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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
4
Congress votes 800000 for relief of Italy’s sufferers. An exchange calls for more money, while a warning about scrutiny from authorities surfaces, reflecting urgent fundraising pressure and public pressure.
W. J. Bryan weighs a February itinerary visiting Florida and Cuba as part of a broader political travel plan. The potential journey reflects Bryan’s diplomatic and campaign objectives amid regional interest.
Authorities call for those who wagered on the election to appear before the grand jury. The note urges prompt reporting and cautions against spilling remarks in public.
Commentators note Andrew Carnegie’s legacy through libraries persists while questions arise about broader philanthropy including steel. Critics argue gifts shape public access to knowledge, while supporters say Carnegie’s endowments foster long term civic development across communities.
Local press rivalry heats up as Lucifer of the Alliance Times and Bro Woods of the Gering Courier trade barbs and accusations, signaling a heated dispute between the two papers.
The Oshkosh Herald editor was given a beer mug as a Christmas present amid reports that Oshkosh has gone dry. The jest is noted as a harsh irony in a city famed for its temperance stance.
The Standard Oil Company will not pay the $29,000,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis. John D. Rockefeller can now rest easy as the matter is resolved.
Congressman Mondell of Wyoming opposes lowering coal tariffs and criticizes railroads for high coal rates. The remark suggests both should face trimming.
Collier's Weekly argues manufacturers should label imitations such as near silk leatherette celluloid collars and similar products. The piece questions the need to label celluloid collars.
A Tennessee press report says the state attorney was fired upon by an enemy but escaped unharmed. The miss leaves the attorney hoping to avoid further danger and to disappear from Tennessee’s scene.
The article notes President Roosevelt pursuing a white rhinoceros in Africa and reflects on his prior ability to persuade the American public that black was white. It frames the pursuit as part of his broader reputation for shaping public opinion.
T. H. Bunch, an Arkansas grain dealer, was fined 15000 dollars for taking rebates from the Missouri Pacific railroad. He is described as the first to discover any rebate value worth taking and faces a notable penalty in a high profile case.
The U S report places Nebraska third in corn and winter wheat, fifth in oats, and sixth in spring wheat, suggesting strong farm land value. Texas with larger area produced four million bushels more corn than Nebraska, highlighting regional differences in output.
Leading Republicans express alarm at socialist progress and blame a high court ruling dissolving the oil trust fine. They cite Panama Canal scandals and the imprisonment of labor leaders like Gompers and Mitchell for alleged illegal acts, asking why men turn to socialism.
The Columbian Telegram attacks Nebraska beet sugar factories, calling sugar a tax to support home industries while asserting the real prices anchor in Kansas City. It cites Grand Island as an example where local price equals Missouri river markets, with freight added.
The article critiques the tariff as a global instrument of robbery and unfairness. It condemns Nebraska's sugar trade practices and mocks the notion of honest pricing, comparing tariff abuse to ancient idol worship and urging scrutiny at every cross road.
Governor Sheldon appoints D. W. Hayes superintendent of Alliance schools to the Nebraska State Board of Education. The move recognizes Western Nebraska rights and elevates the board's authority over state normal schools and faculty locations.
Gregory Zurn district deputy grand master and a list of attendees visited Hemingford last Monday afternoon for the J O O F lodge installation. A grand banquet followed in Green's hall with about 150 guests, described as a successful event. Allianceites returned the next morning on 42.
Geo M Adams former legislator and Democratic senate candidate from this district fulfills his pledge. In a letter this week he offered to go to Lincoln to advocate for Alliance for a state normal school. Adams, a Crawford businessman with wide influence in the new legislature, is praised by Alliance residents for his timely commitment and the strong Box Butte county vote he received last November.
