Tornado fatalities rise across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas
The tornado traversed north Texas southern Oklahoma and Arkansas killing at least 167 people and destroying towns including Canada and Mineola. Communications collapsed as lines failed and many areas remained cut off with full extent still unknown.
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International Service
Dallas
Texas
Olahoma
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Atchison
Kansas
Central Branch
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Loss of Cattle Light in Blizzard Across Ranches
The Herald reports ranchers captured light cattle losses from Sunday's and Monday's blizzard, far below the 1913 April toll with some losses up to $30,000. Estimates cite three to thirty head per ranch, with communication lines down hindering full tallies. Warmer temps reduced drifting despite over a foot of snow and fifty mile winds.
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Herald
Alliance Community Club hires experienced secretary
At a special board meeting the Alliance Community Club employed Rufus Jones formerly of Williams Montana as secretary on a one year contract. Williams, an ex newspaper man, is highly recommended as a commercial man. Jones is on the job and seeking city cooperation.
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Alliance Community Club
Rufus Jones
Williams
Montana
Jones
Alliance
Harper Store Enjoys Healthy Business Increase
In Alliance the W. R. Harper store reports spring sales surpassing other seasons as demand grows. Owner Mr. Harper credits access to latest goods and strong advertising, noting the public quickly appreciates the quality and selection offered.
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Harper
W. R. Harper
Alliance
Alliance Girls Fall To Scottsbluff In Bold Showdown
Alliance High School girls battled hard at Scottsbluff and were defeated 14 to 10 by a strong home team. The loss follows an earlier setback, but organizers promise a rematch at Alliance High School Friday with strong confidence.
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Scottsbluff
Alliance High School
Nebraska
The
Bluffs
Alliance
Boys Working Reserve Fills Big Labor Gap
The article notes a shift from farming labor surplus to labor shortage. It discusses the Boys Working Reserve mobilizing 16 to 21 year olds to meet harvest needs, with E G Laing coordinating placements via Federal County Directors. Farmers and communities plan to rely on boy labor through 1919 to harvest record crops.
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Bureau of Crop Estimate
E. G. Laing
O. O
Brutal killing shocks city at Burlington stockyards
Charles F. Johnson, manager of the John J. Grier commissary, was slain at the Burlington stockyards Tuesday night. His body was found on the tracks after a blow from an axe, with robbery suspected as motive. Police search for the killers continues as the body lies at Glenn Miller parlors.
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Alliance
Charles F. Johnson
John J. Grier
Burlington Stockyards
Mr. Johnson
Kansas City
Grier Company
Jerry
Johnson
J. C Mills
Third Street
Mills
Ing
Miller
Cal Cox
Glenn Miller Undertaking
West Third Street
Four Weeks Course in Tractor Operations
The University announces a four weeks course for tractor operators to aid Nebraska road program. About 200 operators are needed with estimated wages of seven dollars per day. Course starts April 14 with lectures and lab work, fee ten dollars, at the agricultural hall farm campus.
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University
Nebraska
George E. Johnson
Johnson
University School of Agriculture
University Farm
Agricultural Hall Farm
Declamatory Contest Attracts Large Alliance Crowd
The annual declamatory contest at the Imperial theatre Thursday evening drew a crowd that taxed the theatre’s capacity. Alliance high school students competed for top honors to represent the school at the district contest in Bayard on April 11.
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Imperial Theatre
Alliance High School
Bayard
Edward Curtis
C. F. Hershman
Marie Howe
Naoma
Josephine Ganson
Wade Grassman
Alta Dye
Grossman
Ruby
Misa Dye
Townsend
Fry
Hyannis
Chase
Crawford
McFadden
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Victory Liberty Loan Sees Itself as Prosperity Loan
The message frames the Victory Liberty Loan as more than a debt sale, urging the public to stay the course and support Uncle Sam to ensure national prosperity through sustained effort.
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Uncle Sam
Police Chief Reid vows to enforce law and curb gambling
Chief Oscar Reid states he will enforce the law to the letter and arrest any violators with sufficient evidence. He targets gambling of all kinds and the sale of Jamaica ginger and similar alcoholic preps, plus street disturbances, hoping to win broad citizen support to clean up the city.
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Oscar Reid
Reid Fehat
Reid
Welcome Home event set for July celebration
The Welcome Home for World War I veterans, planned months ago, will be held July 4th as the final day of the stockmen's reunion. Wild west performances are planned and the day aims to honor the returning men with one of the county's largest celebrations.
Potash Industry Revival Hinted by Colorado Plans
A. B. Price, a Colorado chemist, says western Nebraska potash plants could be in operation by July 1. His refining method uses tailings from old cyanide mills to extract potash and salts, with Nebraska plants potentially covering costs through by products. A Antioch expert will visit Colorado Springs to review the method.
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A. B. Price
Colorado
Alliance
Nebraska
Price
Colorado Springs
Mr. Price
Antioch Potash
Banquet and Smoker for Alliance Volunteer Firemen
Alliance Volunteer Fire Department held its Wednesday evening officers installation at the department club rooms. Chief Frank L. Merritt hosted a banquet and smoker, with Dr. George J. Hand as new president outlining duties, followed by athletic stunts and a plan to form a department ball team.
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Alliance Volunteer Fire Department
Frank L. Merritt
George J. Hand
Paving Engineer Expected in Alliance This Week
Mr Grant of Grant and Fulton consulting engineers Lincoln is due in Alliance this week to begin preparatory work for pavement laying. The firm surveyed the city and set drainage grades and is in position to aid Alliance in the improvement project.
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Grant
Grant & Fulton
Lincoln
Alliance
City Council reorganizes for important work
The city council held its last meeting of the old board under retiring Mayor Rousey. New Mayor A D Rodgers outlined a streamlined committee system with single-member panels to expedite decisions. Appointments included Walter Metz as city attorney and Dr George Hand as city physician, amid talks on a new power unit and a troubled water well project. Lease granted to Hugh Beal for city farm. discussion raised on septic tank and Snake Creek extension.
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Old City Council
W. EB. Rousey
A. D. Rodgers
Rodgers
Harris
Hughes
Gavin
Moore
West Aide
Henry
Healy
Highland
Hills
Johnson
Marris
Hueghes
Grace Kennedy
Walter R. Metz
R. E. Knight
George J. Hand
L. E. Pilkington
Oscar Reid
N. W. Taylor
Campbell
Hie
Platte
Emerson Streets
Hugh Beal
City Farm
Snake Creek
Mr. Beal
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Mineola
Shaw E. Ray
Winnsboro
Greenville
Alliance Girls
Burlington Stock Yards
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Ofhcers
Curtis
Fire Department
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