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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
3
Arden New York September report states Edward Harriman suffered a relapse after a sharp indigestion attack and is resting quietly. A trained nurse was summoned and a lawn picnic for church children was postponed as rumors circulated about his health.
Four people die and thirty five hurt when the Royal Blue running from New York to Chicago derails at Chewton Pennsylvania. Officials blame wreckers for removing fishplates causing a broken rail and derailment with cars catching fire. The engineer and fireman perish at the scene and two more passengers die en route to hospital.
Acting Commissioner Proudfit of the general land office rejected proof on a claim filed by a Sioux City man. The decision holds that a wife cannot establish residence for a claim, noting the wife claimed continuous residence since August 7, 1907 while the husband was absent for months at a time.
The Smithsonian Institution completes the highest meteorological and astronomical observatory on the American continent atop Mount Whitney California four thousand feet above sea level. Construction aims to provide a dust free, elevated site for advanced study away from urban pollution.
A torso of a young girl was found tied in a bag in Ecorse Creek near Ecorse, a Detroit suburb. The head arms and legs were missing and identification was impossible.
Rear Admiral C. 8S. Sperry reached age sixty two and was placed on the navy's retired list. The report notes his service around the world while leading the fleet. In another item Geneva reports Walter Band of New York set a nine hour climb of Mr Blane, breaking a prior nine and a half hour English record from 1865.
An official Amoy announcement reports ninety four bubonic deaths and thirty five cholera deaths in the city during the past fortnight.
Adeline Trapp twenty is age swam nine miles from East 89th Street to Glasson Point Hell Gate. She followed forty lifesaving corps swimmers in the annual endurance test. Priscolla Mig enne accompanied her. Fifteen men quit while Milas Trapp finished in better condition than most.
Washington reports that the bureau of statistics indicates rising shipments of soft coal coke ore and iron products in August 1908 versus July and 1907. Grain flour livestock and meats and anthracite coal shipments lag behind the prior two years.
The eight armored cruisers of the United States Pacific Fleet weigh anchor at 2 o'clock and sail from the Golden Gate for a long cruise to Asiatic waters. They proceed to Honolulu then to the Orient where they join the Asiatic squadron. The enlarged fleet will train and engage in battle practice in Philippine waters.
The Aldrich steamer Laurentian bound from Boston to Glasgow ran ashore near Cape Race in dense fog at daylight. Two holds flooded, raising fears of a total wreck. About sixty passengers were safely landed in St John Newfoundland. The Laurentian is owned by Allan Line Steamship Co of Glasgow and operated between Boston and Glasgow.
Washington Sept. 6. With the arrival of the hurricane season authorities issue instructions to captains of vessels on handling ships in cyclones and hurricanes affecting the Atlantic and Gulf coast trade and property.
The captain and crew of the French schooner Qualite, recruiting laborers in the New Hebrides, were killed by natives after the vessel was driven ashore on a Hebrides island. The ship, stranded by a storm, was attacked despite a stubborn defense. a British warship is investigating the incident.
In Tournai Belgium on September 6 the aviation meeting opened before a huge crowd with speed height and duration events on the program. Despite unfavorable wind Panthans made several fine flights including a flight with his wife onboard.
Chicago market report shows cattle steady with a 10 cent drop in some lines. Hogs steady to higher in parts with buyers at 7.80 to 8.45 for various weights. Sheep receipts rise with natives and yearlings trading around 2.75 to 5.50 and lambs near 4.40 to 7.75.
South Omaha market summary reports cattle receipts at $500 steady to strong with native steers 4.75 to 7.40, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.09, western and Texas cattle scattered. hogs receipts 3,300 steady with heavy 7.40 to 7.95, mixed 7.80 to 7.90, night and pares about 7.45. sheep receipts 12,000 higher with yearlings 5.00 to 5.40, wethers 4.00 to 4.75, ewes 3.50 to 4.40, lambs 6.00 to 7.26.
Washington explains the 13th census schedule for farms to ease enumeration. Directors Durand and agents urge farmers to maintain written records of 1909 operations, including acreage crops livestock and sales, to be used in the April 15 1910 census alongside population data.
Experts to exhibit agricultural tests on films to teach farmers at the Minnesota state fair. Professor Willet M. Hays and three department of agriculture specialists traveled to St Paul. If successful, the program may expand to public demonstrations of road making butter making and plant breeding.
Washington reports soil reserves are not eroding and crop yields are rising. The forthcoming bulletin by the Bureau of Soils under Professor Milton Whitney states soils are not wearing out and yields improve rather than decline.
Reports from the Pittsburg district indicate all large coal companies will announce a ten percent per ton price increase. The move signals a broad adjustment across the regional coal market in September.
Shelbyville Kentucky reported a major fire wiping out much of the business section. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with extensive damage to shops and storefronts. No further details available on causes or exact locations within the city.
Tax due by November 1 with delinquency dates set for December 1 for personal taxes and May 1 for land taxes. Interest at 16 percent accrues from delinquency. Real estate advertised in early October and sold for taxes on the first Monday in November. Include property descriptions in all tax communications. Frep Motravna, County Treasurer.
A practical mechanic has been secured to guarantee all work. Do not trust traveling repair men. The mechanic will be permanent at the shop, offering repairs and parts for all machines. Phone 139, Geo. D. Darling.
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