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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
Thomas B. Sinewsbury announces his candidacy for sheriff of Box Hutte County. He seeks the Democratic and People's Party nominat ion with primary set for August 17 1909 and asks for voter support.
L A Berry announces his candidacy for County Judge of Box Butte County for the next term. He affiliates with Democratic and Peoples Independent parties and plans to qualify as a candidate for the primary on August 17, 1909. He pledges to qualify and serve if elected. Dated July 14, 1909.
Local notice states Freep H Mouuina announces candidacy for re election as Treasurer of Box Butte county subject to the will of Democratic and Peoples Independent voters in the primary on Tuesday August 17 1909.
A Box Butte county candidate for sheriff runs in the Republican primary on August 17 1909. He stresses elected service to the people and pledges a square deal for taxpayers.
Date set for the primary election in Box Butte County to select the Democratic and Peoples Independent nominees for sheriff. Calvin M Cox is named in the notice as a candidate. Protestations and details reference the August 17 1909 date for the poll in the official county filing.
Joan Pickincron announces candidacy for Box Butte County Treasurer on the Republican ticket for the August 1909 primary.
Statement of Ora E. Puivirs announcing candidacy for re election to County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Box Butte county subject to the Republican primary on August 17 1909.
W C Mounrs declares re election bid for Box Butte County Clerk subject to Republican primary on August 17 1909. He seeks support from local voters and pledges continued service in county administration.
W G Mounts faces no opposition in re election bid and announces his candidacy with support from many friends in Box Butte County. The piece notes his courtesy to voters and local papers.
Spain endures a revolutionary crisis challenging King Alfonso as domestic strife, rooted in a Moorish war, tests his authority and the monarchic system amid growing public pressure and political turmoil.
The piece notes that private mining concessions spark warlike tensions and that Taft reportedly does not expect price declines. It claims actual increases on many necessities, including clothing, will hit the ultimate consumer next year, contradicting downward revision promises. The Associated Press leak is cited.
Senator Gore argues some party members should switch sides amid a clash of interests. He notes Republicans from Kansas and Iowa acting like Democrats and Democrats aiding Aldrich in a tariff bill, echoing Nebraska’s recent party platform.
In 1907 and 1908 victims from across the country allege they were swindled by the Maybray gang through fake horse races boxing and wrestling events in Council Bluffs. Plaintiffs include A A Van Cleave James Webber and M Jackman with losses ranging from 1120 to 5000.
Guerrero reports say the Friday and Saturday earthquakes leveled or made uninhabitable most buildings in Acapulco and Chilpancingo. Markets were destroyed, famine looms, and residents camp in squares while aid is organized from Mexico City. No confirmed deaths yet.
The piece highlights Nick Altrock and Germany Schaefer from Washington and Detroit, and Rube Waddell of St Louis as crowd-pleasing figures who mix wit with talent. It notes how fans enjoy humorous acts during games and praises managers like Hughey Jennings for innovations that sparked laughter.
Two Albia Iowa young women died in separate hayrack accidents during a reservoir picnic outing. Agnes McGuire twenty two was struck by a locomotive and Louise Shriver twenty six died after being thrown from a startled horse.
A head on collision of two electric trains on the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane railroad at Coldwater Idaho killed thirteen and left about seventy five injured. The trains carried many passengers from eastern states bound for Spokane to register for the Indian land opening. Names of the dead include Orville Puerbaugh Elkhart Indiana W J House Scotia Washington William W Onsette Harrington Washington A P Whitley Memphis Tennessee Willam Ward Wenatchkee Washington John Vernie Springfield Missouri Dallie Golden Spokane W A Dahlquest Estherville Iowa J C Cox Medical Lake Washington A B McDonald Drummond Montana Mrs A B McDonald Drummond Andrew Fashion Baker City Oregon.
Alaska wheat, claimed to yield 250 bushels per acre, was tested at Cherokee state hospital in Des Moines. John Cownie of the state board of control brought back Canadian samples showing about fifty bushels per acre, twice Iowa’s usual yield, though blighted by wet weather. The wheat heads are larger. seeds were supplied by the Neola Elevator company of Chicago.
San Francisco August 2 The drive to secure a second jury for Patrick Calhoun president of United Railroads on a bribery charge has stalled. Over 1 citizen summoned yet none qualified for jury service.
Davenport Aug. 3. The Misala aipp reports two victims at Davenport. John Hogan father of Rev. Henry Hogan of the Catholic church at Fairfield fell from the ferry dock and died. Danny Defenbach a fourteen year old boy stepped off a rock ledge into deep water and drowned before aid arrived.
Eighteen top American football players will depart Providence in early September for a six month tour of England and Scotland. William Beardeworth organized the trip, securing terms with twenty four English clubs and promising exposure to first division teams. The Rover team of Fall River will stay intact with minor changes, while Pawtucket and New Jersey players supply the forward line.
Boxing card in New Orleans early September features Packey McFarland versus Ray Bronson in a ten round fight likely at 125 pounds. A Spokane club show runs Sept 22-25 with an eastern judge.
Competitive examinations under the U S Civil Service Commission will be held across the United States for numerous positions including Agricultural Inspector in the Philippines service and various clerical engineering and technical roles. Applicants must reside in a state or territory for at least one year prior and may obtain forms from the commission in Washington or the listed regional offices.
Chicago grain prices fall broadly as favorable Northwest conditions boost maturating wheat. Wheat led losses with Sept at 1.02 and Dec near 1.01, corn and oats also weak. Provisions mostly firm with pork around 20.74 for Sept and ribs near 11.00.
South Omaha stock market report shows cattle receipts around 6,000 with various classes priced from 1.50 to 7.50, hog receipts about 50 higher with prices up to 7.60, and sheep receipts near 10,000 with yearlings up to 5.40 and lambs to 7.50.
Chicago market update shows cattle receipts around 20 000 with steers 5 60 to 7 70 cows 3 50 to 5 50 and heifers 2 50 to 6 00 bulls around 1 40 to 1 60 stockers and feeders 3 75 to 5 15 Heifers receipts 21 000 steady to higher with choice heavy at 8 90 to 8 15 packing at 7 60 to 7 80 pigs 5 50 to 7 65 bulk 7 60 to 7 95 Sheep receipts 16 000 steady to strong with sheep 4 00 to 5 25 lambs 6 00 to 7 75.
For Rent tea room house near Graham's grocery with furnace toilet and bath. See G. W. Duncan at Graham's grocery. 30-tf
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