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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
4
The withdrawal of W. H. Thompson from the Nebraska Senate race draws broad Democratic regret. Thompson, nicknamed the "Tittle Giant," had many friends and admirers and was seen as having strong chances for the Democratic nomination had he remained in the contest.
Hon W J Taylor spoke at the Cadwell building to Democrats populists socialists and Republicans. He argued corporations influence legislation but said Democrats are less controlled than Republicans and favor tariff reduction income tax direct election of senators initiative and referendum.
The Holt County Independent nominates George W. Berge for attorney general of the state and The Beacon heartily seconds the nomination. Berge is described as a reformer with nerve and integrity, credited with abolishing the free pass system and regarded as a leading, courageous lawyer.
Senator La Follette denounces Taft railroad bill as a bold raid on public rights. He criticizes big business influence and the attorney general defending corporate interests. He vows to push Republicanism back toward Lincoln era principles.
A Weeping Water resident advertises for a 640 acre homestead near Crawford with school land, running water, smooth terrain, good hay land, and improvements. The piece notes such abundant parcels no longer exist cheaply, illustrating misperceptions in eastern ideas about northwestern Nebraska.
In Iowa a farmer sold two hogs to a local butcher at market price. He requested the hams and shoulders, which the butcher set aside. The farmer paid the regular retail price, totaling 2.84. Knox County Republican notes the exchange.
The Geriog Courier marked its twenty fourth year of publication with strong prospects for ongoing success. The paper praises editor A B Wood and extends congratulations to him and the town on its prosperity.
Watch for our new carload of automobiles as Nebraska Land and Auto Co invites you to come and see demonstrations and compare models firsthand.
Local notes show R M Hampton visiting the ranch and Mrs King from Angola in Alliance. Nebraska Land Co advertises land at 3.00 per acre. C L Drake and others travel east. many residents visit Omaha Denver Hastings and Lincoln. Decoration Day plans at Hemingford. hospital work progresses. public notices and church society meetings noted.
The Alliance cantata Esther the Beautiful Queen staged March 19 and 21 under A G Bixler of Denver showcased strong local talent. Principal roles by Guthrie Burris Nerud Miller Pardee Smith Zediker Waddell McCorkle highlighted the cast with solid singing and acting. The event netted about one hundred dollars for the M E church and urged formation of a city choir.
Preparations for the Stockmen's celebration at Alliance from July 4 to July 7 promise to be the biggest event of its kind in western Nebraska. Local papers hype the occasion as a major celebration with extensive plans and public interest.
Washington May 3. A long Senate conference shows insurgent Republicans successfully trimming the railroad bill. Key sections on traffic agreements and mergers are dropped, leaving only the court of commerce provision amid fears the bill may fail in conference. President Taft seeks accountability as Aldrich leads the talks with other leaders.
Disclosures by a Chicago newspaper spark four inquiries into graft and municipal corruption. Estimates place annual loot between 1 million and 10 million dollars as prosecutors and grand juries prepare indictments, with a special grand jury convened on the Western Indiana railroad graft case and Lorimer election bribery.
A joint convention in St Louis brings together the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America the American Society of Equity and 400 affiliates. Speakers include W J Bryan Samuel Gompers and Mayors and presidents from several states. Key topics parcels post good roads and scientific farming as plans to unite farmers with laborers are outlined.
The Roosevelts arrived at Copenhagen and were greeted at the railroad station by Crown Prince Christian and the regent of the University of Copenhagen. They were escorted to Christian V palace for their stay, while a large crowd cheered as their carriages passed.
National Packing company and its subsidiary faced charges of conspiracy in restraint of trade. Lawyers filed demurrers in the United States district court before Judge Landis, arguing the indictment is vague and fails to allege unlawful acts.
The marriage of Ruthryan Leavitt to Lieutenant Reginald Owen of the British army occurred at Fairview in Lincoln this morning. The ceremony was intimate with only a few attendees. A notable feature was a harp performance by Miss Marl Swanson of Missouri.
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