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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
6
News items summarize a series of early 20th century events from Willis L. Moore's removal as weather chief to currency reform talks, postmaster policy, tariff debates, and congressional plans. The report covers fires at a Kansas penitentiary, legal disputes in New York, inheritance taxes on J P Morgan, and local government changes in Jersey City and Duluth, plus notable accidents and recognitions.
Reports from Buluth Minnesota note a closing of town doors and cafe curbs. A Texas man and his young daughter die in a roof collapse and a Chicago visitor triggers a false fire alarm. A coroner’s jury flags justifiable homicide in Kansas. A child rescued from ice in Minnesota and a forest fire fight in South Dakota are described along with other incidents. Titanic claim filings near fourteen million dollars. A steeplejack dies in Illinois and Illinois primaries hint at drys gains.
The Archbishop of Guatemala and all Central America dies in Guatemala City. A 1886 consecration noted. Japan plans a U S Supreme Court test case to challenge Mongolian origin claims amid California land policies. The pope’s pneumonia risk lingers but seems remote for now. Fatal excursion train wreck near St Lambert Canada leaves seven dead and fifteen injured. A bomb-filled milk can found at Bank of England, fuse unlit. Suffragettes blamed.
Former Missouri Senator John Brooks Henderson died in Washington at 86 from a complication of diseases. He authored the Thirteenth Amendment and was among four Republicans who voted against President Johnson’s impeachment. Born near Danville Virginia, he later led as brigadier general of the Missouri Union militia and served as special U.S. Attorney in the whisky ring case.
Commissioner Charles Henson of Mount Vernon in the Springfield Court of Appeals finds every club boxing show by the Springfield Athletic Club a prize fight in a warrant proceeding to oust the club's charter. The decision, likely appealed by Judge James T. Neville, could end all club boxing exhibitions in Missouri if upheld.
The Joplin Morning Tribune founded in October 1911 suspends publication. The board says continuing would create debts the company cannot meet. Democrats of southwest Missouri totaling 102 had subscribed to stock in the paper.
One hundred ninety persons have entered the acre yield corn growing contests to be conducted this year by the Pettis County Bureau of Agriculture with Sam M. Jordan as manager known as the corn man. In the Junior class there are 115 entries. Cash prizes total over 400 dollars in each class plus prizes in agricultural implements. All contestants are eligible for Missouri State Corn Growers Association awards including a 200 dollar fee and 1000 dollars in cash prizes.
President Lawrence I. Macqueen announced Synodical College will remain in Fulton for another year. Liberty is pursuing the college but cannot finish a new building and complete negotiations in time for the September school opening.
Coroner's verdict finds fried potatoes caused the death of 22 month old Matilda Ohmenens, daughter of Edward Ohmenens, a St. Louis county farmer. Gastritis followed the fried food intake.
A bank in Mahbsfield near Manaslisid was robbed. the thieves forced open the vault end gate and absconded with an amount described as two thousand dollars. Police investigate the break in and review security footage. Local authorities urge any witnesses to come forward.
Dr Ellwood of the University advocates eugenics education arguing government aims to raise marriage and family standards to lift society morally physically and mentally. He notes US costs 1 billion annually for defectives and 244 million not in institutions urging segregated care before reform. The talk opens a new college lecture series funded by Mrs Huntington Wilson.
Judge Van Valkenburgh in Springfield directs Dallas county judges to raise 70000 as initial payment on debt from 235000 Fort Scott and Laclede railroad bonds issued forty years ago. David Yost of Pittsburgh holds many bonds. debt now exceeds 2,000,000 with accrued interest. Writ of attachment renewed against two former Dallas county judges for contempt after a year. Public reaction labels the bonds unjust as the road was never built.
An empty gasoline barrel blew apart in Leeton after a group of boys dared Jerome Smith to light a match to the bung. The steel barrel shattered the shop and severed Smith's hand, with no other injuries reported among the companions.
Henry Crawford a Webb City miner was killed in a fire at Carmean and Squires mining plants near there. Earl Byrd and C M Taylor miners were badly injured as property valued at 50000 was destroyed.
