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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
Reverend A L Godfrey asks editors not to publish his article in the Herald for the present, explaining it is the reason for not printing it this week. The note references last week's issue and governs the current publication decision.
Standout Republicans cry socialism to scare voters away from the new Progressive Party but fail to sway support. They note no clear stance toward Taft and warn past tactics like waving the bloody shirt may not work now as voters are guided by reason.
A Nebraska Herald excerpt reproduces Will Maupin's Weekly editorials. It discusses Douglas county Democrats at state conventions, third party movements challenging party bosses, and Nebraska taxation reform. It cites Roosevelt era sentiments, calls for constitutional tax system reform, and outlines a proposed commission to study Nebraska taxation.
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A commission to Mexico City alleges 210 residents of Puruandiro were fatally harmed on the order of the jefe politico in retaliation for a town sacking by rebels. The interior minister called the mass slaughter the republic’s most atrocious act and vowed severe punishment.
The August crop report shows corn at 80 percent of normal with an estimated yield of 26 washers per acre on 198,110,000 acres, totaling about 2.811 billion bushels. Winter wheat yield 15.1 bushels on 25,744,000 acres, total 99,000,000 bushels. quality 90.7 percent. Spring wheat at 90.4 percent of normal yields 14.51 bushels on 19,216,000 acres, total 799,000,100 bushels.
Washington letter reviews the Stanley Steel Trust Investigating Committee report. It details George W. Perkins role in steel and rail dominance, Morgan associates, and the wealth that funds Roosevelt third term efforts. The piece highlights monopolistic tactics and long work hours in mills.
Hon William J Bryan calls Wilson's acceptance speech original and impressive. Gov William H Mann of Virginia praises it as wise and prophetic of Democratic supremacy. Gov Frederick W Plaisted of Maine deems it a splendid presentation of issues and a true expression of today’s Democracy.
The New York Sun praises a college president and Governor Wilson for their balanced tone and repair-focused language while the New York World extols a calm, nonpartisan defense of government and privilege. Both call for steady leadership and constructive public discourse.
A governor’s speech is praised for its broad vision and clear language. It champions tariff reform, downward revision, and the Rule of right and common advantage as guiding principles for liberty justice and national development.
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