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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
2
A collage of anecdotes and quips notes quirky events and opinions from New York to Toronto. Topics range from a joke about bunko kings to whistling curing consumption and tax figures, with remarks on the Senators name change and a court scene over a $25 fine.
The king of Belgium shifts from automobile to horse, signaling a playful eccentricity. The dispatch notes the move as potentially a simple shift back to tradition, a possible stunt in royal showmanship rather than a serious change.
A fragmented report describes a divorce case tied to a remark about a mother-in-law and an odd reference to an egg and coal, leaving the outcome and participants unclear.
Desperate fighting rages along the Shakhe river in Manchuria as Japanese forces win an initial day of action against a Kuropatkin led Russian detachment at Beresneff hill near Tsinkhetchen. The front dispatches from St Petersburg confirm the Russian position was driven from a fortified outpost.
A Wisconsin senate committee bill authored by Senator Rummell and backed by Senator Randolph would let cities remove petroleum tanks outside city limits. If tank owners refuse, cities may remove the tanks at owners’ expense.
Washington reports failure to meet Senate demands delays statehood legislation. No conferees appointed due to lack of unanimous consent. New Mexico and Arizona concede defeat. Oklahoma remains hopeful. Conferees Beveridge Nelson and Bate were discussed after talks.
Lincoln legislative action condemns Standard Oil with amendments removing criticism of John D. Rockefeller's Nebraska university gift. Resolution praises Kansas legislation and endorses President Roosevelt's stance as passed by the lower house.
In St Petersburg the labor scene grows volatile as workers flip between work and quitting. Most factories are operating now, but employers fear strikes could erupt again with little warning.
Tokio reports a government conference with bankers from Tokio Yokohama Osaka Nagoya and Kobe leading to a planned fourth domestic loan of 100 million yen and 100 million dollars to be issued at 96 percent and repayable in seven years. The formal announcement is expected shortly.
In St Louis a search of Albert C. Fisher's rooms, tied to thefts at the Lindell hotel, turned up papers and notes valued at $9,000 stolen from a room occupied by W A Cathey of Memphis Tennessee.
City of Mexico reports Colima volcano emitting dense smoke rising above the crater. Residents in nearby towns prepare to flee as ash and fumes threaten surrounding communities.
A U S representative from Kanest introduces the Scott bill to regulate pipelines as common carriers under interstate commerce laws. If enacted, oil and gas transport via Standard Oil lines would fall under ICC oversight with nondiscriminatory access and potential rate controls if the Senate rate bill passes.
Washington outlines the March 4 inauguration plan with escort details from the White House to the Capitol at 11 am by the Potomac Department G A R and a detachment of the United Spanish War Veterans. Return escort at 2 pm features the Rough Riders followed by a grand parade. Evening events include illumination, fireworks, the inaugural ball, and a midnight close.
Russian Orthodox church held memorial services Sunday night with Baron Schlippenbach and Vice Consul Prince Engalitcheff present in the high rank section. During special prayers for Grand Duke Sergius, the priest and congregation knelt for thirty minutes. Service conducted in Slavic.
In North Topeka Lena Mallory fatally stabbed Charles Ewing with a penknife after an alleged confrontation. Ewing died minutes later. Mallory was arrested. Mallory’s husband Richard is in prison for burglary.
Joplin reports Seneca will host a new financial institution named the First National Bank of Seneca with capital stock set at 25 000 dollars.
Rachel Martens, the oldest woman in New York, died at her Flatbush home aged 104.
Burton S. Barnes named postmaster at Ponca O T The Comptrollers of the Currency approve First National Bank of Porter I T to open with capital of 25000 George K Williams president J W Hensley vice president and J P Funk cashier Kingston Mo representative elect Frank B Klepper arrives in Washington to assist future constituents in pension and other departments Senator Foster of Louisiana introduces a resolution asking for 1904 US Cuba trade data by country and in comparison with 1903
A large fire in Indianapolis damages eight buildings with losses totaling about 1,100,000. Firefighters say one man was injured by falling walls as crews gained control.
Toronto report says Bank of Commerce official B. Be. Walker indicates the finance department will soon address United States silver coin circulation in Canada. Arrangements may allow Canada to derive all profits from silver coin mining while American silver is accepted at face value at every Canadian banking office.
Chicago reports a reorganization of the Venderwit roads east of the city with the key change the promotion of C. F. Daly from Assistant General Passenger Agent to a higher operating post. The move reflects broader changes in the railroad’s operating department following the restructuring.
The Lake Shore Michigan Central and Lake Erie and Western announce promotions for General Passenger Agents, with Mr Daly moving to Chicago from Lake Erie and Western after three years. The General Passenger Agents retain their positions and no one is displaced. Additional Vanderbilt line changes are anticipated but not yet disclosed.
In Washington the House discussed the naval bill with Mr. Hale ascribing a moderate increase. He argued a big navy in peacetime aims to bully small powers, a policy he said imitators of England would follow. The naval bill, by common consent, was laid aside.
Harvey Fait a young school teacher was charged with raising three school warrants for his salary from 42 to 52 dollars. He was released on 1000 dollar bond while in custody of the sheriff. En route from Nevada to Fulton he jumped from a moving train and attempted to escape.
Tokyo wires that the navy department seized the British steamer Silvianna bound for Vladivostok with Cardiff coal. The seizure location is not disclosed. In St Petersburg authorities announce Russian railways except the Central Asias are under martial law.
A late 19th century notice seeks Bay Laborers and Skilled Workmen including Farm Tenants with capital to secure opportunities overseas. It mentions an agent and prompts inquiries for possible positions in salts or factories, with Mr. J. F. as contact.
Information on 21 day rail tickets with stopovers on both directions offered by Kansas City lines. For literature on the Land of Fulfillment along the KC 8 Ry write to WARNER at KC 8 Ry Kansas City MO. Deaf and dumb men avoid long-distance calls by telephone.
The John A Salzer Seed Co. once planted a remarkable grass variety now drew nationwide attention as the fastest growing hay producer. What began as a small agricultural venture years ago has become the most talked of grass in America.
Farmers gathered at Salzer's farm and village depot to hear editors professors and local voices discuss grasses like Salzer's Dollar Grass Bromus Inermis and Teosinte. The discussion covered yields 5 to 14 tons hay per acre and 80 tons green food per acre with prices 10 to 25 cents per ton seed samples from Sulzer Seed of Wisconsin mentioned.
A. W. Taft of Independence Virginia writes dated September 15 1904 stating one box of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Cuticura Soap cleared dandruff stopped hair loss and now hair is growing well. Signed A W Taft Independence Va.
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