Westminster College of Fulton won the annual triangular debate for the third straight year, defeating Central College of Fayette and Missouri Valley of Marshall.
John McFarland a 12 year old from Rich Hill was abducted from his home. Police alerted neighboring towns and the boy was found in Butler with a man who allegedly threatened him and a tramp.
The Odd Fellows of Missouri led by Grand Master Rev A Sterling of Smithton sent a second contribution of 500 dollars in two weeks to aid Ohio flood victims.
The Prairie Telephone Company of Lee's Summit filed articles of incorporation in Independence. Authorized capital stock is 20 000 dollars divided into 800 shares of 25 dollars each.
W. Perry Brown editor of the Telegraph at Princeton dies at about 40. He also served as city postmaster and held editorial duties.
Clyda Bosely a Des Moines young woman prisoner at the city Workhouse in St. Joseph ends a four day hunger strike by consuming about six sandwiches to relieve the situation.
The Sedalia Presbytery meeting in Holden has removed Rev. W. T. Logan from his pastorate at Knobnoster Presbyterian Church. Haage expressed concern and remains a member.
Mrs Julia F Harris a 45 year old lawyer barber owner at 425 Minnesota Ave Kansas City Kan attacked head barber Cornwall W Ellis with a hatchet at 2 pm nine head wounds and severe hand injuries. Ellis died or expected to die doctors say. Witnesses Andrew Johnson and Gilbert Redding fled and police arrested Harris who spoke of her relationship with Ellis.
In Arkansas a trestle burned in two on the Hot Springs special of the Iron Mountain line near Mulberry and a farmer halted the train just before crossing. A second trestle fire on the Midland Valley line at Poteau River near Fort Smith was spotted by a passenger train crew moments before passage.
Goldie Angel, 19, was killed when a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific fast passenger train struck a buggy carrying her sister Minnie, 17, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones near Wichita. The two Joneses were severely injured and may not survive. The couple had married recently.
In Tokyo a crowd of twenty thousand protested the California Alien Land bill by urging Japan to take up arms. Speakers, not tied to organizations, condemned the government’s submissiveness, while Tokyo editors called the meeting undignified and unworthy of the nation.
In Rome the Pope Pius continues to gain strength as medical skill and strong vitality aid a hopeful change in his condition.
Four military aeroplanes of the French army piloted by lieutenants completed a 500 mile Sahara flight to arrive here. One aircraft carried Colonel Boufteaux as a passenger during the desert crossing.
Scotland Yard reports a militant suffrage plot to set fire to the offices of a London newspaper, with police taking strict precautions. The precise targets and timeline remain under investigation as authorities widen inquiries.
Lord Altamont became marquess during the Indian Mutiny. His father served in the Indian civil service at Bankipur when the rebellion began. The infant son and mother were evacuated to a besieged fort for two weeks. An Indian nurse disguised the child to pass rebel lines. later the boy was reunited with his parents after further siege at Mongbyr. The marquess recently marked a silver wedding with a telegram from Scotland saying, Twenty five years without regret.
A Chicago reader from Dayton Street describes a month long facial breakout with itching and soreness. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about three weeks the skin cleared completely and relief followed prior failed treatments.
A patient groom explains he only arrived yesterday as a gentleman laments a blunder and declares he will not have things done his way. The groom apologizes in a heavy accent, insisting he cannot judge the situation yet.
Important to mothers urges careful examination of every Castoria bottle for the signature of Leo GOLDA In Use For Over 30 Years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children.
The St. Louis Republic cites a plan to reduce indirect taxes including a 40 million dollar annual levy linked to tuberculosis in Missouri. The piece frames tax relief as a means to ease public financial burden and spur economic activity.
A brief exchange questions devotion with one character stating they would not die for the other and would rather live forever than cause grief. The dialogue presents a stark, fatalistic view of romance.
Fragmentary text describes a laxative product favored by a place or brand. It mentions people’s reactions and a sense of satisfaction from knocking, but lacks clear event or names to form a full news item.
Letters from North Bangor and Ann Arbor report relief from female weakness headaches backache and monthly suffering after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Customers claim cures for cramps hemorrhages and constant illness and urge others to try the remedy.
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