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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
Banking bill prompts governor suggestions and suffrage note
Governor Shallenberger proposes advertising banks under guaranty provisions with certificates and letterhead use. He urges a 3 to 15 member board, annual meetings, thorough book inspections, and regular reports to the state banking board. Senate votes place woman suffrage on general file amid contentious debates alongside appropriations for Wayne and Fremont normals and Omaha deal institute funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Committee On Banking and Currency
Shallenberger
State Banking Board
Senate
Wayne Normal School
Fremont Normal
State Deal Institute
Omaha
Nebraska Railways Prepare Testimony Against 2 Cent Fare Law
Nebraska railroads will begin preparing testimony for the U S court case to annul the two cent passenger fare limit. Roads have compiled one year of business records focusing on this case and will submit them to Judge W D McHugh who represents the railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
United States
W. D. McHugh
Irrigation BillSeek Changes urged by Federations Chairman
Scotts Bluff Neb March 16 G L Shumway chairman of the American Irrigation Federation plans changes to the irrigation bill before the Nebraska legislature He aims to stop water impounding beyond actual land needs and travels to Lincoln this week to press his views with the committee handling the measure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Bluff
Neb
G._ L Shumway
American Irrigation Federation
Nebraska
Shuniway
Lincoln
Early Nebraska settler Charles W Brown murdered in Walparatao scene
Detectives report the brutal killing of Charles W Brown a pioneer who lived in a small house 3 1/2 miles southwest of Walparatao Nebraska His body was found with head mashed to pulp He was a very wealthy bachelor owning 3460 acres in Nebraska plus farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin The largely isolated hermit lived in Seward county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walparatao
Neb
Charles W. Brown
Nebraska
Brown
Seward
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs Opens Convention
The fifth annual Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs convention began in Norfolk on March 16 and runs through the day. Speakers include Governor Shallenberger and Union Pacific Vice President Mohler at the Interstate Commerce Commission Park. Delegate A. V. Pease from Fairbury chartered a special train to Premont after learning his mother had died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs
Oleh
Interstate Commerce Commissiones Park
Shallenberger
Mohler
Union Pacific
A.V Pease
Fairbury
Premont
Fire destroys Burlington freight house at Mintsmouth
Fire swept the Burlington freight house at Mintsmouth Nebraska on March 15 destroying the building and two Tinder freight cars. Authorities investigated the blaze for possible causes and estimated significant property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintsmouth Neb
Burlington
Tacoma Man Sentenced in Fake Prize Fight Scheme
Frank H. Pilling of Tacoma Washington paid fourteen thousand dollars for a bogus prize fight and received a prison sentence. He says he was victimized by the Council Blu gang and had his check endorsed by banker J R Thompson. After attempting to stop payment he was arrested for violating state law in aiding prize fights and appeals to the supreme court are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Frank H. Pilling
Tacoma
Wash
United States
Council Blu
Pilling
J. R. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Washington State
Supreme Court
Bank Robbed at Kramer Nebraska in 2 A.M. Heist
The State Bank of Kramer between Lincoln and Crete was robbed at 2 a.m. by three men using dynamite to blast the safe. They secured 1500 dollars plus overlooked 200 dollars in gold. Cashier Beck and two volunteers pursued to the Missouri Pacific depot, where robbers stole a track tricycle and fled. They were traced to Spragen and likely boarded a freight to Lincoln. The bank safe and building were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Lincoln
State Bank of
Missouri Pacific
Crete
Beck
Spragen
Nebraska Cigar Output Surges in 1908 Report
Nebraska's internal revenue report for 1908 shows total cigar production over eight million pounds of leaf tobacco used by 222 factories. The output rose by about half a million from the prior year with three plants making 3,000,000 cigars and six exceeding 1,000,000. Government revenue from cigars totaled $75,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Internal Revenue Collector
Burned to Death on Redhot Stove in Fremont
Free Weise, 75, a Civil War veteran and bachelor, was burned to death after falling onto a redhot stove in his First Street apartment. A roomer smelled burning and alerted police. Weise’s body lay across the stove with a whisky bottle nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Weise
First Street
Marquis Given Fifteen Months
Benji mi Marquis pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving money by false pretense and received a fifteen months sentence. He was brought to Hastings from Kansas City at the request of several Nebraska banks claiming losses. The conviction was for securing money from the Holstein bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
Hastings
Neb
Benjami Marquis
Kansas City
Nebraska
Holstein Bank
Brainerd Businessman Ends Life in Sensational Act
In Brainerd Nebraska on March 15 Joseph Broch, a wealthy local businessman, threatened an employee and then hanged himself in his shop. He fired a pistol into his body and died instantly in view of the street. He reportedly faced family and financial disputes with a son-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Neb
Joseph Broch
Two Lincoln men get seven years for fur robbery
Charles W. Silvers and Philip Mauve were convicted in district court of robbing a Lincoln store of valuable furs. They were sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary for the crime committed last fall and were captured at Sioux City. Authorities believed they looted stores in Sioux City and Omaha following their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Charles W. Silvers
Philip Mauve
Sioux City
Omaha
Fire Panic at Moving Picture Show in Wilber
During a March 15 moving picture show in the Wilber opera house the films sparked a fire and an electrical transformer exploded causing a panic. The audience rushed the entrance and several people were injured though none seriously. The building suffered little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber, Neb
Opera House
Fire Destroyed Auburn Residence Worth Fifteen Thousand
