal aged 72 dies at his daughter Mrs William Shelton home in Carterville while visiting. He was one of Jasper's oldest citizens and passed away peacefully.
The Marion County Registered Breeders' Association was organized in Palmyra. Elected officers include President W. T. Doolittle, Vice-President George Z. Sassarrans, and Secretary-Treasurer B. Z. Settles.
The Marion county road commissioners determined routes between Marion Monroe and Shelby counties. Palmyra to Paris via New Market in Monroe county is chosen, while Palmyra to Shelbyville goes through Philadelphia and Heather. Funds will be raised soon for highway improvements.
At a church picnic north of Liberal the Rev. L. C. Babcock rescued Myrtle Dickinson from drowning after she fell into a deep hole in a stream at the picnic grove. The girl is a Sunday school pupil.
Charles C. Burge of Bevier dies at his home aged 82. A Civil War veteran, he had resided in Missouri for more than fifty years.
An inheritance tax of 43000 dollars is levied against the estate of the late Mrs. Mary Virginia Kingsbury De Giverville, former countess, who died in St. Louis last March. The tax is designated for the University of Missouri.
Elizabeth Ball mother of former Lieutenant Governor David A Ball and sister of federal Judge D P Dyer died at her son’s home near Montgomery at age 84. A Missouri pioneer, she came to Missouri in 1835.
Mrs. Sarah Hutton aged 69 died recently at the home of W. D. Hulen where she was a guest. The death occurred in Centralia and the circumstances were reported by local authorities. Police and coroner investigated the scene.
Prof. Simon Walker resigned after four years as superintendent of the Missouri School for the Deaf. Prof. J. B. Morrison was named his successor, with the assistant superintendent post abolished and a supervisor of teachers to be appointed later. The Walkers will move to Kansas City, and the board reappointed all staff of teachers.
Aaron Silverman's brindle bulldog Spot alone stayed awake when burglars raided the Silverman cafe at 141 West Twenty seventh street. Spot barked, Silverman woke, used a trunk strap on the dog, then burglars entered after midnight, stealing $30 from the cash register and several jewelry items including rings worth 125 and 100 each, a $75 watch, a lavalliere, locket and chain, and four Russian gold pieces.
A playful exchange from Case in Point features a Parisian insisting he is not more polite than the French claim, while a speaker counters that politeness is simply their nature. The witty dialogue highlights cultural self awareness.
California reports 6,615,805 orange trees and 941,200 lemon trees statewide. The figures indicate orange groves dominate citrus cultivation across the state.
A Texas primary teacher reports nervousness and indigestion from coffee faded after a month on Postum. She notes clear skin, better digestion, and no headaches, and mentions that other coffee drinkers tried Postum briefly without realizing it. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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