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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
9
Rawlins Wyoming October 14 a new prison breakout sees twenty to thirty prisoners flee into the hills after killing a citizen and wounding another. A battle rages between convicts and deputized townsfolk with seven reported dead. Citizens guard homes as telegrams go to Governor Carey for state troops.
Ten of nineteen escapees in Wyoming led by Jim Dalton burst from the penitentiary yard breaking a fence. Armed citizens patrol Rawlins as nine prisoners are recaptured and the rest flee toward the hills north of town in a reign of terror.
At the dynamite conspiracy trial EB L Shipp testified that Herbert S Hockin arrived in Cincinnati on May 1 1908 a hotel clerk said. Edward Clark who pleaded guilty described being urged by Hockin to dynamite a bridge at Davies Ohio three days after the visit.
In New York on October 14, witness Bald Jack Hose described his role in the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal. Hose testified Becker urged Rosenthal’s killing and claimed he paid gunmen $1,000 to carry out the crime, saying Becker had deserted him to face punishment.
Edinburgh reports a small army of suffragettes marching to London to present a petition to Premier Asquith. Led by Mrs De Fonte Hlanque on horseback, the long journey is expected to take about six weeks.
Paris reports Italy gave Turkey three days to decide if it will seek peace or press on with the war, signaling a potential shift in WWI diplomacy.
A teeming audience watches a tense moment at second base during a breach era game scene. The snapshot captures the proximity of objects to the camera and the thrill of near-contact play as spectators react to the unfolding action.
The Boston Red Sox, leading New York Giants three games to one, arrive in New York ahead of today’s Polo Grounds clash. Manager Stahl and players express belief in victory with two more chances if needed. potential pitchers include Wood Collins or O Brien, with Wood possibly saved for tomorrow.
Jerome T. Caffrey, a foreman at P F Collier Sons, is charged with stealing 20000 dollars in gold leaf. Police say he confessed to Deputy Commissioner Dougherty and invested proceeds in real estate, likely to yield restitution and profit. He was arrested at his 12000 dollar Rockaway Beach home with his wife and five children present.
The Jackson Mack Manufacturing Company, a leading silk petticoat maker in New York, bankrupt amid a downturn blamed on close fitting dresses reducing demand. Estimated assets reach $600,000 with liabilities about $600,000.
Thirty thousand residents march three miles through muddy streets in Lawrence Massachusetts carrying American flags to oppose the Industrial Workers of the World. The crowd includes city officials veterans church groups and fraternal organizations in a September 14 demonstration.
Mexico City dated October 14 reports General Felix Diaz has joined the rebellion against President Madero. Diaz’s uncle Porfirio Diaz is mentioned as having been forced from the presidency, with officials in Veracruz skeptical of the report amid doubts about its accuracy.
Reports from Podgornza Montenegro dated October 14 describe Montenegrin forces under General Vukotiteh crossing into the sanjak and capturing Beempolye with Hyelopolye falling after heavy fighting. A provisional Montenegrin government is formed as operations run four days along the frontier with Turkish towns cut off. Turkish villages burn and wounded are sent to Polgoritza, while allied Greek mobilization in Athens yields 125000 troops plus 30000 more being equipped.
Colonel Roosevelt said Wilson had done nothing against trusts, claiming he did everything as New Jersey's governor. He spoke at the Coliseum to a large crowd and later attacked Governor Deneen as a liar and misleader in his campaign remarks.
Governor Woodrow Wilson and New York Democratic governor candidate William Sulzer appeared together in public for the first time since Sulzer's Syracuse nomination. They attended a Knights of Columbus banquet in New York where an enthusiastic ovation greeted them. The governor spoke on Columbus and said this year may bring grace by ending misunderstandings and uniting classes.
El Paso Texas October 14 report says rebels smuggle ammunition into the Mexican town opposite El Paso. Mexican soldiers tighten inspections at international bridges as railroad men urge protection noting officials downplay the threat to kill all American trains after October 1. A Senate committee hearing heard railroad workers appeal for protection, saying federal troops offer inadequate defense.
The armored cruiser Maryland, returning from the Orient, received orders to sail at once for Nicaragua. The move signals a broad American evacuation from several east coast stations as Marines depart to quell unrest in the region.
Four convicts escaped from the Ohio penitentiary by sawing through a sewer manhole behind the prison hospital. They dropped into a tunnel and worked toward the riverbank outlet along the Brioto River.
