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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
2
A jumble of quoted musings and stray notes covers politics, travel, religion, and society. It references Admiral Togo, King Leopold, and a Sunday letter by Joe Howard, with speculative remarks on theaters, tariffs, and the Balkans. The piece reads as a miscellaneous editorial fragment with no clear storyline.
Disjointed text links the name Richard T- For to a discussion of Sir Henry Irving and his son H B Irving. Mentions era England and a cultural reference to “Lights Out” with unclear context and no clear event or date.
A legislature states it will accept only three amendments to the proposed bill. Debate centers on scope and potential impact, with lawmakers arguing over which changes should be allowed and how the final measure will read.
President Roosevelt faces a contested stance on railroad rate legislation with Republicans and his administration at odds. A key rate bill aims for minimal court review grounds to survive the Supreme Court. If the Hepburn bill lacks such grounds it may fail, prompting a new approach or an extra session if Congress delays.
The funeral of ex Speaker David B. Henderson proceeded with citywide silence and a five minute bell toll. The Dubuque Military Company guarded the bier. six flower wagons arrived. Rev John C Sage read the Episcopal service. George D Perkins of Sioux City delivered the eulogy. Graved at Linwood with Knights Templar and G A R rites, three volleys and taps followed. Delegations from state officials attended the service.
Ed Repdve, Cartidle and Minnesota football star wed a white partner in a city ceremony. The event links Rogers, former guard and Minnesota team alumni, with Constance Ballton Roskovetch amid social attention. A fashionable reception followed as local property ties surface.
In Chicago a banker named Berthold Loewenthal is reported dead. He wrote in 1870 about the Mutual Company and joined the International Bank in 1872, where he served as an officer. The bank later consolidated with the Continental National Bank, where Loewenthal remained a director until his death.
The will of John F. McCall former president of the New York Life Insurance Company is probated in New York. The estate is valued at more than $20,000 and all to his wife Mary J. McCall who is named sole executrix. The document is dated February 17.
Federal investigators from Murray Smith and partners release part of their reposts. They urge efficient lighthouses and fog signals along the Pacific coast and telephone and telegraph communications. A life saving station at Cope Flattery with an ocean going tug and patrol system is proposed, plus another station between Flattery and Fraye harbor. Tulefe preservers tested publicly.
General Funston said the situation in the East is becoming serious as the War Department reinforces troops. He cited possible U S troop landings in China with Major General Leonard Wood as a likely commander, though forces may come mainly from the United States rather than the Philippines.
The February 1906 government receipts totaled 48,194,727 with expenditures at 43,720,698, yielding a surplus of 4,474,029. Compared with 1903, the Peacham canal payments added 2,744,400 to the increase. For eight months, a surplus of 1,101,304 replaces a March 1, 1906 deficit of 25,450,768, a net year rise of 26,552,072.
Andrew Carnegie offers ten thousand dollars toward Nebraska Wesleyan University’s C. C. White building fund. The school must raise about eighteen thousand dollars in total secured by public contributions with Carnegie covering the larger portion.
Street railways and gas supply almost entirely pass from the Delphin company to the United Rail Ways Investment Company of San Francisco in a deal nearing completion. The transaction involves about 40 million dollars.
Annapolis reports Ralph Harle Cone son of the late Rear Admiral reenlisted in the Navy after a brief dismissal due to academic deficiencies in his class at Chita s. He was immediately appointed again by President Roosevelt signaling a return to service.
The territorial board of education of New Mexico and the Santa Fe board urge Delegate Andrews to oppose a single bill that would prohibit gambling in the term, arguing it affects school funding and related concerns.
A new Chicago to Cincinnati passenger service with a through sleeper and dining car will run, stopping at Indianapolis for occupancy. The express or mail will be banned. Visitors may attend theater and have breakfast in Cincinnati next morning. Tickets through all agents and J P Spining, General Northern Agent, Chicago.
In Vicksburg and southern Georgia wells exhibit continuous indraft due to rapid underground streams. Research by H. W. McCallie suggests air is drawn in by friction as pressure changes and carried to the water table, causing a rising spring effect at about 120 feet depth.
Mrs. Frederick Brown of 40 Sumpter Street Sandy Hill New York suffered inflammatory rheumatism for years. She describes swelling deformity and pain before taking Dr Williams Pink Pills which brought a complete recovery within three months.
Casey and Lewenstein argued over the number of saints in their nationalities in a Western Publisher note. They agreed that for each Irish saint named, a hair could be pulled from Lewenstein’s beard, and for each Scottish saint Adams would pull hair. Casey claimed a lead as the count moved.
The article urges adherence to hygiene laws, proper rest, diet, and exercise. It stresses ample light and air, caution with laxatives, and mentions Garfield Tea and a claim about sleep loss. references a workman in camp and a vegetarian in the senate.
Fragments describe an Apple trees scene in British Columbia with references to planting, a large grove, and price promises. Mentions of cows sheep and a mix of garbled words hint at agricultural trade and seasonal offers.
A fragment recalls a recent journey to Calcutta with remarks on race events and a remark about a figure described as the tashi lama of Thibet. The text notes many people in the world and hints at impressions from the trip.
An advertisement promises Botanic Blood Balm cures for rheumatism and catarrh after doctors and patent medicines fail. It urges readers to write for a free sample and medical advice, claiming the remedy purifies blood and provides relief for chronic joint and breathing symptoms.
Mrs Brand, wife of a colonel, spent weeks in Northern Maine at Mrs Brand’s farmhouse. She traveled to Boston to see Julia Marlowe in Romeo Juliet and admitted never having been to a theater. The tale centers on Mrs Drinkwater and Mrs Brand’s reactions and a striking closing remark about Juliet and Jesus.
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