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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

5

Contributions to Sisters Academy Receipts Listed

A record of donations to the Sisters Academy shows amounts paid by various contributors. Listed sums include 250.00 from J O Keefe and 106.00 from F J Brennan, with multiple smaller payments totaling 5 600.00. The report notes many subscriptions are partial payments and that weekly updates will publish the collected totals.

Sisters Anor. Annee J. Hamilton SR Groot T. Ji O'Keefe, Cee Sctcieees 250.00 Cy Miao : Ceedeas L. A. Basohhty Ccccecceves Catherine Roddy Che

Sisters of Providence plan Crawford convent school site

The Crawford Tibma reports strong local support for a convent school for Crawford girls to be run by the Sisters of St. Frances. A brick academy building is under construction and expected to open next June, with a hospital planned nearby to aid northwest residents avoiding trips to Omaha.

Crawford—noung Ladies Order of Providence Our Fel Bodiel Alliance Crawford Nebraska Muiiaing Adies Charon Douglas Fomont Sister Northwest Good Sisters of St. Frances Tribune

New Theatorium Promises Deluxe Film Experience

Alliance theatre goers will premiere a modern Theatorium in the Rumner Block with Laemmle Film service and the Camegraph machine endorsed by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The venue offers flickerless pictures, Auxidaphone sound, two shows nightly at 7 30 and 8 30, 10 cent floor admission, 70 cent balcony, and care for ladies and unattended children.

Alliance Rumner Laemmle Film Service Powers Camegraph National Board of Fire Camegraph

Reading and Impersonating at Methodist Church

Miss Vesta L. Perkins presents an entertainment in the Methodist church next Tuesday evening, March 24. Admission 35 cents, children under twelve pay 10 cents. Perkins comes highly recommended.

Vesta L. Perkins Isc Miss Perkins

Car Load of Vehicles Brings Surries and Wagons Here

Cr. C. Smith announces a large car load of surries spring wagons and road carts arriving for inspection and pricing. He invites residents of the region to call and compare prices and selection.

Cr. C. Smith

For Sale Rooming House Near Opera House

For sale centrally located rooming house with reasonable rent. Apply at The Herald office. gt, Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house block.

Herald Office Dr. Allen Opera House

Hitchcock Free of Charge Acquittal in New York Court

Raymond Hitchcock the actor was acquitted by direction of Justice Blanchard in a New York Supreme Court case linked to Ellen Von Hagen. Flora Whiston contradicted earlier testimony, testifying Hitchcock harmed no one and that her prior statements were directed by an agent of the Gerry Society. The judge urged investigation into Whiston's testimony.

New York Raymond Hitchcock Direction of Justice Blanchard Supreme Court Ellen von Hagen Flora Whiston Garvan Hitchcock Gerry Society von Hagen

General Brooke Wins Suit Over Havana Slaughter Privilege

The U S supreme court rules against the Countess of Buena Vista in her $250,000 damages claim tied to General Brooke Way. The case centered on an order abolishing the Havana cattle slaughter right tied to her father’s sheriff title. The court find no property loss mandated against the United States. An American warship heads to Port au Prince as a precaution after revolut ionist executions, with Washington seeking to avoid intervention while allowing Haitians to govern themselves.

Washington Countess of Buena Vista Brooke Way Supreme Court of the United States United States District Court New York Brooke Cuba Havana District Court United States Supreme Court

Congress Reinstates Motto On Coins And Boosts Army Medical

The house session focused on suspended rules with bills passed to restore the motto In God We Trust on American coins and to increase the efficiency of the army medical department.

Washington Army

Duluth Woman Acquitted in Chisholm Axe Killing

Mrs Selma Mattson of Duluth Minnesota was acquitted by a jury in the Chisholm murder case. She was charged with killing her husband on January 14 by sinking a double bit axe into his skull.

Mattson Duluth Minn Selma Mattson Chisholm

Fire Destroys Much of Shoshone Business District

A large fire in Shoshone Wyoming destroyed much of the business district after starting in a saloon. Damage is estimated around sixty thousand dollars.

Navy reshuffle as Evans to lead Atlantic fleet homeward

President Roosevelt approves moves in which Rear Admiral Evans will relinquish command after the San Francisco naval review and Admiral Thomas succeeds him for the Puget Sound visit. Rear Admiral Sperry to head Atlantia on its globe voyage with a July departure from San Francisco. Retirements prompt two rear admiral promotions for Schroeder and Wainwright, with Emory to second squadron.

Washington Charles Sperry Atlantia San Francisco Globe Roosevelt Evans Atlantic Pacific Coast Thomas Puget Sound Wantil Seaton Schroeder Richard Wainwright Emory

Flotilla Officers Inspect Panama Canal Progress

The American torpedo boat flotilla officers toured the canal on March 18, traveling by train to Gatun then walking to lock sites. They praised the progress and inspected the major work areas along the waterway.

Canal Panama Gatun

Warships at Port au Prince

British cruiser Indefatigable and German cruiser Bremen have arrived in Port au Prince to protect foreign residents. An American warship is expected soon. City remains quiet but anxious after a loud gun salute alarmed residents. Haitien officials deny further executions beyond Sunday’s. Government plans to expel insurrection leaders from consulates and reserve prosecution for future uprisings.

Port Au Prince Indefatigable Bremen Haytien Council of Ministers Gonalves

Michigan Students Released After Star Theater Riot

All University of Michigan students arrested during the riot at the Star theater are freed. Fifteen posted $1,000 bail each after appearing before Justice Doty. Three pleaded guilty to loitering and were fined $4.65. Bailees face Friday examinations on rioting charges.

