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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
Congressmen from Alabama urges buildup of a strong navy to deter Japan and secure world peace. He warns of an inevitable war with Japan, cites Japan's wartime ship orders, expanded army, and potential Pacific strikes, arguing American naval supremacy is essential to prevent conflict.
Lawyer Alfred O. Crozier denounces Wall Street as a fixed system that harms ordinary investors. He accuses insiders of engineering panics to dominate railways, finance, and politics, warning of attempted control over currency to manipulate prices and secure power.
Governor John A. Johnson urges American power and policy shift from the Panama Canal to Arctic expansion through friendship alliances. He argues monetary reform, warns against centralization, and proposes a broadened U S influence without conquest, urging state powers remain with the states.
The General Land Office and Interior Department issue instructions to Registers and Receivers on second homestead entries under prior acts. Each step requires specific affidavits and corroboration, with rejection possible for defects, and final disposition under these regulations.
Special Agent Wilson left last night on 42 for Alliance. A new time card will take effect April 5 with few changes to the main line schedule. Branch crews will run Toluca to Greybull return and Greybull to Kirby return instead of through service. A. E. Wallace, formerly Sheridan assistant train master now based in Alliance, visited on company business. A collision near the round house derailed a switch engine, but clearance was restored within hours. A bridge near Felix burned by a passing engine. Ollroy’s bridge gang repaired it to permit trains on 42. No. 43 delayed about an hour.
Edgemont notes include Eubanks of Alliance visiting his sister Mra Frank Chambers and K C Spats the round house foreman traveling to Newcastle on company business. Various transfers occur including Woods Nocolia Byrne and Mar tin and Orlando moving from High Line to Alliance. A derailment and a repair update follow with Engine 2982 damaged and headed east for repairs.
County Treasurer Frep McLorina warns that delinquent personal taxes will be collected with extra costs if not paid within ten days. The notice applies to all residents who have not yet received tax statements and emphasizes that the county will enforce payment.
The Ladies Union of the Presbyterian church adopts resolutions mourning the decease of Mrs. Emily Butler. They convey sincere condolence to her family, commend them to Divine Providence, and order the resolutions recorded and sent to city papers. Committee members are Mrs. J. B. Miller Mrs. J. E. Joder and Mrs. F. H. Hartley.
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