The home of Hon. Peter Barlett in Auburn Nebraska valued at 15000 was totally destroyed by fire. Most of the first floor furniture was saved while the rest was burned. Insurance on the building stood at 8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Neb
Peter Barlett
Tragedy at Capitol Avenue: Man shoots sweetheart then suicides
In Omaha an Italian named Philadelfic Gre co at 1010 Capitol avenue fired two shots at his sweetheart Sadie Smith of West Dear, missing her but fatally shooting himself. He died instantly. Sadie Smith was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetheart
Self
Omaha
Philadelfic Greco
Capitol Avenue
Sadie Smith
West Deer
Broken Bow Votes on Electric Light Franchise
Broken Bow Neb citizens will vote on an electric light franchise at the coming election. The plant must be in operation within a year and the city reserves right to purchase or reject the plant in subsequent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Bow
Thin City
Naval clash spurs ultimatum as U S cuts ties with Zelaya
A private dispatch reports a naval engagement between Nicaragua and Salvador gunboats off Nicaragua. The Momotombo led three Nicaraguan gunboats against the Salvadoran Presidente, which scored the first decisive blow. The Momotombo later pursued the Presidente after repairs. U S and Mexican officials consider drastic measures to enforce peace in Central America, with possible intervention if diplomacy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Nicaragua
Salvador
Zoelaya
Emery
State Department
McGregory
Managua
Legation
Central America
la Barra
Mexico
Wilson
Nicarguan
Zelaya
Miners Reject Old Scale in Philadelphia Talks
The conference between anthracite miners and operators ended without agreement on a new contract to replace the current one at expiration. Executives plan a convention of miners from three districts to discuss further action, then a follow up with operators before March 31. National President Lewis notes the operators proposed another conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lewis
Russia offers three year post for Indiana corn king
Leonard B. Clore, long noted as a corn king in Franklin Indiana, has returned from his first Indiana legislature term and received a three year offer from the Russian government to serve as a corn specialist among Russian farmers. He has held top honors for a decade including the grand sweepstakes at Omaha last December and the $1.00 National Corn Growers trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard B. Clore
Franklin
Ind
Indiana
Mr. Clore
National Corn Growers’ Association
Developments in Rules Fight Divide Republican Rank
Three developments occurred in the insurrection against adopting House rules for the Sixtieth Congress. A Cummins Taft compromise aimed to unite Republicans, reached a working agreement between insurgents and Democrats, and Theodore Roosevelt’s name surfaced as an insurgent sympathizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Iowa
Taft
Theoiore Roosevelt
Democrats Oppose Stamp Tax and Inheritance Tax Stance
Democrats reject the new tariff bill's stamp tax on checks bonds and stocks and oppose a coffee duty. They threaten to fight an inheritance tax amendment to tax legacies if Republicans omit it.
Seven Die in Incendiary Fire in Resurrection Mex
In Resurrection Mexico seven people perished when the house of Augustin Serrang burned down in an incendiary blaze. Fire investigators probe motive and origins as the community mourns the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resurrection
Mex
Augustin Serrang
Bryson Heads the Bowlers in ABC Presidency
Robert H. Bryson of Indianapolis was elected president of the American Bowling Congress at its Pittsburg meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson
Robert H. Bryson
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Still Arguing Cooper Case In Nashville Trial
The still ongoing trial of the Coopers and John pb Sharp for the Carmack murder resumes in Nashville Tennessee. The hearing centers on whether an overt act occurred when Colonel Cooper turned toward Carmack and the implications of transmitted threats. Juror instructions and questions of self defense mental state and witness credibility loom before a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
John Pb. Sharp
Senator Carmack
Nashville
Tenn
Mart
Colonel Cooper
Carmack
Cubans Pulling Together After Provisional Government
The new Cuban Republic shows no sign of imminent collapse and Cubans across parties unite to avoid another American intervention. Despite initial fears from American officials, Gomez's administration has held for a month with no clear discontent, suggesting stronger collective resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Logan Runs Nose on Reef in Honolulu Harbor
The army transport Logan ran aground on a reef in Honolulu harbor while maneuvering to back into its slip. Two tugs and a British cruiser Cambrian offered aid. no hull leaks or danger were found. The vessel carries 800 sailors and soldiers, including Brigadier Generals Carter Brush and Davis bound for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Honolulu
Fies
Twelfth Cavalry
Carter
Brush
Davis
Philippines
Labor Rally Follows Gompers Mitchell Morrison Sentences
More than 5,000 labor union members march through Boxton in protest of sentences handed to Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison by Judge Wright in the District of Columbia Superior Court. A large audience booed and cheered as the judge’s decision was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Wright
Superior Court of
District of Columbia
Boxton
Amuteui! Ball
Fort Kramile ranchman Kills Wife and Daughter in Cheyenne
Posey Ryan of Fort Kramile shot and killed his wife and daughter during dinner in a Cheyenne restaurant. Mrs Ryan had recently brought their daughter to Cheyenne to seek a divorce. Ryan made no resistance to arrest and said he expected to hang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Ryan
Fort Kramile
Cheyenne
Ryan
Ryan Ryan
Twenty Drown in Steamer Collision Near Maas Light
The Norwegian steamer Mayfoot collided with the German ship Margretha near Iquique for Hamburg about twenty miles west of the Maas light ship. The Margretha sank almost immediately with twenty crew drowned. Six crew members were saved. The Mayfoot returned to Rotterdam with a big hole in her bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfoot
Iquique
Hamburg
Maas
Flotterdam
Ber Low
Three Drowned In Kansas Stream Near Ottawa
Oscar Adkins his wife and daughter drowned while gilcompting to ford a stream near Ottawa Kansas. The bodies were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Oscar Adkins
Ottawa
Kan
Three Drowned While Forcing Kansas Stream Near Ottawa
Three people drowned attempting to ford a stream near Ottawa Kansas and were recovered later from the water. The incident prompted a rescue effort and authorities began an investigation into the circumstances.
