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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
4
John N. Baldwin of Iowa said in Lincoln that the Union Pacific railroad tax case is being fixed. He claimed the governorship issue is settled and that Mickey is the chosen man after a recent conference.
Republicans in Dawes County did not file certificates of nomination so all candidates must run by petition. Report says the county attorney candidate is so disgusted he declined to run. The remark about the "'brilliant'' Frank Car" being involved is noted with irony.
The piece touts William Mitchell as a fusion candidate for re election as county attorney. It notes his legal career, steady progress, and creditable record in collecting back taxes and reducing crime. It emphasizes his focus on taxpayer interests and counties in western Nebraska for the next two years.
The Heraty notes Geo W Leer is renominated without solicitation as commissioner from the second district. The Omaha Bee estimates railroads shirk over a million dollars in yearly taxes, with GOP candidates against tax increases. The piece urges residents to remedy this perceived wrong at the polls.
The piece argues for William H. Thompson for governor John N. Lyman for treasurer and Charles Q DeFrance for state auditor as voters face ballots while railroads push influence and heavy taxation on corporations is urged to be balanced with lighter burdens on small property holders. It also criticizes the Times and Herald for coverage of Mosbys recall, defending the Heralds accuracy and accusing the Times of misrepresentation in intent and truncated quotes.
The piece argues that only Democrats enforced the 1890 anti trust law, citing Attorney General Garland actions against coal and pipe trusts, and Supreme Court support. It urges voters to back a fusion ticket, claiming Republicans failed to enforce or advance enforcement ever since.
A local column accuses Commissioner G. W. Leer of weak leadership and improper spending. It argues the paper aims to expose official records, highlights specific alleged overpayments, and notes the contested Janitor Smyser and George at the poor farm.
Duncan argues county funds cover planting trees and courthouse grounds care and that keeping George earns his salary. He notes janitors cost under 15 dollars in Box Butte with most counties paying more. A long list of Box Butte teachers follows, then cattle trade news from Triple B Cattle Co. and a clarification on Charles H. Tully’s 1897 sheriff letter, refuting slander about populist votes.
Judge Spacht to occupy a near completion dwelling. Mrs H W Beach at sand hills for a week. Young folks serenaded O Neff family returning from Brush Colorado to make Alliance home. James Kenedy to eastern part of state husk corn. Grandpa Hawkins overhauled house and now has commodious living space. D W Hughes family visiting Ohio with his father. Grandma Forsters able to be around again.
Advertiser seeks about 150 head of cattle to winter at his farm four miles southeast of Lawn Nebraska. Describes good range abundant hay and water. Contact Jos Lawn Nebraska.
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