Suffrage Reform Urged for Clearer Voting Rules
The speaker supports people rule, calls for changes in suffrage laws, but until laws are changed argues those with legal right to govern should decide matters simply and directly.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
11
No Opposition Expected for Regulating Habit Forming Drugs
The Sidney Telegraph argues the bill to regulate distribution of habit forming drugs should pass without opposition. It describes indiscriminate use as a demoralizing evil and a threat to society, stating the habit destroys mind and body and that there should be no doubt about swift passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Herald subscription list thriving invites new signups
The Herald reports growing subscription numbers and urges taking new subscriptions now. It invites skeptical readers to visit The Herald office for proof of the paper's prosperous subscription list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Herald Office
Leonard Pilkington Candidate for City Clerk Post
The Herald notes Leonard E. Pilkington as industrious and well qualified by education and business experience for city clerk. He studied in Al-Mance city schools, nearly finishing high school before joining his father's feed store, and is described as a capable penman with needed qualifications for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Leonard E. Pilkington
al- Mance
Three Candidates Lead City Mayor Race Beliefs Grow
The Herald notes all three mayoral candidates are well known and capable. Voters decide next Tuesday as supporters of Rodgers, Snyders, and McCormick claim potential victory. McCormick believes his past vote will grow, keeping him competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Rodgers and
Snyders
McCormick Beeves
Society Notes Highlight Local Teas and Luncheons
Mrs J T Wiker and Mrs N F Williams hosted a theatre party at Phelan Opera House followed by a luncheon at Brennan's. Guests included Mesdames Nelson Westover Feagins Berry Bragelton Thomas and Misses Minelle Highland Ethel Nolan. Mrs Bruce Wilcox entertained twenty eight guests with five hundred at her Alliance home, prize glasses awarded to Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Peckenpaugh for games. Mrs Dr Bellwood hosted a large gathering on Laramie Avenue with luncheon and 500, prizes awarded to Mr W Dr Rumer and Mrs Richard Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wiker
N. F. Williams
Phelan Opera House
Mesdames Nelson
Westover
Feagins
Berry
Bragelton
Thomas
Minelle Highland
Ethel Nolan
Brennan's
Bruce Wilcox
Wilcox
Alliance
Dorothy Hoag
Emily Skiles
Mitchell
Peckenpaugh
Mesdames Wilson
Ray Rot
Claude Lester
F. W. Lester
Buller
Tully
Gavin
Clough
Helpbringer
Lloyd Thomas
Marvin
Cagewell
Gilman
Wood
Weidenhamer
Bellwood
Armour
Bennett
Frankie
Hamilton
Grebe
Misses Clough
Skilee
Hoag
Dr. Bellwood
Laramie Avenue
Mesdames Young
Phelps
Zediker
John Gh
Lester
Claude
Gaddis
Vauan
Watkins
Kennedy
Ntv
Rumer
Schlupp
Alliance Bazaar Surpasses Expectations for St Josephs Hospital
A three day bazaar at the opera house by the Indies of Alliance raised about 700 dollars with a large balance expected for St Josephs hospital. Twenty five or more ladies contributed with well sold stocks and meals averaging over 100 served per meal. A concluding dance filled the evenings as volunteers praised the event and the cantata at the Methodist church drew a packed audience. The Easter services at the new Episcopal church impressed attendees with a strong musical program and Dean Ware delivering a popular sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Alliance
St. Josephs Hospital
Episcopal Church
Dean Ware
Woten Returns from Centerville After Berryhill Funeral
Elder F A Woten returned from Centerville Iowa where he accompanied a funeral party bearing the remains of Violette Lillian Berryhill. Mrs Woten traveled with him to Aurora Nebraska and Palmer for family visits. He will stay in Palmer until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Woten
Centerville
Iowa
Violette Lillian Berryhill
Maredith
Goung
Alliance mayoral candidate touts reform against political machines
A 1913 political advertisement argues against private business dominated tickets in Alliance. The author, a mayoral candidate, vows to serve residents impartially, opposes graft, and calls for civilian control of the electric light plant and fire equipment investments.
