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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
4
The Crete Democrat quotes a local observer predicting Crete will become dry within a year if current temperance moves succeed. The remark highlights optimism about statewide influence from the dry policy.
Editor A. B. Wood of the Ger ing Courier favors county option but argues state option would be better. He notes if some counties vote dry, others should follow, while cautioning that circumstances sometimes alter cases.
The piece contrasts insurgence from principle with insurrection before and after elections. It cites a Hastings Republican quote praising genuine insurgents of the La Follette type as needed in the current world context.
The discussion on moving Nebraska's capital toward the state center focuses on Hastings Kearney Grand Island and Columbus with Broken Bow singled out as near center yet deemed unsuitable by capital relocation advocates due to lack of status as a major boozearium.
The writer scolds partisan zeal after the Hemingford Journal editor claimed a loyal democrat would vote for the devil if on his ticket. The remark is deemed a serious reflection on the editor's intelligence rather than on those it targets.
Judge Edgar Howard of the Columbus Telegram argues in an April editorial that the state convention will not take a stand for or against county option. The liquor laws including the daylight saloon rule will be endorsed and Democrats remain free to support or oppose county option in legislative races.
The Wymore Wymorean editorial praises town and business boosters while noting merchants often fail to appreciate such efforts. The Omaha Trade Exhibit claims newspapers could profit by inviting foreign advertisers, including cat houses, and argues merchants misjudge the value of promotional content.
The Scottsbluff Republican editor's precise role is unsettled, with unclear whether they hold an appointive federal post or are a candidate for one. The report notes ongoing ambiguity and political implications.
The piece notes a Chicago speech by Attorney General Wickersham praising hardline GOP tactics. It attacks rivals as bushwhackers and urges swift endorsement of the administration and tariff bill or risk expulsion. It suggests Nebraska Republicans may drift to the Democrats, citing Bryan era votes.
Standpat Republicans flood the mails with garden seeds farmers bulletins maps speeches and horse doctor books to avert defeat. In the Thirty second New York district Havens the Democratic candidate turned a 1908 Republican lead of 10 167 into a Democratic plurality of 5 831.
The State Railway Commission sent a letter to Nebraska's senators and house members with suggestions on the railroad bill. It notes the National Association of Railway Commissioners objects to removing the state proviso that exempts intra state transportation from the act. Nebraska endorses the stance and urges the delegation to keep the provision.
James Chorm a wealthy retired farmer of Fairbury Nebraska died after swallowing carbolic acid by mistake. An inquest returned a verdict that death resulted from taking the wrong medicine. He leaves a wife and two daughters with one daughter attending the local high school.
Unidentified youths saturated the basement stair with kerosene and lit a match at Grant School. The janitor extinguished the fire at 1 15 causing a near catastrophe. Fifteen fires have occurred in four weeks, with suspicions the same youths are involved. The district noted the school’s large size and its recent history of arson.
Fire swept through F. H. Gligres lumber and coal sheds in Overton Neb on April 25 destroying the lumber yard, the house of Mrs. Rucker, several barns and outbuildings, with total losses estimated at about 25070 dollars.
Geo D Darling was called to Hem ingford Monday. Regan's store fixtures for sale. H E Griegs does public stenography. At Alliance Hotel J S Glidden returned home after weeks in Wyoming. E C McClure, recently sick, was seen on the street. Mrs Bev Fernald ill, not better. S W Holt made a business trip to Bridgeport and up the Guernsey line.
Readable items describe Regan's sale of store fixtures and property interests, moves by residents including trips to Hemingford and Lincoln, candidates for state representative, wedding plans, church activities, school appointments, and local business changes in Alliance Nebraska with mentions of nearby towns and notable citizens.
Lincoln officials discuss creating a state hospital to treat consumptives unable to pay. Joe Piper, secretary to the state board of charities and correction, urges construction and will recommend the plan to the governor.
Lincoln April 24. W J Aryah will issue a statement within a few days indicating exactly what he intends to do in Nebraska regarding county option. Mr Bryan said he had not prepared to make speeches when asked if he would speak on county option in Nebraska during the next three weeks and then stated he would issue a statement covering the point within a short time.
Omaha April 24 reports from several railroads indicate the recent cold spell did not cause material crop damage. The earlier snap harmed vegetation, but exact losses await a warm period to assess full impact.
The Burlington bridge over the Platte between this city and Omaha was destroyed by fire. Sparks from a passing engine are believed to have caused the blaze. Traffic will be detoured from Aurora to Central City via Union Pacific until a new bridge can be built.
The Nebraska City district conference of the Methodist church will meet in Brownville April 26 to 28. Featured speakers include M. S. Paulson of the Anti Saloon League Bishop John L. Nuelsen and Chancellor W. J. Tw videon.
Estimate places damage across the central west at thirty million dollars as orchard crops suffer, with widespread shrives in many states. The report warns the disaster spans a generation and could push the cost of living higher due to food shortages and rising prices.
Chicago reports about 30 million dollars in property losses and widespread disruptions after a northwest blizzard. Eastward storms devastate fruit belts in Indiana Michigan Illinois Iowa Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin threatening price hikes for peaches grapes and other luxuries. Michigan fruit belt described as almost wiped out while freezing temperatures endanger oats in Illinois and Iowa.
Atlanta reports the first April snow in history, lasting three hours with winter like intensity. Snowstorms sweep eastern Tennessee, northern and central Alabama and much of Georgia, threatening losses to early cotton, fruits, and vegetables.
James Patten returns to Chicago after denying a cotton corner. He says no corner exists and he is buying cotton along with others who expect higher prices due to winter wheat losses in Kansas and Nebraska. He laughs off rumors of a grand scheme with J Ogden Armour and notes higher wheat ahead.
Washington April 25 delegates of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution wrap up the nineteenth continental congress with a lively states rights discussion. They refuse to amend the constitution to authorize elections of state regents and state vice regents in their states or territories.
Colonel Roosevelt was hosted by Paris officials at the Hotel de Ville with a formal luncheon in his honor. He signed the Livre d Or joining other monarchs and notable guests. Reports note his prominence as the city and papers discuss his influence and suggestions on race death and resource preservation.
The first ticket for the Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson bout in San Francisco on July 4 will be presented to Theodore Roosevelt on his New York arrival. Jack Gleason announced this in Denver en route to the coast. The ticket is planned as solid gold with an inscription.
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