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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
9
The Heraki commends Woodrow Wilson for pursuing practical reforms against entrenched monopolies. It argues many public figures seek power but yield to special interests, while Wilson presses ahead to relieve the people and uphold integrity.
Obituary notes James Creighton Thomas of Cuba Illinois brother of John W Thomas editor of The Alliance Herald dies on July 8 1918 aged 66 founder of the Cuba Journal and London Times and a long serving lawyer and politician with deep local ties. He was born January 2 1852 in Jackson County Ohio and Mes in illinois after a seven year illness. His wife cared for him with admiration.
Local observers report a heavy rain event in Alliance on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening. Perry Matley of seventeen villages described the showers lasting about three hours with ground moisture penetrating fourteen inches after plowing and sod damp twelve inches deep.
In the American League upheaval Boston releases Jake Stahl after foot surgery and bench guidance. Chicago trades John Beall and a catcher for Milwaukee outfielder Larry Chaffelle for 15000 plus two players, making him the era’s top purchase besides Marty O Tool. Chaffelle hits .266 in 51 games and is a fast fielder, slated for left field with Ping Bodie to center. Hal Chase continues strong at first, while Cominky shines for the White Sox.
Mary Elabeth Kinzie, born July 24 1849 in Elkhart County Indiana, moved with her family across Wisconsin and Nebraska before settling on a homestead in Gage County. She died July 8 1915 in Denver aged 64 years and 14 days, survived by husband John W. Wehn and five children. Her faith lasted since her 1868 Methodist Episcopal conversion despite deafness.
J A Hopingardner a night ticket agent for the Burlington is set to depart Monday for a two weeks tour visiting Missouri and Oklahoma points.
A. McDonald, Burlington engineer, who lived in Alliance nine years and owned property there, was in town Tuesday night and yesterday morning. He transferred to Ravenna four years ago. McDonald, well known locally, had worked for Burlington since 1886. Miss Ethel Nolan traveled to Omaha last week for a short visit.
Readable text invites listeners to visit the store for a demonstration of the Edison Disc. The notice emphasizes a cheerful demonstration and welcomes both gentlemen and ladies to hear the instrument.
The ladies of the Christian church host a lawn social on the Woten and Redinbaugh lawns at 408 12 Bic Horn Avenue starting 7 30 Friday evening. Ice cream and cake will be served. The Alliance band performs. Plenty of seats. A good social time. Price 14 cents.
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