Alliance Inches Toward Purchase Despite Debates and Ties to Machine Politics
Fr D McCormick argues taxpayers could save money if Alliance adopts a fire wagon purchase, noting two blocks to proceeding: wagon type choice and commission distribution. He cites insurance agents offering rate cuts if a fire wagon exists and hints at political maneuvering behind Snyder ticket and the electric light plant superintendency. The piece urges voters to seek an administration free of machine influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Citizens of Alliance
Ail
R. Vaughan
A. D. Rodgers
Times
Messrs
R. M. Hampton
W. W. Norton
C. A. Newberry
F. E. Holston
W. D. Rumer
E. H. Boyd
W. O. Barnes
Snyder
First National Bank
Allance
Hecht
Sams
Mfe
W. ©. Barnes
Hon. W. O Barnes
Beck Connors Return From Visit to Lexington Neb
Mrs. Hazel Beck Connors and her young son return to their Lexington Nebraska home after a delightful visit with family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Walbridge celebrate the birth of a son on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Beck Connors
Lexington
Nebr
A. K. Walbridge
Dayton flood distress grips Shields family in Ohio
Mrs. KE Shields and her husband seek word on relatives in Dayton after a flood. An explosion in a drug store and a subsequent fire cripple the city as railroad officials J D Shields and Kissinger attempt to relay news, but wires remain down. The telegram confirms immediate communication lines are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. F. Shields
Sweetwater Avenue
Dayton
Ohio
J. D. Shields
Kissinger
Alliance Will Help Omaha Sufferers
A load of Box Butte county potatoes will be shipped from Alliance to Omaha to aid tornado victims. J C McCorkle began a subscription drive today and is receiving generous support. About 150 dollars is needed for the load, and any excess will go to the World Herald for distribution by the proper committee. Donations, and names, will be published next week. Call The Herald office at 340 to be added to the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte County
Alliance
Omaha
J. C. McCorkle
World Herald
Herald
Herald Office
Hand Family Expresses Gratitude for Sympathy
Dr and Mrs Geo J Hand express heartfelt appreciation for sympathy shown during the illness and death of their dear little Frances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Geo. J. Hand
Horses to Garden County move by Myers brothers
Harvey Myers will transport about 25 horses from the Freeman place twenty miles north of Alliance to Garden County. He has leased his brother Irvin Myers and Clif ford Guthrie’s property sixteen miles from Oshkosh for three years and plans to start the relocation within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Myers
Freeman Place
Alliance
Garden County
Oshkosh
Irvin Myers
Clifford Guthrie
Cloisonné Enamel Bars Attract City Interest
Holsten's jewelry department displays a new cloisonné enamel barple in Bulgarian colors. The novelty is drawing attention in large cities and is expected to be popular in Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holsten's
Holsten
Orkin Brothers Piano Sale Proves Unstoppable
Despite a blizzard that blocked western Nebraska, the Orkin Brothers sale continues to attract buyers. Extensive newspaper advertising and prospect mailings have produced strong orders for high grade pianos and player pianos at favorable prices, with good outlook for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blizard
Western Nebraska
Orkin Brothers Ai
Herald
Gate Orkin
Box Butte County District Court Opens With Jury Panels
The first district court term for Box Butte county in 1911 opened in Alliance on March 24. Judge Westover presides with officers and a list of judges, prosecutors, and jurors including W. H. Westover, Eugene Burton, Laura Mounts, Calvin Cox, J. W. Miller, Ed Eldred, and a large panel of candidates for petit and grand juries. Notable cases include George H. Stanton vs City of Alliance awarding $700 for property damage, and several divorces and injunctions while autos and naturalization matters are noted alongside a settled auto suit between T. J. OKeefe and Mike Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte County
Alliance
W. H. Westover
D. Scott
Eugene Burton
