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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
1
The editorial endorses Governor Cox and Nebraska candidate Morehead while criticizing the direct primary repeal referendum. It contrasts Harding’s league focus with broader national issues, warns of party politics, and urges voters to oppose the primary measure and support Morehead for a businesslike administration.
The provided OCR text features a garbled quote attributed to Senator Harding about reservations and obligations. It lacks a coherent narrative, dates, or identifiable events, making it difficult to extract a clear news item or outcome. The fragmentary nature suggests transcription errors rather than a resolvable report.
In the closing days of the campaign, Republican members of the League of Women Voters circulated letters to state women accusing Morehead of being a "we" and opposing woman suffrage. The letter’s leading signature is from a woman whose husband was expelled from the Senate for corruption. The charge claims Morehead is the chosen candidate of the wet wing headed by Hitchcock, Mullen, and others.
Contractors say ten more days will complete current Alliance paving contracts thanks to continued good weather. Final paying cost estimate read by Engineer William Grant of Lincoln at a special council meeting last Wednesday, with filing expected this week.
The Imperial screens The She Tiger a thriller about a Mexican lady bandit who falls for an American army officer and schemes to win him amid border raids and killings. Also shown Parlor Bedroom and Bath with Reggie Living and Polly Hathaway plot twists, The White Circle on Sunday, and Shipwrecked Among Cannibals Monday with dramatic siege details.
Mrs. Bert Duncan came home Thursday after a two week visit in Hot Springs with friends.
A 1920 Alliance Nebraska chamber letter to state engineer George E. Johnson prompts quick intervention by the Bureau of Roads chief E. H. Morey. The note criticizes the use of improper material on Potash highway surfacing and pledges a county visit for a thorough project investigation.
Funeral services for Miss Minnie Margaret Ryan were conducted Monday at Holy Rosary Church with Father Manning presiding. Born February 27 1885 in Havelock Nebraska she died October 21 1920 at her parents home in Alliance Nebraska from articular rheumatism. She attended Alliance public schools and St Agnes academy. She leaves her parents two sisters Mary Ryan twin of Minnie and Rose McDonald two brothers Thomson Dennis all of Alliance. Relatives from Nebraska Arizona Iowa and Shenandoah Iowa attended.
We extend sincere thanks and appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings loans of cars and all the kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Mr and Mrs M P Irvan Mr and Mrs Thomas Ryan Mr and Mrs Dennis Ryan Mr and Mrs N J Doran Miss Mary Ryan Mrs Rose McDonald
The Cox-Roosevelt club will hold its last meeting before the election this evening at 7 30 in the Alliance National Bank building. A large turnout is expected as plans are made to complete the roundup of the voters.
Louis A Wright and Miss Lucille Daniel both of Alliance received a license to wed from County Judge Tash on Wednesday. The groom’s occupation listed porter at the Cook hospital.
A Ellsworth Neb letter to the Alliance Herald argues workers should back labor over Harding. It cites high wages, family welfare data on income and child health, and Harding’s senate record, noting absenteeism and limited labor support. It warns Taft’s stance could end Camper's influence in Washington.
Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. Warmer conditions southeast, cooler in the western Nebraska portion tonight, with colder temperatures Saturday.
A dated plea argues Mr. Gompers and labor leaders face hostility from Will H. Hayes and the Republican National Committee. The piece urges wage earners to back labor allies next Tuesday to preserve gains for families and workers.
Albert Salas, a Mexican resident of Alliance, asked County Judge Tash for a certified copy of his marriage to Maria Lollola, dated March 3, 1919. He suspects she eloped, gave her travel funds, and hinted he could locate her and the other man. The judge advised legal steps. a prior case warned against vigilante action.
The American Legion Post No. 7 executive committee met with Commander J. B. Miller to outline Armistice Day events on November 11. A special meeting will be held next Thursday to finalize plans for a Legion dance at Lowry & Henry roof garden after a soldier boys dinner.
A meeting of the incorporators of Alliance Country Club was held at the Elks club Wednesday evening. The articles of incorporation were drawn and approved, with RR O Reddish Brod Harris and Karl Meyer named as a committee to draft bylaws.
The Market Bureau reports a moderate potato movement in the Alliance post office district, with weekly shipments at 111 cars and a season total of 902 cars in western Nebraska through late October 1920. Demand remains uneven as growers hold for higher prices, refrigerator car shortages ease in some districts, and prices vary from 1.00 to 1.50 per hundredweight depending on variety and point of sale.
Secretary J W Guthrie of the Alliance chamber of commerce reviews a pencil sketch of the upcoming TIB route map showing Alliance as a central highway hub within a 100 mile radius. The map links to the Lincoln highway at Sidney Scottsbluff Gerling Manville Wye Hot Springs Valentine and the Pine Ridge. publication expected to boost tourist travel through Alliance in 1921.
A. L. Berry enjoyed a brief reunion with his nephew Aby Lainson of Grandland yesterday. They had not seen each other in twenty years.
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