The Degree of Honor installed officers during a Monday meeting including Past Chief Mrs. J G Beck Chief Mrs Geo Davis Lady of Honor Mrs Louis Buechsensstein Recorder Mrs B Mewhirter Chief of Ceremonies Mrs Lizzie Taylor Usher Miss Lida Cox Financier Mrs A T Luna Jnne Watch Mrs Ella Cox Outer Watch Miss Jessie Taylor Refreshments served at Thieles. Benedicts ad notes supplies and upcoming trip for Superintendent Hayes to Lincoln for state teachers meetings.
Mes. Henry Pfenning visits relatives in Lincoln this week. Mrs. J. F. Holly visits relatives in Nickerson Nebraska for a few days.
Edgemont railroad notes describe staff changes, assignments, and visits in Edgemont and nearby towns. Engineers and families travel to Denver Aurora and Iowa while rumors of Colorado Southern Burlington integration and new lines surface. Speculation includes Gunner to Kirby lines and cross-state mileage, with several staff moves and sick lists noted.
The famed New York structure may be torn down to make way for stores and skyscrapers. Once a public venue for exhibitions and large gatherings, the Garden has struggled financially and now faces municipal purchase efforts.
Daniel Williard from the Sheridan Division VP will arrive in Edgemont next Friday on a special train for a division wide inspection. Business is light with crews likely to be temporarily pulled from service. Northbound traffic is weak except transfer from Billings and Northern. No. 45 train failed to stop and collided with No. 44 engine. three locomotives damaged but no injuries or derailed cars.
A Box Butte farmer traced a dollar bill he initialed ten years ago that moved through Alliance merchants and neighbors, returning to him four times for produce and three times in pockets. The last return was four years past. he sent it to a mail order house and has not seen it since. The notice urges trading at the Bee Hive store where the dollar circulates best and may return again.
Bonded Abstracter Maverick Loan Trust Co transfers to Francis Parker for sw 5 8-249 at 8450 dollars. George Hitschew gains multiple lots in 28-52 area. price 89 000. Otis Hasse receives 11 sw 12 26-52 for 4000 dollars. Hattie Sherwood secures ne 32 27-49 for 2500. Real estate ad notes cattle for winter. Kenomi Sheridan Co Nebraska or Alliance listing agents.
Vacuum system offers carpet cleaning with no free rooms. Prices are stated as right. Contact L H Brown at phone number 507 with the listing running one time.
The horse Sysonby, famed as possibly the century’s greatest racer, has its reconstructed skeleton mounted at the New York Museum of Natural History in a full flight pose. Foaled in 1902 at Castleton Kentucky, he won 14 of 15 starts earning $178,100.
A dialogue between two messengers mentions swapping novels and refers to the book Big Foot Bill's Revenge. The exchange suggests a quick two message finish and reflects the humorous tone of Ally Sloper.
A humorous exchange from the New York Herald about a brief engagement. A man reveals he ended the relationship after discovering his partner had an artificial arm, framing the joke around the misunderstanding and surprise.
A well known author who adores autos recounts borrowing a stranger's car after admiring a curbside new model in New York. A mistaken affiliation leads to a late night detour to Sea Gate, dinner, and a return to the hotel after revealing the mix up to an amused owner.
A cat named Madame Theophile confronts a newly acquired parrot. Believing the green bird to be a chicken, she stalks it, only to be startled when the parrot speaks in a deep bass voice asking about breakfast and sirloin. The cat hides under the bed for the day, astonished by the talking visitor.
A Paris Figaro writer notes Morocco sayings that mingle with French proverbs. Examples include a camel failing to notice its own bump yet recognizing another’s, reliance on neighbors leading to hunger, and cautions about trust in luck, women, and horses.
A Plain Dealer comic strip scene shows Pop noticing a new baby hippo at the zoo while Johnole jokes about a stork delivering a perpotamus to Johnnie, who quips about the idea.
A Washington Star quotation quotes Twele Eben noting the law of compensation as he compares an automobile to a mule. He argues speed comes with greater impact and longer balks, reflecting a broader discussion on progress and caution.
A concise saying notes that individuals understand their own difficulties best. It reflects common wisdom that personal problems are felt most acutely by those who experience them.
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