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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
6
Foreign affairs from 1909 news briefs
Ellen Pitfield, suffragette, jailed for six months. A large exodus of steamers seeks American coal cargoes. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth visit Paris for President Fallieres. A Strassburg balloon crash injures five and two aeronauts. Three hundred fishermen adrift in Gulf of Finland presumed lost. North Britain foundered. all aboard perished. French miners vote to strike. Italians bomb Benghazi killing Arabs. Marines land at Swatow, China to guard customs. German aviator Wittee killed at Teltow. Warwickshire miners threaten to strike. 8,000 women and children flee Torre on fearing rebel attack. Juarez garrison funded from Chi huahua. Senator Peffer recovering in Topeka hospital. James Walker dies at 109 in Tulsa. Weaver Lindsay dies after fall from train. A P Clayton seeks third term as St Joseph mayor. Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay. Bomb injures judge Rosalsky’s home. Buxton attempts suicide by match heads. A W Beck jailed five years in Missouri. Garrett finds $10,000 in gold in attic. Sommers body found. wife missing. Dr A D Bigelow linked to Wiley successor talk. Wiley resigns from government chemistry bureau. H Bowen becomes father of twins at 79. H C Frick funds Boston technical school. Gov Aldrich to visit Leavenworth to study Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Arkansas City
Junction City
Kaw
Llow
Leavenworth
Camden Point
Missouri
Illinois Central
Charles City
Burrton
Kan
Taxpayers’ Protective Association
Senate
New York
Scranton
San Bois
McCurtain
Chicago Packers
Wichita
North Central States
Townsend
Burlington
Macon
William Bown
la Harpe
Bown
Southern Pacific Roundhouse
San Antonio
Tex
Union Pacific
Deijphos
Sapulpa
Maine
Ozarks
Salem
Arizona Commercial Copper Company
Phoenix
Chas Rawlins
Kansas
Lawrence
Iowa
Wiumboldt
Hall's Summit
Katy
Parsons
Osage City
State of
Lansing
Hunt
Arizona
Ellen Pitfield
London
America
King Albert
Belgium
Queen Elizabeth
Paris
Fallieres
Strassburg
Germany
Gulf of Finland
Swatow
China
Herr Wittee
Teltow
Berlin
Warwickshire
Eng
Torreon
Mex
Juarez
Chihuahua
A. P. Clayton
St. Joseph
Col. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Judge Rosalsky
Daniel Buxton
A. W. Beck
Liberty
Clay County
E. H. Garrett
Longview
Tenn
Enoch Sommers
Pittsburg
A. D. Bigelow
Garnett
Wiley
Government Chemistry Bureau
Harvey W. Wiley
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Wilson
H. Bowen
Montgomery
H.C. Frick
Boston Technical School
Gov. Aldrich
Nebraska
Missouri Slander Suit Involving University Dean
In Mexico circuit court the $10,000 slander suit of C. E. Garey of West Plains against Dr. C. M. Jackson, dean of the University of Missouri medical college, alleges a speech urged students to back the co operative store and claimed Garey took second hand books. Jackson says the remark referred to Garey acting in bad faith. Garey seeks $10,000. A separate incident in Warrensburg saw Refugio Ramos arrested after threatening a witness in a bank killing case, found armed with a dirk and a razor and charged with carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Garey
West Plains
University of Missouri
C. M. Jackson
Medical
Mexico
Garey
Co-Operative
Columbia
Missouri
Dr. Jackson
Refugio Ramos
Elena Ramos
Chilhowee
Warrensburg
Chaney
Faulconer
Injunction Delays Judge Moore En Route to Circuit Court
Judge John T. Moore of Ozark was detained by a Springfield court marshal to serve a writ of prohibition barring him from presiding over a Galand hearing. The writ, issued to L. S. Weast of Arkansas, alleges Moore unlawfully overruled a motion to dismiss a suit brought by Nellie Wilkerson of Stone County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone County
Circuit Court
John T. Moore
Ozark
Springfield
Retired farmer Etchison returns after Florida stopover
John R. Etchison, a longtime farmer from St. Joseph, started for Excelsior Springs a month ago and was found in Tampa, Florida claiming he had been slugged and robbed of a large sum in Kansas City. He traveled home with a brother who followed him to Tampa. His mind remains unsettled and family has not questioned his tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Etchison
St. Joseph
Excelsior Springs
Tampa
Fla
Kansas City
Etchison
Young Bandit Walter Capps Sentenced in Liberty Court
Walter Capps, 19, sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary by Judge Trimble in the circuit court at Liberty. He was arrested in Birmingham weeks ago for an attempted holdup of James Ward, postmaster there. Capps has been a constant reader of dime novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Capps
State Penitentiary
Trimble
Circuit Court At
Liberty
Capps
Birmingham
James Ward
Seek Train Victim's Family in Effort to Locate Kin
Authorities search for relatives of Ben A. Thomas 65 who died when struck by a train near Carrollt on February 29. He had a brother, a physician in Oklahoma, and two cousins reportedly living in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben A. Thomas
Carrollt
Thomas
Oklahoma
Kansas City
