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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
Reports speak of Turkish German expedition distrust, Austro German victory in Galicia, and a long Russian front near Stry. Notes on Britain Japan China politics, U S labor relations, and fires in Colon. Also coverage of Pullman wages, Christendom aid, and a fatal Arkansas suicide.
German and Austrian armies say they have shattered Russian lines in western Galicia and the Carpathians. They report 40 000 to 50 000 Russian prisoners since the offensive began, while Russian officials dispute a decisive victory and await Grand Duke Nicholas's dispatch.
Tokio reports warn only a complete Chinese retreat can stop Tokyo from taking forcible steps to win acceptance of its demands. Officials expect China to cling to its policy until the last moment, fearing a home uprising for President Yuan Shi Kai if he yields late.
Constantinople May 7 official denial was issued regarding British claims they hold the main positions on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Fragmented OCR note mentions San Francisco in May and a quantity or number 59vision connected to transport. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Missouri John promised his poor friend Haney a fifty acre river bottom farm to live on. After illness he prepared a deed but died before signing. In court the executor chose to honor the promise, asking the court to vest Haney with title as agreed.
Testimony in the 1890s St. Louis case shows no birth record for a Dorrance child in 1891 and contradicts the claim that Charles F. Dorrance is the Colonel’s grandson. Hotel manager and a vital statistics clerk denied birth records for 1891 while noting a 1890 birth named Edward Grozzle. Contestants seek to prove adoption of that child in 1891.
H. 8. Cole of Springfield, a grocer, received a $65 check from James Bell of Ardmore Oklahoma for groceries bought twenty years ago. Thelong-delayed payment completes a long-standing clearance.
The annual meeting of the Royal Arch Masons of Missouri convened in Joplin with 400 delegates and all grand officers present. Stanford M. Daniela of Kansas City and Victor H. Palkenheiner and W. J. Vannix of St. Louis were elected to represent the grand council at the general council in San Francisco in August.
Five Clay county men pleaded guilty to tax dodging and were fined two hundred dollars plus costs each by Judge J P Divelbiss. The case details reflect local enforcement of tax compliance.
The new buildings of the medical school at Washington University in St. Louis were dedicated with elaborate and surgical facilities for medical training and research.
Local reports indicate Bates County fruit production has shown improvement over the past few weeks. George T. Pippie, a prominent fruit grower, notes better ripening and higher yields after recent programs. The trend suggests a stronger crop season ahead for area orchards and markets.
A violent storm swept through Clarksburg and surrounding counties bringing high winds hail and rain. Homes barns and sheds were unroofed and blown down while trees fell and telephone and electric wires were damaged. Hailstones as large as baseballs shattered windows and injured two residents. damage extended to Sedalia and Dresden areas with widespread property loss and stock deaths.
Park College marks 40 years since its 1875 founding by Dr. John A. McAfee and Col. George S. Park. A three day celebration culminates May 12 with Missouri University President A. Ross Hill delivering the keynote and Dr. Frank S. Arnold of Kansas City speaking. The college grew from 17 students with no funds to about 450 students, twenty buildings, a $250000 endowment and 1200 acres of land.
In the University of Missouri annual student election the preferential ballot system was used. B C Mead of Slater was elected president CC E Cowherd of Perry vice president Dot D Patterson of Macon editor of Savitar and W M Neal of Independence advertising manager of Savitar.
Rain interrupted Missouri Day celebrations with Governor Major leading a parade from the St Francis Hotel to the fair grounds. The Missouri Building hosted formal exercises led by Rev W K Howe, followed by a reception and dance to conclude the observance.
A Missouri writers guild was organized in Columbia during the journalism week program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. W. H. Hamby of Chillicothe reported on the event.
Springfield held a special election on a school levy. The proposition carried by a narrow ninety vote majority amid a small turnout. Deputy Marshal Willan T. Brown was sworn in during the proceedings.
Debating trio from Woastmiveter defeated the University of Miseon team during a wartime night event. Speeches featured concise arguments and quick rebuttals in a lively campus contest.
An Indiana reader recounts strong yields near Hussar and Crowfoot in Western Canada. He notes 1,250 acres producing 38,000 bushels of wheat, high prices at threshing, and sizable holdings with oats, barley, and cattle. He cites land sales, farm manager incomes, and thriving ranches, predicting better times after the war.
A fragmented Baltimore page entry features quips about Mrs Holdup and bridge, a joke about dry humor requiring drinks, and ad blurbs for Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product and a fertilizer brand promising to raise a mortgage. The tone mirrors late 19th or early 20th century humor and classified line ads.
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