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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a benevolent chicken eyeing an amateur gardener and makes broad claims about how candy bonnets schemes and money are won or saved. It hints at moral phrases and a mob’s voice reaching into deeper matters, with unclear historical context.
Wabash Railroad promotes greatly reduced fare home visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with specific sale dates October 6 8 15 Female. Rept. 17 18 19 for Baltimore return and other cities including Little Rock Detroit and more. Through views of the World's Fair Grounds via the Wabash with no bus transfer and modern equipment. Contact 1601 Farnam Street Omaha Neb. Harry Beb Moore s Genl Agt Pass Dept.
Joan A Crone of Augusta Maine sets out to visit every state capital in the United States covering more than 21000 miles in three years and six months. He has already walked 2194 miles since April and travels with a wheelbarrow shaped trolyette carrying clothing food and sleeping gear as part of a $6000 wager.
Readable text shows a description mentioning white clothes and Hea Oro Ball blue large 2 ca, likely a fabric or ball item with unclear full context.
At least five sovereigns will attend the marriage of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg. The czar Emperor William King Edward King Christian and King George have promised to attend the ceremony.
A garbled mix of product names and odd phrases appears dated February 16 2000. The text mentions Defiance Starch Piso's Cure and a baby attempting to walk with trial balance language and unrelated brand-like terms. No coherent news event is present.
A Paris inventor, M. Manouvrier, assistant director of the laboratory of researches, reveals a method to determine water content in wine via telephone. The device compares a pure wine sample to the tested wine, using conductivity to trigger sound. silent means purity, louder means water, with a dial and chart giving exact water percentage.
A patient recounts indigestion improved by Grape Nuts and Postum after a doctor recommended predigested food. He credits the products with restoring strength and health, praising the brand and the Road to Wellville booklet.
American Reliance wins the third race of the series securing the lead as the competition advances.
In dense fog, Reliance, defender for the United States, won the third and final race to capture the America's Cup. Shamrock II failed to cross the finish line after more than an hour of sail, as Reliance surged through the fog to finish and celebrate, keeping the cup in American hands.
A suspected robbery on Express No. 161 near Great Falls failed when the engineer sped the train past the ambush site. Voices and a shot were heard, but no robbers were found as detectives scoured the area.
Secretary Shaw denies reports of a large rise in government deposits in national banks. He says only small, long-pending applications are being considered, limited to agricultural districts, for the present.
Figures from local revenue officers estimate 1,300,000 gallons of sweet wine produced in Southern California for 1903. Brandy output taxed at 40,000 gallons and 260,000 gallons tax free for fortifying. The grape crop is forecast to be about 60 percent larger than in 1902.
Manila dispatch reports Jolo constabulary clashing with insurgents in Cavite near Laguna de Bay, twenty insurgents killed, reinforcements sent to crush the stronghold in the mountains. Moro provincial executive council organized under Philippine commission bill, with governor secretary treasurer engineer and schools superintendent. General Leonard Wood reports unrest among Moros and requests an extra battery from Manila to bolster forces.
Sir Thomas Lipton voiced mixed feelings after discharging Brin passengers in Highlands NJ. He said he was doomed to defeat yet grateful for American generosity and hinted at plans to return to England with his crew Tuesday and attend a New York dinner before deciding next steps.
London papers morning editorials congratulate the United States on retaining the America's Cup. They note the better boat and the clever skipper and crew won the races. The Daily Telegraph calls it an honorable chapter in Cup history and says Britain has much to learn from American yacht building.
Phil coal firm announces continued 26 cent a ton reduction for September contracts keeping pea coal at $1.76 per ton at the mine. Owing to anthracite overproduction several large collieries have been closed indefinitely.
The United States cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco, sailing from Genoa, head to Beirut rather than Port Said. The Machias has already sailed for Port Said to coal.
General Wade cabled from Manila announcing the death of Colonel Richard Eckridge U. S S A retired. He died in a hospital August 29 and was retired in 1901.
SALONICA September 1 dispatch says Hilma Pasha reports a Bulgarian band defeated between Kussura and Kastoria with heavy losses. The remnant pursued by Turks. A second band defeated near Venezianogratsko with thirty insurgents killed. A third band of sixteen rebels destroyed near Kilnik.
Henry Wellbrenner of Syosset, armed with a loaded revolver, was stopped at Sagamore Hill late Tuesday and jailed after insisting on a meeting with the president. Secret Service, aided by two others, detained him after two earlier refusals. Wellbrenner, described as German descent, appears to be in a confused state and claimed a telephonic order from the president.
The War Department refers to the Philippine Supreme Court the case of Dunong a native who was executed by the military government for murder and escaped before civil control. His attorneys argue civil government cannot carry out the military sentence. The case may reach the U S Supreme Court.
H. L. Hughes known as Lonesome Joe was captured near the Montana Line by Sheriff Potter of Carbon county Montana. He is wanted on multiple charges including horse stealing and bank robbery.
A Turkish force attacked Stollovo northward driving insurgents away. The village was then entered and its population massacred while the village was destroyed. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived at Euxinegrade and was joined by the premier.
Chekib Bey the Turkish minister had a lengthy interview with Secretary Hay in Washington. He refused to discuss the session beyond AP dispatches. Hay visited the Navy Department afterward and said dramatic naval moves could not be altered before ships reach Beyroot.
Panama dispatch reports a growing revolution on the isthmus with Indians and lingering followers of General Herrera rallying in mountain villages to join an organized revolt sparked by the Panama canal treaty rejection. Seized arms and ammunition reappear from hidden sources, indicating careful planning rather than spurts.
New York racing notes that Reliance failed to secure a third victory over Lipton’s challenger as the wind dropped to nothing and the five and a half hour time limit expired before finish. Shamrock III trailed about two and a half miles behind as the race ended with a formality.
Lincoln Neb State Board of Education selects Kearney for the new state normal school. The 20 acre site offers a three story brick building and dormitory use with a water power privilege. Final tally on the winning ballot shows Kearney four votes, Ord one, Broken Bow three.
Budapest reports the world grain crop is deficient. Hungary's wheat harvest is projected at 41,226,700 meter centners versus 44,607,000 last year, with overall grain shortfalls totaling 13,210,000 meter centners.
Nurse Mother Gray of a New York children's home offers free samples by mail for a powder claimed to cure Summer Complaint Feverishness Headache Stomach Troubles Teething Disorders and destroy worms Send address Allen 3S Olmsted Le Roy NM to receive sample and instructions.
Newport society embraces a fad called munching slow eating to curb weight gain. Observers note London and American adherents chew thoroughly at dinners creating quieter munching parties. Proponents claim slower eating reduces intake and avoids overindulgence.
An elderly Federal veteran, after years of persistent pain and illness postwar, credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his aches stomach trouble and sleepless nights. He reports improved sleep appetite and vitality and urges others to use the remedy. The piece ends with a reflection on happiness and affection.
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