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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
9
The piece argues neutrality shifted to clear stance after US-German war declared. It praises Wilson’s view that the fight is with the Kaiser and Imperial Germany, while condemning Kaiserism and imperialism as world war causes. It urges support for Americans of German birth and calls for peace after Kaiserism is removed.
G L Shumway of Scottsbluff, Nebraska state Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings, reviews state lands due for government right of way grants and resurveys. The Lincoln note cites thousands of acres due to a 35 year gap, with recent checks sparking indemnity requests and potential land transfers to school lands.
Rail line expands dining service with eight all steel 79 foot diners seating 36, each with unique wall decor and dust free indirect lighting. Cars to run on Chicago routes to Denver, St Louis and Kansas City this summer, promising sanitation comfort and varied dining ambiance.
The International Association of Railway Special Agents and Police will meet in Omaha on June 25 26 and 27 for their 21st annual convention at the association headquarters.
The Adamson act insures against rail strikes but carriers pay the premium via high wages to a small employee group. Operating costs rise from the act and material taxes, pushing railroads to seek 5 10 and 15 cent per ton rate increases. Shippers largely favor higher rates, debating what increase is fair. The New York Central posted a 2 million dollar February deficit as example.
Proponents argue a small per ton increase will close the intolerable traffic mess of the past year and provide a standard of transportation fit for the nation’s industries. Manufacturers who faced losses welcome rates seen as equitable and protective against future shortages.
Kilpatrick Bros. and Collins of Beatrice have the grading contract for the Ashland to Greenwood second track. They began moving dirt after a court suit seeking an injunction over a land dispute and possible intimidation. About 300000 yards of dirt must be moved to lay the new roadbed and straighten Salt Creek.
A Cheyenne report shows Wyoming oil production in 1916 reached 6,199,717 barrels, up 1,987,343 from 1915, with valuation rising to $5,269,759.45 at 85 cents per barrel. Burlington lines note oil trains rival stock and coal traffic, boosting central Wyoming commerce and taxes if royalties shift to direct state taxes.
A. Gregory resigned Monday and will relocate to Scottsbluff to start an optometrist office. Other dispatchers and officials were noted in brief trips and inspections. A bridge west of Broken Bow burned Monday night, likely from embers from engine No. 89, delaying No. 41 seven and a half hours before it resumed service.
Auction notice lists lots five and six in block six Wyoming addition Alliance. Inquire of L A Berry room Runner block Alliance. Phone 9 8158 18 1f. AUTOS FOR SALE A second hand roadster and a second hand Ford touring car for sale cheap. In quire at the Sturgeon garage.
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