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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
6
The article notes a revival of German artillery balance on the Somme halting the push toward Bapaume and Peronne. It cites rising war costs and debts, Romanian and Serbian battles, and shifting fronts across Transylvania, Dobrudja, and Doiran with varying Entente gains and German counterattacks.
Reports from Tucson and Mexico include Dr. G R Servin’s arrest on arms export conspiracy charges and seized munitions. A Texas jury acquitted John Copeland in the William Black killing after an eighty four hour deliberation. Oklahoma miners’ union strike remains firm as operators unite. Frisco Railway reopens under new ownership. German Reichstag approves 12 billion marks war credits. Villa aligned bandits seen near Juarez. British casualties total 108255 in past month. Greek steamer Angelic sunk with volunteers. Alfredo Zayas elected Cuba president. Count Volkanya visits US. Valve explosion injures seven near Cleveland. one man blinded. Six Americans die aboard the steamer Marina with 51 saved. Disappearance lasting twenty five years.
Athens dispatch reports King Constantine orders loyal troops to stop rebel advance toward Athens to seize the railway. Venizelos commands a growing force and evacuation at Katerina is confirmed as soldiers regroup at Larissa. Allied pressure forced a Greek army reduction from 60 000 to 35 000.
Twenty eight Mexican de facto soldiers escorting a train on the Mexican Central Railway were butchered and four hundred passengers robbed and stripped. A German physician was beaten, and bandits shot the escort before looting the express car.
J L Johnston was elected president of the German Savings Institution in St. Louis after Nelson W McLeod resigned. Johnston, under 35, has served as vice president and is noted as the youngest such head in the city, with a family connection to Dr J T M Johnston, a stockholder and director. He came to St Louis in 1915 from the National Reserve Bank of Kansas City where he was cashier.
The Central National Bank of Boonville, a leading Central Missouri bank for decades, liquidates and is replaced by Boonville National Bank. Stockholders face losses from 10 to 50 percent. A. H. Stephens, ex-governor L. W. Stephens, and W. Speed Stephens held key roles. E. E. Amick becomes president of the new bank with W. Speed Stephens as vice president.
The Larabee Flour Mills Association based in Wichita Kansas plans a 5000 barrel a day flour mill at St Joseph with a 1 million bushel grain elevator annex. Construction starts immediately and the mill is described as the largest west of Buffalo except two Minneapolis mills. The project will cost 1 million dollars and will feature white enamel brick exterior and interior with extensive daylight windows.
Mrs. Matilda Banks aged 86 of Hume was struck and killed when attempting to cross a street ahead of a car driven by her lifelong friend J L McConnell. The driver was identified as the deceased’s friend.
The curfew bell tolls at nine and Police Judge Sullivan vows strict enforcement of the old ordinance in Excelsior Springs.
London dispatch reports the Petrograd Times correspondent detailing a dire food crisis. The budget committee urges universal measures to aid workers, fix grain and basic goods prices, and centralize control under one government department with public bodies assisting in purchasing and distribution.
The State Teachers Association will meet in St Louis on November 16 and 18. Attendance is expected to reach twelve thousand.
The season opened with two hunting fatalities in the Ozarks. Murrell Barto, 10, son of Henry Barto of Ozark, was fatally wounded by companion Dawson Henderson, also 10, near Chadwick when a tar get rifle discharged accidentally. Newton Smith, 40, of Trask Howell County, was killed on his farm after his shotgun discharged while climbing a fence.
Mundie Indiana November 3 A traction line interurban car struck a school hack near Com a twenty five miles northeast of here One child is reported dead and two others may die from injuries received
Four men robbed a facility near Joliet, entering a building just after nightfall and making off with six thousand dollars in cash. Police pursue leads as investigators catalog where the suspects fled.
The Missouri Women's Christian Temperance Union held its thirty fourth annual convention in Moberly and elected officers including President Mrs Nelle G Burger Clark Vice President Miss Reena Shaner Jackson Corresponding Secretary Mrs Lettie Hill May St Louis Recording Secretary Mrs Emma G Pitzer Louisiana Treasurer Mrs Neva L Thomas Springfield.
Miss Mary Robertson of Kansas City was elected president of the University of Missouri branch of the National College Equal Suffrage League. Miss Lois Hodges of Kansas City was named treasurer.
A 15 year old named Joseph Simmons was reported killed in a scuffle over a gun in an unspecified location. Police investigation continues as details remain unclear.
The Bannister Jersey herd from La Cima Farm near Kansas City sold 58 head for 18 590 dollars at public auction. Grand champion Flora's Raleigh sold for 1 725 dollars to Longview Farm, while other top cows and bulls fetched high sums. Buyers included William Ross Prector of New York and George P. Slade of Minnesota. bidders came from Missouri and several states, with some cattle going to Texas. Kansas City becomes Jersey cattle capital of America due to the Bannister herd's success.
The annual convention of the Southwest Missouri Teachers' Association adjourned in Springfield after electing officers. President C. W. McCroskey of Springfield was chosen, with E. S. McKinley of Wheatland as first vice president and Ira A. McBride of Stockton as second vice president. Miss Anna L. Blair of Springfield was secretary, Sam A. Miller of Marshfield treasurer, and the executive committee includes W. Y. Foster of Springfield, J. Will Pierce of West Plains, and M. J. Hale of Monett.
Lon Ramsey aged 36, son of a farmer near Liberal, Missouri, shot himself the other morning in an act attributed to illness and despair. Authorities stated no foul play is suspected.
White River runs lower than any memory as drought grips the region. Lake Taneycomo near Powersite dam is twenty one feet below the dam, stopping navigation and forcing disruptions to hydroelectric generation. Steam plants are revived in Springfield and nearby to supply electric current.
The resignation of Mrs. A M Clay Ives as superintendent of the Industrial Home for Girls in Chili cothe was accepted by the board of control at a meeting in October. Miss Anna Wilson of Beloit Kansas was appointed to complete the term expiring May 1 next year.
John Tulls Wallar head of J T Wallar & Co. and Civil War veteran dies in Marceline at age 72. His passing ends a long business career and ties to the local community.
The Jerico Springs flour mill owned by Mr. Long was destroyed by a blaze the other night, with an estimated loss around 12000 dollars. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation.
Mr and Mrs I D Fagin marked their golden wedding at Lathrop after marrying in Illinois in 1891. Four children and nine grandchildren attended the reception with all offspring present.
A Kentucky woman recounts relief from female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports three bottles restored health and urges others to try the tonic. The letter invites women to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Siam's rosewood forests have been heavily overexploited prompting government action to protect and conserve the scarce timber resources. Officials say safeguards aim to curb illegal logging and ensure sustainable management.
Bad complexions prompted advertising for Cuticura Soap to cleanse and Ointment to soothe and heal. Free samples offered by mail with a booklet, address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere. Also brief notes on industry and hygiene claims accompany the ad.
A sharp remark on fashion rules that assume fat women do not exist, criticizing the idea that current standards apply to all body types. The piece questions the unreachable ideal and calls attention to biased sizing.
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