West Plains Adopts City Class Upgrade
In a special election West Plains voters approved moving the city from fourth to third class by a large margin with only 19 opposing. Supporters aim for more public improvements, noting the fourth class charter limited many projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Plains
Columbia students elect Yellow Extra staff
Journalism students at Columbia chose Ward Neff as editor and B. O. Brown as manager of the Yellow Extra. The issue will appear May 1 with a newspaper play in the university auditorium that morning and papers sold afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Extra
Columbia
Ward Neff
B. O. Brown
University
Two Missourians Die Suddenly From Montgomery Area
Thomas Van Studdiford and L. B. Moore, well known in Montgomery, died suddenly. Van Studdiford was a wealthy stockman. Moore a retired farmer. Prof. Moore, formerly of St Louis, is Moore’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas van Studdiford
L. B. Moore
Montgomery
Mr. van Studdiford
Mr. Moore
Prof. Moore
St. Louis
Fireman Arrested in Infant Tragedy at Rock Island Yards
Vane Murphy, a railroad fireman, was arrested in Trenton after a coroner's jury returned a verdict charging him with placing Pearl Tallman's infant on a Rock Island track. Parts of the child's body were found February 25. Dr. D W Belshe testified he treated the Tallman girl amid his recent disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane Murphy
Trenton
Pearl Tallman
Rock Island
D. W. Belshe
Tallman
Slain Robber Identified in Osborn Jewelry Heist
The man killed by Marshal Ford at Osborn during a jewelry store robbery was identified as 30-year-old David Adcox of Chillicothe. His body was claimed by relatives and sent to Sumner for burial after he allegedly resisted surrender and fired at the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Ford
Osborn
David Adcox
Chillicothe
Sumner
Adcox
Ford
Agicox
Seven Dollar Silver Piece Display in La Grange Incident
Mayor W F Cook displayed a seven dollar silver piece at La Grange. A fire that consumed Albert Allen's home heated seven silver dollars stored in a cupboard, causing them to fuse together as found in the ruins. Allen turned the coin to the mayor for redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cook
la Grange
Albert Allen
Allen
Mayor Cook
Columbia Opens New Electric Lighting and Water Plant
Columbia completed a $125000 municipal electric lighting and water plant and began using the lighting system. Water service will start from the new plant next week after the city voted bonds for construction begun about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Government Sues Clever Firm Over 1909 Report
The government files a federal suit in Springfield seeking a 10000 penalty against Landreth Wampter Mercantile Co of Clever for failing to file its 1909 annual report. The case is set for April.
Boone County Best Speller contest May fourth
The county spelling contest to choose Boone County’s best speller for the state event at Jefferson City will be May 4. County Superintendent Porter will hold the county championship at Columbia High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Jefferson City
Porter
Columbia High School
Train Struck Hand Car. Warrensburg Man Killed
William A. White of Warrensburg was killed by an east bound Missouri Pacific train. He tried to remove a hand car from the track when the freight engine struck it. He was 50, leaving a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. White
Warrensburg
Missouri Pacific
Horsethief Gets Five Years
A. W. Beck pleaded guilty before Judge Trimble in Liberty circuit court and received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary for stealing mules and horses from Clay county farmers after being arrested in Joplin last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Beck
Joplin
Clay County
Trimble
Liberty
State
City Suffering Coal Shortage Amid Severe Winter
Adrian faces a coal famine as cold weather persists. Two cars of slack were received by the electric light plant and are to be divided by the company. Four men named Frank Finch James Riley Frank Kessler and Harry Ward were jailed in Springfield from MHardy Ark for robbing the Pomona post office. Fifteen hundred pennies and goods from J F Palmer store were stolen. A burglar's outfit and many pennies were found. All suspects are well dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Adrian
Frank Finch
James Riley
Frank Kessler
Harry Ward
Springfield
Mhardy
Ark
United States Court
Pomona
J. F. Palmer
Gas Rates Regulation Conference In City Talks
A. R. Smith of St. Louis and treasurer of Columbia Gas met with a Columbia city council committee. They discussed the cost of producing fuel gas as the city moves to regulate gas rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Smith
St. Louis
Columbia Gas Company
Columbia City Council
Penniless Man Dies by His Own Hand in Hotel
William Poth a 45 year old carpenter unmarried and penniless took carbolic acid and died in a Se dalian hotel. He was despondent and no friends or family were with him at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Poth
