Catholic Clergy and the Saloon conclusion
Mrs. J. J. Vanes of the W. C. T. U. press department outlines Catholic clergy's stance on saloons in a concluding section. The item reflects temperance era rhetoric and organizational positions.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
7
Mrs. J. J. Vanes of the W. C. T. U. press department outlines Catholic clergy's stance on saloons in a concluding section. The item reflects temperance era rhetoric and organizational positions.
Church leaders and clergy voices urge no license or prohibition of alcohol, arguing the saloon fuels intemperance, crime, and social ills. They condemn liquor traffic and praise restraint as essential for morality, families, and public welfare.
The text records clergy views on licensing with Rev Joseph McNamee Rev John O Brien and Father Mathew urging votes against licenses. They claim licensing harms youth morality and health noting fewer sick calls since no license and praising temperance as solution.
The Nebraska State Sunday School Association plans its annual meeting in Omaha on June 18 with speakers including JS C Pearce J Shreve Durham and E A Rouse. Theme centers on social service through the Sunday School and related programs for youth and secondary work.
In the pastor's absence G. J. Rousseau occupied the pulpit for both the Sunday morning and evening services.
President Gomez, leader of Cuba, confronts a violent outbreak amid rebellious Black factions causing street clashes and rising tensions. Local officials report casualties as the conflict intensifies across major cities.
Jefferson City May 25 Colonel Roosevelt asked Governor Hadley to be temporary chairman of the Republican national convention in Chicago. Hadley would accept if his faction gains control, but prefers another progressive for the post.
Newark May 28 taft and roosevelt bids near end as new jersey votes 28 delegates. Roosevelt closed campaign last night while taft and wilson supporters argue for delegation loyalty. Democratic race narrows to wilson against rivals with baltimore in view. Polls opened 10 a.m. and closed at 4 p.m. local time.
cattle receipts 3,690 head with slow trade and shade lower prices. Beef steer values ranged to 5.85 for 1,625-pound beeves and prime yearling cattle to 8.40. Hogs tops at 7.40 while lambs and sheep showed strong demand with California spring lambs around 9 to 9.50 and shorn sheep at 8.25 to 8.50.
Minneapolis may 28 bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church no longer fear forced retirement as the quadrennial body adopts a majority report requiring retirement at the general conference nearest the bishop's 73rd birthday. The ruling, to take effect at the start of the next general conference, already improves the status of certain bishops who could be affected.
The Supreme Court affirmed a Massachusetts judgment ordering Albert & Bigelow of Boston to pay Old Dominion Copper Mining and Smelting company $2,100,000 as secret promoters profits. The case has attracted wide attention as a major corporate affair.
A dense roster lists organizers and exhibitors for the Nebraska State Fair. Names include shaneral and William Foster of Lincoln Guards, J. Tracy of Loup City, transportation figures Li L. Emerson and George Jackson, and many departmental leaders such as W. W. Colic Neigh, Clyde Barnard, Louie Henderton, J. H. Taylor, and Chas Mana. Exhibits span Classes A to S with horses, swine, poultry, dairy, machinery, and women's departments.
Mary Holeman, an unprotested woman, was assaulted by a gang in Ocean City Maryland. She and her eleven year old son witnessed the attack as tar was poured on her, and she has since left town seeking safety. Worcester county police face public pressure for a full investigation into the brutal incident and alleged threats.
Rebel headquarters in Chihuahua reports Terreon captured by rebels under Geners Arguemedo near Juarez Mexico. Messages reach locals stating the triumph is confirmed as of May 28.
In the American League Boston edged Philadelphia 12 to 8 after a rough start with early leads. at New York Washington beat the Yankees 5 to 4. In the National League Brooklyn and New York split the doubleheader with close runs, while Chicago and Philadelphia battled in a tight game. Multiple city games across Omaha St Joseph Des Moines Sioux City and Topeka feature varied outcomes and pitchers listed.
Senator Lorimer, in Chicago, appeared at the bank where he is president and faced questions about Vice President Sherman’s Chicago trip. He offered no substantive replies, citing health improvements and declining to comment on the matter.
Thirty brides to be from Scotland and Ireland arrived in New York on the steamer Caledonia from Glasgow. Most of the women were bound for points west of the peninsulas, with several headed toward Canada.
May 28 in St. Paul reports the Great Northern railway directors appoint Carl R Gray of Portland as president. The outgoing leader J W Ho retires. Gray will begin duties at once.
B C Huron May 24 reports W L Houser national manager for Senator La Follette has been in the area several days arranging a series of speeches in South Dakota for the Wisconsin statesman.
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