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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
4
An item marked for mailing at Alliance Nebraska notes second class matter status for postal transmission. The fragment indicates archival mailing classification without additional context or dates.
Isaac Rockey announces himself as a candidate for county treasurer of Box Butte county subject to the Democratic and People’s Independent primaries to be held in 1911. Glen Miller announces for nomination for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket and pledges full attention if elected.
A candidate appeals to republican electors of Box Butte county for the county treasurer nomination. The speaker promises full attention to the office if nominated and elected.
PDGAR M. MARTIN announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to Democratic primary August 15 1911. He seeks party nomination and vows to serve if elected.
The county clerk announces pending primary elections to be held on August 36 1911. Citizens are urged to prepare to participate in the local political process and nominations.
An incumbent Box Butte County Judge announces candidacy for re election under Democratic and People's Independent nominations at the August 16 1911 primary.
George F Snyder is presented as a candidate for the office of sheriff in Boz Butte county. The notice states he seeks the democratic and People's Independent nominations at the primaries scheduled for August 16, 1911. The brief announces eligibility and party support without detailing platform or opposition.
Sheriff CAL Cox announces candidacy for re election subject to voters nomination at the People Independent and Democratic primaries to be held August 15 1911 in Box Dutte County California Cox seeks renomination and re election as sheriff ન
A local aspirant outlines filing for the Republican nomination for Box Butte county sheriff at the August primary. The statement emphasizes broad friend-backed support and asks voters for their confidence.
Frank W. Boland M D announces candidacy for coroner of Box Lutte county in the Democratic and Independent primaries to be held August 16, 1911.
County superintendent candidate Della M. Reed announces candidacy for reelection to the office to be decided in the Democratic and Peoples Independent primaries on August 15, 1911 in Box Butte County.
A resident of Box Butte county has filed for the position of county commissioner for the second district following an urgent request from voters and taxpayers. The election is scheduled for August 16, 1911.
A Nebraska State Journal report warns that special interests will oppose direct legislation by voting against the initiative and referendum amendment. It details a covert effort using free newspaper pages showing Senator Sutherland of Utah opposing direct legislation and promoting tariffs, with editors urged to reveal funding sources.
Col. C J Bowlby criticizes machine politicians in Crete Democrat commentary. He lauds the Fremont convention as harmonious but faults the platform for omitting praise of Jefferson Jackson and Bryan. He says candidates fear to name these heroes and warns against prioritizing votes over party principles.
Editor Mark of the Mitchell Index notes some merchants skip ads because they cannot deliver the goods. He observes persistent advertisers often carry better stocks and are unafraid to compare prices.
The Missouri Democratic League opened headquarters in St Louis to push former Governor Joseph W Folk for President at next year’s Democratic National Convention. Lon Sanders and W J Cochran lead, with Nelson W Mclrod as chairman. The group plans broader county leagues and direct primaries expand to five states as debatable ground outside Missouri.
The Minneapolis Tribune hails ex Governor Folk of Missouri as a trailblazer for progressivism and honesty in politics. It notes his test by fire when faced with taking a political life in his hands and credits him with helping popularize these issues when they were unpopular.
The Casebler Hills Ranch north of Ft. Laramie station on the Guernsey Burlington line in eastern Wyoming offers 1800 acres incl 200 deeded Eaton Place and two school sections with annual rental. Improvements include a three room log house, horse stable, granary, shop and corrals with a well and windmill feeding a concrete reservoir. Fenced with four wires, water and alfalfa nearby. Priced at a bargain and can sell quickly. Address Lloyd C C Thomas Lingle Wyoming for full particulars.
The cornerstone was laid at Dunbar for a new Presbyterian church with ceremonies. Rev. D. E. Jenkins of Omaha delivered the address and Rev. W. O. H. Perry of Palmyra presided. the edifice is expected to cost £15,008.
Frank Wilson of Bancroft faces a $1,000 bond after an altercation with the Bancroft town marshal. Wilson allegedly gouged an officer with a table fork and attempted to shoot during the confrontation.
The son of William Katz living two miles south of Ra venna choked on a metal cap from a gasoline can. All family efforts failed to relieve him and a physician arrived too late.
Charles Bayer bound over to the district court at Lexington on a charge of horse stealing. Bayer was found in Cuater county by the sheriff with the horses in his possession.
Chester Smith a farmer from five miles southwest of Shelton has vanished prompting family and friends to search for any trace. No clues have been discovered to date and authorities have been alerted.
Secretary Wilson and Dr. Wiley oversee a hearing on beer ingredients under the pure food act. Brewers claim processes remain unchanged and oppose forced labeling while Consumers league and farmer groups push clear ingredient disclosure and scrutiny of malt liquors.
A fast express train on the Pennsylvania Railroad struck an automobile at a grade crossing in Wilkinsburg near Pittsburgh. Four people died Edward S. Batchelor of Wilkinsburg superintendent of the Union Stockyards Mrs Mary F Batchelor his mother Miss May Fernley of Cincinnati Ohio Mrs John Reed of Wilkinsburg and Miss Blanche Reed daughter of Mrs Reed was seriously injured.
Dr. Hornaday, head of the New York Zoological Park, told a house investigating committee that Secretary Nagel bore practical responsibility for the slaughter of young seals under legal age on the Pribyloff islands. He said the slaughter showed no distinction by sex or age.
A two year old boy named Jaems Adolph Coda drew crowds in Atlanta walking with his father from a railroad station to a hotel. The infant, said to reside in Mount Airy Georgia, reportedly stands 1 foot 3 inches tall with a 246 inch circumference through his reputed giant frame.
Mohammed Haslan, described as a frenzied Hindu, and seven others fired on Archibald W. Hunt while he walked along Clark Street. Hunt died from blood loss after his leg was amputated. A charge against Haslan will be amended from assault to murder.
The two children of A. T. Farris of Meadville Missouri died after drinking coffee and were likely poisoned by cyanide. Physicians testified to the poisoning while four other relatives also became ill, prompting neighbors to investigate the incident.
Massive parade preludes two performances as Ringling Brothers brings the longest circus train yet to the city. The 1280 staff and 680 horses fill more than a dozen acres of canvas with 40 elephants and a host of acts from the Fillis horsemanship to Bareback riders and aerial troupes.
The article notes a belief that beekeeping would benefit Box Butte county agriculture. It highlights the Apiary show at the State Fair September 4 to 8, featuring “Dee” legislation support and the Bee Wizard Frank Odell. Odell plans to demonstrate bee stunts while lecturing on bees' value to farmers.
A note requests further information on cooperative operations and produce sourcing. It outlines questions about member roles, pricing, and distribution. The inquiry seeks clarifications for member collaboration and supply chain practices.
The eleventh Canadian Parliament is dissolved and a general election set for Sept 21 to decide the fate of the reciprocity pact with the United States. Laurier’s government calls the vote while Borden leads the opposition. Campaigns will focus on reciprocity with possible naval issues in Quebec.
The Remsen board, which upheld D H W Wiley’s benzoate of soda ruling, faces a housing of inquiries by the House committee on expenditures in Agriculture. The committee will probe charges against Wiley as well as itemized board expenses including two bull terriers four monkeys eight dog cages an electric griddle a horoscope and a chiffoner. Chief Zappane of the Agriculture accounts division testified. Representative Higgins urged printing the itemized accounts before hearings. The session adjourned with no further action until Tuesday.
The second trial of Moble Trosper versus Harper P. Trosper opened before Judge Easterday with three Tacoma clubwomen as advisory judges of the evidence. They assess custody of a nineteen months-old girl, marking the first time women have been asked to aid a court in deciding a case in Washington.
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