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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
Condensed roundup highlights notable world events for readers in a compact weekly digest. Brief items cover politics economics culture and science with quick summaries and dates where specified.
A statue to Giovianni De Verrazano was unveiled in New York harbor after a parade of thousands of Italians. Separately, a rich underwater find in Alaska yielded a ten mile long streak and a $700 nugget. Kansas fights infantile paralysis with seven new cases, while fires in Missouri raise losses.
The census bureau will test qualifications for special agents on November 3 with applications due by October 25. The Southern Pacific railroad pled guilty to rebating in the United States court at Los Angeles and was fined 1000 dollars. A Pittburgh street car axle broke on a curve causing an upset that killed two men and injured eight others.
Reports from around the world note Canada plans a November parliament session with tariff talks ahead. Moscow detains Col Poliakoff over a million dollar irregularity. Vladivostok cholera brings 92 cases and 50 deaths. Rumors run in Venezuela of British backing Castro against Venezuelan duties. Turkish claims against losses in Adana, with French and Italian ambassadors preparing claims. East Morocco rumors of holy war against Spain and tribal reinforcements for the Riffians. Yellow fever deaths rise in Yucatan. Monterey aid sought for flood victims. Spain readies new Morocco division. British bankers near a 35 million dollar loan to Turkey. Mexico faces a corn famine as crops fail. 90 percent of vegetables destroyed. Riffs in Melilla region receive Moroccan tribal support. Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes meets in Toronto. Orville Wright soars to 1 600 feet at Potsdam.
American Edward W. Mix completed a 695 mile balloon flight in 35 hours, landing near Warsaw Russia after starting in Geneva. His nearest rival trailed by 185 miles among 17 balloons, with L Von Puhl finishing 580 miles from St. Louis after 41 hours 35 minutes in the air near Wahkon Minnesota.
Michael Baker storekeeper at Bean Lake about 20 miles south of St. Joseph was tied to a tree after a robbery by three men two white and one black. He was shot in the forehead as he resisted and later freed himself walking home to Bean Lake around 3 a.m. A fire destroyed the Pleasant Hill residence of Thomas Underwood, a landmark dating to 1846 built by W. W. Wright on the Lexington Fort Scott stage road. The Wright house hosted figures such as Senator Thomas H. Benton and other notable travelers of the era.
In St Joseph, during a closed Eastern Star lodge dispute, a thief cut several decorative plumes from women’s hats in the cloak room. The grand warden allegedly failed to guard the area and the loss included a $19 plume. Police have no lead.
The missing man is A I Harlow former city editor of the Joplin News-Herald and ex Kansas City reporter. He left Joplin for Pittsburg Kan on business claiming to return in hours. After five days his wife searched Pittsburg and learned nothing of him.
Mayor A P Clayton of St Joseph will start Kick Day next week dedicating one hour each Monday to hear residents complaints and suggestions about street and city government issues. Residents may speak in person or by communication and prompt attention is promised.
Five commissioned officers resign from the Fourth Regiment N G M at St Joseph. Capt E W Duke and First Lieut Donovan Roberts of Company K, Capt F C Kuehl Jr of Company L, First Lieut J B Spangler and Second Lieut A R Reasoner of Company L step down, citing pressure of business and leaving the unit in a disorganized state.
Kansas City pioneer Col. Thomas H. Swope who donated Swope Park died at his sister-in-law Mrs. Margaret Swope's home in Independence after about a month of illness. Attending were Mrs. Swope's family, Dr. B C Hyde, and attorney J G Paxton. He would have turned 82 on October 21 and had lived in Kansas City since 1857.
William Jewell College faculty rule that theology students cannot smoke or use tobacco. Students reliant on the college's ministerial aid to fund their studies must quit smoking or give up the aid.
Johnson County spent eight thousand dollars on concrete culverts last year and will invest the same this year totaling 154 culverts in the county. The county holds 3752.72 dollars from the state road fund as provided by the 1907 general assembly.
A Springfield merchant poured 5000 pennies into the street to lure boys into a scramble for loose coins. The stunt aimed to draw attention and customers to the store.
Announcement from the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad general offices states telephones will replace telegraph for dispatching trains between Springfield and Kansas City.
Galle Mosby of West Liberty, a longtime bartender at the Levi Moore saloon, died by his own action in a self-inflicted shooting. Authorities note his mind was believed to be unbalanced.
Former Missouri official Norman G. Coleman spoke at the dedication of the Montgom ery fair grounds and race track recounting his service at the first local fair 54 years ago. He noted his Missouri journey began before the rail line reached the area, riding the first St. Louis to Jefferson City train. Among listeners were Maj. R. M. Berry, 92, and Mrs. Mary Sharp, 90, with P. A. Britton and W. Y. Sisk also recalling his address from 54 years prior. Coleman served as the United States secretary of agriculture under Grover Cleveland.
Bishop D S Tuttle of St Louis reports the mission year closed with unexpected collections. The church raised over $1,000,000 for missionary work, and the anticipated $100,000 shortage did not occur.
A Bucklin man received a mail order bride from Indiana and tried to marry her in Brookfield. He kept her at the depot all night waiting for a morning train instead of paying for lodging. Bucklin residents raised a purse to send her back to Indiana. Moral: Patronize home industries.