A scattered report lists bank robberies in Oklahoma and Illinois, a Chicago home invasion, a Vancouver murder discovery, Mexican rebel warnings for railroad workers, political deaths and estate notes, train crashes, drownings, and legal verdicts. Names include Sidney Boden, Thomas J. O Meara, and Thomas A. Kane. dates and locations vary across the tangled dispatch.
Food Commissioner Hanon probes branding in Nebraska wholesale trade after a St Joseph trip. Lincoln reports a pardon denial for George Younger, a Lancaster County case involving a 15 year old, and a stock show trophy win by Nebraska at Kansas City. Miss Ella Harper found dead near College View rail line.
Lincoln Oct 14 The separation of the auditor s office and the state insurance department may be taken up by a bill at the upcoming session. Insurance men with friendly candidates anticipate introduction as soon as the legislature convenes. The move has backing from leading insurers who seek a more efficient handling of business.
The Nebraska synod of the Lutheran church held its annual convention in North Platte on October 14 with about eighty five ministers and delegates from across the state. Elected officers include President C J Ringer of Benson, Secretary C H B Lewis of Ponca, statistical secretary G W Livers of Ponca, historian P F Ludden of Lincoln, and treasurer Dr Joseph H Miller of Surprise.
In Auburn Nob on October 14 S Deniels and Janito were helping erect the new high school building. A brick slipped from a mason and fell about twenty feet striking Daniela just behind the forehead crushing the skull. The attending physician fears little chance of recovery.
A run on the Postal Savings Bank at South Omaha by about 100 Greek depositors forced the bank to request funds from the U S Treasury in Washington. The Greeks, longtime savers, withdrew their money to aid their homeland if war with Turkey escalates.
Beatrice Nebraska October 14 John Meints of Pickrell died from injuries after a fall on the steps of the Western hotel in Lincoln He was 55 and formerly served as deputy county clerk until recovery.
Chadron Masons dedicated their new temple on October 14 with brethren from Wod lake and west of the Wr ong line. The ceremony highlighted fraternal bonds and regional cooperation among Masonic lodges in Chadron and nearby areas.
Lincoln Nebraska Populist electors have withdrawn from the slate and the state committee has endorsed the Democratic ticket. A. T Gatewood resigned as Populist secretary of state and JW Kelley the Democratic candidate was endorsed. Six electors declined the nomination including Frank Roth Te himah Ellis Wood Aurora Dewitt Ever Lincoln Ovando Cowles Wakley C W Lemar and FB three Custer counts. Edward A Roth of Holdrege remains indorsed as a Democrat elector.
Lincoln Oct 14 There has been filed in the secretary of state's office a Taft State Republican committee protest against Roosevelt electors remaining on the Republican ticket and demanding removal with replacement by petition electors Secretary Walt says he has no power under the statutes to remove a candidate elected at the primary and must deny the request.
Crawford Neb October 14 Congress man M P Kinkaid who had withdrawn due to illness will run again as the Republican nominee. The Sixth district congressional committee unanimously urged him to continue as the candidate after meeting.
The office reports many complaints about unscrupulous book agents in the state who enter school houses during class time to solicit book purchases. Superintendent Delzell urges county superintendents to prohibit agents from taking time during school hours and to curb such solicitation.
The Coryell case from Nemaha County reached the Nebraska Supreme Court. Coryell faced arrest for allowing his young son to drive illegally. He argued he had his hands on the wheel and feet on the brakes, contending the law was misapplied.
The Omaha Grain Exchange filed a complaint against the Santa Fe Great Western and others alleging their roads erected grain elevators in Kansas City and nearby and rented them to subsidiaries at unreasonably low rates, giving Kansas City undue crown center status over Omaha.
Omaha reports growing interest in the Nebraska Teachers' association convention to be held in Omaha on October 6 7 and 8. Larger attendance is anticipated as Manager Parrish of the Commercial club publicity bureau notes letters arriving from towns across the state.
Madison Nebraska James Nichols of Madison was nominated by the Republican county central committee to fill the vacancy in the state representative seat caused by the death of H Warner. The nomination names Nishole Norfolk as candidate for the post amid 12 county considerations.
Inmates accuse J. T. Radcliff, superintendent, of cruelty at the county poor farm. He does not deny striking some inmates but says it was necessary.
Kearney Nebraska October 12. The Kearney military academy squad defeated Broken Bow on their field as Nigro crossed the line for a touchdown.
William H. Peat longtime resident of Weeping Water Nebraska collapsed and died while walking in front of the post office. He was known in the town and nearby areas for his years of service and presence in the community.
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