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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
9
Meyd advances as president with J. Carl Thomas as vice president and John W. Thomas serving as secretary while Thomas holds the secretary role in a related corporate slate.
The Herald urges support for President Wilson and the national administration, arguing a providential man leads during crises. It endorses Frank J. Taylor for Congress in Nebraska's Sixth district, claiming he will back Wilson and not obstruct legislation. The piece notes Taylor's likely strong showings in Taylor’s strongest counties and views any sizable vote as endorsement of the administration.
The Herald argues prejudice against direct legislation and woman suffrage will fade with proper voter education. It cites cross party support in 1910 and notes Edgar Howard’s conversion and politicians openly backing suffrage as signposts of likely adoption at the next general Nebraska election.
An editorial preaches caution about declaring the Wilson administration repudiated after elections. It argues against predicting defeat rhetoric and vows to support congressmen who back the administration, urging Nebraska voters to choose aligned candidates.
The statement argues that losses by some democratic candidates, even if seen as reactionary, do not imply a repudiation of the national administration. It claims preparedness to defend the administration after the election and to speak in its defense now.
The Alliance community is urged to back the progressive side in the upcoming election on the proposed constitution amendment for woman suffrage. The editorial argues opposition stems from past anti direct-legislation groups and praises labor organizations and progressive leaders for endorsing suffrage. The paper expects Alliance to lead by voting yes.
A column riffs on wartime themes noting supply and finance strain, czar power to rename towns, a senatorial filibuster, dreadnoughts versus submarines, rubber plant timing, torpedo nets for ships, and the lure of war photography. It quips that Congress may forget adjournment and warns peace in Europe isn’t a bargain.
Voter urged to study Box Butte records showing Burton, county attorney for two years, handled over thirty criminal cases with eighteen penitentiaries and no taxpayer money spent. Officials estimate savings at least 2500, noting a notable murder case saved 1500 for taxpayers. Cast vote for Burton on November 3, 1914.
The text highlights Mr. Mallory’s focus on educational bills and Western Nebraska interests. It notes his fluent speech in committees, authorship of a constitutional convention amendment, and strong support for Chadron Normal, Fish Hatcheries, Valentine Experiment Station, and a $75,000 state aid for weak western school districts. It emphasizes his defense of junior normals, Live Stock Sanitary Board bill, and keeping pledges during the last session.
The amendment would redefine electors by age and citizenship, detailing US citizens and naturalized persons as those eligible to vote. It will appear on the long ballot above party circles, with voting for the amendment by marking yes in the indicated square.
Record shows Earl Mallery Republican candidate for State Senator from Northwestern Nebraska. Former Representative from Box Butte and Sheridan Counties, youngest member of the Thirty-third Legislature, first-time public official. Served on Fees and Salaries Finance Internal Improvements Revenue and Taxation committees. Introduced fifteen bills including a house bill for increased state aid for western echoe districts.
Mallory advocates abolishing useless boards and commissions, budget system adoption, legislative reform, and greater state aid for rural western districts. He calls for civil service in state institutions, agricultural experiments, irrigation aid, public warehouse legislation, and liberal support for educational and experimental institutions serving northwest Nebraska.
Republican candidate Calvin L. Hashman pledges to continue a business-like approach in county affairs if elected to the Second District Box Butte County position. He commits time and attention to the new courthouse project to ensure it progresses as started.
A Box Butte County attorney describes his career arc tied to Alliance area. He is a graduate of Alliance Public Schools Alliance High School University of Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences and University of Nebraska College of Law. He notes his opponent was the same age when first elected eight years ago.
Eugene Burton runs as Democratic candidate for Box Butte County Attorney in the November 3 election of 1914. He seeks to oversee prosecutions and legal work for the county, presenting platform on public safety and county governance.
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports recurring indigestion and two to three day headaches earlier this year. A friend advised taking Chamberlain's Tablets and her symptoms improved quickly. For sale by all dealers.
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