Beal Bros Select Seed Potatoes for Spring Planting
Beal Bros. sent a man to Minnesota and South Dakota to personally select seed potatoes. T. J. Beal returned last week and confirmed purchases in both states for shipment later in the season. The effort aims to plant disease-free, strong seed potatoes to support the local potato industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beal Bros
South Dakota
Minnesota
T. J. Beal
Watson Munger Wedding Charms Local Society
The Watson home hosted the marriage of Miss Letha Watson to Lewis John Munger last Sunday evening. Rev Vallow officiated at 7 p.m. with Mrs Vallow at the piano during the ceremony and reception. A bountiful supper followed. guests were close relatives and friends. The couple departed Monday for a Denver honeymoon of a week or ten days with the bride’s mother giving a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Watson
Letha
Lewis John Munger
Gio P.m
Vallow
Miss Watson
Mewhirter
Rowan
Phares
Inice
Alliance council 975 Knights of Columbus Mourns Infant Loss
A resolution from Alliance Nebraska dated March 1969 expresses condolence for the infant son of P S Yount. The Knights of Columbus council extends sympathy, notes divine wisdom, and pledges fellowship and remembrance in the minutes and by mailing a copy to the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Council
Knights of Columbus
Alliance
Nebr
P. S. Yount
Heavenly Kingdom
Marsland Community News Roundup
Marsland residents report Mr. and Mrs. Tom Book on a business trip Monday. L. Snow buys twenty acres in Colorado for a fruit farm. Several buyers obtain brown Leghorn roosters and eggs at Gry ranch in the past ten days. E E Harner hauls cream to Marsland for Lincoln shipment. True Miller’s new residence impresses with beauty and size and will soon be ready. Local traders in Crawford include Mesdames A Gregory and L Gregory, Belmont. Mrs Swenn of Marsland visits Belmont weekend. A Roads buys half section adjoining his ranch. G M Barns, Sunny Side teacher, ordered to Deadwood for exam. Horninghousen plans a new house in Maryland. New bank opening heavy activity. Mort Shettan and others expected to market by mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Book
Marsland
L. Snow
Colorado
Gry Ranch
Will Cell
Belmont
Poole
Woodie
Tiond
E. E. Harner
Lincoln
True Miller
Crawford
A. Gregory
Lee Gregory
Swenn
A. Roads
G. M. Barns
Sunny Side
U.S
Deadwood
Horninghousen
Maryland
J A Clark Announces House Cleaning Service
J A Clark announces resuming house cleaning in the old fashioned way in Alliance. he asks patrons not to forget him for lace curtain cleaning and provides phone contact 596.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
J. A. Clank
Legal Notice of Probate in Hex Butte County Nebraska
State of Nebraska Hex Butte County declares a probate notice for Charles Mayer late of the county. It states the estate will be settled in the county court with the executor and the heirs to appear at the court in the city on the date in April at 2 o clock pm. Attorneys Hogd and Barker represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Butte
Steies
Meyer
Ate
August M. Isett
Hogd & Barker
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Holsten’s
Fred Brennan
Nohe
Phelan Opera House
Bik
Western Office Supply Co. Alliance, Neb
Sherifi's Sale
Disren Court
Box Mute
Jolie O'Keefe
Sedon Sherela
Woerela
Jobn O' Keefe
Volack
Thytte
Nebravka
Hesbutte County
Avotien
Lod
Petriamry
Lai
Wilde
Wikre
Sherit
Wits
Phebe
News OF Nebraska
Nebraska Railways
BUNCO
America
Russia
L. B. Clore
Cooper
New Republic
Boston
Mort Shettan
J. A. Clark
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