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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
3
New Orleans reports a West Indian hurricane has devastated southern Louisiana. About 200 bodies are known to be lost or buried in marshes with likely more still undiscovered, as relief work continues amid widespread destruction near Dunbar and Bay St. Louis.
A Seattle street car crash injures fifty with one death. Frank Hull of Tacoma dies from injuries after a car with eighty passengers derails and crashes into a one story building near the exposition grounds. Survivors include Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth of Denver and others from Council Bluffs Youngstown and more.
A car driven by John McLendon ran off an eight foot embankment in Americus Georgia. Miss Viola Herman was killed on impact as the car burned, John McLendon was killed in the fire, and Ethel Hill, injured, ran to town to raise the alarm two miles away.
Madrid reports Satisfactory Moroccan gains prompt cabinet moves to restore constitutional guarantees except in Barcelona and Gerona. The Zeluan occupation followed heavy artillery shelling and a rapid storming by General Tovar's brigade with General Orozco completing the enveloping move. Few Spaniards wounded but Moor casualties were high.
Theodore P. Shonts, former Isthmian canal commission chairman and current Interborough Metropolitan president, faces a $200,000 suit from Frederick F. Hipsh, New York manager for a Kentucky distillery, who claims Shonts alienated Mrs. Hipsh's affection. Shonts's attorney De Lancey Nicoll calls the suit preposterous and based on mistaken identity.
Denver reports official notice of Missouri Pacific railroad system reorganization with capital at 240 million dollars. The move advances Gould plans for Western Pacific completion and transcontinental traffic over their lines. Atlanta reports United States District Attorney Tate notified of surrender of Charles B Stegall to federal authorities by Judge Fite following Hart's advice.
Six children were severely injured when bombs exploded in the street near St Anthony’s Polish parochial school in Jersey City, sparking a panic during Italian celebrants' street scene on September 28.
The will of the late Governor Johnson was filed in Ramsey county probate court. The estate value is estimated at more than $37,400. Judge Hasille appointed Frederick B. Lynch as special administrator.
The Nebraska Supreme Court sustained the Sibley law reducing Express company rates 20 percent from 1907 levels. The ruling makes the temporary restraining order permanent and allows the companies to appeal to the state railway commission if still dissatisfied. The court also denied a rehearing of the nonpartisan judiciary law as unconstitutional.
In Gibbon Nebraska on September 27 authorities had no leads to identify the masked youths who beat sixteen year old Harry Boyles after church, tearing his clothes and leaving him bruised. The assailants wore handkerchiefs, and Boyles could not recognize any of them. Separately in Omaha federal grand juries will probe Mabray conspiracies and mail fraud tied to Iowa, with possible Omaha venue. In Milford six people were injured in a car crash when avoiding a dog. one victim died, others hurt lightly.
Lincoln Nebraska September 27 In the case Thomas M Wilkinson against Joshua Lord an appeal from Richardson county the supreme court upholds the constitutionality of the free high school law of 1907 The law requires the home district of the student to bear 75 cents a week in support The decision marks the validity of the act despite earlier similar measures failing earlier legislatures
In Beaver City Nebraska on Sept 25 engineer George Pronger died at his throttle from heart disease. Fireman A Koler noticed the danger and drew the train to St Francis after Pronger collapsed near Herndon Kansas on the St Francis branch of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line.
A commission appointed to determine the competency of Omaha Indians to resolve patents begins work. Members include Walter W. McConsbe special agent, Andrew G. Pollock new Omaha agency superintendent, and H. P. Martie editor of the Humboldt Leader. They will use interpreters and convene Indians to hear testimony on their status and achievements.
Des Moines reports the sixteenth infantry from Fort Crook won many honors at the closing day of the military tournament. Net troop receipts total $20,000 from a $35,000 gross with $16,000 expenses. The cavalry division travels by land reaching Omaha Saturday while the infantry departs by train for two days at Fort Crook before marching to Fort Omaha for the event. A complimentary dinner to General Charles Morton is planned for Oct 17 at Rome.
Omaha September 28. Street car strike remains unsettled as President Wattles refuses to recognize the union and says he will re employ strikers only as individuals. Municipal officials say no proposal was laid before union leaders. No action was taken by the workers.
Governor Shallenberger directing state labor bureau to investigate the Omaha street car strike. Deputy Labor Commissioner Maupin has left Lincoln for Omaha to examine labor capital disputes with authority to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and issue bench warrants for contempt.
Nebraska City officer John Martine narrowly escapes death after pursuing grain doors thieves at Hurlington depot. A shot at close range struck his wrist as he chased dark spots. two suspects remain jailed. In Morrill Nebraska preparations begin for the first annual potato carnival October 18 with a special train and Senator Burkett addressing irrigation issues.
Lyons Nebraska September 28 Al Baker owner of the Baker Theatrical company shot his wife then killed himself at his son's home. The tragedy follows reports of jealousy as the motive.
Taxes due November 1 with delinquency dates of December 1 for personal taxes and May 1 for land taxes. Interest at 10 percent applies from delinquency date. Real estate advertised for sale the first week in October and sold for taxes the first Monday in November. Include property description in all tax communications. Frep Mouveinc, Co Treasurer.
Practical mechanic secured to perform all repairs locally with guaranteed work. Avoid traveling repair men as this expert will be here permanently. Repairs and parts furnished for all machines. Phone 139. Geo. D. Darling.
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