Hargraves
Laura BE. Mounts
Calvin M. Cox
J. W. Miller
Ed. Eldred
Baliff
William Mitchell
Smith P. Tuttle
Joe L. Westover
H. M. Bullock
Robert O. Reddish
B. F. Gilman
C. C. Barker
D. W. Butler
W. M. Jodence
Bruce Wilcox
L. A. Berry
E. H. Boyd
W. R.metz
Petit Jury
Petit
H. O. Strong
W. N . Thormppeon
Karl Forsstrom
C. Klemke
Ralph Hopkins
Mabin
Harry Pierce
Leo Frohnapfel
C. T. Huss
Hemingford
Melick
Thompson
Forsstrom
Brazelton
Buechsenstein
Hopkins
Worley
Frohnapfel
Showalter
Highland
Snyder
Town Court Fines Stand For Drunken Disorderly Acts
Wm Edwards fined 50 dollars and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct. sentence suspended if he leaves town. F Davis fined 50 dollars and costs for drunken disorderly act. described as a dope fiend. R Walters fined 50 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. suspended. Jim Rowe fined one dollar and costs for drunkenness. E T Garde arrested Sunday on train for drunkenness. fined one dollar and costs. A E Clark of Hemingford arrested for drunkenness. fined one dollar and costs. Michael Archer, Titanic survivor and former St Louis Post managing editor, fined 50 dollars and costs for drunken disorderly conduct. fine suspended and he left town. W J Holmes arrested in Aurora by Burlington detectives and brought to Alliance. charged with breaking into freight car and stealing wine. case set for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Edwards
Tf F. Davis
R. Waltera
j_ Jim Rowe
E. T. Garde
A. E. Clark
Hemingford
Michael Archer
The
Herald
St. Louis Post
W. J. Holmes
Aurora
Burlington
Alliance
Will Have a Church for African M. E. Members
Members of the African Methodist Episcopal church formerly meeting at Marks Hall and a Platte private residence plan to buy a five room house on Platte Avenue south of the railroad to serve as church and parsonage. Pastor Mrs. P. M. Maxfield is circulating a subscription list to fund the purchase with a first payment expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Marks’ Hall
Platte
Platte Avenue
P. M. Maxfield
Called Meeting of Alliance Woman's Suffrage Association
A called meeting of the Alliance Woman's Suffrage Association will be held at the residence of the president 605 Laramie Ave at 8 PM Friday March 28 19 . important business will be transacted. A full attendance is desired. Mrs Geo Fernald President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Woman's Suffrage Association
Laramie Ave
Geo
Fernald
Death of Little Baby Girl
Funeral notice for the Wanek infant born March 9 1913 who died March 22 1913. The child is buried at Lawn Catholic cemetery on March 24 at 2 40 pm. Sympathy offered to Mr and Mrs Joseph Wanek Jr and the baby's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
John
Mary Shimek
Joseph Wanek, Jr
IMIS
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drews, Frankie, Bronkhorst, Butler, Wood
Blanche McDonald
Wilson
Anna Bernhardt
Philip Nohe
Beulah Smith
Prof. Anderson
Mae Graham
Lord
Christ
Chas
Spacht
Beulah
Dorothy Smith
Welch
J. C. Berry
R. V. Cox
Fr. D. McCormick
Alliance Will
Blizzard
Grand
W. D. Zediker
Ed. Henry
G. H. Hageman
J. Vaughn
L. E. Cox
John Lenzen
Sam Trinkle
R. KE. Evans
Oscar Iraman
LD. Hcoypes
James Hunter
BE. R. Sly
Ed. Bishop
J. L. Nielsen
Ed. Brennan
Walt Langford
E. M. Gregg
C. A. Sanders
J. M. Liedtke
B. C. Anderson
Ed. Curry
Fred Hucke
George H. Stanton
City of Alliance
Big Horn Avenue
Cheyenne Avenue
Henry Hier
Appellee
Lorando D. Blair
August Drews
Joseph Prochaska
John. Hayranak
State of Nebraska
George T. Wheeler
Wm. Wilkie
Tecken Wilkie
Chas. Herbert
Ve. C
Charles Posvar
Mary Posvar
Durland Trust Company
Myra
Morrison
Frank Morrison
Irwin A. Hagar
Lena Hagar
Helen Ridgell
Equity
Walter O. Barnes
Sand Hill Neet
Alliance Building and Loan Association
Julia C. Hale
Et A
Alliance Grocery Co
Forest Lumber Co
Hattie EK
Sherwood
Benjamin H. Craig
Coats
Gertrude A. Gardner
Pearl J. Wheeler
Sarah Campbell
Claude U. Campbell
Virgil J. Pogle Ve
Ina EB
Fogle
Henry Gake
Frank Reed
Rial
Frank H. Hoagland
Louise C. Hoagland
Erna Collet
A. M. Miller
Hemingford Opera House Company
T. J. O'Keefe
Mike Nolan
O'Keefe
Nolan
J. G. Beck
Platte River Valley
Charlee McCorkle
Columbia
Idaho
Eugene E. Ford
Chicago
Geimar
Tol
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