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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
4
A Nebraska newspaper condemns rank partisan politics and mocks a republican daily letter urging reform of party procedures. The piece argues good governance transcends party names and ridicules claims that reform is exclusive to one side.
Walter L Minor of Morrill Nebraska is mentioned as a probable Republican candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings in the April primaries. He is described as well qualified, with the role as a State Board of Irrigation member cited.
A Farmers Weekly Dispatch item from Pierre South Dakota claims government agents acted on neighbor complaints over cattle trespass and other disputes to protest homestead proofs. After protests, claimants face long hearings and delays despite only a minor underlying grievance.
A Christmas wireless message sent from New York to Sterling Colorado then Alliance Nebr reached Mr. Tash at 6:20 p m December 25. It reported Capt Corbin traveling toward Colon Panama and possibly Cape Horn, noting plans to voyaging further if arrangements could be made.
Washington report outlines Congress debating Russia treaty abrogation over passport refusals to American Jews and Post Office plans on parcels post with rural route expansion and city carrier service. It notes Taft reception of prize corn growers and broad speculation on 1912 political fate including Roosevelt La Follette harmonies and Democratic contenders.
Tang Shao Yi and Wu Ting Fang appeal to the United States and world to view China’s peace conference as a move toward a strong autonomous nation. They seek neutral, noninterventionist support as they resolve differences and pursue liberty and better government.
Elgin officials plan first action by the newly elected insurgent officers to study the legality of the quotation committee of the Elgin butter board under the Sherman anti trust law. J P Mason treasurer outlined plans while Charles H Potter was absent. The question arose at the annual election of directors with most directors wanting to keep the committee but willing to abolish if illegal.
Warrants issued for four United States Postal Insurance Company officers charged with using the mails to defraud. Indicted are C. Nevin president O D Olmstead Harry E Insley and Charles A Whitecarver treasurer all of Kansas City. Company organized in Denver three years ago with 1 million capital stock sold for 150 to 200 a share. About 8200000 entered the treasury with 3700000 spent and no policies written, prosecutors allege.
The Russian duma, led by ex-President Gaichkoff and Octobrist Nationalists, introduces a tariff war plan after the 1832 treaty expiry. It calls for duties to rise 100 percent and a 109 percent levy on items currently duty free, reflecting a shift in commerce policy.
William Williams, a popular Chadron figure, left Saturday night for a visit with relatives in Selma Alabama, planning to return after the holidays. He looks forward to possum and sweet potatoes on his homecoming and is deservedly called a hard working citizen.
The Rev. George Ware has recovered from his recent illness and made his weekly visit to Mullen on Monday. He could not travel last week. Mrs. Ware accompanied him and they will be away for several days.
The British foreign office confirms Teheran yielded to Russian threats and granted all demands of the November 29 ultimatum. Included is the dismissal of W. Morgan Shuster, the American serving as Persian treasurer general since June.
Records at Ellis Island show a sharp decline in arrivals, with about 200 100 fewer immigrants landing there through the year compared with the same period in 1910. The drop marks one of the era’s greatest slumps in immigration at the port.
A large audience at the First Methodist church enjoyed a Wesleyan University Glee Club concert. The program featured chorus octette sextette and quartette numbers with expressive performance and outstanding harmony pleasing listeners from classics to popular college songs. The Wesleyans earned a hearty reception and favorable notices from local papers.
A Herald critique mocks a rival editor Moon for condemning cows’ odor while joking about strong smells from cigars whiskey and tobacco. The piece lampshades editorial fastidiousness and notes public places would improve if odor were less tolerated.
Mr and Mrs Harry Roes commence housekeeping at part of Eh Meknells residence 504 Bighorn avenues. Mr Ross arrived from Crawford in September to work in the Burlington shops and Mrs Hoss arrived Tuesday of this week.
Farmer Henry Ford was found dead in his burning Faucett Missouri home. A bullet hole in his head and the fire extinguished after some damage suggests murder by a robber. Local authorities investigate foul play and motive.
The Uruguayan steamer Rafael with a 25 man crew sank off Coubre point at the mouth of the Gironde. Five bodies washed ashore as a severe storm battered the coast for days. Dozens of ships were driven ashore with crews rescued with difficulty.
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