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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
England rejoices as the railway strike ends and workers return to duty. A five member joint committee will probe the 1907 Conciliation Act, with Lloyd George guiding negotiations and a promise of possible rate rises. The settlement strengthens union recognition, sought by the workers amid crisis.
Missouri lawmakers campaign for uniform marriage laws as two delegates depart for Boston to push a bill requiring one week publicity of license applicants and a second week before marriage. Seneca N. Taylor of St. Louis leads the effort to post names in the clerk’s office for possible objections.
Mrs. W Penfield acting chairman of 20000 suffragists denounces as unfair the police practice of giving women first seating on electric cars crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. She says women seek justice not privileges or favors and rejects arbitrary inspector acts despite good intent.
Jose Maria Villaverde managing editor of the paper the Cuba and his nephew Manuel Villaverde an editorial writer on the Cuba were seized at the home of the former and deported to Spain under a presidential decree. The Cuba had been attacking President Gomes's government.
Lieu tenant Philip Max Schultz a German army officer was arrested in Plymouth England charged with espionage. A large amount of incriminating correspondence was found in his possession. Bail was refused and Schultz was remanded by a magistrate for one week. The prosecution indicated German government involvement.
Lieut Whit tler, executive officer of the revenue ship Androscoggin, died at the relief hospital from injuries suffered at the hands of assailants in Boston.
Grand Forks reports eight killed and thirty to forty injured as the storm swept through the region. Local authorities and relief crews race to assist the injured and assess the damage in the affected towns.
A collage of incidents includes Edmond Rostand’s serious injuries from a car accident near Biarritz. a Milwaukee hearing start on October 2 by a senate committee investigating Senator Stephenson’s election. a St Paul vault reveal with over $3 million in securities. a derailment near Columbus injuring 30 percent. a church property inventory clash in Licela Portugal. a Joliet fire at Quaker Oats plant with $35,000 damage. and a series of political and social notes across the United States.
Harness horse industry in the southwest shows a banner year with large entry lists at Muskogee Trotting Association and strong profits from Joe Bowers sale. Symboleer and Chicago Stock Farm lead breeding prospects while regional breeders like Frank McKee expand small holdings. Attendance and racing interest suggest bright future for racing and breeding in Oklahoma and surrounding states.
A brisk note comments on readers who say there is nothing in the weekly paper while a quick scan hints at small local items and fleeting updates tucked among regular columns.
Rushville old home wedding unites Miss Alice Viola Westover and Jas. L. McKerron in a private ceremony at the Extension home of the bride and groom. Rev. Hageman officiated as relatives witnessed the exchange. The couple plans to relocate to Stanwood, Iowa.
The couple, among many friends including the Recorder family, wished happiness and success as they departed on the midnight passenger to Omaha for their honeymoon. They will settle in Stanwood, Iowa, after Sept 1, 1911, to begin housekeeping.
The article praises thorough cultivation to conserve moisture in western Nebraska semi arid lands. It highlights E. Lt. Acheson as an agent for Rumley traction engines and notes a demonstration of a 16 HP tractor with six 14 inch plows on C. L. Powell’s farm. The piece urges good cultivation and commends efforts to improve farming methods.
Governor Aldrich appoints fourteen delegates to represent Nebraska at the national irrigation congress in Chicago from December 5. Named are O. W. Garner of Gering, George Hise of Burwell, W. W. Haskell of Ord, W. S. Mattey of Ainsley, H. D. Jute of Paxton, W. S. Walker, C. A. Forsting of Kimball, George E. Condra, S. KR. McKelvie of Lincoln, J. J. Halligan of North Platte, W. S. Morin of McCook, J. G. Hunt of Bridgeport, S. R. Duffie, A. V. Officer of Scottsbluff.
E R Boyd came back Tuesday from a brief business trip to Omaha and Chicago.
The Box Butte County W C T U annual convention will meet at Mrs. I M Fernald's home at 6th and Laramie Alliance on August 91 Wil The all day event includes luncheon at noon provided by Alliance Union The program lists devotionals county officers reports of unions and superintendents election of officers music and prayer sessions with speakers on Sabbath Observance Temperance and Missionary Work Medical Temperance and related topics followed by adjournment Press Supt Mrs J J Vance contact Dr Boland phone 65.
Property deeds show Psyche A Carpenter to Walter G Fordham Lots 2 3 Block 9 1st Add Alliance for 1 dollar C A McIntyre to Allen Barker Lots 14 15 Block 21 Heming ford for 1500 dollars Ora G Dickinson to Jenne Wood SW Sec 3 Twp 28 Range 51 for 700 dollars Thomas J Beal to George H Lower Lots 1 2 3 and 5 Block 2 Hills Add Alliance for 150 dollars Harvey J Ellis to United States of America Lots 7 8 9 10 11 Block 10 Alliance for 15000 dollars George F Hedgecock to Frederick W Melik Half of SW 1 4 Sec 20 SE Sec 19 Twp 27 Range 40 for 1600 dollars Lincoln Land Co to Mary C Lawrence Lot 3 Block Alliance for 1500 dollars
Describes white blood cells fighting germs and urges Electric Bitters to regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys and cleanse the blood. Claims to improve appetite, skin issues, and overall health with a testimonial from C. T. Budahn of Tracy, California. Available for 50 cents at F. J. Brennan’s.
The ad asks applicants to mention they saw the notice in the Herald newspaper when replying, indicating the paper as the source of the opportunity.
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