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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
6
Condensed world news notes from Browning Missouri recount senate and house actions on post office and naval appropriations, conference talks on currency, opium investigation, and other federal measures. Reports cover Roosevelt conservation, tornadoes, railroad safety, legal decisions, and global events with focus on governors, senators, and notable incidents.
A Platte City jail escape after a heavy windstorm freed Clyde Reed and Chris Lee who dug through walls while Reed used a key to strip his shackles and lock them on the sheriff's horse. The bank job at Camden Point in December netted 2700 dollars after a loud explosion drew citizens to the scene.
Washington D C Thursday the Vreeland currency bill was approved by a 184 to 146 vote under a special rule. Insurgent Republicans joined Democrats who opposed the measure. The debate ended with Republican enthusiasm as most Democrats did not formally vote.
Washington D C Senator Tillman occupied his old seat in the senate for the fourth time Thursday. He appeared unex pectedly as the session opened and was not noticed by colleagues until he had been in his seat for several minutes. Once discovered, he was warmly welcomed and assured friends he was greatly improved and received many congratulations.
LaPorte Indiana reports that the Gunness death scene yields two more watches, raising total discovered to eleven with nine earlier finds. The deaths at the site appear to exceed prior arson-based estimates, as nine men’s bodies are unearthed and ten watches are linked to men.
Washington DC The omnibus Public buildings bill reports authorizations of 20 968 000 for new contracts and 2 165 000 for continuing vid contracts totaling 23 126 000 The bill totals 112 371 00 for the session as introduced and considered by the committee on public buildings and grounds Chairman Bartholdt notes an 8 percent ambush allowance in the omnibus bill.
Kansas bankers meeting in Kansas City approve the Vrepland bill for national clearing houses and emergency currency backed by commercial paper. Resolutions urge Kansas senators and representatives to push the measure in Washington. The Maryland wins the Magdalena Bay trophy. Navy announces transfer directions to move the prize to the Maryland.
Fragmented OCR text references San Francisco and Puget Sound, noting the Atlantic fleet detachment and a three day sea voyage. Mentions officers and a ship’s schedule with unclear dates and garbled phrasing from damaged material.
The East gathering featured remarks by President Roosevelt and governors from several states. It covered river and waterway development, the nation’s industrial growth, and conservation, with Carnegie’s and other speakers shaping the discussion. The session span grew long, ending after a day of formalities and informal receptions.
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