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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
4
The piece ridicules standpatters and editors asserting high prices stem from extravagance while noting economists blame other causes. It mocks Professor Whitney for claiming increased eating and notes living costs have nearly doubled in a dozen years as fears of public awakening rise against tariff apologists.
Washington dispatches indicate President Taft will side with the reactionary wing of the Republican Party. Insurgents will be sidelined in patronage and pressured to quit efforts to renominate anti-reactionary congressmen. The plan, cheered by reactionaries, aims to mobilize opposition to insurgent candidates and end the suspense over the president’s stance.
The Western Publisher notes a strong effort to raise second class postage rates for newspapers and periodicals. The piece supports increasing the low rate and calls for renewed action to adjust the rates.
The piece argues that government fast mail trains favor large city dailies, driving up costs for smaller papers and harming country publishers. It urges readers to press Congress and senators to curb this subsidy and balance mail service costs with a focus on smaller communities.
Lincoln correspondence notes a clash as Nebraska lawmakers shift to health board reforms and court validation. It details partisan reactions, brewer influence, and claims of Democratic progress versus GOP opposition, highlighting past liquor control bills and ongoing disputes.
The Lincoln State Journal notes Nebraska governors varied in clemency use. John H. Mickey issued 84 pardons in four years, Sheldon averaged 12 per year, Shallenberger granted only seven and rejected more applications than any prior governor.
The Denver Field and Farm lauds G. L. Shumway of Scottsbluff as a strong candidate in Nebraska's sixth district. It touts his independence from corporate influences, his irrigation and conservation work, and belief he would elevate Nebraska in Washington with cross party support.
The treasury department reports that on January 4 the amount of money in circulation in the United States was 34.82 dollars per person.
The quote envisions the ordinary laborer enjoying the comforts of today’s well off with an annual income of 200000 dollars in two centuries. The remark underscores optimism about future living standards despite the long wait.
The Hastings Republican declares Pinchot’s battle has just begun and urges the fight to continue. The editorial argues the harder the fight, the more the people will learn the true facts.
District Court calendar for 1910 lists judges W H Westover of Rushville and J J Harrington of O Neill.
The Metropolitan Opera sets up wireless transmission of Tosca for a January test. Performances will be heard in the opera house and via wireless receivers in multiple towns. A wireless setup behind the stage will catch every note for distant listeners. earlier trials carried voices through regular wires.
Ray Sponenbergh, a patient at Middletown state hospital for the insane, won second prize in Dr. Thomas Darlington’s essay contest on producing clean wholesome milk at low cost. He prepared the paper while confined, earning a $200 Jersey cow for his effort despite years away from farming in Fulton, New York.
Professor Jenks of Cornell testified as the first witness for the jury probing traffic in women. District Attorney Whitman said many resort keepers have disappeared or gone undercover, and Jenks’ knowledge helps outline lines for grand jury investigations. The DA’s deputy Reynolds has consulted officials in Washington and Philadelphia.
The Cairo grand jury adjourned without indictments in the murder of Miss Anna Pelley and lynching of Henry Salzner and Will James. Arthur Alexander, jailed in Champaign, to be released today. The panel found the lawless element not involved and declared no innocent man was killed by the mob.
The National Wool Growers association closed its forty sixth annual meeting in Ogden Utah selecting Portland Oregon as next meeting site. Fred W Gooding of Broshone was named president with A J Knatlin of Chicago and J A Delfelder of Walton Wyoming as eastern and western vice presidents respectively. Delegates voiced support for the removal of Governor Richards Pinchot.
President Madriz of Nicaragua, in a message received at the state department, says the United States’ resentment over the execution of Grace and Cannon, American citizens, was justified. The exchange centers on reactions to the executions and U S government stance.
The Nebraska State Journal argues Speaker Cannon uses the caucus and party machinery to discipline insurgent Republicans. It labels Cannonism a threat to republican principles and warns presidential patronage against insurgents strengthens Cannon. The piece portrays a stark choice for Congress members between serving Cannon or their constituents.
Cardinal Satolli, prominent Catholic Church official, died in Rome this morning after serving in high church roles. Funeral arrangements and official statements are pending.
Newark reporter states John Mc Cann aged ten died at home after a snowball thrown by a young girl playmate struck his neck and spine, causing fatal spinal meningitis.
A hurricane battered the village of La Linea in Spain causing homes to fall. The storm struck in January, leaving destruction across the town and damaging several structures. Local officials assess the damage and begin recovery efforts.
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