Announcement of Candidacy for Nebraska State Representative
J A Rowertson announces his candidacy for State Representative in the Lard district Nebraska subject to the Democratic and Independent Primaries to be held August 16 1910
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
J A Rowertson announces his candidacy for State Representative in the Lard district Nebraska subject to the Democratic and Independent Primaries to be held August 16 1910
G L Shumway, candidate for the Democratic and People's Independent parties, urges voters in the sixth district to study his record and support him on August 16. He emphasizes western roots, readiness to act, and requests opinions from supporters on issues and rivals to strengthen his campaign.
The comment asserts that strong results in Republican primaries will boost Democratic candidates in November, suggesting a national trend where early party success shapes general election prospects. It notes the interplay between primary momentum and general election strategy.
Eleven employees of the interior department were forced out by Ballinger who prefers right over a government post. Ost urges voters to recall these men and, if possible, replace them with better choices.
Cummina says the rank and file Republicans of the west will honor his stand while standout bosses in the east and some in the west may hate him for his honorable position.
Fremont Tribune editor Ross Hammond opines on whether the Democratic Party should endorse the initiative and referendum. He weighs party position and potential political implications for the party in the upcoming period.
The passage argues for direct public referendums as a legitimate tool in popular government. It contends that denying the people a say is prohibitionlike, and notes support from Mr. Hammond and the Omaha Bee as a rare opposing paper. Blair lot, 5-18-10.
A Women's Christian Temperance Union county convention will be held at United Presbyterian Church Alliance on Tuesday and Wednesday June 28 and 29 with invitations extended to all. Plans include county organization and elections, readings by Mrs. W H Thomas, and addresses by Rev Alice Palmer and others focusing on prohibition and temperance history and future prospects.
Washington June 21 Congress leaders expect to wind up the present session by Saturday with adjournment possible Thursday. The tariff revision, interstate commerce amendments, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, postal savings banks and anti injunction measures shape the main agenda, while the general deficiency and omnibus public buildings bills may delay final adjournment. Taft approves most house bills and aims for swift passage of the pending measures before signing the rivers and harbors and related omnibus bills.
The passage describes using two pens to approve a bill with delegates from New Mexico and Arizona receiving one each. It notes a surge of unanimous consent requests in both Congress branches as adjournment nears, with many members facing disappointment due to limited patience for measures lacking broad attention.
Four reclamation service workers drown when a new motor boat capsizes on a lake behind a government dam eight miles above Cody Wyoming. Collins survives after clinging to the boat all night. Soper Downey Calkins and Saul are named victims. Downey from Fort Collins and Saul from Butte. Calkins is son of Park Country Enterprise editor J K Calkins. House adopts reform rule to curb smothering legislation in committee.
Wheat in need of rain though grain men say situation not alarming. Corn, delayed by cold weather, is now making good progress. Local report from Sioux City dated June 20.
In Williamsburg Kentucky Rev Robert Vanover was killed in a knife duel with Rev Isaac Perry and Perry's brother Blaine. The fight occurred inside Rock County Baptist church during revival hearings. Perry fled but was jailed with Blaine, while Vanover died shortly after from a throat wound.
James A. Patten of Chicago and seven others face federal charges for conspiring to restrain trade in the cotton market. Indictment handed up by a special grand jury before Judge Hough. Five defendants posted bail totaling 5400. three others sought by bench warrants.
A quiet wedding occurred at Reverend I. E. Nolte’s residence Wednesday forenoon. Mr. Glen M. Zerbe of Harrison and Miss Effie A. Forbes of Andrews were the plans contracting parties. They left at noon for a wedding trip to Denver. Both are prominent Sioux County youths.
Members of the Alliance Commercial Club are requested to meet next Thursday evening at the Commercial Club rooms. Business of importance to be transacted. RK M Hampton, Pres.
Mrs Ida M Ross sold a fine piano to Miss Florence Whiteman, an out of town buyer. The transfer highlights a local business transaction with a named customer and a clear sale of musical instrument.
The Alliance circuit will hold regular services led by Rev. I. E. Nolte at Fairview and Berea next Sunday. A. J. Kjeldgaard left Alliance last Thursday for a drug store job in Scotta bluff. Sixteen pianos were sold from the Alliance Bennett Piano company branch in May by Mrs. J. T. Wiker and Messrs. J. D. Horton and J. T. Miner.
Brennan drug store expands sales staff after moving to the new Rumer block to handle higher business. F J Brennan leads with Henry Mosher a registered pharmacist from Omaha. Arthur Baisch joins as salesman. Henry Keizer serves as handy man and assistant. Roy Smith from Lincoln oversees jewelry and watch repair. Joe Smith runs the soda fountain with two assistants Knight Burris and Ralph Johnson.
Mr and Mrs M T Clark from Spokane Washington arrived about June 8 and purchased the Younkin fruit and candy store located at 117 Box Butte avenue. They have installed ice cream offerings.
A small store advertises a varied selection including soda, fruits, candy, nuts, cigars and tobacco alongside other refreshments. The notice emphasizes the shop’s broad inventory and offerings to entice customers.
Cottage for sale at a bargain inquire at The Herald office Wanted work by day or wash ing home Phone 485 blue Lost silk umbrella ivory Lady and the Tiger head lost in Alliance Tuesday June 1th Owner values highly Finder will receive reward by leaving at The Herald office Money to loan on real estate F E Reddish 3-1f
Property listing notes a four room cottage with a good cellar and a good barn plus outbuildings. Seller Christian Matz is listed at 520 Mo Ave.
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