Duck Hunting Opens in Missouri Territory Amid First Sprig Tails
Duck hunting began in southern Bates and northern Vernon counties with the first sprig tails bagged near Rich Hill. In Yates, Samuel Beckle and William Castle fought. Beckle was seriously cut. Deputy sheriff jailed Castle after failing to post bond in Moberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Hill
Bates
Vernon Counties
Missouri
Samuel Beckle
William Castle
Yates
Beckle
Castle
Moberly
Tipton Corn Show Opens Two Day Session
Tipton's annual corn show opened a two day session with a fine display of corn and farmers from all parts of the county in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Tragedy Hits Wedding Plans in Fulton
Miss Angeline Kalpaxe 20 owner of a Greek candy kitchen in Fulton died on her wedding day. Her fiancé Tony Cristal disappeared after a threat to kill himself. They were slated to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Kalpaxe
Fulton
Tony Cristal
Five Generations Gather for Buck Woods Birthday Dinner
Civil war veteran W. P. Buck Woods of Missouri celebrated his 79th birthday in Tipton with a rare five generation family dinner. About 60 relatives attended the gathering, marking a long lineage and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. “Buck” Woods
Tipton
Farm Home Burns near Holden Claims Loss in Fire
The home of Frank D. Ball a well known farmer near Holden burned early in the morning causing a loss running into several thousand dollars Mrs Ball her husband their young daughter and Mrs Ball s mother escaped through a window all unharmed and took refuge outside the dwelling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Ball
Holden
Mr. Ball
Chautauqua at Columbia Sold Out and Planned for Next Summer
Seven hundred tickets were sold for a Chautauqua. The Commercial Club committee states this will guarantee a Chautauqua at Columbia next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Commercial Club Committee
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed To Cure Backache
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney weakness linked to colds and grip. A testimonial from Capt Nicholas W New of McPherson Kansas recalls relief from a grip related kidney ache after using the product. The notice urges the slogan When Your Back Is Lame Remember the Name DOAN'S and lists price and distributor Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Kells
Nicholas W. New
First St
McPherson, Kans
Doan
No Wonder She Blushed in Gardens Scene
Two University of Pennsylvania track runners escort a young woman through the Gardens while a professor ponders the fourth dimension. She shivers and asks about being without stockings provoking a practical question from the scholar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Lippincott’s
Parting Offer Prompts Visit Between Two Women
Two elegantly dressed women share a fingertip handshake. One invites the other to visit, and the reply promises a future meeting, delivered with a cool, icy smile. The scene hints at social tension and tentative plans.
Dressing in Danger and Mockery at a Home Scene
Mrs Bjenks jokes about a worm crawling up her skirt promising a new dress. Mr Bjenka retorts brashly offering help while poking fun at the idea. The exchange reveals a tense, crude domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bjenks
Mr. Bjenka
Twixt Satan and the Sea in Patient Doctor Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds with a doctor warning a patient about cheap restaurants and the patient arguing that pricier places would worsen illness. The banter pokes fun at health advice and dining costs in a witty dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan and the
Sea
No Objections From Tony In Sunday Evening Train
Sunday evening trains were crowded after races. A boy stood a while until Mrs. Jones moved him to her knee. She asked his name and age. he replied Tony Spurs, twenty five, then the lightweight jockey slid to the floor amid a piercing scream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones Kingly
Mrs. Jones
What in a Name at Orchestra Hall
A Chicago man who mis identified concert pieces with a knowing woman attends Orchestra Hall. He shows interest during the Mendelssohn Wedding March, asking what it is. The woman names the piece as Maiden's Prayer, noting his unfamiliarity with classical works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orchestra Hall
Mendelssohn
Marine Eye Remedy Promoted For Red and Watery Eyes
Marine Eye Remedy marketed for red weak and watery eyes with irritation. It promises quick action without smarting and includes a book in each package. Marketed as not a patent medicine but used by physicians for years and sold by druggists at 26 cents to a dollar per bottle in aseptic tubes. Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Elopement Sparks Talk of Aviation Hero in Local Scene
A playful remark notes a daughter's elopement with her father's aviator as the latest local curiosity. Garfield Tea is praised as a pure, efficient remedy for indigestion and as a regulator of the system. The quote urges reflection on purpose in all actions.
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