The 13th annual Missouri Division United Confederate Veterans reunion was held in Mexico. Captain Frank Gaiennie of St. Louis was elected commander. J. W. Towson of Shelbina became brigadier general of the eastern division and D. K. Morton of Kansas City brigadier general of the western division. Higginsville named as next meeting site.
Harvey Houck aged 22 of Mexico was decapitated at the Wa bash railroad yards when he attempted to alight from a Wabash freight and fell beneath the cars. He was accompanied by C. R. Ecton of this city who escaped unharmed.
Ed Marks a 37 year old farmer living about five miles east of Oregon was fatally kicked by a horse and died later, authorities reported. The incident occurred on his farm revealing a tragic accident during routine work.
Two Greentop families mirror a shared start to schooling as both fathers had begun the same journey with their own sons years apart. The older generations linked by a local school event reflect continuity and community through time.
The Missouri Division United Confederate Veterans held its thirteenth reunion in Mexico after a parade. Newly elected officers were installed and Gen Gaiennie of St. Louis presented a silk flag to W. H. Kenann Camp in appreciation of past treatment by the camp named for Kenann.
August Tischner a 50 year old single man was killed when a tree fell on him in Lake Creek Township about 15 miles southeast of Sedalia. The accident occurred near his location as he worked outdoors leading to instant death.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Missouri votes $50,000 for a hospital at the Masonic Home in St. Louis, advancing a major philanthropic project through the lodge.
A. L. McPherson, David Rankin, and William F Rankin of Tarkio announced a plan to form a life insurance company with headquarters in St Joseph Local capitalists favor the proposition and will take stock in the new venture.
The Rocky Mountain Coal Journal, once published in Denver, relocates to Kansas City and will continue publication under the title American Coal Journal. The change unites regional coal industry coverage under a new name.
Gov. Hadley presided over a large gathering of about 800 delegates from river counties in Pettis county for a two ring session on river navigation water power and road improvement. He framed transportation as the most vital broad issue affecting business and daily life across Missouri.
Three of ten balloons starting from St. Louis Monday exceeded 473 miles, with one surpassing all American altitude records. The New York landed at Edina after 48 hours 25 minutes at 24 400 feet. The St Louis III landed at Mille Lacs after 540 miles to win the Lahm cup piloted by Tony Von Puhl and Joseph M. O'Reilly.
R. P. Longenecker, a Chicago tenant, sued his landlord after a renewal refusal tied to a child born to him. The suit invokes a state law effective July 1 prohibiting landlords from refusing rental to families with children and seeks renewal of the lease in court.
The Guanajuato government wired Washington for 200000 bushels of corn to relieve distress caused by cold weather that destroyed crops. George W. Bryant said Guanajuato has less than a two week food supply and urgent action is required.
Mayor O L Ingledue of Marshalltown Iowa chief of police and the entire police force along with Deputy Sheriff C B Nelson were indicted by a federal grand jury for imprisoning government agents seeking evidence against Marshalltown saloons. Ingledue is a prominent member of the order of Eagles.
A London cablegram reports a conference of all steamship line owners serving European to Atlantic and Gulf ports reached a unanimous decision to raise ocean freight rates from American ports.
Utica reports hop farmers in Central New York earning record prices this season. Last year hops sold for 9 to 11 cents a pound, while this week growers receive 32 to 33 ½ cents, with some choice lots hitting 35 cents.
Washington reports that 100 men and women sent to Nome, Alaska by the Alaskan Development & Investment Co to work at its plant have been left stranded without season wages. They will be returned home aboard the revenue cutter Bear.
E L Miller a 5¢ year old retired farmer from Marysville Kan suffered a stroke of apoplexy on a street car in Kansas City Missouri and died later in the office of Dr J W C Boone.
A man laments unrequited love as the focal point of his woe. He grieves not only the vanished romance but also the failure of the beloved to return the gifts he gave her. The scene underscores misplaced affection and personal heartbreak.
A New York reader recounts a three year old son eating an entire box of Graham crackers spread with Cuticura Ointment during a sea voyage. He recovered from a cold and showed no harm, illustrating the product’s safety for children and skin use.
A boy named Willie endures a toothache visit with his mother and asks if the dentist caused pain. His father shows interest on returning home. Willie answers he suffered but repeated the golden Sunday school text about letting little children come to him, and the pain faded.
A Flatbush man recalls a humorous mix up involving neighbors with the Feitenour surname. He and his family heard a porch racket and his son found two cats, one belonging to them and the other to Feitenour. His wife asked if he recognized owners.
Physician A F Volkman from Baltimore reports six months of prescribing Resinol for acute and chronic skin diseases and chronic ulcers with very great and unvarying success. He calls it reliable with prompt and pleasing action.
A humorous exchange notes that the photographed men did not propose. The speaker says they are saving the images to assemble a rogues gallery.
Mrs Toozle seems reconciled to her first husband’s death while her second husband remains doubtful about acceptance. Illustrated Bits notes a humorous exchange reflecting marital tensions.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Perkly teasingly chiding her husband about his cooking compared to her first wife while Mr Perkly quips about wealth and hiring a top cook, highlighting early marital sparring.
Advert says use Red Cross Ball Blue to maintain whiteness and keep garments snow white. Grocers offer packs at 5 cents each.
A compact reflection notes that integrity often shields individuals from stepping into political life. It emphasizes personal honesty as a safeguard against public office and political compromise.
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