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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
4
Subscription set at 1.50 dollars per year in advance. Entry recorded at Alliance Nebraska post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter. Dated Thursday April 25 1912.
The second trial of William Flege for the murder of his sister Louise, found guilty in 1910 and sentenced to life, will commence in Pender, Nebraska, after a change of venue from Dixon county amid extensive pretrial proceedings and over 270 affidavits.
Lincoln paper notes three penitentiary murder cases scheduled for court this week. Albert Prince faces Deputy Warden Davis’s death after chapel, Morley the escape survivor linked to Warden Delahunty and others, and Tom Ivins who killed a fellow convict at breakfast.
Memorial service in Omaha honors Emil Brandeis, among Titanic victims. A large crowd heard sacred songs and praise for the late citizen as 1000 were turned away from the Brandela theater where the tribute was held. The gathered crowd, rich and poor alike, mourned a renowned Omahan whose death on the Titanic inspired admiration.
Box Butte County voters expressed preferences for Theodore Roosevelt and other candidates across multiple statewide races. The document lists totals for U. S. Senate Governor Secretary of State Auditor and various local and party positions, along with executive committee financial reports for evangelistic fundraisers and a minority congressional report.
The Whitmore exhibition travels through Nebraska and Colorado with over 125 framed works from 75 cents to 200 dollars. H. W. Kocher promotes the event at multiple cities including Kearney Grand Island Peru State Normal Lincoln Aurora Blair Hastings and Beatrice. Proceeds fund school picture purchases while admission tickets grant access to the exhibit in Omaha.
Scottsbluff church leaders push for a union revival meeting with Rev Lowry and singer Moody in July rather than June. The pair, praised as earnest gospel workers, are already touring Alliance and have drawn near 400 conversions there. A first open date in June had been discussed but plans shift to July if held locally.
Survivors recount the Titanic disaster with 705 aboard as the ship sank after iceberg collision. Captain Smith's order, Isidor and Ida Straus, Astor, Gracie, and others are named for bravery and sacrifice. Carpathia rescued survivors amid bitter cold in the North Atlantic.
Union plumbers in Sioux City Iowa walked out on April 23 seeking higher wages and a closed shop agreement. Local 123 led the action with city contractors affected and talks planned after the stoppage.
Chicago markets report closing prices for May and July futures in wheat corn oats pork lard ribs with May and July values. Cash prices show No 2 hard wheat No 2 yellow corn and No 2 white oats with bid offers.
Chicago reports cattle receipts 22 000 with prices for beeves at 5.40 to 6.75 and western steers 5.60 to 7.10. calves up to 7.50. Hog receipts 64 000 with light to heavy ranges from 7.49 to 7.85 and bulk around 7.65 to 7.80. Sheep receipts 28 000 with natives 4.05 to 6.40 and Westerns 4.25 to 7.10.
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