Rictous Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Star Theater Liberty

New Trial Bid Filed for Giuseppe Alla in Priest Killing

Attorney Robert H Widdecombe filed a motion for a new trial for Giuseppe Alla the condemned murderer of Father Leo Hein richs. The defense argues Alla was insane at the time of the killing and notes the discovery of two weapons in his possession with Alla kept under double guard at the county jail.

Alla Denver Giuseppe Alla Leo Heinrichs Robert H. Widdecombe

Italians in Danger of Lynching in West Virginia

In Elkins West Virginia March 18 two Italians named Joe and Lewis Farro are surrounded by a miner posse seeking vengeance for the murder of two miners Walter Rogge and J W Averd at Copen. The Italians claim a disputed debt led to the killings and fear immediate lynching ensues.

Elkins W. Va Joe Lewis Farro Walter Rogge J. W. Averd Copen

St Louis Breweries Tied Up by Brewers Strike

In St Louis and East St Louis about 24 breweries were nearly shut by a walkout of 3500 union brewers. Employers said a beer famine is not possible and the strike would end soon.

St. Louis East St. Louis

Kate Law Upheld On Rebates To Export Shipments

The U S Supreme Court ruled against Armour Packing Swift Morris and Cudahy Packing in Missouri over Elkins act rebates. The ruling, announced by Justice Day, finds Elkins applies to transport anywhere and to both shipper and carrier. Justice Brewer dissented on contract concerns. Chief Justice and Justice Peckham joined Brewer.

Washington Armour Packing Company Swift & Co Morris & Co Cudahy Packing Company Kansas City Kaw United States Circuit Court Western District of Missouri Supreme Court of the United States Justice Day Harlan White McKenna Holmes Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company Brewer Peckham Missouri

Michigan Students Riot Burned Star Theater in Ann Arbor

In Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 17 a student riot led to the Star theater being wrecked. About twenty students jailed and a crowd of around two thousand attacked the building tearing out windows doors and even rolling a piano into the street while dancing on it amid cheers. Police and fire crews responded as missiles felled officers and the hose line was seized by rioters.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Star Theater Ann Arbor College Henderson

General Horne on Trial for Kansas City Editor Killing

The trial of General R C Horne begins in criminal court here for the shooting of H J Groves managing editor of the Kansas City Post and wounding O D Woodward. Groves died three days after the November 23 incident. Horne, vice president of the Post Publishing Company, says he acted after being robbed.

Kansas City R. C. Horne H. J. Groves Kansas City Post Horne Post Pubishing Company Groves O. D. Woodward Woodward

Starr Named Leader Of Robbery Gang In Oklahoma

In Bartlesville Oklahoma on March 17 the police report the Tyro Kansas trio of bank robbers remains at large in the hills along Hominy creek about twenty miles southwest. Possees continue the hunt. Local reports identify the gang leader as Harry Starr a known southwestern character the authorities have sought for months.

Starr Bartlesville Oklo Tyro Hominy Creek Harry Starr

Nightingale Given Freedom of City in London

Florence Nightingale, 88, organizer of Crimea War nursing, was granted the freedom of London. The Guildhall ceremony drew a large crowd of doctors and nurses, while Nightingale herself was unable to attend due to infirmity and was represented by her nephew.

Miss Nightingale London Florence Nightingale

Public Printer Stillings Resigns in Washington

Public Printer Charles B. Stillings resigned and the president accepted the resignation, effective immediately in Washington.

Stillings Washington Charles 8. Stillings

Aldrich Bill Withdrawn as LaFollette Attacks Morgan Power

Wisconsin Senator LaFollette denounces the Aldrich bill linking it to Morgan and Standard Oil. He says banks oppose the measure, cites New York Clearing House, and accuses financial interests of using currency politics to serve special goals amid panic and agricultural stress. Analysts debate railway bonds and asset currency amid cross accusations.

Washington LaFollette Senate Committee On Finance Morgan Standard Otl Aldrich Wisconsin Rhode Inland Mr. Morgan Mrr. Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan Wall Street

Hand Painted China Exhibit By Pickard Studios Arrives

Holsten announces an exhibit next Monday March 23 at his store featuring hand painted china from Pickard Studios Chicago. The collection showcases exquisite shapes, decoration, and gold work and offers duplicate ordered pieces for June weddings with no sales at display.

Holsten Sewler Pickard Studios Chicago Pickard Holsten's

Marsland Community Notes Guests and Local Projects

Marland residents report Emile Jacobson building a barn while Jr Sullenburger finishes a cellar. True Miller and family spent Monday in town. E B Ford returns from York Nebraska. B and M claim agent Mr Clark assisted with losses. Mrs E T Gregg transacted business in Hemingford. Bennett Poole and Luther Clark on Alliance business. Marsland Lumber Co fenced their yard lots. Rhode Island Red roosters arrive from De. G. Pat Murphy returns to Alliance. Mrs Douglas of Hemingford seeks medical care. Sullenbuarger family visits from Cheyenne. Charley Gregg heads to Sioux Co homestead with his father. Kendric Hros steam plow arrives for ranch work and first class operation. Curious device draws local interest amid ongoing breaking work.

Emile Jacobson Jr. Sullenburger True Miller EB. E. Ford York Neb Mr. Clark E. T. Gregg Hemingford A. E. Bennett N. G. Poole Luther Clark Alliance Marsland Lumber Co de. G Express Rhode Island Kendric Hros

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