John W Thomas and J B Knest Editors
The fragment lists John W. Thomas as editor and J B Knest as associate editor, indicating the masthead roles on the newspaper page.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
The fragment lists John W. Thomas as editor and J B Knest as associate editor, indicating the masthead roles on the newspaper page.
Thomas B. Siinewsnvury announces his candidacy for sheriff of Box Butte County on the Democratic and People's Party tickets. The primary is set for August 17, 1909, and he asks voters for support.
I L A Berry announces candidacy for County Judge of Box Butte County for the next term. He affiliates with Democratic and Peoples Independent parties and will seek election at the August 17, 1909 primary. He pledges to qualify and serve if elected. Dated July 18, 1909.
A candidate announces seeking re election as treasurer of Box Butte county subject to the will of Democratic and Peoples Independent voters in the primary on Tuesday August 17 1909. Frep H McLuinea
A candidate for Box Butte County Sheriff declares a belief in government by the people and pledges a square deal to the electorate in the upcoming Republican primary on August 17 1909.
Carvin M. Cox announces his bid for sheriff of Box Butte County subject to the will of Democratic and Peoples Independent voters at the primary on Tuesday August 17 1909.
Joan Pilkington announces candidacy for Box Butte County Treasurer on the Republican ticket for the August 1909 primary. She seeks voter support in the county race.
For Co. Supt. of Public Instruction I announce my candidacy for re election to the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Box Butte county subject to the decision of republican voters at the primary election to be held Aug 17 1909 Ora E Privisws
In Dawes county four Democrats and five Republicans compete for the sheriff nomination. The field includes a total of nine hopefuls, reflecting a crowded primary with local party divisions.
Vermont voices opposition to recruiting colored troops a stance challenging the color line not confined to Mason and Dixon's line and signaling tense sectional debates in the war era.
The article notes that while Rockefeller may lack poker knowledge, popular belief credits him with involvement in more than one freeze-out game, implying influence or participation beyond common understanding.
The law of compensation is cited as a factor in reallocating funds. President Taft has money set aside for a vacation but lacks the opportunity to use it. The narrator notes most people could take a vacation if given the funds.
The Supreme Court Justice is cited saying that giving the government power to tax all incomes would tax states out of their vitality. The remark is seen as violating judicial etiquette against commenting on matters that could come before courts.
The passage questions the impact of an income tax on states and criticizes a judicial theory by Justice Brewer that state regulation of intra state commerce is invalid without US court sanction. It argues states suffer more from the theory than from income tax itself.
A neighboring town editorial urges efforts to secure the new state normal school while a second column argues there should be legislative action. The writer comments that the town may need a kindergarten or primary school more than a normal.
Reported hip popotamusa hunt narrowly missed death as Bwano Tumbo saves himself with rare courage and precise aim. Event witnessed by three people, including two locals unable to speak our language, leaving questions about who supplied the tale to the press.
Guests at a recent White House love feast included Aldrich Hale Burrows Penrose Payne Dalzell McCall Boutelle Calderhead and Fordney. Not invited were LaFollette Cummins Beveridge Bristow Dolliver and Nelson. The piece calls the group a brilliant, select assembly and warns that the proposed compromise favors consumers in a bad year for them.
Chairman Tawney reveals Francis J. Heney among federal prosecutors drew $23 from the treasury last year without service. The admission shocks, though Heney has done fine government work, and the episode gives enemies a weapon against him.
The piece notes Roosevelt long ago appropriated Bryan's rail regulation idea and Republicans now adopt federal licenses for corporations postal savings banks and income tax. It argues the Republican party is forced to admit Democratic policies rest on justice and that Bryan has been the chief advocate for over a decade.
Instruction on preventing fly contagion and disease in homes. Advises excluding flies from sickrooms, guarding mood supplies, and using cleanliness, screen doors, window screens, fly paper, and fly poisons as principal defenses. Mentions maggots in manure and filth as sources and emphasizes kept food and milk areas.
Nebraska Democrats at Lincoln adopt a platform denouncing the Republican tariff and endorsing income tax ratification, popular election of U S senators, initiative and referendum, and non partisan judiciary reforms. They urge.against partisan voting for supreme court justices and university regents and call for swift completion of the government ditch project in western Nebraska.
The government commits to good faith handling of lands under the project and promises prompt action. Officials emphasize fair treatment for all affected parties and ongoing oversight to fulfill this pledge.
The Alliance union will meet on the second Tuesday in August at 2 30 p m with Mrs R C Strong instead of the usual hour due to the election of officers.
Prof J L Mc Brien argues for abolishing rum with county option first to secure dry territory and build toward state-wide prohibition. He warns against a constitutional prohibition push without broad party endorsements and urges unity to avoid long delays and political defeat.
A New York physician advises a moderate lukewarm bath before bed to induce sleep in hot months. Do not dry off completely or rub with a rough towel to avoid stimulating circulation and defeating the soothing effect. Ending damp keeps the cooling sensation and quieting influence of the bath.
The Pirates stay atop the league due to seven factors rooted in inside baseball and Clarke’s leadership. Fred Clarke guides aggressive, smart plays while Wagner and Leach bolster batting and fielding with standout performances. Wagner tops batting and slugging, Leever and other pitchers pace the staff, and Barbeau and Miller aid the infield as the club leads Cincinnati by distance. Frisco plans a major road race for next September with early preparations underway.
Philadelphia youth Krause emerges as the league’s leading twirler after ten straight victories this season. Left handed and coached by Mack and Plank he credits his rise to early signing on the Pacific coast and a rapid ascent through the minor ranks before rejoining the Athletics for a storied major league run.
Cleveland pitcher Eddie Joss introduces the new false rise ball. He delivers with extended arm, the ball slows and shoots horizontally across the plate just before reaching the batter, often misread as a drop or downward twist by hitters. The pitch studies suggest it confounds the strike zone with its deceptive trajectory.
Tart, pitching for Little Rock in the Southern league, is in his twenty fourth year of professional baseball. He leads the league with eight victories in ten starts.
Freddy Parent of the Chicago American still proves a speed threat on the bases as he surprises longtime observers with his base running prowess.
Cincinnati gains a new tall pitcher Lauder ilk while Chicago’s Purtell terrorizes bunt hits. Cantillon of Washington smiles at no likely hitter, Lelivelt, Avellances of Boston, and Elmer Flick uplift Cleveland. Somers reemerges as a strong entry and Murray of Philadelphia ponders warlike losses.
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