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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
The Herald reports that recently published architectural designs are being used by readers, signaling strong public interest and practical application of the new layouts.
Prof E W Hunt holds a prominent place in the state fair program with further details to be announced in The Herald next week.
The article argues for a nonpartisan judiciary in Nebraska and predicts momentum toward creating such a system this year, emphasizing the need for impartial courts free from party influence.
Jerome mocks simple thefts while praising intricate heists as exciting and worthy of prosecutorial zeal.
The message urges support for the Box Butte county fair as a means to promote and strengthen industrial life across the region. Community members pledge to contribute to the fair’s growth and encouragement.
A young New Jersey woman was poisoned while counting money but officials say the incident does not indicate a widespread threat. A new tariff bill is described as removing the danger of a violent epidemic of the disease.
The speaker recalls the old claim that foreigners pay tariffs and notes it loses traction as voters think independently. The rhetoric once used in campaigns is described as having been buried by its supporters who now prefer to let it rest.
Col. Albert A. Pope died, a figure tied to the rise and fall of bicycles in the United States. He helped start and expand bicycle manufacturing from its early days to its boom and decline, and he used his wealth to promote good roads and the advancement of better highways.
Francis J. Heney, longtime graft prosecutor, nominated by Democratic voters through direct primary after being barred from the Republican ballot. He faces a strong graft organization but has strong public backing for his anti corruption record and direct primary vindication.
A Washington dispatch notes 332 special agents roam the country to investigate alleged land frauds. While some cases justify inquiry, agents must show they earn their salary and often contend with homesteaders striving to fulfill their obligations.
The speaker condemns a crude and unsatisfactory special agent plan for handling fraudulent land entries while others who claim integrity struggle to prove up their claims amid government contract issues.
A critical test for President Taft as Ballinger and Pinchot clash over land, water rights, and public lands. The choice pits the administration against big interests. Taft's decision will determine whether Ballinger stays or Pinchot is preserved in defense of public rights.
The lecture cites liquor industry messages urging authorities to create appetites for drink among boys. It warns of ruined families and lifelong addiction once an appetite forms, depicting a brutal urge for alcohol and its destructive path.
The W. C. T. A. gathered Tuesday with Mrs. Bartlett Young leading a compelling program on Anti-Marcotica. The meeting also announced newly appointed superintendents of departments.
Crawford Tribune reports Miss Cynthia Davenport of Alliance returned home after visiting Irene Fairchild. Irene Fairchild visited Alliance friends with Miss Davenport. Prof. R. D. Reimund and wife arrived to lead the schools and begin the year’s work. Bayard Transcript notes Geo Milliken returning to Alliance from ranch. Scottsbluff Herald mentions Irene Kinney visiting the Connollys and Mrs. Bracken visiting friends in Gering.
Miss Minnie Reed returned to Alliance after a week visit to Hay Springs. Mrs F A Waterman leaves for Alliance to visit her brother. Miss Hazel and Frances Bowman head to Alliance after two weeks here. Beckwith wins Republican sheriff nomination. fusion vote close between New and Peters. Prof Vernon Ziemer named high school principal for next year. Ellsworth precinct results show A D New sweeping Democratic and Peoples party votes. two Republican votes for Jacobs and Beckwith.
Prem Custer Co Meneon reports Marshal Towsley arrested a man at the depot last Saturday night on suspicion of burglary in Alliance where $300 worth of household goods were stolen. Sheriff Wiker recovered the suspect, who gave the name Jackson but is identified as Ralph Williams.
The article recommends using a woolen sweater on warm days plus moderate walking to shed fat without harming health. It cites jockeys, prizefighters and other athletes who rely on this plan and notes discomfort lessens as the body adapts. Vigorous exercise may accelerate weight loss.
The piece highlights eight young stars who burst from the minors to major leagues, led by Eddie Lennox in Brooklyn and Egan of Cincinnati. It credits Lennox, Miller, Huggins, and Speaker with standout early seasons, praising their fielding, hitting, and impact on teams like the Giants, Superbas, Athletics, and Reds while noting injuries and managerial scrutiny.
The legendary Ewry fully recovers from a long injury and plans to compete again, focusing on the jumps for distance while potentially avoiding the standing high jump. He recently demonstrated his regained power by clearing 11 feet 514 inches in a practice standing jump before Martin Sheridan and others, with a world standing high jump record of 5 feet 54 inches held by Ray standing as a likely enduring mark.
Frank Laver, manager of the Australian cricket team then in London, writes James E Sullivan, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, that the side intends to visit America on its way home. They have games scheduled in San Francisco and Winnipeg and seek further matches in New York Philadelphia Chicago and other cities en route west.
Nat J. Cartmell will not return to the United States and competes in England as a Birchfield Harrier. He has disqualified himself in American track by violating AAU rules, ending his U S competition.
The California Anglers' Association will award prizes to members for the season's best game fish catches in the organization.
Caught off the bat Young Harmon of St. Louis Nation from Shreveport shows promise. Evers praises Egan of Cincinnati as future star. Arellanes polarizes as Boston Americans current winner. Mathewson remains top pitcher. Bell of Brooklyn and Clarke Griffiths predictions add suspense. Jiggs Donahue and three baseball relatives noted. Pat Donahue with Boston Red Sox. Iron Man Frank Smith seeks seventy five games under Sullivan.
Professor Mortenson of Iowa State College told Plymouth dairymen and local businessmen that Iowa should prosper by promoting farms and crops, not cities. He urged commercial clubs to study successful Oregon farmers, photograph and promote thriving herds, and apply business methods to Iowa soil to boost both agriculture and urban growth. He questioned importing foreign farmers and urged better farmer education.
Burlington Iowa August 23 an unidentified man about six feet tall with light brown hair and a yellow shirt was found dead in Flint creek north of Burlington The cause of death remains undisclosed Meanwhile searchers hunted for the bodies of Mrs Conover and Mrs Jordan of Mount Pleasant and Mr Lee of Burlington missing since Friday nights carnival disaster extending to Fort Madison with hopes they surface.
Willis Campbell, a well to do farmer of Mound Prairie township, lies near death at the Victoria hotel from a brain concussion after being found unconscious beside the road a mile from Colfax. His horse stood nearby and authorities believe he was thrown from his saddle. He may survive only a few hours.
Dumfries reports Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Plumer marked their 60th wedding anniversary at home with eleven children, forty-one grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren present. They arrived in the county in 1861 and have lived there since.
W. E. Barton of Riceville is jailed for failure to post 500 bond and will answer to the next grand jury on horsestealing charges. Jay Schultheis of Riceville identifies the stolen horse as Barton’s claimant, with the animal taken from a farmer near Chester.
At the German Lutheran synod of Iowa in Boone Rev. A. D. Grief of Davenport was elected president and Theodore Walframe of Waterloo was chosen first vice president. The session will continue for several days.
Fred Alexander Brackett former chief of police under Mayor Brenton and noted business man died after three months illness in Des Moines causes listed as typhoid fever and heart complications.
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